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Saw something (can’t find it again) that he was somewhere else training(?) and wasn’t able to get there for start of this camp. Maybe nothing but sure Flus is keeping notes. Offense had nearly perfect attendance. One other thing to track is that Roquan was there as he was last year. Dude is definitely worth his weight in gold.

Eberflus is saying all the right things…so far. One absence of note: Eddie Jackson. And they brought in a few players to try out. A little background on each: https://www.bleachernation.com/bears/2022/04/19/the-bears-hosted-5-players-for-minicamp-tryouts/?fbclid=IwAR1lztv2glDNpnIwiW4IbDrrRMwM-9g4z60awO4yY7_XEL__Cb-ecBS2ilI

Yet another TE visit.

Not a bad option. What I like is he’s played with Fields. And he’s a decent pass catcher and run blocker. Watch the second block he makes on an LB (about 5-6th clip in). Spectacular.

I had read Cruckinshank and Young might be competing for NB and that Graham would be hoped to fill the other outside corner. Leaving the SS open for draft or still to come FA. And potentially with a signing by Hitchens not as much need at LB. Suspect draft will be looking at offense for first 2-3 picks.

Former Bears PS player and third/fourth backup RB Ryan Nall has moved on. Thank your for your long-standing service sir.

Former KC LB, current FA Anthony Hitchens paid Chicago a visit. Connection to both Poles (KC). and Eberflus when they were both in Dallas.

Hell, at this point I'd be happy if they signed an Alabama alum in Julio Jones. One year deal...nothing fancy.

Didn’t see it anywhere and on the surface not huge news but apparently Williams went to Atlanta. Which leaves Herbert as one of the primary backups. To me thats a good thing.

Agreed. If you use Poles’ successful construction of the Chiefs’ oline from last year as a small sample, it seems he’s using that technique and picking bargain players to fill in gaps of need rather than splashy players that cost a lot. I recently discussed with someone how he (the other guy) was disappointed in the Bears not getting Ogunjobi and the FA was a fail for us. I said if you look at stats from last year and compare Ogunjobi with Muhammad, I don’t think it’s as bad as you’d think. Ogunjobi had 49 tackles and 7 sacks where Muhammad had 48/6. Ogunjobi would’ve cost 3 yrs at $40.5 million ($13.5 each year) whereas Muhammad cost 2 hrs at $10 million ($5 million each year). And he played in Eberflus’ system. Add in the pickup of Justin Jones (37 tackles 3 sacks) who cost 2 years at $12 million and I think Poles did just fine.

Digging deep into the Twitterverse, saw this Tweet about Cruckishank. The article suggested the Bears take a look. Hey four years later ain’t bad.

Looks as though Eberflus is keeping an open mind to a few of the players on defense. Really hope Eddie seizes on this opportunity.

If his Wikipedia page is any indication, Solder is still an FA (below). Not much else out there other than to hint at him still being available. Looking at his stats he opted out in 2020 for COVID and came back for 16 games in 2021. Seems to still be a regular contributor despite missing 2020.

Interesting thread here about Poles. Says an Ogunjobi deal may not be dead yet. And with Bates out of the picture he may be looking at a CB now.

Looks like Bates is staying in Buffalo.

The Joel Iyiegbuniwe era is over in Chicago.

At some point I’d like us to open a thread as to why our team can’t possibly succeed (have a winning season) this year. I think we need to wait until closer to the start of the season to make that guess but maybe it’s just me. Like Connor said the other day, we only have 50(?) players on the roster and are due to have as many as 90 when the physical part of the season begins. Still ALOT of off-season to go.

You gotta love a lineman with the last name Dozier. The nickname "Bull-Dozier" practically writes itself.

Most here have probably seen this. I’d bet if Nagy was still coach the Bears would be all in to get him. Thank goodness that’s not the case. For the record, my answer is ‘no’ for the Bears.

Depth loss but perhaps clears room for a well travelled Honey Badger?

Suspect we’ll know by tomorrow. Sounds like he made all his planned visits with the Bears as the last stop…which could be a good thing.

Gulp…now I see why the Bears passed on Armstead…if they were ever in the discussion.

I think the teams preceding the names were the teams they visited. But I agree, he wouldn’t be a bad option.

Speculation growing there could be a deal for Foles soon. Siemian visited today.