With the 167th and 168th pick, the Chicago Bears selected a pair of defensive backs to add depth in the secondary. Kevin Payne, a DB from Lousiana-Monroe was taken at 167, while Corey Graham, a true corner from New Hampshire, was taken at 168. The Bears needed to add depth in the defensive backfield with the probability that Charles Tillman will not be resigned when his contract is up.

I was hoping the Bears would use one of the picks to address wide receiver, but at least they didn’t waste the picks. Payne will most likely play safety, a position that needed back ups with the uncertainty of Mike Brown’s health and the lack of consistent play from a once very good Adam Archuletta. Payne has decent size ( 6′0′’ ) and speed (4.6 forty), and as a four-year starter he has built himself into a solid talent. Better against the run than the pass, but he’s not afraid of contact and will be critical on special teams. Graham, on the other hand, is a little more of a gamble. He has not gone against quality receivers, but he does have good build and speed. He also will be used on special teams.

Up next for the Bears …

The Bears don’t have a sixth round pick, so they will pick next in the seventh round at 221 and 241. Can they find the next Marcus Coleston? They need to at least try.

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