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NFL first 11 picks mock draft with the Kirk Cousins factor

By Brian Miller

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Cheerleaders during the NFL game between the Miami Dolphins and the New Orleans Saints at Wembley Stadium on October 1, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Cheerleaders during the NFL game between the Miami Dolphins and the New Orleans Saints at Wembley Stadium on October 1, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Calvin Ridley
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Calvin Ridley /

8: Chicago Bears 

Selection – Calvin Ridley – WR – Alabama

The Bears need to find someone who can catch the football from Mitch Trubisky. Honestly off the top of my head I couldn’t think of who the receivers in Chicago were. Ridley is a solid all around type receiver with a good combination of speed and size.

Ridley will be a huge upgrade for the Bears and their offense but if Ridley is not on the board or they opt to go another direction, the secondary seems to be a good place to start. The Bears however have a new head coach in Matt Nagy and as an offensive minded coach, they tend to want their first drafts to fit their style and familiarity. This makes a lot of sense for Ridley or potentially an offensive lineman who can help protect their young quarterback and open running lanes.

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