Newest Draft Buzz Hints Chicago Bears Biggest Wish Could Come True

The Chicago Bears Quenton Nelson movement is stronger than ever. Fans and experts both see possibility and aren't afraid of it. Yes, Nelson is a guard, but he's got "SPECIAL" written all over him. He could be the cherry and whipped cream topping on the sundae the Bears have put together this off-season for Mitch Trubisky. An interior trio of Nelson, Cody Whitehair, and a healthy Kyle Long. Who doesn't love that idea? It just makes so much sense. The Bears need an offensive line boost. Nelson wants to play in Chicago because they now employ Harry Hiestand, the man who developed him at Notre Dame. It's almost like fate. Unfortunately, like most fantasies, there are a ton of roadblocks. Namely, in this case, six other teams who pick ahead of the Bears. It only takes one to ruin their dream of securing Nelson. Most have already given up on it and the draft is still almost a full four weeks away. Anything can happen, right? Well as it turns out the draft rumor winds continue blowing, and they may have just shifted in the Bears direction if new info is indeed solid.

Chicago Bears Quenton Nelson hopes get a boost from Browns

The big domino comes courtesy of Peter King from Sports Illustrated. He got in touch with a personal friend of Cleveland Browns GM John Dorsey and asked what might happen with the #1 and #4 overall picks his team held. The friend laid up the scenario he likely sees happening, and it could have a profound impact on how things play out for the Bears.

"FOD (Friend of Dorsey) thinks Browns will go Allen-Saquon at 1 and 4. What would an April MMQB be without another draft rumor?! This friend of Cleveland GM John Dorsey believes he’ll go Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen over Sam Darnold with the first overall pick, keep the fourth pick, and take Penn State running back Saquon Barkley. “I would be surprised if he traded down,” FOD told me. 'This would be his chance to take his two offensive cornerstones for the next eight or 10 years.'"

This is a big deal for a number of reasons. Everybody knows the Browns are going quarterback at #1. This isn't a surprise. The surprise is whom they could take. If it's Allen, that would be a shock. Up to this point, most assume USC standout Sam Darnold is the guy. If that turns out not to be true, it could have a cascade effect on the next several picks. Draft expert Chad Forbes laid it out.

It would be ideal for the Giants to grab Darnold at #2. That plus the Jets taking their expected quarterback at #3 means three quarterbacks are gone in the first three picks. Then Barkley goes #4 and suddenly only three spots separate the Bears and Nelson.

What will the Broncos do at #5?

John Elway is always one to surprise but the general feeling is Denver goes quarterback. Signing Case Keenum can't be the only move Elway makes at that position. Not when he holds a top five pick. So presume the Broncos go quarterback as well. Then it's the Colts at #6 and they should be expected to take N.C. State pass rusher Bradley Chubb whom is a perfect fit for their defense. That just leaves Tampa Bay. They could take Nelson but the prevailing belief is they have way bigger needs in the secondary or they could trade with Buffalo who may swipe another quarterback. Thus Nelson is free to fall right into the Bears' laps at #8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=CuCivHHPK0U Bears nation could rejoice at that point.