They don't pick again until No. 99, a compensatory selection for losing Bernard Berrian in free agency last spring, and then again at No. 119.

Since they have added three offensive linemen and two safeties in free agency, the Bears' greatest remaining need is for an all-around wide receiver. But it's possible they might decide that anyone left at the 49th spot isn't going to provide much of an immediate impact, which is what they were looking for when they paid the price for Cutler.

If general manager Jerry Angelo and coach Lovie Smith decide they need to get better at wide receiver immediately, they could address the situation in free agency after the draft. It's also possible that the Bears could address wide receiver in free agency and the draft.

The only young wideout who appears to have much potential is last year's third-round pick, Earl Bennett, and you have to question how much promise he holds considering he couldn't get on the field last year despite playing behind one of the weakest WR groups in the NFL. Bennett didn't catch a pass last season, although coaches say they expect much-improved play from him this season.

Ohio State wide receiver Brian Robiskie makes a great deal of sense for the Bears if he's still around at No. 49. He would be the perfect complement to burner Devin Hester. Robiskie is more polished than most rookie wideouts, and he has the size and ability to do the possession-type duties that would be wasted on Hester. The Bears have also shown interest in Georgia's Mohamed Massaquoi and Oklahoma's Juaquin Iglesias.

If the Bears decide to pass on a wide receiver, they might instead take a developmental project along the offensive line. Two of their free-agent pickups -- Orlando Pace and Kevin Shaffer -- are hardly youngsters, and the Bears have practically ignored the O-line in the past several drafts.

Of more immediate need could be a pass-rush threat, even one who figures to play strictly in passing situations. No Bears player had more than six sacks last season and, with the possible exception of defensive tackle Tommie Harris, they don't have anyone on the roster who can be considered a serious threat to hit double digits, unless new D-line coach Rod Marinelli is really a miracle worker.

Georgia Tech's Michael Johnson could be a nice fit, but it's doubtful he'll still be on the board. Ditto for Cincinnati's Connor Barwin, who seems to be leaping up draft boards.

Free safety is another potential consideration. Josh Bullocks was added in free agency, but he might not be much better than a stopgap solution. Their other free-agent safety, Glenn Earl, might not even have that much of a future, considering he's missed the past two seasons with a foot (Lisfranc) injury.

The problem with the Bears' holdover safeties is that they're all basically strong safety types with limited coverage skills.

TEAM NEEDS: Wide receiver, pass-rushing defensive end, offensive tackle, safety, running back.

WR -- The Bears don't have a legitimate go-to guy, and it's still a bit of a stretch to call Devin Hester a No. 2, although if he continues his sharp learning curve, he could be there this season. The only other wide receiver on the roster with NFL experience is Rashied Davis, probably no better than a No. 4 in a good offense. The Bears need a big receiver, one with speed to stretch the field or enough bulk and toughness to work the middle.

Last year, the combined total of the five other wide receivers currently on the Bears' roster -- John Broussard, Devin Aromashodu, Davis, Brandon Rideau and Earl Bennett -- was 35 catches and 445 yards -- all by Davis.

Pass-rushing DE -- Nobody on the team had more than six sacks, and when the Bears don't get pressure with the front four the defense struggles, as it did much of last season and the season before that. Since Mark Anderson has disappeared in the two seasons since he had 12 sacks as a rookie, the Bears could be looking for a situational pass rusher/developmental player in the draft to help out on passing downs initially and perhaps develop into an every-down player.

OT -- Recently signed Orlando Pace will start at left tackle, which means last year's first-round draft pick, Chris Williams, should start at right tackle after missing much of last season following training camp back injury. Williams played a handful of snaps in the second half of last season, mostly on special teams. ORT John Tait has retired, and unrestricted free agent John St. Clair, a 16-game starter at left tackle, signed with the Browns. UFA Frank Omiyale, who started one game in four seasons with the Panthers, is expected to challenge incumbent Josh Beekman for the left guard job. Kevin Shaffer, who was cut by the Browns, should be the swing tackle, but the Bears are in trouble if they have to play him at left tackle.

FS -- Kevin Payne started all 16 games last season, four at free safety and 12 at strong safety, where he's a much better fit. Craig Steltz had been penciled in at free safety until the Bears picked up Josh Bullocks, who could be their answer. Steltz is a better strong safety, anyway. If Bullocks has matured past the brain cramps that have hindered his play in the past, the Bears shouldn't have to worry as much about this spot, but historically the Bears seem to lose more safeties to injury than the average NFL team.

RB -- Matt Forte had an excellent rookie season, but the Bears don't want to have to give him 25 touches a game. Last season they had no choice, since backups Kevin Jones, Adrian Peterson and Garrett Wolfe all represented a major drop-off in performance from Forte. A big, strong, between-the-tackles, short-yardage banger would greatly reduce the wear and tear on Forte.