Catching up

The Jay Cuter trade and the signing of Orlando Pace obviously alters the Bears draft plan. Unless they sign Tory Holt or another starting caliber receiver, it looks like they'll be looking for one with their first pick in the draft, now in the second round (49). 

It's unlikely that Hakeem Nicks will be there that late, but if he is we definitely take him. Rutgers' Kenny Britt could be there, and he would also be a must-take, but I'd be surprised if he lasts that long. Four guys more likely to be there at 49 include:

Brian Robiskie, Ohio State

Robiskie (6-3 196) is a guy who doesn't seem to have any one outstanding attribute but is solid across the board. He is the son of longtime NFL coach Terry Robiskie and as a result has a very high football IQ and comes into the league very polished. He could contribute right away.

Juaguin Iglesias, Oklahoma

Iglesias (6-0 205) led Oklahoma in receptions the last two seasons. He's a Texas guy who played at Oklahoma ... Angelo seems to like those guys. Iglesias's skills seem best suited to slot receiver in the NFL. He has a good burst and good hands, but not a very big body. He seems to be moving up draft boards in the last two weeks.

Derrick Williams, Penn St.

Williams (6-0 194) is one of those freaky athletes who can play everywhere. He lined up at wide receiver, running back, quarterback, punt returner and kick returner for the Nittany Lions.  As a senior last year he caught 40 passes for 451 yards and three touchdowns, ran for 226 yards and three scores, averaged nine yards per punt return with one touchdown, and averaged 27 yards per kickoff return for two scores. The downside to all that versatility is that it may have stunted his development as a receiver. He ran a 4.64 40 at the combine but fared a lot better at the Penn State pro day, running 4.37.

Louis Murphy, Florida

Murphy (6-3 205) has a nice frame and good speed (4.4 40 at the combine). Murphy is coming out as a junior and didn't do much is his FL career before that, but he projects well at the next level. He should be more productive in the pros than he was in college. He is raw, but could have first round type talent.

Of these four I like Robiskie and Iglesias in that order. I could live with either one of those two guys at 49. I think the others may be a bit of a reach that early, but we don't have as many draft picks to work with and it would be awfully nice to get a WR who can contribute in a meaningful way next season.