Hema2.0 wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 1:05 pm Do we all still trust Ryan Poles or is this punter pick in the 4th round of a pretty weak back half 2024 draft what puts us over the edge?

I look at it like he drafted Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze along with "drafting" Montez Sweat and Keenan Allen.

He can take a punter in the 4th.

No one is saying Booker is Maxx Crosby 2.0. At best people are calling him Great Value Brand Maxx Crosby. Or Maxx Crosby Lite. Those aren't quite the same thing. I guess it's time to Walk It Back. https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExb2o2OG93eXMwem05cjRycmdndDB4Y24xaHVtMGx2OXlidmNtbjNs...

Love it! I didn't love everything Prince did, but he was undeniably authentic, and supremely talented. If this apply to CW as well I'll be thrilled. Someone in another thread commented about how we need more players with personality, like the 85 Team. Having thought about it, I agree. While I hate ...

I think I read something like Taylor's punting resulted in the opposition requiring 3 more first downs per game (as opposed to touchbacks, etc). For a bend-but-don't-break defense like ours, that is GOLD. Any opportunity where we can pin someone inside the 10 yard line, I fucking want it. I watched...

That's right! It's time for the Post NFL Draft Meatball Fan Overreaction thread. Many NFL pundits gave the Bears an A on their draft this year, and how could they not. Ryan Poles knocked it out of the park. If we count Keenan Allen as part of the draft class, then it truly was franchise altering. W...

Hema2.0 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:25 pm DJ better keep his eyes peeled that TMP doesn't cross his path with this anticipation talk

I love a good generalized comment.

The payroll for the entire 1983 team was probably less than the $23 mil we're paying Keenan Allen. It was also damn near a half a century ago... I'm happy that we no longer have to look back at a draft that's 41 years old and be like "wow" the Bears really nailed that one. If we win a Sup...

Now for the real reason why I’m here…. I really want the Bears to run with this Australia thing every time the punter does something good. Crocodile Dundee clips on the Jumbo Tron. Let a kangaroo lead us on the field for a game or two. What are those instruments they play? Maybe have the band play t...

I think the over arching theme here is to give the rookie QB as much support as possible and Poles has gone the route of Super Duper Offense. The defense was coming into its own after the Sweat trade. I have no idea how Poles thinks but I’m guessing that on some level he knows that Caleb Williams = ...

We don't need to be doing the trade up thing. There is plenty of talent on this roster and to do a trade up into the fifth I'd rather hang onto the fourth rounder we gave up. Surely the Bears needed a pass rusher opposite Sweat? In fact it was considered such a need many pundits as well as members ...

Hey man! I haven't connected with you about the draft. WE GOT SUPER DUPER OFFENSE!!!!! It's finally happened and I still can't believe it's true! 3 elite WRs, an above average TE, a good group of backs and a solid or better line. The cherry on top is a generational QB. He may not have Sex Panther s...

We have the #1 WR Group in the league. Prove me wrong. Honestly... I'm probably going to end up posting how this draft is a huge shot in the dark. I actually like this draft, but I'm skeptical as fuck. Statistics, logic, common sense, suppressing emotion, are my leaders. Yet on paper this WR group ...

I agree with every word of this except the trade up for the DE. I wasn't a fan of that. I'm curious, why didn't you like the trade? We don't need to be doing the trade up thing. There is plenty of talent on this roster and to do a trade up into the fifth I'd rather hang onto the fourth rounder we g...

I didnt want to start a thread about this, but I was thinking about the QB prospects for next year... https://i.imgur.com/qWjz63r.jpeg And who knows, there's always someone who takes a big step but at first blush I have zero enthusiasm for that group of QB's. I am extremely glad the "lets trad...

I think the 2025 draft will put you to sleep by comparison to this year's. It wouldn't surprise me to see a trade for a player similar to Sweat. But I think what we'll see is a very Eat Your Vegetables type draft. Linemen. Linebackers. Maybe a RB. That's a good thing too. But it's not going to have ...

It isn't that I WANT Jenkins to go. I just don't think Poles will pay him whatever the market is for an oft injured guard when we have a ton of picks next year. TBH with you I don't know what my preference is. I respect the argument for replacing him via the draft. Jenkins misses a lot of games. Wh...

This pick should frustrate me because can't we just get a flunky from a soccer league?

But no, it's Poles, and after what he's done over the past 12 months, OK fine, take a punter in the 4th.

Rusty Trombagent wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 10:44 am Great thing about fanatics QC is that no two jerseys will be the same

I would be fine with them replacing the "S" with a "Z" or inverting the "W". Not an actual "M" mind you, but inverting the "W".

I agree with every word of this except the trade up for the DE. I wasn't a fan of that. This season has to be a playoff run or Eberflus needs to go. So if the Bears go 10-7 and miss out on the wild card, Flus has to go? Which is good for Caleb Williams' development how? OK, so you're looking for th...

HisRoyalSweetness wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 9:06 pm

OK, be honest. Who here was one of those making a purchase?

Mine is imminent, but I've had other things to do.

malagabears wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 10:26 am

We have the #1 WR Group in the league.

Prove me wrong.

I throw my post draft thoughts in too... I have not been shy about my doubts regarding Caleb Williams. I was a bigger fan of Jayden Daniels. But as it is, Williams is our new QB, and I will root my ass off for his success. It's certainly a new day for Chicago Bears football. Drafting a QB 1st overa...

I don't think Poles keeps Jenkins. We are loaded with draft picks next year. Loaded, including a first and two seconds. Imagine having the 20th(?) overall pick and taking the best guard on the board. I'd be fine with that. I love Jenkins' approach to the game and the OL is obviously better when he'...

Thank you. It was getting sort of confusing. Really? More sense than drafting Verse at #9 and Roman Wilson at #75? I've gotta admit--I've been lifting the pipe quite a bit lately myself...but you may need to cut back a bit, my friend. :lol: Yes, yes it does make more sense. Just like some of us tol...

So long as the QB and both OTs are on rookie deals we can spend whatever we want elsewhere. We're talking about a solid $80M to $100M in cap benefit there. Extend Moore. Extend Allen. Odunze is on the rookie deal. Kmet just got paid. 4 legit weapons together for the next 3 years while the rookie QB...

It will be interesting to see what Poles does going forward. Extend one, Extend both, let both walk, nothing would surprise me with Poles. He might feel that putting that much into the WR position isn't the way to build the team long and wouldn't be the first GM to work this way. Bunch of GMs aroun...

I hadn't realised he was from Down Under. https://twitter.com/ChicagoBears/status/1784271142104043790 Do you come from a land down under Where women glow and men plunder? Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder? You better run, you better take cover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfR9iY5y94s&am...

I'm euphoric.

That is all.

dplank wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 1:41 pm Broncos fans living in straight poverty compared to us lol

Remember when there was angst about keeping Darnell Mooney?

I remember.