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I think everyone is right that the pass rush is the difference between 5th and 10th, and i also think that if Booker doesnt come on by the trade deadline, we might be looking at a trade for someone superior. I dont know who that would be, but I didnt see Sweat on the radar either. If on the other hand Booker and Dexter make big steps, who knows where we might be? I was encouraged to hear poles say this was the second phase of roster building, and infer that there is a third phase yet to come. Seems we finally have a GM that knows what he's doing.

I expect success for this team, and for Eberflus to get his share of the credit. but if, for example (and I am NOT predicting this) he loses multiple games for us by going too safe too early like he has in the past, then he would be in trouble. I do also worry about having a defensively oriented head coach which means if the offense takes off, we lose Waldron. But it is too late to do anything about all of that, and if we perform like expected, Flus is more likely to win coach of the year than to be fired. But he has made a bunch of bad decisions in the past. I assume the new staff will keep him on the right track, and he also seems to have grown himself as well. Cool.

I didnt like Flus, but Ive come around. I think he has changed too. I think the last two years he was more soft, and forgiving. To give him the benefit of the doubt, I might say he knew his roster wasnt very good so he wasnt trying to burn guys out when he knew we had no chance. He seemed to be enjoying his title, but not really pushing for greatness. Now this year he knows his butt is on the line. He also has the roster to win, and he knows that too. I have written before about how he seems more dialed in, and in footage Ive seen, more intense.

Thanks for posting that. I'm especially glad to see Curhan made it through waivers. If Braxton goes down and Kiran isnt ready, having him as an option is a huge difference. But it is one that will mean less in December than it does right now, so practice squad is good. Ditto in some ways for Reed as the emergency 3rd QB, and Daly for Scales. Also glad to see Micah Baskerville, Collin Johnson, Carl Jones Jr and Reddy Stewart stuck around for us to develop them.

mm hmm

welcome GO Bears!

there are a lot of good names on the practice squad - players of a level of ability that would have been 2nd or 3rd string and on the 53 for us in years past.

that feels to me (and Im just guessing) like they aren't sure when Bates will be back, and they need a backup at center. They may also consider Bates to be the superior backup guard over Murray, in which case, they still need Kramer to backup at center. I feel like this is all going to come into focus in the next few days.

I hear ya, but cutting Curhan has left us really thin at OT, and we kept more on the DL than I expect we need. We played the short term IR game with Blasingame in order to keep an extra DL for a short period of time. To me, that feels like an OT trade. Or better said, thats the pattern I was noticing, but of course i dont know what it means.

It feels like we are gearing up for an OT trade. Maybe Trent Williams from the 49ers? We trade them Braxton Jones, Greg Stroman and/or Dom Robinson. I also heard some speculation about a 3 way trade where we get Williams, involving the 49ers and Ravens. Unsubstantiated of course, not even a rumor, more like speculation. On the other hand, Williams IS a great player, but he's looking to be paid big, and if he was 3 years younger id be all over it. But you dont want to pay a 4 year deal to a guy who only has 2 years to give you just based on current performance.

yup thts what im hearing too. Also, the Bears site has the current 53 here https://www.chicagobears.com/photos/2024-chicago-bears-53-man-roster And here with a few still remaining that shouldnt be like Wheeler. https://www.chicagobears.com/team/depth-chart

interesting, if Curhan is cut, Borom is IR, Kiran is brand new coming off an injury with no work, and Collins gone, who is our swing tackle? I know Pryor can play all over the line, but with Curhan gone I gotta figure were going to add at least one OT in the next couple of days?

the bottom 2 or 3 names will be nervous over the next few days as we look to maybe pick up discards. Having a good roster means fewer possibilities of that, but there are still a lot of players that will be suddenly available. Of course we got a jump on that too with Taylor and Williams acquisitions too.

other cuts today: OL Jerome Carvin DL Michael Dwumfour WR Peter LeBlanc DL Jaylon Hutchings WR John Jackson DB Quindell Johnson LB Javin White no real surprises.

Ive been reading a lot of praise for Murray. I hadnt really seen him, or maybe better said, I hadnt focused on him, but ive read several pundits say he had the best camp of any backup OL. I guess I need to go back and look at some film. But if Carter is gone, they must be feeling better about some of their other options. Good!

Flus is a Chicken Parm

every team needs at least one meathead

Ok here it is - he definitely looks like he is coming off the sideline to celebrate, but he also turns around and blocks #10 too lol to watch it, click the "watch on YouTube" link.

I thought he turned around and made a block, Ill try to find the film again

One thing i am entertained by, but will hope he keeps under control on our team, is what a meathead Taylor is. There was a play where he was on the sidelines, and the Seahawks intercepted the ball, and he got so excited he ran out on the field and started blocking on the return LOL He will be fun to watch for sure.

exactly. He will be a pass rush specialist I think.

yeah, and it's a one year deal, so he's not currently in our long term plans. But hes young, and if he plays well for us, who knows? My guess is he is insurance until Booker is ready to shine.

and he can run go routes from the RB position - I pity the LBers or safeties that have to cover that. Hope he catches it when it comes though.

agree with all of this. Ive been a constant Velus hater, but I gotta admit he looked like he has some value at RB tonight. I know it was against the 3s and 4s, but hes competing to be a 4 anyway.

I can totally see that. WFL