Mocking the Mocks: A look at ESPN’s Grade A picks for the Bears

Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsOur usual Mocking the Mocks series has been lighter than usual this offseason with the Chicago Bears not scheduled to select until the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Most mock drafters don’t go past the first or second round, so when we stumble on one of the expert mocks that has the Bears’ pick at 87th overall listed, our inner draftnik comes out.

The latest mock drafts from ESPN are their annual “Grade A Mocks” from Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay, where they make all the picks for a full three rounds, and they do so as if they were their general managers for each team. These are the selections they believe provide the best fit for each team, not necessarily…