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Woods had a down 2025 year and did not workout at the combine. He is a scheme fit player that fits as a 3T used to attack a gap, with 31" arms he will struggle against the run or getting off blocks. Being 21, he is young and needs to add more s strength which playing behind Jarrett, who he compares closest too, will be beneficial. If S Thienman is there at 25, and Woods, I can see the Bears taking the S since they might be able to draft a Gracen Halten round 2.

I pulled up his NO defensive rosters. Shuffled through 4 or 5 years. They were all the same profile. Bears DA addtions: Gallimore 6'2 310, Street 6'2 315, Jarrett 6-1 295, Shemar Turner 6'3 295. Tells me we target at DT, Peter Woods 6'2 298, Gracen Halton 6'3 293, Zane Durant 6'1 290. Dexter is the odd man 6'6 326. I didnt look at DE or other positions. I know he likes the ends bigger. 6'6 270. Dexter needs to drop 50#.

Not sure if McDonald fits DA style, but he is big, powerful and can penetrate with tackles for loss. After a little research, DA never had guys bigger than 310-320 or over 6'2". With all the DL signings, a depending in Turners position, I see the Bears drafting 1 DT. Dexter survived early FA, but I would count him out from being traded. He doesn't fit the profile and has no get off. I seen a former Bears scout say look who they drafted and signed for profiles they will be targeting. Makes sense. Also, if the Bears are linked to a player, its smoke.

In other NFL news, KC Chiefs trade a 2027 6th round pick for Justin Fields. He will now change his jersey number to 2 since he believes wearing #1 is disrespectful to Mahomes.

The draft seems deep with our needs as well. It will take developing, so expect some time but it should pay off years down the road. If we traded for Crosby, we would have had to rework more contracts pushing the expense in critical years to keep our best home grown talent.

And you dont get stuck with under performers like we tend to do. Im excited to see a healthier Jarrett and Dayo redeem themselves. Not that I expect sacks from Dayo, but great run D and edge containment

Yet all the Twitter bots are screaming about the Bears lack of FA signings, the Bears being broke....yatta, yatta, yatta. The Bears have done well given they were over the cap a month ago.

Linebacker has some depth, Bush, Edward's, D Jackson. Sewell1 & 2, Hyppollite, so I don't see the Bears taking any except for ST. DT, id be happy with 2, Peter Woods and Gracen Halton would go a long ways.

We are back! Looks good so far, like it.

I know I've heard BJ say pass pro for LT is more important than run blocking. Hecht should be able to add strength to help his anchor. His draftbuzz profile says he lacks movement skills for outside zone schemes though. Conner Lew, Auburn, seems like the perfect developmental guy if his torn ACL recovers right. He is younger than most prospects at 20, so has youth on his side. Has outside zone movement and like all the athletic prospects will struggle against big NTs. Logan Jones is another name from Iowa. He was the most athletic tested at combine, but lacks anchor. Parker Brailsford Alabama is the same, lighter and can move. So if the Bears want movement for run schemes, they have options. I feel confident that there are enough center prospects that the Bears should find one and hopefully get the one the rank the highest for them.

I hope the light turns on for Stevenson. Al Harris had him attend offseason camp last year. Send him back again, the guy has ability but lacks the instinct to shut down. He has one more year to make it or be a one year deal elsewhere.

Have to get a long term solution, so I see them drafting early as well. Rumors of Gordon, Stevenson, and Smith moving are just that.

I like your takes, nice work. I know simulators are kind of a joke, but Ive been taking Mike Washington RB with our 3rd. He might make the top of the 3rd. After him I dont see much flash except maybe a kid from Nebraska, Everett Johnson, last name might be off. Seen the Bears were one of the teams at Kansas St pro day, I believe for their C, Hecht. I like Slaughter FL, Hecht KS St, and Glubin Mich St for Center prospects.

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.