ASHKUM BEAR

True, but he is that guy right now. We can trade for Garrett/Parsons, but it might cost multiple 1sts. They can draft one, but rookies rarely become that premiere guy for a couple years. I feel the Bears concentrate on the offense this season and go with what they have at DE while adding a later round developmental guy and maybe a fa.

Like detroit going through new coordinators, so will the Bears. I think we have some really good ones, but it does take some adaptation time. The key piece to me is the DE 2, that might not get brought in if we concentrate on fixing the offense first. Can Booker take that step? That might be what they lean on.

I've heard TreVeyon Henderson RB Ohio St compares to Gibbs also. Then there are rumors the Bears are heavily scouting Kaleb Johnson who is a little bigger. As much as I like Roschon, and as important as having a good run game means to making this offense work,I think we need to prepare to see one taken rounds 1-3. Have to have a solid plan to get the best oline group first though.

I have only been reading on him. I have not dived into video clips, but I am sure he has bad plays as all players. Below is from Draftbuzz. I've seen multiple reports similiar. https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Will-Campbell-OL-LSU After studying the film, moving Campbell inside would be a mistake. Despite the shorter arms, his exceptional technique and recovery ability demand a shot at tackle. Put on the Ole Miss tape - he repeatedly shut down wide-9 rushers with textbook kick-slides and precise hand placement. The tools are there for a decade-plus starter who can anchor an offensive line and earn multiple Pro Bowl nods. Mark it down: Campbell goes in the top 10 and becomes one of the NFL's premier offensive tackles

It all depends if they can get all the pieces and they respond early enough to coaching. I see them being one major player away, which could come as a trade deadline addition. The hardest part is filling all the needs on both lines and the time it takes a rookie to get up to speed mentally and physically

And a leader is what Will Campbell will bring to the line, of course in time as he has to earn it. It is also why I lean on Milum in round 2. His power and intelligence is plug in play for an attacking offense. I want the Bears to balance how they rebuild the line. Two in the draft and two in FA. I can sacrifice some defensive draft talent as long as they get the offense set. The Bears cannot steer away from Caleb. It might cost them contention for a year, but 2026 watch out

I will add to this, Flus wanted his line lighter. From experience, it means lighter weights and more repetitions and changing body composition quickly takes it toll. Johnson I believe wants more beef and strength. His preference is to attack the defense and run the ball with no hesitation into a gap. This gives the d-line little time to control multiple gaps and give the d-backs time to play the run. What Johnson does here with Roshar is unknown. The outside zone scheme has been somewhat decoded by Vic Fangio. I assume it will be a variation of his and Roshars.

It was only about them being ranked around top 10 and the arm length. Big difference is Campbell uses his hands so we'll and is very vocal. He would be a great addition to lead the line imo.

I'm good with Simmons of he tests healthy. Campbell to me is very similiar to Peter Skoronsky a few years ago. Stud LT in college, but now playing guard. Campbell is a leader and will command the room, smart enough to call the line protections, has great punch, foot movement and core strength to play LT in NFL. His only fault is his arms will be under 34". He can overcome that with his foot and hand speed. If he fails, the Bears still have a leader and stud G. I'm not a fan of spending a top 10 on a G though.

If Will Campbell falls to 10, he isn't a 34th ranked player. He might have limitations at LT, but he is so technically sound his limitations are not easily exposed. He needs to become a better run blocker is his biggest knock. He also faced SEC competition weekly, so he has faced as close to NFL as you can get. He would be a guy who can also play pretty much all the positions across the line, so if he ends up not excelling at LT he can move to G. If he is not there or he is not a Poles guy with having shorter arms, then Graham DT or Nolan DT are the only worth guys in that #10 range.

Kiran sure didn't look the part. I wouldn't pass on a LT with Braxton Jones down to one year and Kiran a work in progress. The interior will be fixed with a 2nd round prospect and FAs.

The NFL announced the salary cap will be increasing from 255 million to 277-281 million for next season. This will give the cheifs 20-25 million to re-sign Trey Smith.

If you can draft a stud LT, you cannot pass that up regardless if you have above average Braxton going into a contract year. I appreciate what he's brought as a 5th round pick, but he has a known weakness that gets exploited every week. Can johnson and roshar help him, I believe so. They both use the run game, which Jones does well to set up the pass. But then you have to decide to resign Jones after the year. I will beat the LT drum every year until we draft on great one again.

The Bears only returning starters are OTs Wright and Jones and it can be argued that Jones could be replaced. What can Armagadje bring? Yep, a question. Maybe he can transition to LG while Braxton starts or moves to swing OT. As for Center, the Bears do have Ricky Stromberg and Bates under contract but I am curious as who coach Dan Roushar would target if Poles spends cap for Center. Bates could end up a IR settlement casualty before the season starts too, so this position needs some deep diving. Roushar is known for developing lineman. His Saints acquired and C Max Unger in the Jimmy Graham trade and Unger became a probowler and the center piece for the Saints line. Unger was already developed, so I can see the Bears going this route. Drew Dalhman is a developed outside zone player, but would he fit Ben Johnsons attacking gap scheme or does Ben change to outside zone like the Bears and Roshar are already used to. Coleman Shelton is outside zone and is already comfortable with Caleb, so he could be the guy too. To me, this a plan A and B at Center Now for the rest. The Bears should have choice 1 or 2 for an olineman in the draft. LT- Will Campbell should be a no brainer and I'd leave him at LT. Every report I have read or heard says this guy is a footballer and polished. I hope to find time to review thrse top OT and DT options and see myself. Round 2A, get a Guard Milum or D Jackson, 2B take a DT like D Walker or Alfred Collins DT Texas to rotate with Billings while Dexter/Pickens man the other spot. Round 3, is there a DE worthy like Ivey or Gilliloutte? Or do they take a RB like Kaleb Johnson Iowa who is power and agility at 6' 225 and gives the Bears a one two punch. Sign another FA Guard like Zieter to challenge a starting spot and the line is in good shape. Round 5, take a developmental C, seen a handful of names. The last major piece is if there is a way to get a stud DE through trade or fa to pair with Sweat. If that happens, the Bears on paper are favorites again lol.

Id like to see how the new DB coach, Al Harris, works with him. He asked Tyrique to go to a special camp this off season to work with a trainer that helped elevate the Cowboys backfield.