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Keenan Allen, it was his wife's bday and also a daughters I think. I am not too worried about him missing the OTA. He and all the players have been in house doing the off season workouts. Rome Odunze - he has a hamstring and missed the practice. Gervon Dexter - not sure what his reason was, but Flus is impressed with his work all offseason “I noticed the body composition first,” Eberflus said. “[Dexter] was really good. He changed his body in the time he was off. He’s quicker, leaner.”

Poles said he is a multiplier, just like Keenan Allen. It would be great if they can get Allen to do an extension to basically set a 2 year window. If Byard can get Gordan, Stevenson, and Brisker to that higher level and Coach Washington and Montez Sweat can get the Dline elevated, I believe we will see a dominant team. We get to play the team whose door we need to break down, SF to be the NFCs best as long as we take care of the division.

I loved listening to new FS Byard. He is adding wrinkles to the D and was asked if this was asked by Flus to add. He said, no, this is my experience. This was about getting the DBs to better disguise coverages to confuse offenses. The D told Caleb they want him to be good and this is where it happens. Caleb showed his mental toughness by not getting flustered. The team is hungry and there to be great.

And this is one of the reasons why Poles invested heavy in DB. This is now a passing league and having the depth and talent to be 6 or 7 deep and not miss a beat counters teams that are 3, 4, or 6 deep with receiving talent. Detroit dipped into this philosophy by taking 2 CBs in the draft, trading for Carlton Davis, signing Amik Robertson, Khalil Dorsey, Kendall Vildor.

How many "lucky" coincidences can there be before you question lol. I mean look, they even drew Jacksonville for their 1st of back to back travel games. If it was Jax 2nd game, they would have the advantage of being acclimated to the travel time adjustment.

Titans it is. Week 1: vs Titans Week 4: vs Rams Week 5: vs Panthers Week 6: vs Jaguars (London) Week 10: vs Patriots Week 11: vs Packers Week 12: vs Vikings Week 16: vs Lions Week 17: vs Seahawks

I think when the boo birds come out, it is more on the play selections lately. I can't think of a player they would have booed. I remember Urlacher being upset when fans booed, which was probably poor oline and play calls.

I heard this a long time ago but cannot pinpoint when. I didn't know what it was but he didn't listen or take coaching from Dalton well. That is today's culture though, people look at their phones on average every 6 minutes. If it was a problem, that is on the Bears for allowing cell phones.

My opinion is no Packers. The Vikings were mentioned by the Score guys. Caleb would see a ton of pressure though, so it might not be best to play one if not the top blitzing team if fans got to choose. My choice, Commanders, Colts, Patriots, Panthers or Seahawks. Save the Cardinals for a winter treat to warm up. HOME Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Minnesota Vikings Los Angeles Rams Seattle Seahawks Jacksonville Jaguars Tennessee Titans Carolina Panthers New England Patriots AWAY Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Minnesota Vikings Arizona Cardinals San Francisco 49ers Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Washington Commanders

From a press clip before rookie camp began. As part of their plan for Williams’ development, the Bears named him as their starting quarterback before he even threw a pass in practice. “No conversation,” Matt Eberflus said. “He’s the starter.”

It seems like the Bears intentions are to play Caleb right away based off the roster. My guess is they bring in a more proven vet if he has any setbacks like an injury or for some reason struggles. I don't think they have to worry about him struggling though. As for game 1, I hope the NFL gives him a cushion. Those opener GB games show how unprepared the Bears are and the loss seems to hurt them from growing.

I believe the title means what team do you want to play first ( season opener) since the topic today was the release of the NFL schedule. Seems like many on the radio wanted the Vikings.

I mean, this is the first rookie camp so it is odd to start the drooling so soon. But glad to see the kid looks good. There better be more of this for like 10 years.

I can see NFL minds adding more twists to it than the XFL has. It won't be boring and it should generate shorter fields. There are even people suggesting the Steelers use Justin Fields as one. As for the Bears, UDFA Ian Wheeler will have a good chance making the team because of this rule change. LB Carl Jones also has a window with his athleticism for coverage. They have some decent players against in this crop and a handful will stick at least at the practice squad level.

I guess the best way to see it is to watch XFL. I imagine the Bears identified returners, blockers, coverage and a kicker that can pin point to take advantage of this. "The ball ideally will drop between the 20-yard line and the goal line, called the "landing zone," where the receiving team will have one or (more likely) two returners. If the ball lands in the end zone or goes out of the end zone, the resulting touchback will be spotted at the 30-yard line. If it's kicked out of bounds, the ball will be placed at the 40. No one but the kicker and returner(s) can move until the ball is caught or hits the ground. That will create an admittedly awkward few seconds when 19 or 20 players are standing still while the ball is in the air"

Teams will most likely use two men deep on KR returns. I would guess it is competition for Homer or if the Bears trade Herbert. Poles put a team together to review the new Kick Off rules and to review the team to make sure they were ready for it. My guess is Jones and Wheeler/ Scott will be on the field. Plus Wheeler is a sleeper being a small school complete RB.

Ian Wheeler RB/KR signing is for the new kickoff rules. Bears will need to KR specialists and Wheeler must have been ID by scouts for this purpose. All UDFA sign 3 yr deals according to this video.

I am sorry to read this Pix. You have had a tough run lately that would break many. You have always had a good heart since the times I first found Bear Talk over 20 years ago and you still do. I hope the Bears can help bring you joy with this new era beginning. This site has been my escape even though the team hasn't been exactly how we would like it to be.

I think he will give much more than Robinson, but I don't think it will be Mark Anderson either. If he accomplishes his assignment of adding the strength and contain, he could turn into a surprise addition year 2 or 3.

I have only seen one highlight film on Booker. IMO, he has a non-stop motor but seems out of control. He moves the QB with pressure but does it help or hurt because the plays I watched it seemed to get the QB into a safer place to make a play. He needs a lot of work before being an impact and the Bears have a coach I have seen do it (Washington). I won't expect much from Booker this year but to be asked to add 15# of strength and to learn some space control when pursuing so he doesn't move himself out of his contain area.

I can see Yannick back just for the Bears and himself to redeem themselves, but if he resigns this year on a one year and a FA in 2025, he will be a 10 year vet which takes away that higher compensation value if signed else where. Just for that, they should consider someone younger. It will come down to the Bears desperation.

Just said this, we already know before the kick off.

As long as they get a long term C in that high mix, maybe 3rd but I'd be good going DE, DT, C/G rounds 1 and 2. Then DE round 3 if it's heavy in talent.

The very early Walter mock draft had the Bears selecting 3 DL. 2 DE/edge and a 3T. The depth on the top 50 seem to favor our need next year and noticed a lot of size so there is no finding guys that need to add 15#.

I would okay if they did one year team friendly deals with: Yannick Ngakoue DE- I'd give him another shot if nothing else. He wouldn't be the main focus with Sweat. CALIS Campbell DE- solid vet who can set an edge and still be a good rotational player. Mercedes Lewis TE-another solid vet who enjoyed the team. Connor Williams C - I'd do longer if the docs feel a full rehab was in process.