The Bears did 90% of everything they were supposed to do in the draft and picked up some great players, but they failed to draft a quarterback. After releasing Brian Griese, the Bears need to find a 3rd string quarterback, which on this team can mean possible playing time. The Bears responded by signing two undrafted quarterbacks, Caleb Hanie of Colorado State, and Nick Hill of Southern Illinois.

Hanie is described as having a strong arm with a quick release, but a tendancy to force throws. However, Mel Kiper thinks he has pro quality and picks him to be the Bears third quarterback. Hill is more of a local favorite for attending school in Illinois and is being praised by the team for his strong grasp of the playbook in practice. Mel Kiper may be a national expert, but local reporters watching the two compete seem to have more good things to say about Hill. We already have one quarterback that likes to throw passes with his strong arm, I don’t know if we want another.

The Bears have also made it known that they will hold the third spot open if any quarterbacks become available before the season starts.