With the first pick in my mock draft, the Chicago Bears select ...

One of the best things about working at The Athletic is that, 10 years in, long after we’ve transitioned from a plucky startup to a New York Times staple, I’m still allowed to try crazy ideas that tickle my fancy.For instance, I decided to do a “mock draft” this year.Have you heard of this concept? If not, I’ll explain: I’m going to guess which players the Chicago Bears will select this week in the “NFL Draft.” And thousands of people (maybe tens of thousands) will read it and tell me I’m either a rote idiot or a prescient genius.OK, in all seriousness, I’ve done two before, and yes, I make the same hacky jokes each time.Advertisement