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How many Round 1 QBs for Bears?

Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of email questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com.

How many times have the Bears picked a quarterback in the first round of the draft?

William N.
West Chester, Pennsylvania

The Bears have chosen eight quarterbacks in the first round of the draft: Sid Luckman (second in 1939), Johnny Lujack (fourth in 1946), Bobby Layne (seventh in 1948), Bob Williams (second in 1951), Jim McMahon (fifth in 1982), Jim Harbaugh (26th in 1987), Cade McNown (12th in 1999) and Rex Grossman (22nd in 2003).