ASHKUM BEAR

Like I said previously, when have the Bears drafted a good QB, LT, or DE. It has been since the 80s for 2 out of 3. If they nailed the QB, they could have been a dynasty.

One thing that hits my mind in Ben Johnson possible not being a leader of warriors is Vikings HC Kevin OConnell. OConnell reminds me of a man child, with his boyish looks. His voice isn't commanding either. But he has led the Vikings because he has a great offensive mind, teamed with Flores, they have a great combo. With this comparison, I think we can take a different angle when trying to judge Ben Johnson as a HC. Lastly, Nagy was never really a OC at KC. He was a QB coach who had the title and sat under Andy Reid. So to say we can't take another OC because of Nagy, I think is off as well. Merry Christmas

At least this has been upgraded to a broken ankle and a 4 month time frame. Regardless if he is healthy for next season or not, if there is a first round LT at their slot, they cannot pass him up. LT is a premium position, like QB, that until you have a top 10 talent, you keep fishing.

I don't think any rookies will be able to translate to wins early on as well. They may help solidify the gap but to expect all-star performances is not realistic. New coaching and 15 new starters means 500 at best if we are lucky.

I think draftbuzz is one of the best sites to read about a player. They do a good job giving strengths and weaknesses and the guys I fall in love with start off in the 5th 6th round and end up 1-3rd round.

I just think of all those dropped balls, especially from an all pro, Keenan Allen. If the Bears had more competent blockers, we would probably get to see Kmet more involved. Poles has one year to make it right, which makes it difficult to hire a HC. Who would want to take a job with a lame duck GM.

David Montegomery tore MCL and could be out for the season. Good lord, watch the Bears pull off a W and end up drafting 12th or worse.

Williams had a TD go through Odunze hands who tried to catch the ball at his helmet. How many Allen drops. If half of the throws are caught, he has at least 220 yds, 2 TDs. No mention of meathead Kramer who has screwed the Bears out of 2 TDs now also. His goal line fumble was the start of the free fall and not checking in as eligible? That's worse than Velus learning about ball spin coming off a kickers foot.

I called it, Stevenson needs a pick to get his MOJO back. Let's hope this does it for the kid.

I wish we can just run it straight down their throat on those 4 and 1.

No, the Bears need to use their resources to make sure their franchise player has the talent around him to make him flourish. Once we have an offense capable of playing with the best, we can figure out the defense.

At least talk to the man and learn. They act like they know how to run a winning franchise. No call to Harbaugh, no Andy Reid, no O'Connell who they took Eberflus over. I am leaning g towards Vrabel now as my guy but if they can pry McVay or Shannhan for draft picks, I might consider.

On mock draft simulators, I am seeing QBs like Ewers in round 2. He will more than likely be a top 15 pick. QBs always rise and there will be teams with need at the position willing to get their guy. No one expected ATL to draft QB and it broke a few GMs hearts that wanted Penix. I do not want to trade down unless we end up top 4.

The safest picks are usually oline and dline, which need to become a serious consideration every draft. As Jason says, a great oline can make a mediocre RB a great one.

Only a few coaches have demanded, McDermott and Shannahan lately. Chicago must not have contacted Bellichik, huge mistake on them. We don't know who will be available in 45 days. We may even trade draft picks to get the coach. All options are open because they cannot screw this up with a QB that can carry a team to greatness.

Tyrique split playing time with Terrell last year and they both showed signs of becoming staples for the D. They are back to splitting time this year again. Tyriques play since that Washington DC debacle has been down, which seems like his heart and desire was ripped out. I'm sure the NFL and the rest of world made sure he knew how foolish he looked and that is a lot of weight to carry. He needs a great play to shake that weight off and I hope he can get an Interception and return Monday night to do that. He still has the talent he was drafted for and just needs something to grab his heart to be connected again.

I think the Bears intend to hire a great HC. If that HC wants his own GM and that is the hang up for signing, then Poles will be looking for work. Poles career has not gone as well as he planned. Nate Davis for instance, blindsided him. A few draft picks were wasted on trades and bad players selected. I am not saying Poles has been bad, because he has done decent with the tools he had. This offseason he can be in great position to fill some major voids with the first 4 picks in the draft that could redeem his job. But if a great HC wants someone else to work with, then we have to end the Poles era.

Did you catch Kurt Warners thought on Caleb's low INTs. He said he is playing too safe and needs to take more risks. The score echoed this. I screamed nooo.

And this is with "Coach" Keenan Allen and DJ Moore, two journeyman wrs. I am not sure how they would allow this. You would think they would have a voice.

I'd be happy with Tankathons last draft for the Bears. OL and DL should be taken in the top 3 rounds every year, regardless of depth. You have 9 to 10 players on the lines and taking 1 OL and 1 DL every year will keep the cupboard full. I dont think the Bears have drafted a stud DE since Dent, or an OLT since Covert. Is this on the owners too...there have been a handful of different GMs and we still haven't drafted one since. https://www.tankathon.com/nfl/mock_draft 1-9 Kelvin Banks Jr OT Texas 2-35 Jonah Savaiinaea OG Arz 2-41 JT Tuimolua Edge Ohio St 3-73 Donte Corleone DT Cincy

Good thing we needed a 4th round punter to help us pin teams at the goal line.

Welp, I'm pretty much checked out until they mess up the next head coach hire. I will make myself believe in them at first after the hire, but they will screw this up too.

I don't view them as being woke or politically correct, but finding people that will abide to their restrictions. Every team has it, but the McCaskeys tend to want that good boy image. They need to open up a little and let the people they hire run the operations without their consent. You can report to them, but no feedback required.

I played guard and it is about strength, leverage and mobility. Jones has long arms and mobility but cannot win any leverage match. He would be having power rushers collapse the pocket even quicker than outside. As for Pass Pro responsibilities, guard usually has more bodies in front of him against a 3-4. NT, DE, and LB. 4-3, usually a DT over you. You have to know your responsibilities Talent wise, yes they face some of the most athletic freaks with speed and size so you do not know what they will throw at you. Jones to me is a LT or swing only. If he can be a high level starting guard, that would be a blessing and I would love it.

The article was from the Bears website last year. I also recall on TV/news Warren say the team needs continuity and keeping the coaching staff is just that. If Poles or Warren wanted to fire him last year, they got their stories inline before their press announcement last year. If you find a story saying the other way, please share.