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Haven't heard of any of those guys. We're there any notable guys who dropped out of the draft this year?
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McSwain is interesting. A big body that might turn into part of the rotation at five-technique.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2020 ... dge-rusher
Bears to sign Khalil Mack’s brother as undrafted free agent
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I hope turns out better than Urlacher's brother's signing..

Has some quality
In 2019, Mack had 24 tackles, including 11 tackles for loss, eight sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries at Buffalo.
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docc wrote: Sat Apr 25, 2020 8:37 pm I hope turns out better than Urlacher's brother's signing..

Has some quality
In 2019, Mack had 24 tackles, including 11 tackles for loss, eight sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries at Buffalo.
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Anthony Gordon signed with Seattle. Was really hoping we got him
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BearsFanInMN wrote: Sun Apr 26, 2020 9:46 am Anthony Gordon signed with Seattle. Was really hoping we got him
Surprised he went undrafted. Would have been a great get for the Bears considering they didn't draft anyone.

But he has a good opportunity in Seattle. Wilson is their only QB listed on the roster, though I thought I heard they signed the one XFL guy. Still, probably better odds for Gordon to make the roster there than here where he has to stick as a 3rd QB.
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We signed some G from Yale. I never count out the Ivy Leaguers when it comes to playing OG in the NFL. The position is so complex.
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Bears Whiskey Nut wrote: Sun Apr 26, 2020 1:42 pm We signed some G from Yale. I never count out the Ivy Leaguers when it comes to playing OG in the NFL. The position is so complex.
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his highlights are pretty funny. another case like lachavious where he often looks like a man amongst boys. It's gotta be so hard for an OL to develop when you're just stronger than the competition.

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Of course that's a highlight reel. But it looks like teams often don't send a pass rusher against him. So his LT linemate makes sure he doesn't get beat to the outside because he has ridiculous help inside. That looks like some other sport besides football. lol
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RustyTrubisky wrote: Sun Apr 26, 2020 5:02 pm his highlights are pretty funny. another case like lachavious where he often looks like a man amongst boys. It's gotta be so hard for an OL to develop when you're just stronger than the competition.

Damn, that's better than the LaChavious. You know, a lot of people are upset with our seventh rounders (and this guy for that matter) because they've never heard of them. Personally, I think not knowing them is a good thing. You know why? Because every lineman that I knew that was left in the seventh, SUCKED ASS! These three guys all seem to have attitude. I like mean and nasty in my offensive lineman. And bullying defenders into the ground helps as well.
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Great quote there from legend Jackie Slater who had a chance to spend some time with Dieter at the NFLPA Bowl Game in Jan.

I saw another article where an NFC coach nicknamed Dieter "the Ivy League Dirt Bag" which is a great frickin nickname.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">NFL Hall of Famer Jackie Slater on what he&#39;s seen from Dieter Eiselen so far at the <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLPABowl?ref_src=t ... LPABowl</a> practices. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLPABowl?s ... Bowl</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThisIsYale? ... sIsYale</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Team147?src ... Team147</a> <a href="https://t.co/SiWXpe8VGa">pic.twitter.co ... </p>&mdash; Yale Football (@yalefootball) <a href=" 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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I think it's great that we signed a big ugly named "Dieter". :D
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The Kaiser wrote: Mon Apr 27, 2020 2:37 am
I saw another article where an NFC coach nicknamed Dieter "the Ivy League Dirt Bag" which is a great frickin nickname.
Great signing just for that reason alone.
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wulfy wrote: Mon Apr 27, 2020 9:26 am
The Kaiser wrote: Mon Apr 27, 2020 2:37 am
I saw another article where an NFC coach nicknamed Dieter "the Ivy League Dirt Bag" which is a great frickin nickname.
Great signing just for that reason alone.
hell yeah, he's gonna pancake some 4th string cleveland brown scrub in the preseason and we'll be calling for him to replace massie for the rest of the season.
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RustyTrubisky wrote: Mon Apr 27, 2020 12:38 pm
hell yeah, he's gonna pancake some 4th string cleveland brown scrub in the preseason and we'll be calling for him to replace massie for the rest of the season.
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Of the guys so far Pierce seems like the best chance to make the roster (and he'd likely be beating out his former teammate, Nall).
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RustyTrubisky wrote: Mon Apr 27, 2020 12:38 pm
wulfy wrote: Mon Apr 27, 2020 9:26 am

Great signing just for that reason alone.
hell yeah, he's gonna pancake some 4th string cleveland brown scrub in the preseason and we'll be calling for him to replace massie for the rest of the season.
It won't take much.

If Lucas had returned here, I think I would have been calling for him to replace Massie again by Week 4.
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Mikefive wrote: Sun Apr 26, 2020 7:31 pm Of course that's a highlight reel. But it looks like teams often don't send a pass rusher against him. So his LT linemate makes sure he doesn't get beat to the outside because he has ridiculous help inside. That looks like some other sport besides football. lol
Well, the other DC isn't not sending pass rushers at Dieter because he sucks at his position. It looks like they are flat out trying to avoid him. He reaches a lot though, and is pretty slow, but he will be an interesting story to watch.
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Bears sign WIU DL LaCale London. 6'5", 280. Hate to say since he is an alum, but camp fodder. He is no Khalen Saunders. Good to see a 'Neck getting notice though.
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All official now from the team site:

https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roste ... ree-agents
Roster Moves: Bears agree to terms with 11 undrafted free agents

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The Bears have agreed to terms with 11 undrafted free agents. Here's a capsule look at them:

Lee Autry, Mississippi State defensive tackle (6-2, 305)
Started all four games he played as a senior last season, registering 12 tackles, 2.5 tackles-for-loss and 0.5 sacks … Appeared in 12 games as a junior in 2018, registering 11 tackles … Brother is Colts defensive lineman Denico Autry.

Dieter Eiselen, Yale guard (6-4, 310)
Grew up in South Africa playing rugby … Made 34 starts in four seasons … Was named first-team All-Ivy League last year.

Keandre Jones, Maryland linebacker (6-3, 220)
Started all 12 games last year as a senior team captain, leading Maryland with 7.0 sacks, 15.0 tackles-for-loss and three forced fumbles. … Was named honorable mention All-Big Ten as a senior … Transferred to Maryland after playing first three seasons at Ohio State.

LaCale London, Western Illinois linebacker (6-5, 280)
Grew up in Peoria … Was named honorable mention All-Missouri Valley Conference last season, starting all 12 games and compiling 45 tackles, 4.0 sacks, 9.5 tackles-for-loss and three forced fumbles … Spent final two seasons at Western Illinois after playing at Iowa Central Community College in 2016.

Ledarius Mack, Buffalo linebacker (6-1, 240)
Younger brother of Bears star Khalil Mack … Spent past two seasons at Buffalo, appearing in 27 games and recording 10 sacks and four forced fumbles … Was named second-team all-Mid-American Conference last year after registering 8.0 sacks, 12 tackles-for-loss and three forced fumbles … Transferred to Buffalo after two seasons at ASA College in Miami … Did not play football in high school (attended a school that did not have a football team).

Napoleon Maxwell, Florida International running back (6-0, 215)
Appeared in 45 games in four seasons, rushing for 2,090 yards and 22 touchdowns on 392 carries … Gained 684 yards on 128 attempts as a junior in 2018 and 675 yards also on 128 carries in 2019 … Played in six games as a freshman in 2014 before missing the 2015 and 2016 seasons with torn ACLs.

Trevor McSwain, Duke defensive tackle (6-6, 285)
Appeared in 49 games over four seasons, compiling 102 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 14.0 tackles-for-loss and five forced fumbles … Played in all 12 contests with nine starts as a senior last year, recording 34 tackles, 4.0 sacks, 7.0 tackles-for-loss and three forced fumbles … Graduated in December 2019 with a degree in psychology.

Artavis Pierce, Oregon State running back (5-11, 208)
Played in 44 career games with 13 starts over four seasons, rushing for 2,127 yards and 15 touchdowns on 366 carries … Tied for tops in school history with 5.8 yards per carry … Also caught 74 passes for 578 yards and two TDs … Named honorable mention Pac-12 All-Academic in 2017 and 2018 … Appeared in 12 games with seven starts last year as a senior, rushing for 873 yards and six TDs on 146 carries.

Rashad Smith, Florida Atlantic linebacker (6-1, 220)
Played in 51 games over four seasons, registering 316 tackles, 31.0 tackles-for-loss, 11.5 sacks and seven interceptions … Last year as a senior set career highs with 109 tackles and 11.5 tackles-for-loss and led nation with five fumble recoveries while also compiling 3.5 sacks and three interceptions.

Badara Traore, LSU tackle (6-7, 320)
Played in 26 games with five starts past two seasons after transferring from ASA College in Brooklyn, NY. … Last year served primarily as backup right tackle but did start three of 13 games played, starting at both tackle positions … Was top-rated junior college offensive line prospect in 2018 … Earned degree in interdisciplinary studies in December 2019.

Ahmad Wagner, Kentucky receiver (6-5, 234)
Played in 23 games with 11 starts in two seasons, catching 15 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns, all coming in 2019 … Averaged 16.9 yards per reception … Played three seasons on basketball team at Iowa before transferring to Kentucky to play football.
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I have several questions about the Mack younger brother

Attended a High School that didn't have Football - after his brother is a top 10 pick?
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Let me check my math actually - I guess High School and College both count year wise - Doh

But he would have still been at the non- Football High School after it was apparent his brother was kind of a big deal right?

Or is my math just awful
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makaur wrote: Tue Apr 28, 2020 1:32 pm
Ledarius Mack, Buffalo linebacker (6-1, 240)
Good athlete, but given that he's really sub 5'11 234, I'm not sure what position he is.
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More than most years, these all seem like pity-picks to me. Successful UDFAs are usually a surprise, but I'm not seeing a Braunecker, Robertson-Harris, or Toliver in this bunch. Last year's crop of UDFAs produced 6 (way too many) who actually played in the regular season and are still with the team. Nothing like that will happen this year.
So if these are pity-picks, I guess my favorite, most pitiable player, has to be WR Ahmad Wagner who led his team in TD receptions with 2 (one more than one). He was not, however, his team's leading receiver. That was his QB.
The pickup I don't care for is ILB Rashad Smith. Now, I can't just type "Smith," or even "RSmith." Now it has to be "RaSmith" or "RoSmith." Probably not for long, though.
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Ahmad Wagner looks intriguing. Developmental guy for sure.
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That should leave 4 roster spots according to my count. No rookie mini camp, so no rookie camp jobs to win. They may have their eyes on some get FAs...
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