ASHKUM BEAR

Im not a big fan going round 1, but am intrigued with the kid from Oregon and if they take him round 1, I wouldnt whine. In a way, we will get a few additional players with Shemar Turner, Zah Frazier (6'3 w 4.35 speed), and Hypollite. They all needed time, so hoping they can shine. Draft safety, DT, and DE first 2 rounds and the "Bears did nothing" might change from all the FA whiners on socials. Round 3 maybe a Center.

Looking at the current roster after the signings, I see more work needed at: Safety- starter needed. This is the only position as of today with a high need. DT- upgrade/depth - they have Jarrett, Dexter, Gallimore, Street. I see Turners physique as another DT more than DE. Finding at least one prospect that can push for a starting job with Jarrett and Dexter both possibly gone after 2026. Turners health and progress could mean 2 are needed. DE - upgrade/depth- Montez/ Dayo/ Booker are a pretty decent rotation but finding another prospect to push these guys for production/sacks is needed. WR - depth - with Moore and Zacheous gone, the Bears need another body. That is a lot of snaps to replace. Walker will see a lot but another talent will be needed LT- Wildcard - the Bears have bodies. Trapilo, Jones, Willis, Benedet, Armagadjie to audition. The draft doesnt have many true LT prospect but Monroe Freeling who will be long gone. I think the Bears go with the 5 guys. C- depth - Bradberry could turn out good, he fits the scheme but the Bears would be smart to get another prospect. I like Newman, but feel he will be best to learn guard. RB- depth - Swift and Monongai are a nice tandem, but the Bears might surprise us if the right player is available to draft and develop as SwiftKey replacement. I am sure there are other positions with needs or upgrades but Safety and DT to me are the biggest.

Free agency recap: Kentavius Street DL - 1 yr Cam Lewis DB - 2 yr Braxton Jones LT- 1 yr Kalif Raymond WR/KR - 1 yr Neville Gallimore DL - 2 yr Devin Bush LB - 3 yr Cobe Bryant DB - 3 yr Jedrick Willis LT- 1 yr Jordan McFadden OG - 1 yr Case Keenum QB -2 yr DeMarco Jackson LB - 2 yr Elijah Hicks DB - 1 yr Daniel Hardy DL - 2 yr

Wanted him back to help get the next wave of young safeties up to speed. The Bears will be investing in one with day one or two picks.

I lost the site on Tuesday, I think. Kept getting dns server not finding. It is a lost feeling not keeping up with you all. Thoughts on creating a Facebook group or something for another form of communicating? I am happy to see this site open, thank you!

Seen the Ravens signed Hendrickson to 4 yr 112 mil. Might be fake, but came here after reading that to see if true bc we are usually quick to post Looks to be real. So Baltimore gets their 2 firsts back and pay less. Raiders get Linderbaum and Crosby back for more trade ammo. Seems fishy, bc it stinks.

I would count Jackson. He will see more snaps than Edward's imo. Edward's will be out in nickle.

Dayo fits his DE mold. DTs are lighter and shorter. I only looked at 5 years of his Saints rosters. You'd think he'd have a bigger N, but none during those 5 yrs.

Looks like a solid depth addition to replace Wright. Plays CB, S, and Nickle

Say what? Haha, yes he had a rough start but made the most of it. 5.5 million can go a long ways so happy he made some money

Nashon Wright signed a deal with NYJ. 1 yr, 5.5 million. Bears could have afforded him.

He gets another shot and an offseason to work with Roushar unlike last year. He missed mini camp, OTAs, and most of training camp, so I expect some improvement will be seen. I recall he practiced right, but game time he resorted back to what cost him his position. That was blasted on TV from BJ, so he knows what needs fixin.

As much as the fans dislike Dayo, the Bears think and feel different about him. I think we will have a better idea on DAs defense once he has his players. His scheme relies a lot on the back 7 for confusing and attacking the QB. Devin Bush becomes one of those threats at Will and I wouldnt be shocked to see the Bears draft a Mike round 2 like Josiah Trotter or Jacob Rodriguez since a strong Mike helped Bush elevate his game this last season and Edward's may never be the same.

I seen that the Bears ran a lot of wide front, so not much of a need for a NT but 2 - 3Ts. Looking at Allen's DTs in his best Saints years, they averaged 6'2" 310#, everyone of them were in that range. So if this is his philosophy, then Jarrett 6'1 295, Gallimore 6'2 305, Sherman Turner 6-3 293 if a dt are in that range. Dexter is a little longer and heavier, 6'6 325. I might change who the Bears target with tonight's digging.

Jones and Wright are working out together with Arik Armstead who was an athletic freak. He says watch out for Jones, he will be a different player. I think Poles is paying attention. Jones was a plus run blocker, he has the size to pass block, but needs strength and footwork to handle the bull. If he adds enough strength to improve, the skys the limit