Bears earn average 2022 NFL draft grade from Pro Football Focus

The Chicago Bears’ 2022 NFL Draft class netted 11 players from multiple positions. Defensive backs, offensive linemen, a couple of skill players, a pass rusher, and a punter were all added to the roster. And if you count quarterback Justin Fields as the Bears’ first-round pick, it’s fair to say General Manager Ryan Poles did well in his first draft on the job.

According to the analytics powerhouse Pro Football Focus, Poles was just… OK. PFF gave the Bears a B- for their 2022 draft results.

“There were a couple of different ways the Bears could have gone with their first pick, but they again decided not to add an offensive lineman or wide receiver to support Justin Fields,
Kyler Gordon at 39th overall. But again, this doesn’t help Justin Fields, making this a good but not very good or elite pick despite the value. Brisker earned three straight 80.0-plus PFF grades from 2019 to 2021. He recorded a couple of interceptions and four pass breakups en route to an 89.5 coverage grade this season. He is a smart player who has a high floor at the next level.”

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