Bear Bites: Expect a Defensive Draft

Happy draft day and welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for lots on the draft, including who the team may be targeting, a look back at the busts, local talent and how current players look at the draft.

  • Expect the Bears to address defensive concerns in the draft this weekend. (Chicago Tribune)
  • Phil Emery said the Bears are targeting seven players in the first round. Here's an attempt to figure out those seven. (Chicago Sun-Times)
  • A look at the sad, miserable first-round draft busts of the Bears (and every other NFL team.) (Shutdown Corner)
  • Plenty of Chicago-area hopefuls fill the draft. (Chicago Sun-Times)
  • For veterans, the draft can be a wake-up call. (Chicago Tribune)
  • In non-draft news, Kahlil Bell signed his one-year tender with the Bears. (Chicago Sun-Times)
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