Mock Draft: And the Bears select....
With the 26th pick in the
2006 Blogger Mock Draft, the Chicago Bears select
Santonio Holmes, WR, from Ohio State. My first choice was CB Jimmy Williams from Virgina Tech, but he got picked by the Giants exactly one slot ahead of me. I had considered trading up to select Williams, but when he fell to 21 I thought he might fall into my lap. He didn't. I briefly considered taking CB Tye Hill from Clemson, but I decided to take the best talent left on the board, Santonio Holmes. As I stated in my
Draft Preview for the Bears, Wide Receiver wasn't a pressing need but it certainly could use an upgrade. Muhammad should be solid for another few years, but the rest of the squad is mostly unproven. Berrian, Bradley, and Gage have all looked good at times, but Holmes could grow into an elite receiver. And if he doesn't start right away, he should be comfortable in the slot. Furthermore, and perhaps the most important reason I selected Holmes, he can return kicks right now. He averaged 12.8 yards on punt returns and 21.7 yards on kick returns. With Azumah retiring and McQuarters long gone, the return game is a huge question mark going into next season. Holmes answers that question. Let's see what happens in the real draft next week. If the Bears end up with Santonio Holmes, I'll consider ourselves very lucky Bears fans.