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The Chicago Bears have the envy of the football world at this moment. They have the pole position, the first overall pick in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. And the 31 other franchises in the NFL are pestering them into trading their first pick of Round 1. The Bears have finally come to a bold decision!

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According to the rules and regulations set by the NFL, the first overall pick is awarded at the end of the regular season. Hence, the team with the worst record in the previous season gets the first pick in the first round. So now the other franchises have set their sights on the second overall pick of the Washington Commanders.

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The Bears hold on to their spot in the NFL Draft

Last year, the Bears weren’t as adamant as they have been for the 2024 NFL Draft. The Bears traded their first overall pick last year to the Carolina Panthers. In return, they received wide receiver DJ Moore, the 9th overall pick in last year’s draft, a second-round pick for next year’s draft, and the first overall pick for this year’s draft. Hence the Bears have two picks in the first round this year.

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There were rumors that the Bears might trade their first overall pick for another standout player, and then use their ninth overall pick. However, as per reports the Bears have shut that well down. Especially after trading QB Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers a week ago.

The Bears desperately need a QB and have set their eyes on Caleb Williams, a generational talent. Hence, the Commanders are likely to hear several knocks on their door. What could their decision be?

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The Commanders have a commanding position

Since 1967, the first overall pick has been traded merely 13 times. While the second overall pick has been traded a total of 18 times. Hence, the teams have a better chance of getting the second overall pick from the Commanders at the NFL Draft.

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However, that will be easier said than done, since the Commanders are QB-hungry as well and will look to make the most of the situation. Though they might receive an offer, they’ll find it hard to refuse!

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Do you think the Commanders will part with their second overall pick at the upcoming NFL Draft? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

READ MORE: Chicago Bears “Should Have Never Fu****g Got Rid Of” Justin Fields, Says Keyshawn as Steelers Transform Their QB Lineup

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Utkarsh Tiwari

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Utkarsh Tiwari is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. As a coalesce of a law graduate and football enthusiast, he takes pride in reporting Sunday live games along with post-match analysis and legal accuracy. This enthusiasm has made Utkarsh our ‘go-to guy’ for throwback pieces and listicles when it comes to any game, especially of the Kansas City Chiefs.

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