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Squirrel White took over for the infamous Velus Jones Jr. Velus at least has a ring. Wonder what kind of DMs Velus sent the Squirrel

Someone needs to make an AI /ChatGPT cartoon of the Vanilla Gorilla and Super Squirrel White. I see T-shirt sales

See how they lined him up a time or two at the edge, hope we see that from him once in a while. I think with Bush and Elliott we have a future dual w speed. I think he needs some improvement at coverage, but he is something else attacking the run

How many players will contribute or start from this class this year? I'd say 6 out of 7. Will they have the same impact as last years class, probably not as big but i see more players seeing action. This is what building your roster through the draft looks like. There are still some final pieces needed, but that list has shrank.

2 years younger than Kmet... The Bears did a ton of homework on Garrett and the draft prospects. This position is so important that it takes a lot of vetting. I feel good about both our centers.

Im not sure Ben Johnson will let Poles trade top draftcapital for one. He could have had Jermaine Johnson for a 2nd round pick but Ben preferred to hold that pick and instead they sent a 6th for Tryon Shoyinka. Good thing since we now have a potential probowl center in a couple years. I think we will have to find one in FA or the draft.

We can watch Dani Dennis-Suttons career vs Zavion Thomas and the Bears defense especially pass rush to see if they screwed up. I know the guy I wanted was DDS. Thats one problem giving the head coach the weight to sway who to pick. He gave DA the first pick, took the next 3 for O, and the rest to D. DAs 4 picks to BJs 3.

To be fair, Dennis Allen hasn't received much help with injuries and now 2 drafts with minimal input. He went most of the season without his top two CBs, LBs, DEs, and Jarett missed time and Brisker tip toeing his way through the season. Historically, he never had that top DE, but creates a rush through blitzes. If they come in healthy, they will be more prepared to start off knowing the scheme instead of preparing guys they had to pick up to field a team. There should be an uptick in sacks that I see spread out and if one guy hits 12 thats good.

There are a few RBs I already like because I expected them to enter this past draft. I hope no earlier than round 3.

The names really don't matter at this time, just going off positions. Finding a DE that fits the DA profile could be difficult if we pick 25 or later. At least DTs being smaller 3T types are easier to find later.

They definately spread the ball around to about 6 targets. Passed 55%, ran 45%, almost split. Might be similiar to the Bears stats, they were similar split between 6 or 7 players.

I think that was their thinking after Thieneman slipped to them. If he didn't slip, would the Bears have taken Lomu at LT and felt better. Roush may have been the plan all along because of his value for blocking and to help any deficiencies at LT. Watching them run 13 personal is going to be fun but will hurt having the talented WRs we have.

4.5% drop rate, shows he has pretty good hands. He has a small route tree, so hoping he is a fast learner and the Bears can broaden those limitations Watching that Miss St clip, makes me feel he was the teams focal point or Wr1 and by the looks at LSU, he was maybe wr3/gadget.

Now that the 2026 draft has concluded and knowing the roster and contracts, this is how our 2027 draft could look going off positions more than names/players. DE and DT should be priority, but picking late again could be a problem finding the right scheme fits. The LT projects more as a G in NFL, but having a versatile player who could play LT helps. Not much S depth behind Bryant, Thieneman, and Hicks. I think they address that in FA this year but drafting longer term depth is needed.

The AI commentary cracked me up. All over the place and repeating itself many times.