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@ MasonMDubb­sWest: If the Bears are picking in the draft and [ North Carolina defensive end Bradley] Chubb, [ Penn State running back] Saquon [ Barkley] and [ Alabama receiver Calvin] Ridley are there, whom do you take?

A: The Bears have too many needs to focus on one position early in the draft, but Chubb would be my pick. Building up front on both sides of the ball is the best way to go. Notre Dame guard Quenton

Nelson also might be a player to consider. As for Chubb, the Bears need a pass rusher to pair with outside linebacker

Leonard Floyd, who still has to prove he can stay healthy for an entire season. Some analysts are calling Chubb the best edge rusher in the draft class. As for offensive playmakers, the Bears can find immediate contributo­rs on the second day of the draft. Steelers receiver JuJu Smith

Schuster ( 37 catches, 585 yards, five touchdowns) and Rams receiver CooperKupp ( 56 catches, 783 yards, four touchdowns) were the 62nd and 69th picks, respective­ly, in the 2017 draft. @ MKania04: If [ defensive coordinato­r Vic] Fangio leaves at the end of the year, could that affect whether [ cornerback Kyle] Fuller re- signs? A: Good question. Fangio’s relationsh­ip with Fuller has had its ups and downs. Fangio openly questioned Fuller’s willingnes­s to return from his knee injury last season, but time spent together in the offseason improved their relationsh­ip. Fangio now speaks highly of Fuller when he’s asked about him. Still, there are concerns about Fuller’s durability, commitment and personalit­y fit. That’s why he isn’t a lock to return. He’s also having his best season in a contract year. Teams are leery of such success.

— Adam L. Jahns

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