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At least with Poles the WTF moments come in Rd 7. I can't even find a highlight on this kid.

Meh, seems like a special teams player and maybe someone to compete at SLB. Ideally I'd like to see more upside here.

Gotta start with players still on the board: Kelee Ringo heads the list followed by those dudes below.. If the Bears want Tomi he's there for the taking. I think he's too similar to what we already have on the roster but don't mind at all if they take a chance on him. Other than him there isn't really anyone else standing out at the top of this list in terms of needs so a trade back seems appropriate if we have a good offer. DE is the obvious critical need but at this point in the draft the talent isn't there. Many of us have been clamoring for a new Center, myself included, but Greg Gabriel made a very good point after Rd 1 when he said with so many young and new players it's very important to have a veteran Center to lead the line. As far as he was concerned Whitehair/Patrick is the right way to go and he was even higher on Kramer for depth too. Makes me wonder if in fact we hold off for a year on Center? With those caveats it feels odd to say this but it's time to start building depth... at any position.... meaning we can literally go best available. With that, it will be very interesting to see who Poles selects.

AA is stuck in the middle as a tweener. I doubt we draft him to be an edge player but I could be wrong and we've already filled the DT spots.

Slow off the snap is just late reaction time, he's actually very quick for his size. I think he'll be the 3rd man in our Dline rotation likely seeing time at both spots. There's no way to know what he was taught in college but if our coaches can get him firing off the line at the snap he's going to be very disruptive. I wouldn't be surprised to see him as a starter by the end of the season.

Yes, still on the board are: Wypler, Stromberg, and Olu. https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/bestavailable/_/position/c

Yannick will have to dial down his price.

nah... Zacch Pickens DT. We are going to be much better up front this year but young.

Love him. Plays like a bull in a China shop He is pure traits player with a ton to learn. Hard to value where he’ll land.

I never watched anything on him but he seems like a good fit for what we need. I feel good about the secondary now.

And we just traded up?

I like his talent. He’s a beast when his motor is running. He’s going to need the coaches to get the motor running. Just like with Jalen Carter we’re trusting the interview process.

What I liked best about that workout when Wright was discussing it is that Wright came out and said that is how he wants to be coached. No complaining that it was tough, just give me more of it, make me better.

Poles was pretty clear that he might have to move up to get someone. I'm curious who that might be. Keion White or Keeanu Benton are the only players I can think of.

Doesn't bother me one bit. Best player on the board, best OT, top position of need. He can match Carter physically 1on1 and he's got the work ethic and football character you want in a top 10 pick. Poles knew it and didn't try to get cute or greedy and trade back hoping he'd still be there. The fact Skor went right after us at 11 tells us he was right.

This was the best film breakdown I found on Wright before the draft. Good analysis on pro's and con's and this guy watched every single snap of his in the 2022 season.

That's usually all I ever get, if that. It's all blind squirrel theory for me.

If you're still not sure watch this game against Georgia and you'll see some 1on1 blocks against Jalen Carter among other Georgia defensive talent.

Start your body count with these highlights... https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2023/4/27/23701805/2023-nfl-draft-chicago-chicago-bears-darnell-wright-film-study-scouting-report

Meanwhile we get Detroit taking a RB at 12 and then GB takes Van Ness at 13. I like both players but don't think the value was there.

When you see the body count on the ground you'll understand.

Love the pick. I think he's the best RT in this draft period, might even be the best OT. We're going to run the ball on everyone with this Oline. Not to mention the pass pro just took a huge leap forward. I'm so glad we didn't sign McGlinchey because Wright is a big step up IMO.

I imagine this was Jason after hearing the pick...

Is there actually someone who is not arguing to replace our entire Dline?

Gotta get my wishlist in writing: (used Daniel Jeremiah's top 150 rankings). Most of my mocks to date I've drafted 2 DTs but this time grabbed two Edge defenders. 9) Darnell Wright RT 53) Keeanu Benton DT 61) Derek Hall Edge 64) Julius Brents CB 103) Isaiah Foskey Edge 133). Luke Wypler C 136) Chase Brown RB 148). Xavier Hutchinson WR 218). Payne Durham TE 248) Chamarri Conner S