With multiple other directions they could've gone with the first draft pick of the Ben Johnson era, the Chicago Bears sent an undeniable message by using the 10th overall pick in last April's draft on tight end Colston Loveland.
For some people, Loveland was not even the best tight end in the 2025 draft class. For the Bears, incumbent No. 1 tight end Cole Kmet instantly landed in well-founded trade speculation after Loveland was selected. That said, the idea of trading Kmet ignored Johnson's tendency to have two tight ends on the field when he was the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator.