Brad Biggs talks Bears, previews NFL Draft (Hour 2)

Mully & Haugh Show38mApril 22, 2026

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In this hour-long segment of the Mully & Haugh Show, host Brad Biggs joins to break down the upcoming NFL Draft, focusing on the Chicago Bears' draft strategy and needs. Biggs highlights Zion Young as a top edge rusher prospect, emphasizing his production and physical tools despite a recent DUI arrest, and suggests the Bears could target him in the final third of the first round. He discusses the Bears' long-standing pass rush deficiencies, noting only three seasons with double-digit sack totals in 11 years, and underscores the importance of addressing edge pressure. The conversation explores potential trade-up scenarios from pick 25, with speculation about targeting an edge rusher or offensive tackle, and the financial cost of moving up. Biggs also evaluates the Bears’ defensive backfield, noting concerns about cornerback depth after letting Nashawn Wright depart, and questions whether the team has undervalued the position. He weighs the case for drafting a safety early, citing the potential for a transformative impact, while acknowledging that safeties are often undervalued in the first round. The discussion then pivots to the center position, where Biggs argues it may be a higher priority than left tackle due to the lack of a long-term solution after the retirement of a Pro Bowl center. He highlights potential center prospects like Connor Liu, Molly Sam Hecht, and Logan Jones, suggesting the Bears could use a first-round pick to secure a future starter. The episode closes with a preview of upcoming draft coverage and analysis from the show’s team.

Key Takeaways
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The Bears may target edge rusher Zion Young in the final third of the first round despite his DUI, given the team's long-term pass rush struggles.

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The Bears could trade up from pick 25 to secure a top-tier edge rusher or offensive tackle, but the cost would likely involve a significant pick bundle.

3

Cornerback depth is a growing concern after Nashawn Wright’s departure, with Tyreek Stevenson now the de facto starter and limited backup options.

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The center position may be a higher priority than left tackle due to the lack of a long-term successor after the retirement of a Pro Bowl center.

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Drafting a safety in the first round is viable if the player has elite, long-term potential—like Caleb Downs or a plug-and-play prospect such as Trayden Stooks.

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5 min

Opening: Brad Biggs Joins the Show

Hosts welcome Brad Biggs, football reporter for the Chicago Tribune, to discuss the upcoming NFL Draft and the Bears' likely strategy. Biggs sets the stage with his expertise and previews key topics.

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10 min

Zion Young & the Edge Rusher Need

Over the last 11 seasons, guys, they've had three seasons where they've had a defender with double-digit sacks. And when you think about all the money that they've spent in free agency for pass rushers... that's really underwhelming.

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10 min

Trade-Up Possibilities & Draft Flexibility

If they trade up, I would think that they feel like the guy is someone that they absolutely got to have, right? And they have credible reason to believe that in the picks that would be between where they're going and where they're currently sitting at 25, there's no way that that guy stays on the board.

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25:00
10 min

Cornerback Depth & Safety Concerns

They let a starter go for $6 million. They didn't clearly value what he brought to the defense or else they would have paid to keep him.

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35:00
10 min

Center Position: A Hidden Priority?

You've got Garrett Bradbury and then a lot of questions. They've got Willis Jedrick who is kind of a – I don't know what you would call him, maybe a lotto ticket guy?

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High-Impact Quotes
You can't draft a safety in the first round? I mean, that's insane. You've got a chance to get Ed Reed. You're not supposed to take him because he's a safety.
Mully30:54
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Over the last 11 seasons, guys, they've had three seasons where they've had a defender with double-digit sacks. And when you think about all the money that they've spent in free agency for pass rushers... that's really underwhelming.
Brad Biggs4:10
Viral: 85.0
If they trade up, I would think that they feel like the guy is someone that they absolutely got to have, right? And they have credible reason to believe that in the picks that would be between where they're going and where they're currently sitting at 25, there's no way that that guy stays on the board.
Brad Biggs12:38
Viral: 82.0
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