The Chicago Bears came dangerously close to breaking the all-time sack record on a quarterback last season. So this offseason, they made protecting Caleb Williams a top priority — adding Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman and Jonah Jackson to the offensive line.
Still, after the physical toll of last season, Williams is expected to take some hits. That’s why one analyst believes the Bears should add another quarterback late in the draft to round out the depth chart and give the sideline another steady presence.
Chicago Bears Predicted To Find Backup Quarterback
Chicago ended last season with one of the league’s bottom-three offenses, according to PFSN’s Offense+ metric. While the offensive line took most of the blame, Williams’ play — though promising — wasn’t exactly lights-out either.
He finished the 2024 season with 3,451 passing yards and 20 touchdowns with six interceptions. He added 489 yards on the ground, leading Chicago to a 5-12 season under head coaches Matt Eberflus and Thomas Brown. The former was fired after a 4-8 start to the season. Brown didn’t do much better, leading Chicago to a 1-4 record over its last five games.
After taking 68 sacks last season, the latest mock draft from PFSN projects the Bears will take quarterback Max Brosmer in the seventh round with the 240th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
The Minnesota transfer was a 2023 FCS All-American and had a standout final season during his six-year college career. That kind of experience tends to translate well at the next level, especially in isolation scenarios.
Brosmer threw for 2,828 yards in his final season and led back-to-back game-winning drives to help the Golden Gophers finish 8-4. His veteran presence stands out, but there’s plenty to like about his game, too.
He has excellent touch and accuracy, along with a smooth, efficient throwing motion that’s ideal for quick-release plays and sharp angles. He also adds value on the ground, finishing his career with 15 rushing touchdowns.
That said, Brosmer has some clear weaknesses. He struggles when his first read isn’t there and tends to falter during extended plays — especially under interior pressure. His reaction time in those moments isn’t ideal.
Still, he’s shown enough to be a reliable backup option in the NFL. Both at New Hampshire and Minnesota, he was trusted with full control of pre-snap reads, audibles and play adjustments.
With a wealth of pro-style experience already under his belt, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Brosmer carve out a long career as a dependable QB2.
