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by dplank
Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:04 pm
Forum: NFL General Discussion
Topic: 2024 NFL Rule Changes
Replies: 29
Views: 995

Re: 2024 NFL Rule Changes

Did they do anything rules wise about the tush push, or generally having players push an offensive player forward scrum style?
by dplank
Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:01 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears Big Board at current slots
Replies: 39
Views: 782

Re: Bears Big Board at current slots

I don’t scout but Verse age worries me. Not because of career longevity, it’s stupid IMO to think much past the rookie contract window on these guys anyways. I’m worried that he was playing against guys he’s a couple years older than, and how that gives him a big advantage that he won’t have at the ...
by dplank
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears Big Board at current slots
Replies: 39
Views: 782

Re: Bears Big Board at current slots

I firmly disagree with that argument. It's technically true the Bears have had a lot of picks over the last 2-3 drafts - but a huge proportion of them were 6th and 7th round picks, which really don't matter. By that point in the draft, you're on lottery tickets. And what the Bears netted with all t...
by dplank
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears Big Board at current slots
Replies: 39
Views: 782

Re: Bears Big Board at current slots

Yea my draft right now is: CW, Dallas Turner, Ricky Pearsall, then the biggest, nastiest IOL available (raw is fine, I want size/power and a guy to develop).
by dplank
Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:58 am
Forum: The BFO Lounge
Topic: Free Talk // Open bar, we're not turning the lights off
Replies: 1646
Views: 36391

Re: Free Talk // Open bar, we're not turning the lights off

wab wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:12 pm I'd like to throw out a TV show recommendation as well. Wife and I started watching 3 Body Problem on Netflix. It's really good.
I bailed after the first episode...assume it gets better?
by dplank
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:28 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears Big Board at current slots
Replies: 39
Views: 782

Re: Bears Big Board at current slots

In one of those Poles interviews he talks about only having 4 picks and why he thinks it’s fine given how many they’ve had recently, and the current state of the team. Next year we have an extra 2nd and 6th (maybe 4th). We have a need for a high caliber player on our DL, I’m very comfortable if we j...
by dplank
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:23 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread
Replies: 1986
Views: 35020

Re: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread

https://x.com/bearsnationchi/status/1773482978363990103?s=46&t=GSZ9BZca-EfU9rmQO04ivw Love it! This kid is going to own Chicago by the time he receives his record breaking second contract. Me too I laughed my ass off at this. This kid is gonna own Chicago. Let’s gooooooooooo!! https://media1.gi...
by dplank
Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:54 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread
Replies: 1986
Views: 35020

Re: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread

by dplank
Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:41 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread
Replies: 1986
Views: 35020

Re: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread

Hahaha

Really what got me was Poles. I trust him and so I trust what he’s doing. If he passed his “teammate/leadership” test then I’m in
by dplank
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread
Replies: 1986
Views: 35020

Re: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread



It is going to be AWESOME when this guy beats the Packers. Those meatheads are going to lose their minds over it 😂

I’m really starting to love this kid. He gives no shits what anyone thinks, that’s true strength
by dplank
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:27 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Is It Too Soon For Thoughts On Pick #9?
Replies: 196
Views: 4234

Re: Is It Too Soon For Thoughts On Pick #9?

Very weird read you have on Hurricanes post. Not once does he imply, let alone outright declare, that Scott is a bust.
by dplank
Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:29 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Is It Too Soon For Thoughts On Pick #9?
Replies: 196
Views: 4234

Re: Is It Too Soon For Thoughts On Pick #9?

Yeah, 'cause Tyler Scott is a total bust. I bet Poles cuts him, for sure. :bored: I don't think Scott's a wash, but he needs to do *something* to merit a roster spot. JMO but I think his roster spot is all but assured, they just spent a pick on him last year and he got some P/T late in the year. He...
by dplank
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:12 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears Big Board at current slots
Replies: 39
Views: 782

Re: Bears Big Board at current slots

If you trade down, it’s likely there’s a run on those DEs and you don’t get any of them. I get that we want perfection here, and a trade down while still “getting our guy”, but I don’t think I’d dick around with it. Take the one you like best and call it a win.
by dplank
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:25 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Is It Too Soon For Thoughts On Pick #9?
Replies: 196
Views: 4234

Re: Is It Too Soon For Thoughts On Pick #9?

If any of the 3 WRs are there he should go that route IMO. If not then he should target DE, and I wouldn’t get cute I’d just take the top one on his board at 9. That player will rotate heavily as a rookie and allow Walker to move inside on pass rush downs. It completes our DL and has our bookend DEs...
by dplank
Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:07 pm
Forum: NFL General Discussion
Topic: 2024 NFL Rule Changes
Replies: 29
Views: 995

Re: NFL Rules Change for Kick Offs

Yes, it helps VJJ a lot IMO. I’m happy with the change, it was needed IMO
by dplank
Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:20 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears New Stadium Nonsense Repository
Replies: 994
Views: 104604

Re: Bears New Stadium Nonsense Repository

Yea it’ll be great. “Let’s hear it for your hometown Arlington Heights Bears, playing at the lovely Walmart stadium in downtown, errrrr, whatever” please enjoy shopping for shotty made merchandise at any of our 10 retail stores, or maybe grab a bite at one of our several Applebees. Parking will be $...
by dplank
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:46 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears New Stadium Nonsense Repository
Replies: 994
Views: 104604

Re: Bears New Stadium Nonsense Repository

Lakefront was always the right answer. I’m thankful Warren stepped in and seems to be averting that suburban Walmart disaster
by dplank
Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:46 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Bears/Texans to open preseason
Replies: 16
Views: 420

Re: Bears/Texans to open preseason

Now lets see Hard Knocks....
by dplank
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:51 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Ryan Poles Presser
Replies: 23
Views: 656

Re: Ryan Poles Presser

Poles said his son has Fields' jersey. I have to put some blame on Poles, he says the team didn't build around Fields in Poles' first year, he had to clean up the salary cap, players not wanted any longer, etc. but he made no efforts to bring in WRs and OL in the draft except a rookie OT in the 5th...
by dplank
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:54 pm
Forum: NFL General Discussion
Topic: PFF Free Agency Grades for All Teams
Replies: 13
Views: 317

Re: PFF Free Agency Grades for All Teams

Grizzled wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:01 pm
dplank wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:00 pm

ESPN dinged Poles for the Byard signing. Several writers noted that he overspent into a market that was overflowing with talent, and better players than Byard are still unsigned.
Wondered about that also but he's a solid add.
Yea I agree, I’m happy to have him and think he makes us better.
by dplank
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:00 pm
Forum: NFL General Discussion
Topic: PFF Free Agency Grades for All Teams
Replies: 13
Views: 317

Re: PFF Free Agency Grades for All Teams

No mention of Fields which could harm the grade. Still pretty irrelevant. Re-signed JJ for less than the tag Acquired Gerald Everett Acquired Keenan Allen Signed Byard for half of what EJax would have cost. Don’t really care about the grade but Poles team have had an outstanding FA in my opinion, r...
by dplank
Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:43 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread
Replies: 1986
Views: 35020

Re: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread

Hema2.0 wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:38 pm Are we done with the "we're a team, now" crap and unsubstantiated leadership issues when it comes to Caleb now? I haven't been following much lately.
yep. More information has been coming out and it's all positive
by dplank
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:53 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread
Replies: 1986
Views: 35020

Re: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread

From the Athletic this morning....again, highly suggest you subscribe to this if you don't already. A snippet that is pure gold... ORLANDO, Fla. — The Chicago Bears are doing their due diligence on USC quarterback Caleb Williams ahead of the NFL Draft, and general manager Ryan Poles said Monday morn...
by dplank
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:37 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: IOL thoughts
Replies: 34
Views: 789

Re: IOL thoughts

I have no real basis for this, but I truly believe Jenkins wants to play OT. I'd like to think he is going to be a Bear for a long time, but I think there's probably a 70% chance he leaves in FA and gets P A I D. The Bears score a comp pick and find a more traditional guard. As far as Davis goes, u...
by dplank
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:12 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread
Replies: 1986
Views: 35020

Re: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread

Ditka’s dictaphone wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:21 am Genuine question:

Is there a rule in college football where the QB can’t take the snap under center?

Is it always shotgun?
No it’s just what they choose to do
by dplank
Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:17 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Plan that gets MHJ to #9
Replies: 53
Views: 1043

Re: Plan that gets MHJ to #9

His guys in this context means over valuing “try hard” “Uber coachable” type players over elite athletes. There’s a line there that I think he takes too far.
by dplank
Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:15 pm
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: IOL thoughts
Replies: 34
Views: 789

Re: IOL thoughts

With regards to Jenkins' availability, it's worth noting in the past two seasons he's played in 25 games the exact same number as Jaylon Johnson who's just signed a lucrative 4 year extension. Correct. The availability issue is a hangover narrative from his rookie year concerns that are well behind...
by dplank
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:48 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread
Replies: 1986
Views: 35020

Re: Caleb Williams News and Rumor thread

I'm getting excited AF about Caleb Williams. My post Fields hangover has lifted, I have visions of CW throwing to DJ and Allen and Kmet, dumping off to Swift and scoring 30 PPG. I still feel like Fields got a raw deal here, but I'm over it completely.
by dplank
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:21 am
Forum: Halas Hall
Topic: IOL thoughts
Replies: 34
Views: 789

Re: IOL thoughts

That's good for the Davis deal, I didn't look deeper into the Spotrac top level view of their contract values. At 11M, he can be a middle of the road type guard and that's fair value. The guard market just really got out of hand this offseason. I would certainly extend Jenkins before bringing in a F...