McShay Thinks Bears Will Draft Kendall Wright..............

February 6, 2012 McShay sees Bears drafting Baylor receiver

By: Larry Mayer | Last Updated: 2/6/2012 2:40 PM



In his latest mock draft, ESPN analyst Todd McShay is predicting that the Bears will select Baylor wide receiver Kendall Wright with the 19th pick in the first round.

http://www.chicagobears.com/userfile...ght_inside.jpg Kendall Wright

“The Bears have not spent a first-round pick on a wide receiver since David Terrell in 2001, and at some point they have to pull the trigger on a playmaker for QB Jay Cutler,” McShay writes. “A versatile speedster who can threaten defenses vertically and is dangerous after the catch, Wright is on the rise after catching 108 passes for 1,663 yards and hauling in 14 touchdowns in 2011.”


Wright is the second receiver off the board in McShay’s mock draft, following Oklahoma State’s Justin Blackmon, who is projected to be chosen by the Redskins at No. 6. The only other receiver in McShay’s first round is Notre Dame’s Michael Floyd to the Browns at No. 22.


The Bears have eight picks in the 2012 draft, including four of the first 81 selections. They’ll pick 18th in the second round, 17th in the third, 16th in the fourth, 15th in the fifth, 14th in the sixth and 13th in the seventh. They will also select ninth in the third round with the pick they acquired from the Panthers in exchange for tight end Greg Olsen

I really hope we don't put ourselves in the position where we NEED to draft a WR in the first. That would mean we failed in what looks like to be a quality market for 1s and 2s, either of which would be a huge boost for us. Right now, with things being as they are, it's not hard to see why everyone has us pinned down for a WR. It is just my true hope that we solve that problem via FA which would allow us the luxury of drafting less deep FA positions like OL, early.

If this were still the JA days since this post came from Bears.com we could almost assure that they wouldn't take him. Just more JA misdirection.

The scouting report says he goes over the middle and God knows we need that but he's needs to have really long arms and jump really high to match the ability of a 6'3" guy in that same spot. The guy has speed and skills but needs work on his routes and preciseness. What that tells me is he needs a year or two to mature and if I see the words "bubble screen" again I'm gonna shoot something. That's one of the shittiest plays in our entire arsenal. I'd be happy if we never ran one again.

KENDALL WRIGHT WR, Baylor

• 2011 GRADE: 7.5 HT: 5-10 WT: 190
• Overview

Possesses average height for the position with a solidly built frame. Played mostly in the slot as a junior, but made the move outside more so as a senior and was really impressive. Eats up the cushion instantly and is a two stepper who has the ability to quickly get on top of defenders down the field. Possesses a "plus" second gear to his game, looks like a legit 4.3 guy who tracks the football well over his outside shoulder. Isn't afraid to take a lick and holds onto the ball through contact. Works a lot in the bubble screen game as well, plucks the ball naturally off his frame, has some wiggle and accelerates quickly once he gains a step. But, isn't as elusive as his frame suggests, seems to slow his feet in order to balance himself.

Is still developing as a route runner. Runs his routes at full speed and does have a burst out of his breaks when trying to separate, but isn't overly sharp. Can be sudden, but will drift into his post route down the field, gets a bit impatient stemming corners off the line and for the most part simply tries to run by defenders out of his breaks. Improved his overall quickness off the line and overall feel setting up corners vs. press coverage. Stays compact, will drop his pad level and accelerate quickly into his route. Exhibits impressive ball skills and coordination. Locates the throw quickly, possesses good range and plays big when plucking off his frame. Isn't afraid to go over the middle.

Impression: In the same mold as a number of Pittsburgh Steelers receivers (Mike Wallace, Emmanuel Sanders) and can be effective both inside and out making plays down the field at the next level.