Chalk Talk: How often have Bears not had first-round pick

Larry Mayer

Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com.

How many times have the Bears not had a first-round draft pick?

Don L.

Burbank, Illinois

Barring a trade up, this year will be the ninth time since the inception of the draft in 1936 that the Bears