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Chicago Bears – B
The Bears had just five draft picks this year, but used them well. The glaring need was on the offensive line and they got great value in tackle Gabe Carimi late in round one. Defensive tackle Stephen Paea was a great second round pick, especially since the release of Tommie Harris. They drafted quarterback Nathan Enderle in the fifth round and while he could be a future backup to Jay Cutler, the team may have been better served getting more help for the O line.

11) Houston Texans – Da’Quan Bowers, Defensive End, Clemson

The Texans need some major improvements on defense with the transition to a 3-4 scheme. While they could go cornerback, Bowers could add an immediate pass rushing presence after leading the nation with 15.5 in 2010. Injuries and the risk of a one year wonder are concerns, but the risk is worth the reward at 11.

12) Minnesota Vikings – Cameron Jordan, Defensive End, California

Chicago Bears: The Bears surprised everyone by reaching the NFC championship game, but they still have some work to do to improve. The offensive line was horrendous at times, and could be worse if veteran center Olin Kruetz is not re-signed. The team will likely use a high pick to address that need. All of the starting linebackers are over the age of 30, so durability at that position is also a concern.

A Look Back – When you’re coming off of a season in which you go 0-16, any amount of wins that you can get is a marked improvement. No, Year point-spreads.com1 in the Motor City for Matthew Stafford with the Detroit Lions wasn’t as much of a success as it should have been, but plenty of steps were taken in the right direction to try to bolster a team that hit as low of a point as there was to hit in the league just two seasons ago.