Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Pro Football Writers All-Rookie Team Says Ryan Pace Must Take a Bow

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The Chicago Bears knew their problems of late all centered around the same thing. An inability by the front office to consistently draft quality talent. Between 2009 and 2014, the organization went through some of the worst drafting in franchise history. That is the mess 37-year old GM Ryan Pace inherited when he took over in 2015.

He knew it would take time and hard work to fix. None of it would come easy. First and foremost he had to start drafting good players. His first attempt has met with a lot of disappointment, mostly brought on by injuries. Kevin White, Eddie Goldman and Hroniss Grasu all failed to finish their second year healthy.

Some were starting to wonder if Pace was in over his head. A fair assumption given his youth. Then the 2016 season happened, and for the first time people saw just how keen an eye for talent the young executive may have. If you don’t trust the tape, then trust those who have watched this game for decades.

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