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Durkin: Bears Continue Revamping Defensive FrontThe Bears' new look on defense will alter how teams game plan for them.

Durkin: Top 15 Available Round 2 ProspectsCornerback, safety, left tackle and tight end remain on the Bears' list of needs.

Durkin: Leonard Floyd Fits The Mold But Comes With RiskFloyd possesses the leverage, length, speed and twitch that the Bears covet.

Durkin: Mock Draft 3.0The first round gets underway Thursday at 7 p.m. How will it play out?

Durkin: Bears GM Ryan Pace Must Stick To His PlanPace must resist the temptation to draft for need and instead acquire the best players available.

Durkin's Prospect Watch: CB Vernon HargreavesWhat immediately stands out when watching Hargreaves' tape is his twitch and explosiveness.

Durkin: 2016 Mock NFL Draft 2.0How will everything shake out after the Rams' bold trade up to No. 1?

Durkin's Prospect Watch: DT A'Shawn RobinsonRobinson's a pure, straight-line bull rusher but shows few counter moves when stalemated in his rush.

Memphis QB Paxton Lynch Scheduled To Visit, Work Out For BearsLynch is widely considered the third-best quarterback prospect in the 2016 class.

Durkin's Prospect Watch: CB William JacksonJackson has quality straight-line speed and is a physical tackler.

Durkin: 2016 NFL Mock Draft 1.0Who will the Bears have to choose from at No. 11 overall?

Durkin's Prospect Watch: DE/OLB Emmanuel OgbahWith elite athleticism but unrefined technique, Ogbah is an intriguing first-round prospect.

Durkin's Prospect Watch: DE/OLB Shaq LawsonThe 2016 draft class is light on edge rushers, so Lawson will be coveted.

Durkin: What's Next For Needy Bears? Secondary Must Be A PriorityRyan Pace has given the Bears flexibility heading into the draft, but one position stands out.