Chicago Tribune

The Chicago Bears held the key to the 2023 NFL draft until they traded the No. 1 pick to the Carolina Panthers. The March 10 move dropped the Bears to No. 9. It’s just the second time in five years the franchise will select in the first round, and an early run on quarterbacks will help general manager Ryan Poles as he evaluates offensive linemen, defensive linemen and likely cornerbacks. There is a chance four quarterbacks — and maybe a good one — could come off the board before the Bears select. They are unlikely to be in range for Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson, and it will be fascinating to see if Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, who has character questions, slides through the first eight selections. If so, the Bears would be in position to grab one of the most talented players in the draft class.