The Bears secured the number one pick on Sunday with a loss to the Vikings, and a Texans win over the Colts. This was huge for the Bears because teams who are desperate for a quarterback will want to try and leapfrog the Texans. They could stay at number one and get a guy like Will Anderson or Jalen Carter. But they may want to trade the pick. Teams will be looking to get ahead of the Texans to try and get Bryce Young or CJ Stroud. If you’re a team like the Bears that has holes to fill, they will likely trade the pick. The amount of value they could get is insane, and it could end up being a bidding war for who wants it. The question is which teams are targets to trade back with, and what picks or players could the Bears get in return?
Houston Texans #2 overall
The Texans could have lost on Sunday versus the Colts and remained number one. But that was not the case, and if you’re a Texans fan, you got to be a little disappointed. The Texans can avoid teams trying to jump in front of them by simply trading up to number one overall. If you’re the Bears, the Texans are a very enticing option to trade back with because they have a lot to offer in terms of value. Houston has picks 12, 33, 65, and 75. Ryan Poles could call up Nick Caserio and say he’s got a lot of suitors for the pick. Maybe they panic and end up offering a good amount for number one.
If the Texans like both Young and Stroud, they can just wait and see what happens with the first overall pick. However, during the process teams usually fall in love with one over another, which could trigger Houston to offer a trade for number one.
Indianapolis Colts, #4 overall
When it comes to trying to get the quarterback position right, Jim Irsay and Chris Ballard are no strangers to being aggressive. They traded for Carson Wentz and Matt Ryan which both ended up failing tremendously. Now the Colts are close enough that they can target a young quarterback. To make sure they get their guy, a trade is possible from pick 4 to pick 1. In terms of trade value, the Colts hold picks 35, 79, 99, a 1st next year, and a 2nd next year. In order to get the number one pick, the Colts will have to give up a lot of that draft capital.
The Bears will have suitors and will hold a high price for the pick. Teams who need a quarterback will do crazy things to make sure they get their guy. Another option that could come up in terms of trade value is a player being involved. The Colts have many assets like Quinten Nelson, Deforest Buckner, Michael Pittman, and Shaquille Leonard. If you’re Ryan Poles and the Bears, this is an option you may prefer or even ask for. You can add an already proven stud to your team and trade back a little bit. This may be a tough ask for the Colts, but without a doubt needs to be at least brought up in negotiations if you’re Ryan Poles.
Las Vegas Raiders #9 Overall
The Raiders are another team that will be in the quarterback market, as they will move on from Derek Carr. In terms of how their roster is built, the best route for them is to draft a young quarterback and begin developing him. The Raiders have a handful of talented players but aren’t built to contend. They own the 7th overall pick, and could be an option for the Bears to trade back with. Enticing Raiders picks include the 7th, 38th, and 70th overall pick in this year’s draft, and a 1st and 2nd next year. For number one overall, it’s going to take a lot of that capital.
Like the Colts, The Raiders also have a lot of assets that Poles could make an effort to have them throw in. Davante Adams and Max Crosby are some names that could get entertained.
No matter what team it is, the Bears are likely going to get an offer for the pick. The best thing for the franchise is to trade it. Normally it isn’t a good thing to have the number one pick, but the Ryan Poles and the Bears are in a phenomenal spot in terms of getting some extra draft value, and building this team.
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