BEARS SQUAD SHOW: Breaking down who the Chicago Bears CAN and SHOULD take in the 2026 NFL draft!

The Chicago Bears' 2026 NFL Draft strategy is under intense scrutiny in this episode of the Bears Squad Show, with hosts Joe George, Adam Sager, and Lauren Cox dissecting Matt Miller’s seven-round mock draft. The central debate revolves around whether the Bears should prioritize a dominant interior pass rusher like Peter Woods at 25 overall or pivot to a high-impact cornerback like Avion Terrell—especially given the team’s lack of depth in the secondary and the absence of a true starting corner opposite Jalen Johnson. While Woods is widely seen as a safe fit for Dennis Allen’s defense, the hosts argue that the Bears may be better served by taking a corner at 25 if available, especially if it means avoiding a reach on a defensive tackle with injury concerns like Caleb Banks. The discussion deepens in the second round, where the pick of safety A.J. Halsey at 57 is questioned—especially when edge rusher Gabe Akis is still on the board. The hosts advocate for a trade-down or a shift to address the edge rusher need earlier. By the third round, the focus shifts to offensive weapons, with Skylar Bell emerging as a potential value pick, though the hosts agree that a high-upside edge rusher like Derek Moore would be a better use of a top-100 pick. The episode culminates in a fiery Bad Quarterback Bracket, where Henry Burris is crowned the worst quarterback in Bears history due to a 35% completion rate and zero impact in six games.