Contrary to popular belief, Chicago Bears GM Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy won't spend every waking moment trying to see how they can get Russell Wilson or Deshaun Watson to Chicago. They both have other important business to attend to. Some major events that take on increased importance this year are school pro days. With the loss of the scouting combine, pro days will be teams' only real opportunities to see prospect live in person.
So it would make sense both Pace and Nagy would want to get looks at certain names they could end up drafting this April. The Bears though are always good about keeping their intentions under wraps for the most part. However, Charlie Campbell of Walter Football revealed through his college sources that the two men will be in attendance on Tuesday for the Northwestern pro day.
Not a huge shock given its proximity to Halas Hall.
That isn't the only reason though. Northwestern has become a strong program in recent years under the guidance of head coach Pat Fitzgerald. They've started churning out some quality talent to the NFL and this year could end up being their best crop of talent ever. Not one but two prospects have a chance to go in the 1st round. Both of them at positions of need for the Bears. The big fish (literally and figuratively) is Rashawn Slater. The Wildcats left tackle was dominant in 2019 and despite opting out of 2020 didn't seem to lose any of his draft momentum. He's widely viewed as one of the best tackle prospects in the entire class. Big, strong, athletic, and technically sound. A day one starter. The other is Greg Newsome who was the star of a great Northwestern defense. He has the athletic tools, plays physical,ly and is disciplined with all of his assignments. Pace and Nagy are right to be interested in attending this pro day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Knb3z6N6ur4&ab_channel=VochLombardi
