Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Top ten players the Bears could draft at No. 49

So we've been running these Bears draft lists for a while now, and with the thing set to go down this weekend, it's probably best we revisit it once more. Only this is the first time we've done it since the Cutler trade. Pick No. 18 is out of play, so pick No. 49 is where we turn our attention to.

This is a tricky list to do because the Bears pick so late. All of this is contingent on who's available. There's probably even a small chance that all these guys could be gone. Still, after reading up for months, here are ten guys we think could become Bears this weekend.

10. WR Kenny Britt - Rutgers


Britt would be perfect - has has drawn comparisons to everyone from T.O. to Braylon Edwards - but he ranks only No. 10 because it's pretty unlikely he'll slip all the way to No. 49. While most expect Britt to go somewhere in the second round, it's not out of the question he goes late in round one. The Rutgers product is tall and strong, and would be an ideal weapon to give Cutler.

9. RB LeSean McCoy - Pitt


Running back isn't the Bears' biggest hole, but if McCoy slips - and he could - adding a playmaker of his talent could be too much to pass up. Even if it's not with their first draft pick, the Bears need a find a young compliment to Matt Forte somehow. Kevin Jones will be back for another go-around, but I think I'm about ready to shut the book on Garrett Wolfe.

8. S William Moore - Mizzou


Placed in the top slot on Phil's initial list in January. The Bears need a safety to be sure, but it's unclear whether Moore fits the mold. He was a productive college player though, and will definitely be intriguing to Jerry Angelo is he's still available.

7. DE Paul Kruger - Utah


There seem to be seven really good d-end prospects in this draft. They'll all probably be gone by pick 49. But Kruger may be an interesting option. He was super productive in college and is said to have a great motor. Of course, we heard the same things about Dan Bazuin two years ago.

6. WR Hakeem Nicks - UNC


Nicks was the apple of my eye until the big trade. There is still a small chance he could be available at No. 49, though, which would likely result in me dancing. Nicks has rubbed teams the wrong way with his post-season weight gain (and not the good kind). Will it be enough to get him all the way down to the Bears? Stranger things have happened in the NFL Draft.

5. WR Derrick Williams - Penn State


We know the Bears love speed, and that's something Williams definitely brings to the table. Dude is fast as hell. Still, it's impossible to view his career in Happy Valley as anything but a slight disappointment. There have been plenty of big time high school recruits that underachieved in college and went on to pro success, though. Actually, I may have made that up. Either way, the Bears need a wide out, and Williams will almost surely be there at No. 49.

4. CB/S Sherrod Martin - Troy


I wouldn't even know about Martin if not for Brad Biggs' stellar blog, but apparently our Bears are high on him. They've taken plenty of chances on small school players in the past. Some have worked out (Chuck Tillman). Some haven't (Ro Williams). And no one knows what exactly to make of Danieal Manning yet. Martin impressed at the combine though, and his versatility could be intriguing.

3. WR Mohammed Massaquoi - Georgia


I don't think I want the Bears to draft Massaquoi for a few reasons. One, as a blogger, I would hate typing that name every day. Two, most importantly, he is said to be infected with a severe case of the butter fingers. Three, he's not that fast. Four, I really don't want to type that name all the time. Seriously. But the Bears are said to be high on MoMass - and what do I know, I really thought Cedric Benson would rule at one point in my life.

2. S Rashard Johnson - Alabama


The Alabama safety isn't big or fast, but he's a playmaker. We know Jerry Angelo covets that type of player. Angelo's friendship with Tide coach Nick Saban could also be a factor.

1. WR Brian Robiskie - Ohio State


DraftCountdown compares Robiskie to Amani Toomer. That seems about right. Robiskie may never develop into a true No. 1 receiver, but he seems like a safe bet to be a productive pro for a long time.

3 comments:

Matthew Olsen said...

Just in case the Bears do draft Mohammed Massaquoi, we might have to come up with a nickname ahead time.

Top Ten Mohammed Massaquoi Potential Nicknames anyone?

But solid list all around, I'm thinking we'll end up with the kid from Troy.

Anonymous said...

How about we see a top ten draft for the bears from all the writers

Pepster said...

Before the Cutler trade, my best case scenario was:

1st round - best lineman (Off. or Def.)

2nd round - Rashad Johnson

3rd round - Massaquoi

I saw him play 4 or 5 times this year, and he simply makes plays. With the 1 and 3 gone, I could live with Johnson or Massaquoi.