Not as many pessimists as I expected in this poll

Round 4 option: Malik Washington
He's another small-ish receiver but I like his ability to separate and he has good contact balance for RAC

I don't think it was crazy for Poles to think that either Whitehair or Patrick would play at an adequate level. Maybe you could blame him for failing on the pro scouting piece of the Patrick signing but it was Getsy's guy so I can see how it happened. If i'm criticizing Poles for how he's managed th...

No matter who they bring in for these visits, everyone knows the Bears are targeting an EDGE at some point in the draft. There's no need to create a smokescreen to hide something that would be absolutely no surprise to anyone

I think everyone is done with Borom but where are people on JT Carter? Is a he a worthwhile project or a target for replacement?

DJ has dealt with so much change and playing for bad teams etc. I think he'll adjust. He's a laid-back guy and a true pro

Let's not fight about what metric we're using to rank. Imagine this ranking by whatever metric (DVOA, Total Yards, Scoring, etc etc whatever you like). Let's use this to take the temperature on the board about where this team is going with Waldron and Caleb

I don't think the Chiefs had a top 3 defense or top 3 offense. They were a flawed team that made a run. DVOA agrees. They won the super bowl because they have star players on both sides of the ball and excellent coach who all stepped up at the right time. https://www.ftndaily.com/nfl/tools/team-tota...

There is some specific trauma around the offense that people haven't overcome. Normal fanbases are all watching highlights from skill-position players fantasizing about Malik Nabers magically falling to their teams against all odds. Meanwhile we're at #9 and this fanbase (and this board) is like &qu...

Legette's story is more complicated than his stats. He's had coaches convert him to RB and a running QB when they needed him, and he's had coaches leave after they recruited him. It took him awhile to find enough stability to allow him to succeed.

I note that Dylan Laube and Jha’Quan Jackson have punt return touchdowns

I see Troy Fautanu as a Poles guy. Sweet guy that goes aggro on the field. Versatility to backup oft-injured Tev if he can't beat Braxton to start. The fact that we each have guys that are "poles guys" speaks to the opportunity for poles to get red guys who are good fits in the teens if t...

I see Troy Fautanu as a Poles guy. Sweet guy that goes aggro on the field. Versatility to backup oft-injured Tev if he can't beat Braxton to start. The fact that we each have guys that are "poles guys" speaks to the opportunity for poles to get red guys who are good fits in the teens if th...

I don’t really think Dallas Turner or Jared Verse are exciting “top 10” pick types. Most years I think they’d be third and fourth best and thus probably available later in the first. If the WRs don’t fall I think the Bears are safe trading back to get another top 100 pick. They can get dline #4 with...

In Allbright's mock draft 3 of the 4 QBs are going to teams who stuck and picked. That feels unlikely to me. Obv the Bears get to pick their favorite and the Commanders PROBABLY like 1 of the other 3 but seriously the vikings are so sure that their 3rd favorite guy is worth all this maneuvering? And...

wab wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:31 am He's more LB than DE though. He did play with his hand on the ground more last year because of sheer necessity.

I'm more concerned about the fit than the details of the cost. You hope that the Bears stay healthy enough at EDGE that he can play on passing downs only but it's a risk

He was careful not to mention coaching but he fired Getsy, Tolbert, and Jonoko for a reason. I don't buy that it was just red meat for the pro-Justin contingent. Poles made a mistake thinking that trio could maximize the 2023 roster. I think he's owning that, which is nice. I'd like to see Flus take...

I assume they are stocking first rounders to acquire JF1. /sarcasm I think it's nuts that the Patriots don't draft a QB. The Patriots might have a bad roster that includes lots of FA bust veterans so, if I was their GM, I would have a placeholder quarterback throwing to Juju and Kendrick Bourne thi...

I was apparently caping for Bowers at the same time as Mina Kimes was on CHGO saying Waldron loves 13 personnel and that he would love Bowers

alexwilkins wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:05 pm I may be in the minority, but if we take a tight end in the first two rounds, I might throw up.

I hear you but this guy is pretty special. If he was Kyle Jusczyk 2.0 where would you draft him?

The fact that we're happy with our starters is such a nice problem to have. It's been a REALLY long time since I liked the roster this much

I agree with dplank here that opportunities for late-round picks are pretty slim. I have my list of roster “locks” below and this doesn't include the guys who are very good special teams players. Offense (19) WR (4) DJ, Keenan, TS, VJJ OL (7) Brax, Tev, Nate Davis, Wright, Ryan Bates, Coleman Shelto...

RichH55 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:58 am You can talk me into Bowers - but only after a trade down at 9

Whats the earliest then? What would you want for that tradeback?

Before I watched his tape I was firmly in the camp of "No TEs in the first round because they'd already be very highly paid". And I know the in-line guys take 2-3 years to develop because they need to learn so much. But then I watched some Bowers tape and he looked like Matt Forte to me......

Brock Bowers
Xavier Worthy to a team that overvalues 40 time
A corner

I think he MIGHT be a good pro Heinz D. but he hasn't shown enough in college nor does he have the traits to be and he's only ranked as highly as he is because of his personality. He's the "I would let him marry my daughter" that old coaches love. Going deeper on this would be controversia...

First pick: Choice 1: Caleb Williams Choice 2: Drake Maye Choice 3: JJ McCarthy at which point I will leave the board and become a Steelers fan Second pick: Choice 1: Jared Verse Choice 2: Rome Odunze Choice 3: Malik Nabers Third pick: Choice 1: Derick Hall Choice 2: Kamren Kinchens Choice 3: Malach...

I agree I dont think they are either. I still like Scott, he just didn't show enough imo to pencil him as any better than #4. Id like to see it be #1 Moore #2 Allen #3 rookie with the 1st rounderk(i'm assuming Williams is a Bear) #4/#5/#6 Scott/FA/ESB/rookie in whatever order camp shakes them out I...

Making the case for a first round WR: 1. The defense proved it can be very effective with personnel currently on the roster. Losing Justin Jones and is not going to sink the unit. There will be 3rd wave vets like Yannick Ngakuoe available if needed. 2. The offense has never proved anything. Really ...

Requisite RAS card