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I bet he is fuming right now. He is a good player and I would hate to lose him. His play should elevate with the stronger pass rush.

I would add another DT too. We are going bigger up front and Dexter and Pickens can move well too. I hope to see Travis Bell do well in Atlanta, he was the Bagent for a Dline. The Bears need to find a replacement for Jones for the rotation. Maybe walker is the guy but I would like another draftee there.

Little more than Rashan Gary, little less than Garrett per year average? The Bosa's and Watt are higher. Is he a top 5 DE?

He did pretty good in Lovies D, which Flus runs a version. All I'm saying is if the Bears stay with the program they have he can be an option. Maybe Marinelli comes back from retirement but doubtful. Changing the HC might mean another overhaul and I am not sure I can take these every few years. Heck, see if Lovie would take the DC position.

Another rumor floating is that the Commanders want to trade for Belichick. I only say Rivera as a DC, as a HC he had a couple of great seasons at Car, but let him run the D like he did before he departed the Bears.

Dipping in. Bears trade the #2 to add ammo while putting faith in Fields and Bagent. The a add future 1st along with 2 2nds and 3rd. They land the top WR and a franchise LT round 1, round 2 a 3T and FS. Rd 3 a DE prospect. 4th round Stout Center and SS, round 5 a move TE.

I like Newton from illinois, but that is if they don't change defensive schemes. I would like to see them keep consistency and stick with Flus, but he needs a great DC to get them elevated. Maybe bring back Ron Riveria if he is let go.

I'd have to study how much he does shut down other teams WRs. I know we use INTs as a gage, but if he is one of the best at shut downs, he does need credit. Not 20 but maybe that 16-17. Seems the Bears get a little scared to re sign their own, but Poles did say they were getting close and the JJ went awol not countering and demanding a trade.

This offseason will be a show for sure. I want MHJ paired with Moore. I also want a QB that can produce but I am not sure if any QB can with the coaching. Is there a such thing as a pocket passer anymore that will fit what Flus and Getsy want.

Happy to see him here for 2 more years. With Sweat on the edge, the Bears should start seeing more improvement from the front 4. Safety now can be a priority with the top 3 pick.

Center is as key, look no further than kc or phi. The Bears have had issues with their centers hurting their snap hand. Whitehair, Patrick, and Kramer all injured that hand. What happened to Feeney? I thought he would have been a piece by now. I have to say Jenkins needs to be resigned but many would argue his health. He is nearly the best for having to play anywhere asked. Last, B Jones has the rest of the season to show Poles he doesn't need to draft LT, I still would with a top 5 pick. We seen what Fields can do with a great line (Was).

I have a couple of under the radar Centers that I think can be good players. I think the Bears still have to move down once to recoup a 2nd. Too many high end needs with safety and maybe another CB, unless Smith develops more. Graham Barton Duke 6-5, 315 High football IQ Bryce Foster Texas AM. 6-5 330 More power and good IQ.

I like him but hope he doesn't start off like Kyle Pitts.

In other news...

49ers are working the Bears in last minutes hopes for landing Jaylon. I would love to see JJ go to a contender and showcase himself.

Sweat was the 26th pick in the 2019 draft I hate losing a high 2nd. That tells me Poles will be moving down with one of the 1sts.

I agree and will add that if we don't end up with the number 1 or 2 pick in the draft, the teams that are slotted there will most likely want a QB.

Couple of 4 and 1's and not taking the 3 have hurt the record too.

Toe issue added today to the shoulder for Wright. My guess is he is going to be a GTD

I think Bagent did good with what he had. He was able to move the chains but he didn't light it up either. The Bears line played well and the running game was strong. If Fields played that game and put up 250 and a TD, we would hear how the Raiders had a back up QB and our oline played great. I know Bear fans are crushed and want to move on. I am still holding out that he can be our guy though. He is the easiest path to being a great team for many years if he can just overcome the bad that etches our memory. However the Bears and Fields go, it is out of our hands and up to fate.

Health and nearly 40% new starters that need to gel makes for a slow start. Also a offensive scheme that is not easy and a defense missing a true 3T that it requires hamper the team from firing full go. If the Bears tear it down because it failed, then reset the time tables to rebuild and relearn and it could be another two years to be playing at elite levels.

Some talk (Rapport) that New England could make a HC change after the season. If so, any thoughts on bringing Belichick in as the next HC? It is unlikely, but he might be able to produce a winning culture but would want some control over personal.

I figure at least two more weeks. I don't think anyone thinks Fields will magically improve, but he has a chance to watch and think about how the offense worked without him. That is why having competition at all positions is a must. He never earned the job, but was handed it by default. Let him feel the pressure of competition and that will either make you stronger or destroy you.

Glad to have him. Now for Fields to learn from this and if he cannot, then we move on.

That is great news and I hope the time off helps him reset his mind. He has the talent but his mind holds him back. He needs the game to slow down.