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I cant imagine putting the lesser starter in for a superior backup role filled. I think Borom has simply outplayed Reiff. Either that, or theyre getting Borom more expereince, and when Reiff is ready, he'll come in. I really just think Borom stepped up tho.

yes, and we havent seen that for a long time. the difference in coaching is already clearly visible.

they dont need to have. If he balls out, someone will pay him next year. no need for an agreement.

Sure, but I dont think Roquan will take a lesser deal, I dont think he is feeling pressure about saving face. He's thinking he will ball out and then get a huge deal next year. But Poles wont pay more then than Roquan wanted now. Poles won.

Roquan was asking for the top deal, so Poles didn't have to think too hard. It's not like if he has to get in a bidding war after next year (if he wants to keep him) that he will kick himself for not having taken a cheaper deal now. Thats the problem with asking for the top deal, the is no leverage to get it done early.

awesome, good for Poles.

I think he only played the first series - I think thats why the DL looked so porous.

I dont think Jones played, and he was getting a ton of penetration in the first preseason game.

right - for where he was drafted, he should have been a great LOT. But he isnt one, and if we can get a road grading OG out of him, so much the better. If Jones ascends quickly, Poles ill look like a genius.

Yes, a lot. I think that the rumor we heard about Jenkins clashing with coaches was over them wanting him to play G when he wanted to play T. Now that hes accepting it, they are putting all this praise out there. Also, if Jenkins has a temper, and is that competitive, it's not necessarily all bad.

agree. Reiff is the starter.

me too. 3T Jones looked good too on Saturday - he was getting a lot of penetration. If the OL and DL perform well, we could have the start of something.

LOL Grizz, no way they trade Metcalf for Smith - I would do that in a heart beat.

I think we'd want a first rounder and something. I wouldnt let a player be the big value in the trade over a draft pick. Then again, who do they have at WR?

yup thats what I mean He might have said "Im an OT dammit, if you dont want me trade me!" and they might have said "calm down and think a minute" If Jenkins has a nasty attitude that isnt all bad. If he takes it out on the defenders, Im all for it!

I wonder if maybe he had a little trouble accepting he wouldn't play OT, and they have been trying to ease him into OG mentally for the past few weeks. Maybe that had something to do with everything that happened? At any rate, I agree with you Mongo, he should be a beast at RG. Hopefully he stays healthy there.

Jenkins is playing RG with the 1s. Cool. https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2022/8/16/23308275/teven-jenkins-promoted-to-first-team-right-guard

Sure looks a lot different than a Pace draft.

hope so - when I see it, I wont fight it! I am rooting for everyone to be great, but until I see it, Ill have questions

lol

well said. Id add that the DTs looked better than I was worried they might. I dont see this team winning a ton of games, but it is a solid beginning to build on. I thought Schofield looked awful, so Im hoping Jenkins is willing and effective at RG.

I agree. Schofield looked overmatched. Maybe Jenkins will be our RG.

If he doesnt play this year, then he is back on the last year of his deal again next year - they dont need to tag him.

well said, and more concisely than i have managed here LOL

Yes youre totally right. If Roquan is Ray Lewis, you pay him. For sure. But Ray Lewis was a leader in ways that I dont think Roquan is. Roquan has tons of physical talent, no doubt, but hes held out twice, and even skipped a game and left the team for a week. He has not yet been to a single Pro Bowl. Hes fast and good, he has a ton of talent, he may even be one of the best LBers in the league, but he isnt Ray Lewis, and so if Poles decides to trade him, Im good with it, assuming we get at least a first round pick for him.