Wow, a TE? Greg Olsen was a steal in the first last year, and Desmond Clark signed a contract extension in the off-season, so what gives?

Well, apparently, they want to use more two-TE sets so depth is key, especially after John Gilmore departed for Tampa. Davis is a monster and good athlete, but he's inconsistent and there have been some concerns over his character. Grade:  B-

7a. Ervin Baldwin, DE, Michigan State

Wow, another Spartan...and a DE? No way...not buying this pick.

Baldwin doesn't have a chance to make the roster unless someone gets hurt. He had 18.5 tackles for loss as a senior, and really popped some eyebrows when he ran a 4.62 40-yard dash at his pro day.

Honestly, I don't see him making the roster unless he wows the coaches in training camp, but could be a good situational pass rusher. Grade:  C

7b. Chester Adams, OG, Georgia

I think he has a real chance to start this year. He moves well for his size and can hold blocks.

However, he lacks the aggressiveness and mean streak that teams want on the interior. If he lines up next to Olin Kreutz, he would know exactly what toughness is. Grade:  B

7c. Joey LaRocque, OLB, Oregon State

He's a tough, instinctive, and productive linebacker who can play either the SLB or WLB. He hasn't tested well because of a hamstring injury, but he doesn't seem to really be overly athletic.

However, he'll have a chance to compete on special teams, and don't be surprised if he's the second coming of Brendan Ayanbadejo (You heard it here first!). Grade:  C

7d. Kirk Barton, OT, Ohio State

He's massive and has starter's experience, but he isn't that athletic and plays with poor technique. Is he an OG or RT? Either way, he has a chance to be a spot starter and at worst a legit back up this upcoming season; in the future, he could be a legit starter. Grade:  B

7e. Marcus Monk, WR, Arkansas

I absolutely love this pick. He is a big, physical receiver who showed he has good speed for his size when running a 4.42 at the combine. He's coming off knee surgery, so teams shied away from this one-time high second day pick and he falls right into Chicago's laps.

I think he has a great chance to be a contributor this season because of his size and willingness to compete. Grade:  A

Overall: B+

This wasn't the flashiest draft class you'll see, but there were plenty of good picks and value picks. The Bears had a plan, stuck to it, and picked up some quality young men who should help the Bears try and right this ship and bring them back to their '06 form.

Best Pick: Chris Williams

Worst Pick: Kellen Davis

Best Value: Craig Steltz

Worst Value: Ervin Baldwin

Sleeper: Marcus Monk

2008 Outlook: Well, that's hard to determine. Is Rex ready? Will Urlacher play, and will he be healthy? Will the defense be healthy? Can Mike Brown play?

Honestly, I see this team heading to the playoffs this year. They have everything in place and just need a fire under them. I think they can go 10-6, which, at the very least, will get them a Wild Card berth, and they have a shot at the NFC North.

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