Bears' Draft Picks Aim to Keep Playoff Momentum

0:00It's March 27th. I'm Corey with The Story, and this is NFL News Today, football news powered by AI. The Chicago Bears pulled off a stunning turnaround this season, going from 5 wins and 12 losses last year to an 11 and 6 record that, clinched the NFC North title and a playoff spot. First year head coach Ben Johnson deserves a lot of credit for that leap. Their offense clicked thanks to big steps forward from quarterback Kayla Williams in his second year and a solid rookie class. But the defense took hits with key veterans like safety's Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker, leaving, creating urgent needs despite some moves like, signing quarterback Colby Bryant. Fans and analysts see a narrow championship window now, so general manager Ryan Poles must rebuild fast through the draft. The Bears hold the 25th pick in the first round, plus spots at 57 and 60 in the second, from the bills, 89 in the third, and 129 in the fourth from the Rams.

1:02Top targets include safety Dylan Diamond for Morgan for his range against deep passes, edge rushers Ion Young from Missouri to Boose Sacks, alongside Montess Sweat and linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. from LSU as a versatile fourth round steal despite his injury history. With these picks, Chicago aims to plug holes at safety, linebacker, and edge to keep the momentum alive heading into next season.