Bears discuss missed draft opportunities during June fan engagement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Chicago Bears are engaging fans this June by asking which player they wish the team had drafted instead of others. This initiative follows a series of draft decisions that have drawn scrutiny, particularly the choice to pass on Nik Bonnito, who was taken by the Denver Broncos. Bonnito has since become a standout linebacker with two Pro Bowl selections and significant production in sacks and pressures. Fans are encouraged to share their thoughts in comments, emphasizing the team's drafting strategies and the implications of prior choices. The question reflects ongoing evaluations of team building and reconstruction choices after recent coaching changes.
- •Bears invite fan opinions on draft regrets this June.
- •Bonnito, drafted by Broncos, has notable career stats.
- •Team's drafting decisions under scrutiny after coaching changes.
- •Engagement aims to build community among Bears fans.
- •Fans encouraged to comment on their top missed players.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Which player did the Bears pass on that you wish they had taken?
"Today’s 30 Day Challenge question is about the one who got away. Who did the Bears pass on in the draft that you wish they had picked?
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