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The number one value I want this year is seeing Caleb Williams stay on his feet. Two we are not a good team especially not on offense. I don’t really view us as being in a position to trade away any depth. I too was ok keeping Tev on short deal while we drafted his replacement. Sadly, nobody ever offered me Thuney for next years 4th in those discussions. the Bears are not going after big FAs next year. Keeping Braxton as a depth piece this year can still net a comp pick down the road albeit delayed gratification.

I agree we need a good WR3. Neither FA WR so far fits the need.

Really DBDB which returner were you Looking to get?

Yeah, I'm still frustrated by Brisker's injuries because I really liked his talent and energy on the field. His health is top priority.

Pickens might well show something in training camp but I'm not at all optimistic. If for no other reason because he almost never flashed on a positive play. Tyler Scott is still what he was in college, a semi-fast in-a-straight-line WR. He's not that quick in his cuts IMO and still struggles with his release at times. He also does not have great hands. That said even if we end up cutting him I expect he'll stick around the NFL for a few more years. He offers just enough to be someone's 5th WR/returner. I don't really think OZ is an upgrade per se I just think he fits better what Ben Johnson wants on his routes (ala Amon Ra).

That's because they can't run fast and play well in coverage.

Yeah he looks good returning kicks. Speed and some agility. His highlights from Baltimore showed a WR who can contribute a little bit on offense mostly gadget plays. Buh Bye Tyler Scott.

Not one DT? We might be witnessing the best predraft smokescreen ever. Edit: now I see DT was buried at the end all the way down at 7%

Didn’t know that

Yes. Let me add I’ve watched Georgia vs Texas and Alabama. I see too many plays where he’s just blocked. There’s no counter move. Whereas someone like Scourton just keeps battling.

He appears to be lazy on some plays. Or maybe going through the motions is a better description. I wonder what happens when he has $20 million to spend?

Given the difference from where we are today compared to last July. That curse may have been a blessing. Still want nothing to do with it this year. People act differently around cameras no matter what they say.

We don't need a skinny little ILB, just take the highest graded DT in the draft at 10 (per NFL.com). I did watch some highlights of Jalon Walker plus an entire game against Alabama. I like him, just not at 10 and probably not in the first round at all given our needs. As much as I like his quick twitch around the pocket IMO he's more of an accessory pass rusher. He gets controlled a lot around the LOS. If I'm dropping back to around 20 and I go edge i'd be taking James Pearce Jr. who also has enough athleticism to drop into coverage a bit but offers more at the LOS. If we have the horses up front on the Dline we don't need a 1st Rd ILB behind them to shine.

Except we already have two 2nd Rd picks. Unless you only want him very late 2nd.

Least I heard about Pickens is that he was on his way out the door and Pitt would likely draft his replacement this year. Cut him next year.

Or fired

Get that voodoo out of here!

WRs are well known for taking a season or two to come up to speed. I can where they don’t want to rely on a rookie for significant snaps.

I’ve seen it a few times. The top 10 in this draft don’t compare to the top 10 last year. Yet might be the best WR this year last year he might have been the 4th best.

Tet reminds me of Mike Evans (?) of Tampa Bay. DJ and Rome can work the sidelines just fine albeit in different ways. Give me the Jack rabbit WR in the middle for a defense to chase down.

Between the signing of OZ and the team trolling around these two speedy WRs I'd say Scott is now in the NFL category...Not For Long. None of these WRs determines if we do/don't grab a WR on day 2. I think that depends on how the board falls and also if we can garner another pick via a trade down. I agree RB takes priority over WR.

Hardman is a one trick pony

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My preference right now is DT if we stay at 10. I'm going to understand if Ben Johnson wants to add some of this to his offense.

Mykel Williams rolling right around Kelvin Banks illustrates my concerns with Banks. starts at 15s. https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/chicago-bears-pro-days-update-georgia-edge-duo-tests-delayed Full game Texas vs. Georgia. Multiple examples where Banks struggles holding the outside shoulder against pass rushers. On a couple plays he gives up the inside too easily as well. It's not all bad in the game of course. Against the bigger and slower (or smaller) guys he does just fine. I think that trait will follow him to the NFL especially if he stays at LT. I still like his power and strong base inside at OG. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbIIHTQecb8