The Chicago Bears are at a crossroads in franchise history. For the first time in years it feels like the roster is headed in the right direction. However, there still hasn’t been that defining moment. An acquisition that could become the foundation of their future success or deathblow to everything they’ve tried to build.
It certainly looks like this moment is almost at hand with the 2017 off-season approaching. Not only will the Bears have a healthy amount of salary cap space, but also the #3 overall pick in the draft. It’s the highest they’ve drafted in 45 years. Last time did not go very well for them. So how can they avoid missing again, all the while giving themselves the best chance to make a future run at a championship?
Perhaps a way to figure that out is by doing an overview of the history surrounding top five draft picks. Figuring out where most of the individual and team success comes from may point the finger at where the Bears will be directing their attention come this April.
