not only stop the Minnesota Vikings from drafting a quarterback but also chise quarterback.
The Bears, who own the No. 1 and No. 9 picks in this year’s draft, might gain by moving back from the ninth place with just two additional picks—a third- and fourth-round selection.
suggested a trade that would allow the Las Vegas Raiders (No. 13) or Denver Broncos (No. 12) to select a quarterback at No. 9, so moving ahead of the Vikings.
The Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, and Las Vegas Raiders might still be in the running at No. 9 to select the fourth-best quarterback in the draft if they don’t advance. “Chicago will not do business with the Vikings, particularly if it aids in the acquisition of Kirk Cousins’ replacement,” Tansey stated. “If the fourth quarterback, probably J.J. McCarthy, is still available at No. 9, then the main teams to trade with are Denver and Las Vegas.
Chicago might thwart the Vikings’ hopes to sit idle and choose a quarterback at No. 11 given the likelihood that they cannot trade into the top five to acquire a top-four quarterb
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