Brad Biggs' NFL mock draft: Proposing a trade down for Bears and GM Ryan Poles

A wide receiver would be tempting and the Falcons also could look to trade down a few slots. But they really need to fortify a lackluster pass rush, and Turner is an explosive option as the first defensive player off the board.

9. Cardinals (projected trade with Bears): Malik Nabers, WR, LSU

For the crowd hoping to see GM Ryan Poles trade down, the Bears drop two spots in a deal with the Cardinals, who use one of the picks they received in the projected trade with the Vikings. The Cardinals need to replace Hollywood Brown, and Nabers would be a big-time target for Kyler Murray.

10. New York Jets: Rome Odunze, WR, Washington

The Jets were very busy in free agency adding offensive linemen to protect Aaron Rodgers. Now they’re able to get one of the best receivers in the draft. Odunze would be a perfect match with Garrett Wilson, providing Rodgers with another weapon.

11. Bears (projected trade with Cardinals from Vikings): Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington

The Bears could be leaning offense with their second pick after Caleb Williams, and that means a choice between a receiver and protection for the quarterback. Fautanu is athletic and moves well and could step in as the Day 1 starter at left tackle, giving the Bears young bookend tackles and an upgrade over Braxton Jones.

12. Denver Broncos: Jared Verse, DE, Florida State

GM George Paton could use some more picks and might want to trade down into a position to consider Oregon QB Bo Nix. If he stays put, the Broncos badly need an edge rusher and Verse is a hard-nosed player who would fit nicely. The Broncos might need to utilize future picks to get in a spot to find a quarterback for second-year coach Sean Payton.

13. Las Vegas Raiders: Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama

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