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That's the risk, being wrong,no one knows a person is going to be Hall of Famer in a pre draft rookie season.

Serious question, how much tape have you watched? DJ, Dane Brugler watches every snap of a players career. They don't base an opinion on highlight films and a few game films.

I looked at the speed of all our WRs and only Duvernay is under 4.4. 4.39. I had seen Golden ran a 4.25 at his pro day and 4.29 at the combine. If he wants speed and another weapon, Golden is easily the choice. There's only a couple speed WRs he is the second highest rated wideout after McMillan. TE, DE, RB ,DT and OL has good choices in the 2nd and 3 rd. Also Draft Buzz gives him a 67% blocking grade, something Ben said was necessary for his WRs. I have mentioned before to not sleep on this as our pick.

From a true BPA value standpoint, and after all I've seen and read over the last few months I'd have to say Mathew Golden makes the most sense at 10. Having a legit 3rd WR is a need as well. Rome, DJ, and Golden is an insane trio for Caleb to throw to. My heart still prefers Nolen or even Wiliams, with a fallback to Banks since I want to build the trenches. I'll probably change my mind tomorrow.

How does Kelvin Banks play too high? If you watch the tape he has great pad level. Campbell plays too high. Also, he did very well against top competition. I dont get it. It's like living in crazyland. PFF and Daniel Jeremiah. If thats what they think, then they shouldn't be analysts! Someone show me 5 snaps where Banks plays too high! And please dont get me wrong, this isn't Banks love from me. The reason I like Banks is because hes good. I didnt randomly pick him and then decide to defend him! The only reason I like him in the first place is his tape!

I've been listening to a lot of mocks and such lately on Da Tube. Here is a compilation of various scouting opinions (not mine) that go against the grain. Some of these are "my guys" too. Keep in mind I am paraphrasing a week's worth of reviews so don't quote me on anything. I just wanted to bring up some negatives I've heard on many of the players we're looking at as our pick between 10 to 20 if we trade back. One thing worth noting as we head into draft day. Jeremiah and Dane Brugler were both adamant that their boards are generic and reflect nothing about scheme. What a board looks like for each team is going to be wildly different based on scheme and needs. If you need a slot WR then you won't have Tet McMillan as the top WR. Mason Graham: Brett Kohlman and EJ Snyder both agree that he's talented but will not be a great player in the NFL because if he does not win early in the rep he can't win at all on a second move once the OG or OT has his hands on him. They didn't say he won't be a good player just not a great three-down DT. If teams see it this way then it explains the rumors he's slipping out of the top 5. Kenneth Grant: From Daniel Jeremiah... for his size he lacks the power you'd expect him to play with. There is upside to his skillset but he's far from being close to it. He has him ranked 31 overall. Walter Nolen: Various sources, PFF, Jeremiah and others. Seems there are work ethic issues, rumors he walked off the practice field at least once. Indications he takes plays off too. The raw talent is there to be the best DT in this draft and a true blue chip player. Kelvin Banks: Jeremiah, PFF, others. He plays too high. He's good against lower competition but against the good teams and players he struggled. He's going to face that caliber of player every game in the NFL. Tyler Warren: Just not a good enough athlete to really separate as a runner. Good all around. Mykel Williams: Not enough production as a pass rusher but a true stud as a run defender. He's a little stiff at the top of the arc. He has enough talent to improve as a pass rusher but his ceiling might not be as high as his run defense. Derek Harmon: Best pure interior pass rusher if you want pressure, equally effective in the run game. Can't bend, or change direction well, misses a lot of tackles. Membou: Unknown on the left side. Skills fit but risk/reward is not ideal if that's your only Oline need. Everybody loves Jeanty even if he's not quite in the same class as Bijan Robinson. Consensus seems to be there are 3 legit blue chips in this draft: Hunter, Carter, and at a slightly lower level Jeanty. If you think the challenge of trying to find a good player to draft at 10 it's far worse for the teams ahead of us. Trading down out of the top 10 is too pricey for anyone to move up significantly and then what player would be worth that price? This is going to be an interesting draft to look back on in 3 years. I don't even know who I want at 10 anymore.

Graham makes the most sense for the reasons you say but I’m also not as convinced as everyone else that Campbell is the Pats pick at #4. They need a LT and is that really the best way to address it?

I'm saying if you KNOW you're getting Payton or Donald, you dont worry about the assets it took. Of course no one knows, so its a gamble, but if as a GM youre sure, then you dont let some 2nd or 3rd round picks stop you from trading up to grab the superstar.

I want) a great pass rusher, that would add so much to the defense, could be DE or DT. Tyrek Williams or James Pierce Don't want) Shemar Stewart, I hate players with no production Surprise) Matt Golden, this team is missing that one speed merchant Ben had in Detroit. He is now rated in the teens. They do) trade back and get Kenneth Grant or Walter Nolen. I think they need one more rotation guy at DT. Billings -Jarret-Dexter , missing the 4 th DT

It's not just grabbing the next Payton or Donald is also about losing some great assets. I think the only player worth moving up for is Carter. We would have to move to 2 or 3 to get him. He will cost more than one second rounder to move there. Let's say 39+72 and a future? We are still building the roster, doubt that happens.

I wasn't specific but mainly Mason Graham dropping to 10. Every year one top rated player goes later than expected. When the draft process started Membou was considered a 3rd or 4th round pick and now he's into the top 10 ( maybe). He's always had good tape but everyone never seen him as much of an athlete. As the draft process moved along more people investigated him . So the same names keep popping up in the top 10 , who might go later than expected? Hunter, Jeanty, Warren, Carter are no brainers top of the draft but Mason was smaller and shorter than people thought so it has thrown some doubt on him. Also a smallish Walker as a DE may go later as lots of GMs love size. Has Campbell slipped because of his measurements? Just curious who you guys think drops?

Not sure who you are talking about...

well you know me, I want the LT, but if you think Jeanty (or any one player) is gonna be the next Walter Payton or Aaron Donald, its not wrong to trade up to get them. You can have a team full of pretty good players, but those superstars win superbowls and they are not easy to get.

I am so glad we are finally knocking on the door of the draft. So far I've counted 83 perfect bears mock drafts I've read. The Jeanty love fest will finally be over. I get people wanting a quality player but the amount of people thinking we are going to move up to draft him is insane. Everyone celebrating 4 top 72 picks and then turning around and give some of those picks away to move up. Those 4 picks should be quality starters if not this year but in the near future. We have more than one need, so taking away picks makes no sense to me.

numbers, narratives. watch the tape and see who can play.

I actually think most could play there but I heard Dane Brugler say he has the worst wingspan differential in this draft which means his wingspan is shorter than his height. Only one starter last year in the NFL had short arms. With most speed rushers these days having length it's just a disadvantage to have his measurables playing LT.

I don't think it would matter but he's to small in size to fit DAs prototype. More from a sense of power and strength.

As much as this is BS season, there always seems to be one player that drops. Carter was supposed to be the best player in the draft and he dropped to 9 that year.

True! And the coaching staff too. We now know that Flus was scared of the high character guys he had in the locker room - can you imagine if he had had to deal with Janel Carter during that period of time? But now we have a real team and a real roster and we can take on a few projects like Green and likely be successful.

Great point about Green and character concerns but, with Grady Jarrett, Billings and Montez Sweat as established players on this team, the bears are in a much better position to take a chance that the veterans in the locker room will handle youthful immaturity.

Today's smokescreen has Graham's stock slipping and having him available at 10. This along with Campbell's stock dropping are what I just heard on both the Score and AM1000. Supposedly this coming from Albert Breer.

more knocks on Campbell: He consistently plays too high, making him open to bull rishes at the NFL level He is terrible at hand fighting He gets beat to the inside too often

I like Banks as the pick, but I would be very happy if we got Graham or Jeanty too. I'd worry about LT, but i'd know we got some really good players. I dont like Warren at all though. In fact, I'd take Loveland over him. Warren in the 2nd round? Sure. Easily, but I dont think he is as good as he is being hyped.

Same.

Also interesting to hear Poles comment on the possibility of Wright at LT. Not sure I 100% believe it, but I’ve always wondered if it was a consideration. Wright did play a year in college at LT.