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Report: Atlanta Falcons Turned Down Easy Trade Down with Chicago Bears
A significant development unfolded just before the Atlanta Falcons made their first-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Chicago Bears' general manager, Ryan Poles, showcased his strategic prowess by presenting a remarkably generous offer to the Falcons' management, setting the scene for a potential game-changer. "The Bears were open to trading a future 4th to the Falcons to move from 9 to 8 to secure Rome Odunze," wrote Ari Meirov on X about the Bears' released draft-night footage.
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Chicago Draft Picks
Caleb
Williams
1
Rnd
1
Pk
QB
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 2
- School: USC
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 215
Expert Commentary
The Bears had the No. 1 pick fall right into their lap and did the sensible thing. This pick has been talked about for months and the Bears finally get their man. Caleb Williams has all the tools to become a bona fide superstar in the NFL and break the Bears' curse at the most important position. OK, now the 2024 NFL Draft can officially start.
Rome
Odunze
1
Rnd
9
Pk
WR
Position
- Draft Grade: A+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 5
- School: Washington
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 212
Expert Commentary
The Bears couldn't have dreamed of a better first round. Caleb Williams. Rome Odunze. Now they have a three-headed monster with the long-term potential of Odunze, Williams and DJ Moore.
Kiran
Amegadjie
3
Rnd
11
Pk
OL
Position
- Draft Grade: B+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 68
- School: Yale
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 323
Expert Commentary
Good developmental option for the Bears. They have a lot of depth right now between Braxton Jones, Darnell Wright and the newly drafted Amegadjie.
Tory
Taylor
4
Rnd
22
Pk
P
Position
- School: Iowa
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 230
Austin
Booker
5
Rnd
9
Pk
DL
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 81
- School: Kansas
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 240
NFC North Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
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