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I would extend Thuney another year or two. His play hasnt declined and all you hear are players wanting to play next to him to gain knowledge. He is not only a top 3 Guard, but one of your biggest recruiters. This is nothing the Bears need to consider until the end of the year. Then I can say you heard it here first haha. Also, they will be extending Caleb this year unless he craps the bed. Poles is already working on that.

I messed that up, but you are correct 10 in dead and in 13 savings. Jackson would be the 3rd highest paid member of the Bears

I only said they could cut or trade him in 2027, which they could.. Why, he gets paid 23 million. Why they probably won't is they only gain 3 million. But because he had a good year doesnt mean the next guy wont make it better and be cheaper. They will add and subtract players and we will see who in 8 months or so.

So your are telling me you have a Jonah Jackson jersey...ugh 23 million is a lot for a right guard for 2027. If they have Newman or Barnett developed into a starter quality by 2027, then they could look to move him like Cole Kmet. Poles will be making moves and yes I expect a few defensive guys to go too but no one is safe if you have options behind them that you feel good with. That is one way to keep them good longer.

Id say by the amount the Bears paid him, he will stick around. I haven't seen any of his tape but hope if he was a heavily targeted player that coach Roushar sees potential to mold him into the future RG. Jonah Jackson could be a cap casualty after 2026 season costing 10 mil dead cap but 13 mil savings. Might not be worth the 3 million gain, but possible.

The PCL sprain was something he said he was dealing with from the 2024 season, which carried into the spring of 2025. He was never officially clocked for that 4.28 40 time, but wore the Catapult System in 2023 and was recorded hitting 23.4 mph. He was not a combine invite but a FSU pro-day ran 4.63. His testing and measurables are bad, but why not take a look at him and see if by fall he improves because he was a phenom his sophomore year at Tennessee. We can now put the Squirrel to rest and look at the Vanilla Gorilla because the TTNL guy, Phil, said he was one of the few linemen he wanted the Bears to draft.

I dont think I've ever selected him, but recall looking at his profile. I wanted elite speed at RB or WR

I hope he can learn all the WR positions and the complete route tree since he could be moved all over the field. I was shocked to see the academics honor, gives me a better feeling about his potential.

Many thought the Bears reached on Zavion Thomas, but players with 4.28 speed usually go rounds 1 thru 4. If the Bears didn't take him, another team would have a few picks later. You can't coach speed and with Kalif Raymond signed for only one year, he can help mentor Zavion to get him adjusted to the NFL. Zavion Thomas was also on the 2024 SEC Academic honor roll and was a leader in the LSU WR room

Roush's High School football coach was Trent Dilfer. Dilfer mentioned teams going 3 TEs is cheaper, they dont get paid the same as WRs. You play 2 WRs in 12 personal, 1 WR in 13, so you dont need as many WRs on the roster as well. Count down to Bear fans chirping on the socials about how the Bears are broke/cheap for taking the TE....3..2..1.

Ha! I have a long ways to go to catch a few.

Me? I dont post a lot, draft time sure. My post was about finding an Odunze replacement next year. Walker might be it, but until he shows more, hes not a #1 X WR. Fill-in, yes.

Im not sure where that came from. Ive seen he was clocked at 23 mph or something but no official 40 times until combine. Im all for checking him out, be great if he can be a Tank Dell, but not holding my breathe. I think we are going to need another big WR to challenge Odunze next year.

Exactly. The offense can start off on all cylinders. They will get Jones, and Roush up to speed quick and Thomas who seems capable of learning might take longer to see WR reps but will be in STs early and often. Once he gets his routes and duties down, I think he has the talent to be the #3. The defense might take a little longer with newer pieces, but all season last year they were having to plug pieces in due to injuries. If they stay healthy, we should see a pretty big jump on improvement. Being an offensive minded led team, we have to get used to our leader adding the parts he wants. As long as the GM has some say to go defense, we should have some long term success.

Its not gonna take until game 5 for the offense to figure it out. Ben knows teams are preparing for them, so he adds more ingredients to cook with. Welcome to food networks Beat Bobby Flay...Benny Johnson.