Ryan Pace’s reluctance to add rookie quarterbacks has been a hot topic for several years now, but with just two 30-something QBs signed to his current Chicago Bears roster, the 2021 NFL Draft seems to be the prime time for him to pick one.
The Bears only have newly signed Andy Dalton (their 33-year old QB1), and hold over Nick Foles (their 32-year old back) on the roster right now, so adding a rookie this draft makes sense.
If both Dalton and Foles are in the plans for this year, those two have plenty of knowledge and wisdom they could impart on a rookie, which is something Pace mentioned at his press conference earlier today.