Clay Harbor previews NFL Draft from Bears' perspective (Hour 4)

Clay Harbor joins Mully & Haugh on 104.3 The Score to preview the upcoming NFL Draft from the Chicago Bears' perspective, emphasizing their urgent need for defensive upgrades. With the Bears picking at 25th overall, Harbor breaks down key positional needs: edge rusher, interior defensive tackle, and safety. He critiques the lack of elite options at 25, suggesting trade-down strategies to target players like Caden McDonald or Peter Woods in the late first/early second round. Harbor also discusses the rising value of older college players due to NIL and the evolving NFL landscape, highlighting prospects like Keontae Scott and Jalen Kilgore as potential steals. He evaluates the Bears' linebacker corps as relatively strong, with TJ Edwards' return and Devin Bush’s potential as a steal. Harbor concludes with a bold prediction: the Bears will prioritize safety, likely selecting Emmanuel McNeil Warren or Dylan Thiedemann, to bolster their secondary and align with modern defensive schemes that emphasize versatility and coverage. The segment also touches on major offseason moves, including Trent Williams’ signing and the potential A.J. Brown trade to the Patriots, with Harbor expressing cautious optimism about the Bears’ draft strategy.