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Random note on Jeanty. Louis Riddick was on Waddle and Silvey today and loves Jeanty. He said it's between the Penn State DE and him to be the top players in the draft. Also said that Pete Carroll is obsessed and will probably pick him. He would definitely draft Jeanty if he falls to us. He likes Campbell, Membou or a DE for our pick.

Yep. Turns 21 in June.

Isn’t Williams still really young?

To put this in further context: -Pearce ran a 4.47 but is 20 pound lighter. -Stewart ran a 4.59 and was about the same size at the combine -Pretty much the same 40 as Landon Jackson who is about the same size as Williams.

Where did you find that time? He didn’t run at the combine nor at the pro day as far as I can tell? So it comes down to private workouts. He’s long and rangy so I don’t expect him to be elite in the 10yd split Against Texas inSEC title game he had 6 pressures 4 hurries and 2 sacks. Against two Potential NFL OTs

Johnson also watched his defense lose a game in the playoffs. Then watched the Eagles defense shutdown Mahomes with a great pass rush. It’s hard to say what he’s thinking is best.

Agree. If you take a closer look to the production of the bigger DEs that might fit our scheme, 5 sacks is almost three times what a healthy Shemar Stewart got, the same as Nic Scourton, and not that much less than James Pearce (7.5) and Landon Jackson (6.5). If he was injured all year and couldn’t put big time weight on that leg, and you project him to be healthy, maybe you have something. Of course, he ran a pretty slow 40 at the end of the year, so is that just what he is or what he still feeling the effects of the injury (which would be concerning to me). Much to consider.

Oops. My bad...🤘🍻

I’ve been warming up to taking Mykel Williams at 10. Premium position. Premium talent. Less than premium production.

Stewart and Johnson as well:

Definitely want one. He goes in the first round. Does anyone think they would take him at 10?

It will be interesting to see if Ben Johnson or Dennis Allen gets their guy at 10. It feels like Johnson, being the new HC is going to want to stack the deck on offense.

That was DABEARSDABOMB that said that. I don't think that at all.

I didn't think you were trying to trash him at all. You just made a false statement when you eluded to him being one dimensional. I also don't think we should draft him, but would be excited if we did.

Finding a top RB looks to be a priority. He'd be a guy to draft if they happen to trade down w Pittsburgh who could move up for a QB.

And WR Kyle Williams was there yesterday. Like him as a player but would like a bigger guy given that all our other WRs that figure to make the roster are under 6’0” besides Rome.

Another wild card is Dennis Allen, how much influence will he have on using the #10 pick on a defensive player?

Hampton visited the Bears today for a top 30 visit:

With every player we have talked about to nauseum, watch it , a surprise of someone we haven't discussed. Will Johnson, Matt Golden, Tyleik Williams

In no particular order: Ashton Jeanty - Literally the only potential top ten pick the Bears have reportedly brought in for a visit. Maybe he won’t be there but I have to believe he’s in the mix. Will Campbell - Not my #1 choice, but good character guy with high RAS score and at worst he’s a very good to great guard. Mykel Williams, DE, Georgia - Biggest need, size is right for the Dennis Allen scheme, seems likely to be available. Another high character guy by all accounts. Production not maybe what you want but wasn’t 100% healthy.

Hard to read what they want to do. Greg Gabriel said they finalized their draft board by Sunday. The next 10 days will be going over different scenarios as to who they can get and at what point in the draft.Meetings with scouts going over tweaking the board.

I agree with the players in the top 10 that are gone. Mine ( no particular order) Warren ( another weapon) Javon Walker ( he's supposed to be one of the blue chip players, Allen with use as a blitzer, edge, rover) Kenneth Grant ( Billings last year contract- Jarrett older) Akim Hicks player comparison

I'll have to look back at all the contracts, aren't they aligned with the Caleb time line?

Another thing I like about the signing, it goes thru Caleb's 5th year option year. So technically the entire extension is on a rookie QBs deal window. They can assess his value again with the new cap availability in 2027-2028 after the Bears have won a Super Bowl. I would like to lock down Edwards at LB too, they need continuity at all levels.