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.