No excuses now. The Chicago Bears have transformed the team over this offseason by significantly improving both the coaches and the players. It started with hiring former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as head coach. He was one of the most coveted candidates to hire as he helped the Lions offense flourish into one of the best in the league. Johnson brought assistant head coach/wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El and quarterbacks coach J.T. Barrett to Chicago. Additionally, Dennis Allen was hired as the new defensive coordinator, and Declan Doyle as the new offensive coordinator. This new coaching staff is very qualified, and they’re focused on making Caleb Williams the franchise quarterback.

Now that the coaching staff is done, it’s time to focus on the players, starting with free agency. One of the biggest problems the Bears had this season was the offensive line. They let Caleb Williams get sacked 68 times, the third-most in NFL history. Ben Johnson got right to work by trading for guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson and signing center Drew Dalman. On the defensive side, he signed tackle Grady Jarrett and defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo. These additions addressed our biggest needs and will help solidify the trenches.

Finally, all that’s left is the draft. With the offensive and defensive lines taken care of, there isn’t a position that needs significant help, meaning the Bears can draft whoever they want. There were several different players the Bears could get at pick 10, with most fans wanting running back Ashton Jeanty from Boise State. He rushed for 2,601 yards, the second most by a RB in college football history. Some people suggested trading up to get him, while others just wanted to stay with the current pick. The excitement was building up on draft night.

This draft took place in enemy territory down in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Several boos rang out everytime the Bears picked, especially on night one. The draft started with several former Packers players going on stage. One of them was Clay Matthews, and he trolled the Bears saying that Donald Trump sent him a message which said, “THE BEARS STILL SUCK!” Not cool, man. Anyways, let’s go through the 8 players selected by the Chicago Bears in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Round 1, Pick 10: Colston Loveland (Tight End, Michigan). With Ashton Jeanty taken by the Raiders at pick 6, the Bears decided to go tight end here, but not the one most were expecting. Tyler Warren was regarded as the best tight end in the draft, but the Bears decided to take Loveland instead. Being alongside Cole Kmet, Ben Johnson can use a 12-personnel offense, using two tight ends. Loveland is more of a receiving tight end, and he can use Kmet to block. Ben Johnson is familiar with using this formation, so it’ll be interesting to see it this season.

Round 2, Pick 39: Luther Burden III (Wide Receiver, Missouri). This pick was a steal for the Bears. Burden could’ve easily been gone in the first round, but instead ended up being available here. He is extremely well at getting yards after the catch, making players miss tackles all of the time. He will bring even more explosiveness to the receiving corps and will work well alongside DJ Moore. Just another dynamic weapon for Caleb Williams to use.

Round 2, Pick 56: Ozzy Trapilo (Offensive Tackle, Boston College). The Bears originally had pick 41, but they traded down with the Bills for picks 56 and 62 along with a fourth-round pick. Trapilo is another solid addition to the offensive line and could become a long-term tackle. He will help protect Caleb Williams and ensure he won’t get sacked as much. WWE superstar and diehard Chicago Bears fan Seth Rollins announced this selection, and he had a lot to say to the Packers fans. It was a great rebuttal to Clay Matthews from the night before, and you can watch it in the video attached.

Round 2, Pick 62: Shemar Turner (Defensive Tackle, Texas A&M). He’s another good addition to the defensive line, and his ability to play multiple positions along the line allows the Bears to be flexible with him. Turner was one of only five FBS players with 200+ snaps at all five of the d-line positions over the past four years. He’s also very athletic and strong, and could contribute early in his career.

Round 4, Pick 132: Ruben Hyppolite II (Linebacker, Maryland). This was somewhat of a reach, as Hyppolite probably would’ve been available in the later rounds. However, he is a very speedy guy for a linebacker, running a 4.42-second 40-yard dash at his pro day. He can also be used in special teams situations.

Round 5, Pick 148: Zah Frazier (Cornerback, UTSA). Frazier is another speedy player, running a 4.36-second 40-yard dash. He’s experienced in zone coverage schemes, which aligns with the Bears’ defensive philosophy. Frazier was second in interceptions in college football this year as well.

Round 6, Pick 195: Luke Newman (Offensive Guard, Michigan State). He’s another addition to the offensive line, also having experience at multiple positions. Newman will be a solid backup if someone gets injured.

Round 7, Pick 233: Kyle Monangai (Running Back, Rutgers). The Bears finally took a running back here, and Monangai is a good back to be available in round 7. He’s a tough, downhill runner with a strong work ethic. He’s also very physical and a good pass protector. This running back class was one of the best in a long time, so taking one was necessary at some point. Monangai is poised to be a solid running back alongside D’Andre Swift.

The Chicago Bears addressed several key needs during free agency and the draft. With all the new players and improved coaching staff, there should be no excuses for this upcoming season. Caleb Williams should be protected a lot better, and now he has a ton of weapons to target. It will surely be an exciting first season for Ben Johnson!