The Winners and Losers of Round 1 of the NFL Draft

Winners: Bears Snag Kevin White, Inject Octane Into Offense

There was no way this pick wasn't going to be juicy. Had the New York Jets not selected defensive lineman Leonard Williams sixth overall, the Bears would have been given a smorgasbord of talent to select from with their seventh overall choice. As is, the entirety of Chicago roared together when West Virginia wide receiver Kevin White's name was announced as the Bears' first-round pick, and with good reason. Though his route-running is still not premier, he has the size and speed to excel in the league to go along with fantastic high-pointing catch ability. Should we have as much faith in his upside as the Bears do?

Our own Ryan Ward highlights exactly why "Too Easy" is a perfect fit for the Windy City:

"White was highly impressive in his senior year at West Virginia, but his lack of previous visibility left him open to misguided "one year wonder" accusations. Ever since White’s combine performance, general managers have been salivating at the thought of acquiring a monster receiver who managed to finish above the 90th percentile in measures as varied as the 40-yard dash and bench press. In short, White's physical attributes are like a Hummer meets Lamborghini. And with a little refinement, White stands to make his mark on the league with the potential to be in the top-tier, elite receiver discussion in a few short years."

From where I stand, it's exactly the same. The Chicago Bears had an exceptional duo at wideout for the past few years with Alshon Jeffery and Brandon Marshall, but now see a significant hole in their depth chart after trading Marshall to the New York Jets. Despite this impressive tandem, the Bears ranked 27th in Adjusted Passing Net Expected Points (NEP) in 2014, creating a huge need for consistent receiving options. They will see that rank skyrocket with White and Jeffery on the outside for years to come.