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@ Markitan8dude: Is general manager Ryan Pace showing a pattern of falling in love with physical gifts but a limited track record ( Kevin White, Leonard Floyd, Mitch Trubisky)? Do you think he thinks he’s outsmarting everyone else?

A: Pace thinks he’s drafting the best player on his board. But I understand your concerns. First, the physical gifts are part of the evaluation. So, yes, Pace has shown a tendency to go after special athletes in the first round of the draft, whereas his selections of defensive lineman

Eddie Goldman and center Cody Whitehair in the second round appear to be safer decisions based on their college careers. But teams also have to project which players will become stars in the NFL. You don’t simply choose them based on their college track records. Look at all the Heisman Trophy- winning quarterbacks — Matt Leinart, Tim Tebow, Troy Smith and so on — who haven’t panned out in the NFL. @ JakeP1333: Who should the Bears go for at wide receiver this offseason? A: The question is, who shouldn’t the Bears go for at wide receiver? At this point, it’s unclear who will be available.

Alshon Jeffery signed a fouryear, $ 52 million extension with the Eagles on Saturday. Packers receiver Davante

Adams might be an option. The Dolphins’ Jarvis Landry could have plenty of suitors, too. The Bears have tried to add a vertical speed threat during the last two offseasons, and it’ll likely be a priority again;

Markus Wheaton was signed to provide it this season but has been disappointing. First and foremost, the Bears need to resign Cam Meredith — who’ll be returning from a torn anterior cruciate ligament — to a new contract. Dontrelle Inman also should get another look.