Herb Howard isn't opposed to Bears trading down from No. 25 overall

Herb Howard joins the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss the Chicago Bears' upcoming draft strategy, particularly focusing on their need for defensive improvement. Howard argues that while the Bears have significant questions at cornerback—highlighting injuries and underperformance from Tyreek Stevenson, Jalen Johnson, and Kyler Gordon—they may not need to take a corner at No. 25 overall. Instead, he advocates for trading down to address multiple needs, especially at safety, where he believes the draft depth is strong through the mid-to-late first round. He praises the Bears' faith in coaching and player development, citing Nashawn Wright’s breakout as evidence, but expresses skepticism about the long-term potential of recently acquired players like Dio Dangbo and Shamar Turner. Howard also discusses the importance of managing player health, especially with Grady Jarrett’s knee and Dio’s Achilles injury, and remains cautiously optimistic about Jervon Dexter’s ceiling. The conversation underscores a philosophical tension between immediate impact and developmental potential in the Bears’ draft approach.