THE STORY
In the 2017 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears traded up to the second overall pick to select quarterback Mitch Trubisky from the University of North Carolina. This decision was controversial, as the Bears passed over quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson, who later achieved significant success in the NFL. The move has been widely criticized for its long-term impact on the Bears' franchise performance.
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WHY IT MATTERS
The Bears' choice to draft Trubisky over Mahomes and Watson has been heavily criticized, as both Mahomes and Watson have achieved significant success in the NFL, leading to debates about the Bears' decision-making process and its impact on the team's performance.