Images: Jerry Angelo era draft picks

  After the Bears drafted Cedric Benson in 2005, they were happy to cut him a few seasons later. Since then, he has had multiple 1,000-yard rushing seasons in Cincinnati. Other picks for the Bears in that draft:2. WR Mark Bradley: He thought he was a star; no one agreed4. QB Kyle Orton: Part of Cutler trade; still serviceable starter5. WR Airese Currie: Track star whose career went up in smoke6. S Chris Harris: Physical hitter; starter in 2 stints with Bears7. LB Rod Wilson: Solid special teams player Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com

Jerry Angelo drafted Marc Colombo in the first round in the 2002 NFL draft. Colombo spent a lot of time injured and later became a starter in Dallas. Other picks that year:3a. CB Roosevelt Williams: Bust who lasted just one year3b. OG Terrence Metcalf: 7-year backup struggled as starter4a. DE Alex Brown: Long-time solid starter5a. S Bobby Gray: Stuck for a while as big hitter5b. LB Bryan Knight: Lasted 2 years, made no impact6a. RB Adrian Peterson: Solid backup, special teams star6b. WR Jamin Elliott: Marginal NFL player at best6c. TE Bryan Fletcher: Practice squad for 1 year Daily Herald file photo 2002

Charles Tillman was a great pick by Angelo in 2003. Other picks in that draft for the Bears:1a. DL Michael Haynes: Classic example of a bust1b. QB Rex Grossman: Got Bears to Super Bowl; Redskins starter3. LB Lance Briggs: Selected to 7 straight Pro Bowls4a. S Todd Johnson: Backup for several years4b. DT Ian Scott: Role player for a couple years5a. WR Bobby Wade: 8-year career, 3 with Bears5b. WR Justin Gage: Occasional starter for Bears, Titans5c. DT Tron LaFavor: Lasted one year6a. LB Joe Odom: Looked like Tarzan, played like Jane6b. RB Brock Forsey: Brief starter in short career7. OG Bryan Anderson: College starter, NFL washout Daily Herald file photo 2005

  Chicago Bears DT Tommie Harris was a three-time Pro Bowl player, but injuries limited his career with the Bears. Other Bears draft picks in 2004:2. DT Tank Johnson: Solid starter with off-field problems3. WR Bernard Berrian: 2 productive years as deep threat4a. CB Nate Vasher: Spectacular in ’05; mediocre otherwise4b. LB Leon Joe: That dog won’t hunt5a. DE Claude Harriott: Blink and you missed his “career”5b. QB Craig Krenzel: Superior intellect; inferior player7. CB Alfonso Marshall: Lasted 1 year as special teams guy Laura Stoecker/lstoecker@dailyherald.com

  Kick returner Devin Hester was the prize of the 2006 draft for the Bears and GM Jerry Angelo in the second round, but he hasn’t developed into a top flight wide receiver. Other picks for the Bears in that draft:2a. S Danieal Manning: Star returner never as good as his tools3. DT Dusty Dvoracek: Flashed talent but injuries took toll4. LB Jamar Williams: Special-teamer and fringe backup5. DE Mark Anderson: Never matched 12-sack rookie season6a. RB J.D. Runnels: Hurt a lot; played very little6b. OG Tyler Reed: Looked and played like a furniture mover Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com

  Tight end Greg Olsen had some productive years with the Bears, but they traded their former first-round pick to Carolina before the 2011 season. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com

  While Olsen was a solid pick in the 2007 draft, Dan Bazuin was a bust for the Bears when he couldn’t overcome injuries. Other picks from that draft:3a. RB Garrett Wolfe: Biggest contributions were on S-T3b. LB Michael Okwo: Couldn’t play a lick4. OG Josh Beekman: Failed in only season as a starter5a. S Kevin Payne: Great in ’08, then he disappeared5b. CB Corey Graham: Pro Bowl special-teamer, solid backup7a. CB Trumaine McBride: Enjoyed some early success7b. OT Aaron Brant: Never even got his feet wet Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com

  2008 first-round draft pick Chris Williams was expected to anchor the left tackle spot on the offensive line for a decade. A marginal starter, he was switched to guard and ended last season on the injured reserve list. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com

  The prize of the 2008 NFL draft for the Bears turned out to be running back Matt Forte. Other picks from the 2008:3a. WR Earl Bennett: Solid possession guy has shown flashes3c. DT Marcus Harrison: Fat and lazy no way to go through life4. S Craig Steltz: Coming off best season, started last 4 games5a. CB Zack Bowman: Starter in ’09 played way out of lineup5c. TE Kellen Davis: Strong blocker led team with 5 TD catches7a. DE Ervin Baldwin: Good college pass rusher who flopped7b. OG Chester Adams: One of many OL’s lacking in NFL talent7c. LB Joey LaRocque: Brief stay as special teamer7d. OT Kirk Barton: See Chester Adams7e. WR Marcus Monk: Better basketball player STEVE LUNDY/slundy@dailyherald.com

  In 2009, the Bears drafted Chicago Bears wide receiver Johnny Knox in the fifth round, and he became a deep threat. Other picks from the 2009 draft by the Bears:3b. DT Jarron Gilbert: Better in pool than on field3c. WR Juaquin Iglesias: Good college player; no special skills4a. DT Henry Melton: Coming off breakout season with 7 sacks4b. CB D.J. Moore: Valuable, little nickel guy makes big plays5b. LB Marcus Freeman: Smart guy who couldn’t play6. S Al Afalava: Flavor of the month who quickly fizzled7b. OL Lance Louis: 2011 ORT starter who belongs at OG7c. WR Derek Kinder: Big and physical, but not very good JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com

  The Bears drafted Dan LeFevour in the sixth round but he was picked up by another NFL team when the Bears didn’t protect him on their roster. Other Bears picks from that 2010 class:3. S Major Wright: Hurt a lot; hasn’t put it all together yet4. DE Corey Wootton: Hasn’t done much; make or break in 20125. CB Joshua Moore: Practice squadder running out of time7. OT J’Marcus Webb: OLT starter had ups and downs in 2011 GEORGE LECLAIRE/gleclaire@dailyherald.com

Jerry Angelo was all smiles when he drafted offensive left tackle Gabe Carimi in the first round in the 2011 NFL draft. Carimi looked good when the Bears put him at right tackle, but he ended the season on the injured reserve list after a knee injury. Other picks from last year’s draft for the Bears:2. DT Stephen Paea: Showed flashes but needs to do more3. S Chris Conte: Ankle injury derailed promising season5. QB Nathan Enderle: Never got a chance but could move up6. LB J.T. Thomas: Latest in long line of LB’s who can’t play7. RB Harvey Unga: Harvey, we hardly knew ye. Associated Press