The Chicago Bears could add some much needed draft picks by trading down from the 9th pick. The problem is, the teams that would trade up to No. 9 will want the same players Ryan Poles will want at that spot. Will he be willing to pass on a blue chip player?

Here’s the problem with the Chicago Bears trying to trade down from the 9th pick in the NFL Draft

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