GOOD NEWS: Chicago Bears may be poised to make significant moves in the 2024 NFL Draft to upset the status quo.

Marvin Harrison Jr.’s participation in a workout suggests that the Chicago Bears may be prepared to make bold selections in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Ryan Poles, general manager of the Chicago Bears, has been hard at work revamping the offense. To aid Caleb Williams, who is projected to be the first overall choice in the NFL Draft, he got fresh weapons like tight end Gerald Everett and wide receiver Keenan Allen. He might not be finished because he wants to make sure Williams is as comfortable as possible to succeed.

The Bears have one of the top wide receiver tandems in the NFL when Allen and DJ Moore are paired together. They are both excellent route runners who outsmart opponents with their cunning. They are also capable of making huge plays.

In his three years as general manager of the Chicago Bears, Ryan Poles has made some significant acquisitions. To further bolster the attack, he might make another bold move.

In the draft, Poles is renowned for making a lot of movements. He converted five picks (none in the first round) into eleven in his first draft in 2022. He pulled off what may be the best draft transaction in recent league history last year. Undoubtedly, it’s the greatest in the franchise’s existence.

The Carolina Panthers received the first pick from the Poles last year. He got Moore, defensive end Tyrique Stevenson, offensive lineman Darnell Wright, and this year’s top choice in return. He also still owns Carolina’s second-round selection in 2024

The effects of that exchange will last for ten years. Stevenson and Wright both had excellent rookie seasons. They appear to be long-term contributors. In 2023, Moore—one of the league’s best wide receivers—had a breakthrough year. Many people view Williams as a “generational” player who has the potential to accomplish feats never accomplished by another Chicago Bears quarterback.

Poles hasn’t made any trades that may be regarded as significant as he did last year. Yes, the Allen trade was significant. Despite having a fantastic 2023 season, he is an elderly receiver with a history of injuries (he turns 32 on the final day of the draft on April 27).

In order to save money, the Los Angeles Chargers also asked him to modify his contract, but he declined. Before Poles called, they were going to cut Allen. Allen was thinking about retiring as well. Although he is not part of the Chicago Bears’ long-term plans, he might have a successful season. That may be the reason he only brought in a fourth-round selection.