2013 NFL mock draft: Arthur Brown to Chicago Bears

Dane Noble: "There was a very intriguing option still left on the board for this pick, most notably defensive end Bjoern Werner... He is the best player available, and that’s how GM Phil Emery has stated repeatedly that he will draft. But with Julius Peppers, Shea McClellin and Corey Wootton (not to mention the slight chance that Israel Idonije could return) on the roster, it would be too irresponsible not to address the biggest position of need for Chicago right now: linebacker.

"There are a handful of options here with only Alec Ogletree off the board, but a couple of them I think could step in and start day one in Chicago, and make an immediate impact: Arthur Brown and Kevin Minter.

"Between the two of them, Brown is the pick. Minter might be more aggressive, but I also watched him miss way more tackles than he should have over the last couple of seasons, and he can be a liability in pass coverage. Arthur Brown is a bit undersized, but is blazing fast, and can make plays from sideline to sideline. When you think of Chicago Bears linebackers, you think of aggression, speed, and athleticism, and Brown fits solidly into each of those categories.

"With the recent departure of Brian Urlacher, Nick Roach, and Geno Hayes, the Bears need some linebacker help asap. They recently signed D.J. Williams and James Anderson, but both to only one year contracts, and both come with question marks. Plug Brown in for the next few years, and let him work."