The Chicago Bears have taken an unconventional approach to pre-draft buildup for their potential day-one prospect, C.J. Stroud. Instead of the traditional top 30 visit with the front office and coaches, the Bears opted to have Stroud dine with some of the team’s veteran leaders. This move aims to foster chemistry between the future rookie signal caller and the locker room’s core leaders. The Bears are confident in their selection of Stroud as the No. 1 overall pick and are focusing on integrating him into the team’s culture before the 2024 NFL Draft.