Bears Wasting a Top-10 Pick on Tyler Warren?!

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ESPN's latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft sends shocking first-round pick to Chicago Bears https://youtu.be/G-Zw8TdkJHU  ESPN's latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft has stunned Chicago Bears fans, projecting Penn State tight end Tyler Warren as their first-round selection! With glaring needs on the offensive line and defense, could Ryan Poles really justify using a top-10 pick on a tight end? While Warren is a talented player, many believe this would be a major reach. Is this just a smokescreen, or could the Bears actually make this shocking move on draft night?   ----------   #ChicagoBears #NFLDraft2025 #TylerWarren #BearsDraft #BearsNation #MockDraft #NFLNews #WindyCityFootball #RyanPoles #MonstersOfTheMidway   ----------   **Fair Use Disclaimer**    This video contains copyrighted material used under the fair use provisions of Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. It is for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, and research. No copyright infringement is intended.

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00:00The Chicago Bears are once again at the center of draft conversations and this time it is because

00:05of ESPN's latest 2025 National Football League mock draft. The pick? Penn State tight end Tyler

00:13Warren. Yes, you heard that correctly, a tight end in the first round for a team that already

00:19has a highly paid and productive player at the position in Colcomet. The shock factor?

00:26This is not just a surprising pick, it is a head-scratcher. Draft day surprises happen all

00:32the time, but this one feels different. General Manager Ryan Poles has been strategic in his

00:36approach, making moves that clearly indicate he wants to build this team the right way.

00:41He has been deliberate, patient, and methodical. And now, after all that careful planning,

00:47ESPN's mock draft suggests the Bears will use one of the most valuable assets they have,

00:52a top 10 draft pick on a position that is not even a major need? It is hard to believe.

00:57The Bears finally have their quarterback of the future, Caleb Williams, is here

01:01and he represents hope for a franchise that has long struggled to find consistency under center.

01:07With such an important piece in place, the next step should be making sure he has everything he

01:11needs to succeed. That means giving him time in the pocket and surrounding him with playmakers

01:18at positions where the team actually needs help. Tight end is not one of those positions.

01:23Yet, here we are, talking about Tyler Warren as the potential pick. It is not just that the Bears

01:29already have a tight end, it is that they have one of the better young tight ends in the league.

01:34Colcomet is coming off a strong season, and while his numbers could have been even better with

01:39better coaching, he is still a key piece of this offense. He has size, speed, and reliable hands.

01:46He is a red zone threat and a security blanket for a young quarterback.

01:50Most teams struggle to find a tight end of Colcomet's caliber.

01:54The Bears already have him, so why would they use a top 10 pick on another one?

01:58The case for Warren. Field Yates, the analyst responsible for this projection,

02:03argues that Warren would thrive in new head coach Ben Johnson's system. And to be fair,

02:08there is no denying Warren's talent. He is big, fast, and tough to bring down after the catch.

02:14He runs precise routes, has excellent hands, and can create mismatches against linebackers

02:19and safeties. He also brings an aggressive play style that allows him to gain extra yards after

02:26contact. But does any of that justify the Bears using a top 10 pick on him? Absolutely not.

02:31The Bears have far greater needs. Some analysts believe that adding another tight end could give

02:37the Bears a more dynamic offense, especially with Ben Johnson's creative play calling.

02:42But this is not a team that can afford to make luxury picks. They have holes to fill,

02:47and taking a tight end this early does not move the needle in the way a top tier offensive lineman

02:51or pass rusher would. Warren is a great prospect, but this is about team building strategy,

02:56not just individual talent. The bigger picture. Let's take a step back and look at the bigger

03:02picture. The Bears have been aggressive in upgrading their offensive line, which was a

03:06major weakness last season. They made two huge trades, bringing in Joe Thune and Jonah Jackson,

03:12two of the best guards in the league. They also signed center Drew Dallman, giving them an interior

03:17line that should be vastly improved. With these moves, the offensive line, once a glaring weakness,

03:24now looks like a strength. That is a huge deal. But that does not mean the Bears can ignore

03:30other areas of need. When you look at who else is available at the 10th pick,

03:35the idea of drafting a tight end becomes even more questionable. There are potential franchise

03:41changing players still on the board. Louisiana State University left tackle Will Campbell

03:47could be a cornerstone on the offensive line for the next decade. Edge rusher James Pierce Jr. is

03:55a disruptive force who can get after the quarterback, something the Bears need badly.

03:59And then there is Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, a dynamic playmaker who could bring

04:05explosiveness and versatility to the offense. Any of these players would make an immediate impact.

04:10A tight end, on the other hand, would be more of a luxury pick. The Kmet factor. And then we have to

04:17talk about Cole Kmet. The Bears are not desperate at the tight end position. Kmet is just 26 years

04:24old. He is signed to a long-term contract. He has proven that he can be a reliable target.

04:30The problem last year was not that Kmet was underperforming. The problem was that the coaching

04:37staff did not use him properly. He was underutilized. But now, with Shane Waldron calling

04:43the plays, that should change. If Kmet is finally put in the right situations, he has the potential

04:50to be one of the most productive tight ends in the league. So why would the Bears draft another

04:55tight end when they already have a good one? The best move for the Bears. The reality is this.

05:02If the Bears are not drafting an offensive lineman, a pass rusher, or a game-changing running back,

05:09the most likely scenario is that they will trade down. Ryan Poles has shown that he values draft

05:15capital. He understands the importance of accumulating picks and building depth. He has

05:20been smart with his decisions so far, and there is no reason to believe he would suddenly make a

05:25drastic move like this. So what is the best move? If Ryan Poles decides to stay at number 10, it has

05:33to be for a player who will have an immediate and significant impact. An offensive tackle to protect

05:39Caleb Williams. A pass rusher who can put pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Or maybe a running back

05:45who can give the offense another dimension, but a tight end? That just does not make sense.

05:51But look at the competition. The Bears are not just making decisions for themselves,

05:55they are also keeping an eye on their division rivals. The Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings,

06:00and Detroit Lions are all looking to improve in the draft as well. If the Bears make the wrong pick,

06:08it could set them back while their rivals move forward. That is why every decision in this draft

06:15carries so much weight. An extra factor, the future of the Bears. Beyond just the draft,

06:22the Bears are setting the foundation for the next five to ten years. Every pick, every trade,

06:28and every signing is part of a bigger strategy. Drafting wisely now means the team can become a

06:35legitimate contender sooner rather than later. Caleb Williams is the centerpiece, but he cannot

06:42do it alone. He needs protection, he needs weapons, he needs a defense that can give him the ball in

06:47good situations. This draft is about more than just one player. It is about building a team

06:56that can finally bring sustained success to Chicago. Bears fans, what do you think? Does ESPN have it

07:02all wrong with this mock draft, or is there some logic to taking Tyler Warren? Should the Bears stay

07:07put and draft a player at a more important position, or should they trade down and collect

07:10more assets? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. One thing is for sure, the 2025 National

07:15Football League draft is shaping up to be one of the most interesting ones in recent memory,

07:20and the Chicago Bears are right at the center of it all.

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