The 2023 NFL Draft has come and gone. For as much work that goes into the process and the excruciating wait until the final weekend in April, the draft weekend always flies by in the blink of an eye. For the Chicago Bears, this was just the second time in five years that they made a first-round selection. This was also their second draft class in a row in which they drafted double-digit players.
Philosophies have changed, and for that, Bears fans should be grateful. With general manager Ryan Poles and this new regime putting more value into the draft, the path to a sustainable roster feels more realistic than it did for the majority of the Ryan Pace era.