The Bears Den: April 06, 2015 - Offseason Chicago Bears news & notes

Bears' top-five draft needs after free agency - Adam L. Jahns: Ryan Pace's free-agent haul contains only three contracts longer than one year so he will be rebuilding through the draft, which was his plan all along.

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Pace's prove-it plan could pay off for Bears - Adam L. Jahns: Ryan Pace has brought in players in their mid-20s who have starting experience and could have productive seasons ahead of them.  Gregg Rosenthal: Which teams have signed the most/fewest players?

Bears mailbag - Michael C. Wright on whether the playoffs are realistic for the Bears in 2015, plus queries about Trae Waynes and Cornelius Washington. Mailbag part 2.

Draft preview - Adam Hoge: UCLA's Eric Kendricks might lack ideal size, but the production is there as a very instinctive inside linebacker who has a nose for the football.

Photos - ChicagoBears.com: With baseball season kicking off, a pictorial look at Cubs and White Sox players past and present who might have had some success with the Bears.

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Draft Expectations by NFL Team - Tony Villiotti takes a look at historical data to show what to expect from the 2015 draft.  Comparing Draft Years.

Draft preview - Greg Gabriel takes a look at Florida State corners P.J. Williams and Ron Darby ... QBs: Baylor's Bryce Petty and East Carolina's Shane Carden.

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