2013 NFL Draft Grades: Team-by-Team Report Cards and Results (NFC North here)

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2013 NFL Draft Grades: Team-by-Team Report Cards and Results
By Ty Schalter(NFL National Lead Writer) on April 28, 2013
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Chicago Bears
Round (Pick) Name Position School
1 (20) Long, K. OG ORE
2 (50) Bostic, J. ILB FLA
4 (117) Greene, K. OLB RUTG
5 (163) Mills, J. OT LT
6 (188) Washington, C. DE UGA
7 (236) Wilson, M. WR WSU

The Chicago Bears, in a way, settled two positions with their first draft pick. Athletic lineman Kyle Long could play either tackle spot or guard for the Bears. For now, he'll hold down the right side while free-agent signee Jermon Bushrod takes over Jay Cutler's blind side.

If Bushrod doesn't pan out, the Bears already have his successor in hand, one whose best ball is in front of him. Long was definitely a reach from a board standpoint, but getting the right player trumps winning the consensus value board.

The price for picking a tackle first was not drafting the successor to departed Bears legend Brian Urlacher