Pat Fantasy Dog Pound argued that Colston Loveland is one of the easiest Round-10 values in Best Ball Mania drafts. Loveland is sliding to pick 120 while some peers (like Ja’Tavion Sanders and Brock Bowers) go nearly a full round earlier, yet Chicago spent the No. 10 overall selection on him—draft capital that all but guarantees an immediate snap share. Pat is projecting Caleb Williams for roughly 4,500 passing yards and stressed that the Bears can easily support a third target earner behind D.J. Moore and Keenan Allen. He dismissed concerns about Cole Kmet, noting Chicago would not invest a top-10 pick in a player they planned to stash. Pat highlighted Loveland’s “soft hands” and quick transition upfield as traits the Bears specifically cited on draft night, and he expects summer camp clips to push the rookie’s ADP inside the top 100. Pat told listeners to scoop Loveland anywhere after pick 110 before the inevitable price correction.

Pat Fantasy Dog Pound said DJ Moore’s current 3-4 turn price (pick 39 in Best Ball Mania) is the last cheap window drafters will get. Pat expects a slow but steady ADP surge once Ben Johnson’s new offense starts generating preseason buzz. He reminded listeners that Johnson produced multiple 1,000-yard receivers in Detroit and now steps into a Chicago attack that already has Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, Keenan Allen and Moore. Pat believes highlight clips from camp—plus the natural desire to correlate Bears pieces for the Week-17 playoff slate—will shove Moore back inside the top-30 within three to four months. His advice: grab Moore any time he drifts past pick 40 and bank the closing-line value before the market catches up.

Mike Wright compared Luther Burden to Ben Johnson’s old toy Amon-Ra St. Brown, predicting Burden will immediately own the Bears’ vacated slot role. Keenan Allen’s 150-target hole is now open, and Wright expects Burden to soak up high-percentage looks while also being schemed on jet sweeps and returns. Burden forced 24 missed tackles on 86 collegiate receptions last year and posted a 2.93 yards-per-route-run figure that ranked top-5 in the SEC. Wright is drafting him aggressively in rookie drafts (early 2nd) and taking shots in best-ball because the slot role offers a WR3 floor with spike-week upside if Caleb Williams clicks.

Pat Fantasy Dog Pound said Roschon Johnson is one of the best Round-17 stabs as long as Chicago does not sign Nick Chubb. Pat reminded viewers that Johnson handled 80-plus percent of snaps in Weeks 10 and 15 last year and averaged 52 scrimmage yards in those games. With D’Andre Swift locked in as the passing-down starter, Johnson becomes the clear goal-line hammer whenever Swift is banged up—Pat still owns 32 percent exposure from 2023 because of that upside. If Chubb were to sign, Pat conceded it would nuke Johnson’s short-yardage role, but until that happens he wants to keep scooping the sophomore anywhere after pick 190 as a classic injury-contingent “smash” who could instantly step into 15-touch workloads.

Pat Fantasy Dog Pound urged drafters to grab Rome Odunze whenever he slips into the late-fifth/early-sixth round (he cited pick 58 in this draft). Pat reminded listeners Odunze is a top-10 real-life pick who will play in Ben Johnson’s new Chicago offense—a scheme he expects to generate offseason hype and push Bears ADPs higher. He believes the market is double-counting concerns about target competition with D.J. Moore and Keenan Allen, arguing that at least two Chicago pass-catchers will smash and you do not want to be completely underweight when sentiment inevitably flips. Pat called the current price a "perfect value window" before training-camp drumbeats start.

Nez Badge Bros noted that Chicago’s decision to bypass the deep running-back class leaves D’Andre Swift (and hand-cuff Roschon Johnson) with a surprisingly clean depth chart. He expected the Bears to spend meaningful draft capital at the position but they “didn’t do their part,” which now forces drafters to ‘buy in’ to Swift’s workload. With only late-round backups added, Swift projects for feature touches in Shane Waldron’s offense while Johnson retains contingency upside. Nez views the post-draft ADP lull as a chance to accumulate shares in both Best Ball and season-long formats before the market fully prices in the uninterrupted volume.

Liam Murphy labeled DJ Moore a loser of the draft, arguing that Chicago’s selection of pass-catching tight end Colston Loveland at 10th overall and slot receiver Jermaine Burton early in Round 2 materially caps Moore’s target upside. He noted that Ben Johnson’s offenses have historically funneled volume to the slot, and said Moore now competes with Keenan Allen, Burton and Loveland for middle-of-field looks on a team that still projects as run-leaning with Caleb Williams. While acknowledging Moore’s talent, Murphy warned that paying the current late-third/early-fourth price assumes last year’s 26 % target share repeats. He advised letting someone else draft Moore unless he slips a full round.

Liam Murphy pushed back on current Rome Odunze ADP, arguing that both Odunze and DJ Moore need to be drafted later now that they share a depth chart. He has Moore ranked a tier lower than the market and Odunze even further down, reasoning that Chicago’s passing volume and Justin Fields’ uncertain job security limit the weekly ceiling for both wideouts. Murphy advised letting others chase rookie hype and instead scooping Odunze only after a multi-round slide.

Jason Moore framed Colston Loveland as Ben Johnson’s attempt to recreate Sam LaPorta in Chicago. Pick 10 overall is the earliest tight end selection since Kyle Pitts, and Moore noted that Johnson’s past offenses funneled 24% of targets to tight ends. Loveland ran a 4.57 forty at 242 lbs and led Michigan with an 11.8-yard average depth of target, giving Caleb Williams a seam-stretching safety valve Kmet has never been. Moore expects Loveland to leap into the top-15 at the position right away, projecting 85–90 targets and 6 TDs. He advised taking Loveland in the late-round tight-end churn or pairing him with a floor play like Dalton Schultz in best-ball formats.

Mike Wright urged managers to stash Roschon Johnson as a late-round lottery ticket. With Chicago trying to replicate Ben Johnson’s Detroit offense, Wright sees Johnson sliding into the David Montgomery hammer role while Swift handles the Gibbs touches. Johnson averaged 3.31 yards after contact at Texas and caught 56 passes in college, traits Wright believes will keep him on the field in short-yardage and four-minute situations. If Swift misses time, Johnson could see 18-plus touches, giving him league-winning upside at a current ADP outside the top-150.

Andy Holloway called D'Andre Swift one of the biggest winners of the weekend after Chicago repeatedly passed on running backs despite holding two second-rounders and a third. Holloway pointed out that the Bears were ‘sniped’ on Travion Henderson and others, yet never traded up—evidence that new OC Ben Johnson is comfortable rolling with Swift. Chicago ranked 28th in points and dead last in yards last year, but has since invested in two starting linemen and added Colston Loveland and Luther Burden to force lighter boxes. Holloway expects Swift to mirror the Lions’ 2023 Jahmyr Gibbs workload—55-60% snaps with the lion’s share of receiving work—making him a high-end RB2 with top-12 upside in PPR. He advised scooping Swift in the early fourth round before summer buzz moves him into the third.

Davis Mattek pumped the brakes on Colston Loveland, warning that Big Ten tight ends rarely face NFL-level coverage reps and may need until October just to feel "grounded". Mattek is fine grabbing the rookie when he sits around TE14-15, but said he is out if Loveland’s Best Ball Mania price jumps ahead of David Njoku. He expects a crowded early-season target tree—D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze and still-paid Cole Kmet—to cap weekly ceilings, making Loveland an "expensive red flag" for managers who need points before the fantasy playoffs. Mattek prefers banking boring early production from vets like Jake Ferguson, then circling back if Loveland drifts into the double-digit rounds.

Pat Kerrane said the Bears landing Colston Loveland at 10th overall is a"mega-bullish" signal that drafters should chase. He likened the Michigan product to Sam LaPorta—another rookie questioned for run-blocking but unlocked by Ben Johnson—arguing Johnson will scheme Loveland into receiver-style looks that hide any inline weaknesses. Kerrane highlighted Loveland’s 1,500 career receiving yards, 11 TDs, and down-field win rate to project a late-season surge once the rookie acclimates. With Chicago already hinting at frustration with Cole Kmet’s 2024 efficiency, Kerrane believes Loveland can pass Kmet by December and deliver playoff spike weeks. He is comfortable bumping the rookie to TE12 in Best Ball Mania drafts, advising builds that pair Loveland with an early-season floor play like Zach Ertz or Hunter Henry so managers can wait for the stretch-run hammer.

Liam Murphy called D’Andre Swift one of the best running-back buys on DraftKings. He argued Swift is "not that different" from Tony Pollard—Pollard averaged 13.0 DK points per game, Swift 12.0—but costs two full rounds less. Murphy labeled Swift "certainly a better pick than Brian Robinson or Caleb Johnson" and a discounted version of Joe Mixon, who averaged 18.8. He acknowledged Chicago could still sign Nick Chubb or J.K. Dobbins yet refuses to fade every player who might face future competition from an aging back with unknown health. In full-PPR best ball he wants Swift’s pass-catching chops in an offense that should improve with Caleb Williams, predicting ADP will climb once drafters realize the upside.

Beimfohr flagged Rutgers bruiser Kyle Monangai as a worthy final-round stash after Chicago waited until Round 7 to address running back. He thinks Ben Johnson will reprise his Detroit formula— let DeAndre Swift handle the passing downs while a hammer back handles the dirty work— and Monungai’s 225-pound frame plus 86.5 PFF rushing grade make him a natural Jamal Williams analogue. Because Roschon Johnson is still unproven and Swift has a long injury history, the path to early-down and goal-line touches is wider than the draft capital suggests. Beimfohr conceded seventh-round picks are roster-bubble types, yet believes the Bears’ depth chart remains so fluid that a strong camp could vault Monungai into a weekly touchdown-vulture role. He advises grabbing 2-5% exposure now before any veteran additions or preseason hype move the price.

Liam Murphy reiterated that Rome Odunze is a post-draft loser after Chicago followed last year’s first-round investment with not one but two more top-50 pass catchers—a Round-1 tight end and a Round-2 wideout. Murphy said the back-to-back selections are "a huge dunk" on Odunze’s disappointing rookie season (0.95 YPRR, only two top-36 weekly finishes). He still believes Odunze can flash spike weeks tied to Caleb Williams but emphasized that volume certainty is gone: the Bears could roll out 12 personnel that leaves either Odunze or one of the rookies on the sideline, and DJ Moore’s entrenched 28 percent target share remains a hurdle. While Murphy will sprinkle Odunze exposure because Chicago’s offense projects to improve, he argued the market hasn’t fully priced in the snap ambiguity and pushed for drafting Odunze only when he slips a full round below ADP as a boom-bust WR5.

Davis Mattek called Rome Odunze the single biggest loser of Chicago’s draft. After spending first-round capital on Odunze last year, the Bears immediately doubled down by selecting a tight end in Round 1 and another wide receiver with their second pick of the 2025 draft. Mattek views the moves as a clear vote of no confidence, arguing that Odunze’s disappointing rookie season (0.95 yards per route run, only two weekly finishes inside the top-36) forced the front office to diversify its pass-catcher portfolio. With DJ Moore already commanding a 28 % target share and Caleb Williams expected to spread the ball around, Mattek doubts Odunze even reaches a 17 % share. He dropped the sophomore wideout outside his top-60 receivers, recommending drafters chase higher-ceiling profiles in the same ADP pocket.

Davis Mattek elevated Roschon Johnson from fringe flier to priority target after Chicago ignored running back for most of the draft. Johnson now enters camp as the unquestioned RB2—"a 25-year-old Samaje Perine," in Mattek’s words—with a realistic path to a 50-50 split with D'Andre Swift on early downs and at the goal line. Mattek noted the pairing is especially appealing in Best Ball builds because Johnson’s spike weeks would coincide with any Swift injury or trade. Although he admits Johnson isn’t a special talent, Mattek emphasized that dependable third-down chops and short-yardage size could translate into steady weekly roles and touchdown equity. With ADP still lagging on the news, he advised grabbing Johnson several rounds ahead of pre-draft pricing.

Davis Mattek said the Bears’ decision to sit out the first two days of the draft at running back—despite owning ten picks—was a massive vote of confidence in D'Andre Swift. Chicago ultimately added only a late-round rookie, leaving Swift and Roschon Johnson untouched atop the depth chart. Mattek likened the setup to last year’s Gibbs/Montgomery tandem, contending Swift can own the explosive, high-value touches while still getting red-zone work because the room is so thin. He bumped Swift several rounds up his Best Ball rankings, stressing that free agents like J.K. Dobbins or Nick Chubb can sign with only one team, so the odds of real post-draft competition landing in Chicago are slim. With Caleb Williams expected to spark the offense, Mattek views Swift as an under-priced RB1/RB2 you should aggressively target around pick 80 before the market corrects.

Erik Beimfohr called Caleb Williams the "clear and obvious" quarterback winner of the entire offseason. Chicago replaced last year’s circus with Ben Johnson calling plays, signed three new starting offensive linemen, and surrounded Williams with an absurd skill group—Rome Odunze and DJ Moore on the perimeter, first-round tight end Colston Loveland, plus Luther Burden rotating in the slot. Beimfohr expects Johnson’s motion-heavy, play-action scheme to mimic what elevated Jared Goff, giving Williams clean pockets and defined reads instead of the broken-play hero ball he carried at USC. With a top-12 protection unit on paper and at least four pass catchers who demand defensive attention, Williams owns a realistic path to immediate QB1 fantasy production. Beimfohr suggested stacking the rookie with any Bears pass catcher in Best Ball drafts while market skepticism about rookie quarterbacks still keeps the entire offense affordable.

Beimfohr pushed back on the growing "Bears FUD," saying drafters should gladly scoop DJ Moore at pick 34 and other Chicago pass catchers at depressed prices. He pointed to new OC Ben Johnson’s history of top-10 passing efficiency in Detroit and argued that if the Bears offense is merely competent, at least one of Moore, Rome Odunze, Luther Burden or Colston Loveland will smash current ADPs. Moore, in particular, would no longer be the WR20 in a Johnson-led, Caleb Williams attack if he repeats last year’s 28% target share. Beimfohr emphasized that projecting every Bears weapon to fail simultaneously makes little sense— either the offense is bad (in which case nobody should be drafted) or someone pops and their current tags look laughably low. His approach is to accumulate exposure now, before the field realizes Chicago’s ceiling.

Nez Badge Bros is quietly loading up on free-agent Keenan Allen, arguing that drafters are over-reacting to his current lack of a helmet. Allen is going two-plus rounds later than last summer even though he still commanded a 27% target share and ranked top-10 in yards per route (2.25) before Chicago balked at his 2025 salary. Nez expects Dallas—"the one contender with a glaring WR2 hole"—or another playoff hopeful to ink him to a one-year, $10-15 M prove-it deal once post-draft medicals clear. History says the second the notification drops, Allen’s Underdog ADP will rip upward 20-30 picks (similar to DeAndre Hopkins and Odell Beckham’s 2023 moves). Grabbing him now banks closing-line value, and in Eliminator specifically his chain-moving route tree provides the stable week-to-week floor rosters need while still offering 10-catch spike potential on an offense that actually throws.

Erik Beimfohr pushed back on what he called a "coordinated FUD attack" against Chicago, arguing drafters should lean into Bears exposure rather than wait for an ADP dip. New OC Ben Johnson and No. 1 pick Caleb Williams give the offense a credible path to a Lions-style volume bump, which would let at least one of DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, Luther Burden or Colston Loveland smash current prices. Beimfohr warned that passing now means you cannot pair Bears pieces with today’s screaming values—Trey Harris, Rashee Rice, RJ Harvey—because their ADPs will rise while Chicago’s may not fall as much as people think. His bottom line: spread chips across the Bears cohort today and let variance decide who hits; if the offense is good, somebody is a league-winner, and you will only have that combo if you draft them before the crowd changes its mind.

Lance Zierlein said the Bears landing Luther Burden in Round 2 was "really good value" for a franchise that is clearly loading up around its young quarterback. Zierlein liked that Chicago already fortified the offensive line in free agency and then doubled down on pass-catchers—Colston Loveland at No. 10 and Burden 32 picks later—rather than reaching for a second-tier tackle. He believes Burden’s first-round caliber talent paired with an immediate target vacuum behind DJ Moore positions the rookie for fantasy relevance sooner than the market expects, making him an attractive late-first/early-second dynasty rookie pick and a viable late-round redraft flyer.

Pat Kerrane selected Luther Burden in the mid-second, arguing the Bears’ new Ben Johnson regime telegraphed their intentions by spending pick 2.12 on a slot-heavy playmaker after already taking TE Colston Loveland at 1.10. Burden fell out of Round 1 but still lands in an offense that just invested heavily in pass catchers, a bad omen for Rome Odunze—who struggled to separate from Keenan Allen and now has true competition for high-percentage looks. Kerrane believes Johnson will feature Burden in the Amon-Ra St. Brown–style inside-out role, giving the rookie a path to 110 targets and instant PPR relevance while depressurizing Moore and Odunze. He called Burden the highest-ceiling WR remaining even if target cannibalization sinks someone else in Chicago.

Theo Gremminger slammed the button on Colston Loveland at 1.07 in a tight-end premium format, calling him a slam-dunk long-term asset. Loveland was drafted 10th overall by new head coach Ben Johnson, the same play-caller who unlocked Sam LaPorta’s TE1 overall rookie finish. Gremminger highlighted that Johnson immediately paired Loveland with fellow first-round WR Luther Burden, signaling an offense designed around schemed mismatches. Loveland leapfrogged Tyler Warren in NFL draft capital and lands with a coach who peppers the tight end—making multiple future top-five fantasy seasons a realistic outcome even with target competition early on.

Adam Levitan called Chicago’s draft a massive vote of confidence in DeAndre Swift. The Bears waited until pick 233 to select a running back (Kyle Monangai) after reportedly being ‘sniped’ on several Day-2 targets, signaling they view Swift as their unquestioned lead. Levitan reminded listeners that Ben Johnson’s Lions backs averaged 27 touches per game and combined for 22 touchdowns in 2023. Chicago also fortified the offensive line by trading for Jonah Jackson and drafting 6'8 swing tackle Ozzy Trapil, then added vertical threats Colston Loveland and Luther Burden to keep boxes light for the run game. With no real competition besides Khalil Herbert and Roschon Johnson, Levitan projected 15-17 touches weekly for Swift and urged best-ball drafters to grab him before his ADP climbs into Round 4.

Adam Levitan cautioned drafters not to chase early-season production from Luther Burden. After Chicago spent the No. 10 pick on seam-stretching tight end Colston Loveland—and already rosters Cole Kmet—Levitan expects Ben Johnson to lean on heavy 12-personnel the same way Philadelphia hides its WR3. That means Burden enters camp as, at best, the fourth read behind DJ Moore, Rome Odunze and Loveland. Levitan noted that Johnson’s past Detroit offenses ranked bottom-six in three-WR usage and funneled targets to Amon-Ra St. Brown and two tight ends instead. With snap share uncertainty and a rookie quarterback in Caleb Williams spreading the ball, Levitan advised treating Burden as a long-term dynasty bet rather than a 2025 redraft or best-ball asset.

Sean Koerner said Colson Loveland—not Colts rookie Tyra Warren—should be the top first-year tight end on draft boards. Comparing Loveland’s movement skills to Jimmy Graham and citing Ben Johnson’s history with Sam LaPorta, Koerner projected a 70-plus percent route rate and immediate red-zone usage. He was unfazed by Cole Kmet’s presence, labeling Kmet a blocking complement who posted just a 12 percent target share with Caleb Williams last season. Koerner expects Loveland to rival the 89-catch rookie seasons logged by LaPorta and Dalton Kincaid, moving him up to TE8 in early projections while pushing Warren outside his top 12 at the position.

Chris Raybon said Luther Burden III has a realistic path to becoming Caleb Williams’ No. 2 option—perhaps even matching Rome Odunze—in Ben Johnson’s revamped Bears offense. Raybon called Burden a "DJ Moore–meets-Debo Samuel" playmaker and dismissed snap-count concerns tied to anticipated two-tight-end sets, projecting Burden to top a 60-percent route rate. He emphasized that Johnson personally hand-picked Burden after questions about his work ethic pushed the Missouri star into Round 2, signaling an immediate role. With Chicago’s pace expected to climb and the offensive line improved, Raybon slotted Burden as a high-ceiling bench stash who could jump into weekly WR3 territory by mid-season.

Raybon called second-round pick Luther Burden a legitimate threat to outproduce 2023 top-ten pick Rome Odunze as soon as this season. He noted that many draft analysts graded Burden as a fringe first-round talent thanks to his explosive YAC ability (7.6 yards after catch per reception at Missouri) and 30% college target share. In Ben Johnson’s motion-heavy offense, Burden’s quick-hitting skill set pairs perfectly with Caleb Williams’ knack for extending plays. Raybon expects the rookie to challenge DJ Moore for slot snaps, forecasting a 20% target share upside and labeling Burden a priority dynasty buy and late-round best-ball flier.

Chris Raybon said Colston Loveland is likely to out-produce Cole Kmet right away after Chicago spent the 10th overall pick on the Michigan tight end. Raybon pointed to Ben Johnson’s tight-end friendly scheme, Caleb Williams’ willingness to target the middle of the field, and Loveland’s 4.62 speed with a 77th-percentile catch radius as reasons he expects a 60-plus target rookie season. With the Bears frequently deploying 12-personnel and running RPO concepts that accent short throws, Raybon believes Loveland will push Kmet into a blocking-heavy role. He advised treating Loveland as a late-round TE2 with upside in season-long leagues, a staple in best-ball builds, and an early punt-salary DFS option once salaries release.

Steve Palazzolo said seventh-round pick Kyle Monangai runs with a low pad level and is "tough to tackle," giving him a realistic chance to battle Roschon Johnson for early-down work. Palazzolo noted that Chicago waited until the final round to address running back and has already signaled—through both the draft and Ben Johnson’s usage history—that DeAndre Swift will not be a volume workhorse. If Monangai proves dependable in short yardage and pass protection, Palazzolo believes the rookie could siphon goal-line carries and 1A snaps by mid-season. That path makes Monangai a live late-round flyer in best ball drafts and a watch-list stash for redraft leagues where rushing touchdowns carry weight.

Monson warned fantasy drafters that Ben Johnson has never viewed Swift as a workhorse, pointing to Johnson’s first move in Detroit—slashing Swift’s touches before eventually shipping him out. With Chicago bypassing premium backs like Ashton Jeanty and TreVeyon Henderson, Monson believes the front office is signaling that Swift is a bridge option until they trade for (or sign) a sturdier runner such as Rhamondre Stevenson. He expects Swift to reprise a change-of-pace, passing-down role while Roschon Johnson, seventh-round rookie Kyle Monangai, or an incoming veteran handle early-down and goal-line work. The takeaway: fade Swift at his current ADP in season-long leagues and be cautious assigning him bell-cow projections in best ball builds.

Monson called Burden his favorite pick of the entire draft, noting that the 2023 tape graded him as a top-10 overall talent. Despite a dip in 2024 production tied to Missouri’s quarterback injury and whispers about attitude, Monson emphasized Burden’s vertical explosiveness and "prime Odell Beckham Jr." run-after-catch ability. Because DJ Moore and Rome Odunze handle the perimeter, Burden can be schemed on in-breaking routes, tunnels, and crossers where his tackle-breaking instincts shine. Monson views the rookie as an upside flex in redraft and a priority dynasty stash, projecting designed touches immediately with room to grow into a featured role if Keenan Allen shows age or injuries linger.

Sam Monson said the Bears did not draft Loveland to sit behind Cole Kmet but to function as Caleb Williams’ oversized slot receiver and seam-stretching chess piece. Monson highlighted that many analysts had Loveland as TE1 in the class because of his route-running, catch-radius, and scramble-drill chemistry—traits that dovetail with Williams’ off-script style. Monson expects Chicago to lean on 12-personnel looks that put Loveland in Keenan Allen-type alignments, giving the rookie immediate target volume while creating matchup nightmares for linebackers and safeties. The takeaway for fantasy gamers is that Loveland projects to see real snaps and middle-of-the-field targets from Week 1, making him a live late-round dart in best ball and tight-end-premium dynasty leagues.

Sam Monson said Luther Burden falling to pick 39 gives Chicago an immediate YAC monster who has already flashed top-10 talent. Monson reminded listeners that 2023 Burden posted first-round caliber tape – electric open-field elusiveness, contact balance and a 30% target share at Missouri – before injuries and rumored maturity questions dinged his stock. He loves the ecosystem the rookie walks into: Ben Johnson calling plays, a rebuilt offensive line ranked top-10 in pass-block win rate last year, and Caleb Williams’ off-script creativity drawing constant two-high shells. With DJ Moore and Keenan Allen commanding bracket coverage, Monson expects Burden to face the third corner on most snaps and manufacture chunk gains on jet motion and screens. He framed Burden as a dynasty and redraft flex with WR2 ceiling by mid-season and noted his broken-tackle rate (0.33 per touch) fits perfectly with Johnson’s spacing concepts.

Sam Monson said Caleb Williams is primed for a classic sophomore surge in fantasy and betting markets because Chicago completely re-engineered his ecosystem. He pointed first to the hiring of Ben Johnson, noting Detroit’s former coordinator has produced top-five EPA offenses in back-to-back seasons and consistently elevated Jared Goff with heavy play-action and motion. Monson then rattled off the Bears’ trench overhaul—trading for guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson plus center Drew Dalman—which gives Williams three new starters after Chicago ranked 28th in pass-block win rate last year. He highlighted Johnson’s history of building around dominant O-lines and expects a cleaner pocket to unlock Williams’ deep-ball success rate that sat just 31 % as a rookie. Draft additions Colston Loveland (mismatch tight end) and Luther Burden (YAC-driven slot weapon) provide the catch-and-run threats Johnson leans on, replacing vacated Keenan Allen targets. Monson referenced the league-wide trend of quarterbacks making massive year-two jumps—citing Burrow, Lamar, and Mahomes—as further precedent. All told, he advised treating Williams as a buy-low in season-long and best-ball formats and sprinkling early MVP shares at current 30-1 odds before camp buzz closes the window.

Mike Renner gushed over Chicago snagging Colston Loveland at pick 10, comparing Ben Johnson’s planned usage of the Michigan tight end to how he weaponized Sam LaPorta in Detroit. Renner emphasized Loveland’s versatility—he ran 45% of his 2023 routes from the slot and posted a 2.32 yards-per-route figure that would have ranked third among NFL tight ends last season. He expects Johnson to deploy Loveland on shallow crossers, overroutes, and pre-snap motion to create coverage busts for Caleb Williams, noting that Johnson’s Lions led the league in tight-end targets inside the 10-yard line (24) in 2023. With route flexibility, a rookie QB who thrived on middle-of-field throws at USC (63.7% completion rate between the numbers), and minimal target competition behind DJ Moore, Renner predicted Loveland could crack the low-end TE1 tier as soon as 2025. He urged dynasty managers to draft Loveland ahead of more heralded tight ends and encouraged DFS players to watch for early-season pricing inefficiencies once salaries drop.

Mike Renner said Caleb Williams walks into the best supporting cast of any rookie quarterback in recent memory and should be treated as an immediate fantasy starter. Renner rattled off a four-deep pass-catching arsenal—DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, Cole Kmet, plus second-round picks Colson Loveland and slot specialist Luther Burden—that he called "flat-out the best in the NFL right now." He compared Loveland’s seam-stretching ability to Brock Bowers and noted Burden’s 1,200-yard college season as proof he can vacuum up quick-hitting slot targets. Renner’s takeaway: with this much firepower, it is hard to imagine Williams finishing outside the top 10 QBs in redraft or best-ball formats, and the Bears’ offensive totals are a weekly over target for bettors.

Pat Kerrane called Colston Loveland a "mega-bullish" fantasy bet after Chicago spent the 10th overall pick on him. Kerrane thinks Ben Johnson’s tight-end-friendly scheme erases concerns about Loveland’s shaky Big-Ten run-blocking grade—similar worries surrounded Sam LaPorta yet never materialized. He views the rookie as more of an oversized down-field receiver than a catch-and-run YAC machine like Tyler Warren, but argues that actually raises Loveland’s ceiling if Johnson schemes vertical shots. Short term, Kerrane concedes a crowded passing room (DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, Cole Kmet) will cap Week-1 projections, but he expects Loveland to steal routes from a disgruntled Kmet by November and become a "late-season hammer" in Best Ball tournaments. He is moving Loveland to TE12—one spot ahead of David Njoku—and will draft him aggressively if his Underdog ADP remains behind the veteran tier. Optimal roster construction, per Kerrane: pair Loveland with cheap early-season floor options such as Zach Ertz, Mike Gesicki or Hunter Henry, then let the rookie’s spike weeks decide playoff rounds. If ADP climbs above Njoku, he’ll tap brakes but still slot the rookie as a priority dynasty buy given first-round draft capital, Johnson’s history of manufacturing tight-end production, and a realistic path to surpassing Kmet after the Bears publicly questioned Kmet’s 2024 play.

Davis Mattek cautioned drafters not to overreact to the Bears taking Colston Loveland tenth overall, at least for 2025 redraft purposes. Chicago already fields two wide receivers who "are pretty good at earning targets" and still owes veteran tight end Cole Kmet top-10 money at the position. Mattek emphasized that rookie tight ends rarely produce before December and Loveland will be competing for snaps and middle-of-the-field routes in a Ben Johnson scheme that asks its Y-tight end to block on early downs. While he agrees Loveland was the correct pick over Tyler Warren for real-life football, Mattek sees only late-season streamer value unless one of DJ Moore, Keenan Allen or Kmet misses significant time. He ranked Loveland outside his top-15 redraft tight ends and advised best-ball managers to treat him as a last-round bring-back in Lions-Bears stacks rather than chasing the "next Laporta" narrative.

Jason Moore said the Jaguars and Raiders are running a coordinated ‘smoke-coverage’ campaign to make everyone think Ashton Jeanty will come off the board at picks 5 or 7. Moore believes those decoys let Jeanty slide to pick 10, where Chicago pounces. He noted GM Ryan Poles already paired Caleb Williams with elite pass-catchers, but still needs a true three-down back after relying on the Roschon Johnson/D’Onta Foreman platoon that ranked 26th in EPA per rush. Jeanty’s 36 percent team-touch share, class-best 0.41 missed tackles forced per carry, and 54 receptions show he can own both early-down and passing-down work immediately. Moore said dynasty managers holding the 1.01 will do cartwheels if this happens, projecting low-end RB1 volume right away in Shane Waldron’s outside-zone attack that generated the league’s fifth-highest rushing success rate last year.

Kanell stated he personally started the rumor that Chicago will trade into the top 3-4 picks to secure Ashton Jeanty. His reasoning: new offensive coordinator Ben Johnson comes from Detroit’s two-back system and has already telegraphed a run-heavy identity by investing heavily in offensive line upgrades. Kanell considers Jeanty the clear RB1 of the class—"as good as the Lions’ two backs combined"—and the final piece to a physical, ball-control offense. Bettors looking at first-running-back or team-to-draft props should monitor Bears steam, as Kanell is confident Chicago’s front office is telegraphing its intentions.

Donnie Wrightside urged bettors to target the Chicago Bears at +370 in the ‘team‑to‑draft Ashton Jeanty’ market. He blasted the Raiders (+105) and Jaguars (+195) as laughable fits, noting both clubs just spent first‑round capital on backs (Josh Jacobs’ replacement, Travis Etienne) and have bigger roster holes. By contrast, Chicago already has a franchise quarterback on a rookie deal (Caleb Williams), two high‑end wideouts and a refurbished offensive line—an ecosystem Wrightside believes would unlock Jeanty’s dual‑threat ceiling while preserving the Bears’ cap flexibility. He added that if any of the top‑nine selectors pull the trigger on Jeanty, “fire the entire organization,” doubling down on Chicago as the only logical landing spot inside the top 10.

Mike Renner mocked Colson Loveland to Chicago at No. 10, arguing Ben Johnson’s offense demands a flex tight end who can detach and win like a wideout—something Cole Kmet cannot do. Loveland ran 41% of his Michigan routes from the slot and posted a 2.05 yards‑per‑route mark that trailed only Brock Bowers among Power‑Five TEs. At 20 years old and 242 lbs, Renner believes Loveland’s frame will easily carry another 10–12 lbs without sacrificing 4.56 speed. With Johnson calling the most TE targets in the league the past two seasons, Renner expects instant fantasy relevance and recommends betting Loveland as TE1 in draft‑position props.

Jonathan Jones projected Chicago packaging pick 36 and a Day‑3 sweetener to Minnesota for No. 24 to nab South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori. The 6‑3/218 defender ran 4.46 and leapt 39 inches, measurables the Bears’ analytics staff flags as ‘rare safety traits.’ Emmanwori played 320 box, 210 deep and 120 slot snaps last year while producing a 12.4 % forced‑incompletion rate—perfect for DC Eric Washington’s matchup‑heavy sub packages. With Jaquan Brisker missing five games and Eddie Jackson gone, Jones says Chicago won’t risk waiting. He urged bettors to grab Emmanwori as first safety drafted (+150) and smash his draft‑slot Under 28.5 before the Bears’ aggression is fully priced in.

Jonathan Jones slotted Penn State tight end Tyler Warren to the Bears at No. 10, noting multiple teams now grade Warren as TE1 ahead of Colston Loveland. Chicago has been ultra‑aggressive on offense under Ben Johnson and wants more 12‑personnel flexibility. Jones said the front office loves Warren’s red‑zone dominance (11 TDs on just 54 college catches) and 88th‑percentile agility testing. Cole Kmet is safe for 2024, but a cost‑controlled rookie gives the club leverage on his future cap hits—mirroring how the Eagles transitioned from Zach Ertz to Dallas Goddard. Jones added that Warren is firmly in play for the Jets at 7, so bettors should grab the 9.5 draft slot over while it is still minus money.

Thor Nystrom projected Missouri left tackle Armand Mambou to fall to Chicago at pick 10 and called the current +280 price on Mambou “after the 6th pick” a gift. Thor argued the Bears already shored up their interior line in free agency and now view tackle as the final offensive‑line piece in front of Caleb Williams. Because Jacksonville appears locked onto a defensive lineman and both Las Vegas and the Jets have bigger needs inside, Nystrom believes Mambou’s most realistic landing spots now start at No. 7 and stretch to Chicago at No. 10. He advised bettors to grab any Over 6.5 or ‘Exact Team – Bears’ Mambou props before the market reacts to the slide chatter.

Emery Hunt told viewers to sprinkle long‑shot markets on the Bears jumping from 10 into the 6‑8 range to grab Ashton Jeanty. Hunt argued Chicago’s aggressive off‑season in the trenches frees GM Ryan Pace to package pick 39 plus a future third to leapfrog Las Vegas—Jeanty’s other obvious suitor. He compared the move to Atlanta vaulting for Bijan Robinson last year, pointing out that Ben Johnson’s offense hums with a three‑down back who stresses defenses on wheel routes. Hunt thinks the Bears’ current +600 price to be Jeanty’s landing spot underrates the likelihood they pursue a blue‑chip RB instead of settling for Trayvion Henderson on Day 2.

Mike Renner recommended taking the +320 price on tight end being Chicago’s first selection, specifically targeting Penn State’s Tyler Warren at pick 10. Renner explained that new OC Ben Johnson built Detroit’s passing game around multiple‑TE looks and would love Warren’s inline‑to‑slot versatility. The Bears already fortified both lines in free agency, so Renner does not expect Ryan Pace to use another premium asset there. He believes Warren’s 6'6" frame, 88th‑percentile wingspan and 4.58 forty give Caleb Williams a true mismatch target that Cole Kmet simply is not. Renner added that Chicago can still address running back with Trayvion Henderson at picks 39 or 41, making the TE prop the cleaner path at attractive odds.