The first round of the 2021 NFL Draft has come and gone, and what a night it was for the Bears.
Moving up nine spots to select Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields with the No. 11 overall pick, the Bears made the splash that many hoped for, but few thought to be realistic. They secured a potential franchise quarterback, giving them the ever-elusive piece they needed most on their roster.
Though their most glaring need has been filled, the Bears are still not a football team without flaws. They enter Day 2 of the draft with some holes on the offensive side of the ball, as well as some long-term weaknesses that could be exposed on defense.