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Another thing, they do not have Terrell Lewis making it. Looking at the Bears website, he is listed at LB. I'm thinking he makes the team as a DE pass rush specialist if he looks good during TC. My guess is Flus tests him often in preseason games.

The Athletic came out with their roster projection for the Bears. It's way early, but it's very close to what we've all discussed. https://theathletic.com/4616758/2023/06/19/bears-roster-projection-training-camp?source=user-shared-article One lingering question I have is about ESB vs Pettis at WR. ESB is valued in the run game and Special Teams. My belief is that he not an asset as receiver. Pettis has shown value as a returner and receiver, while being so so at blocking. These two players have specifically different values. My pick is Pettis, while theirs is ESB. I like the receiving production and return ability, given that Velus had some hiccups that could re-emerge. Thoughts...

Not sure what the issue is, but the link to the 22 draft leads me to empty roster spots.

No to Ngakoue. Flus already knows him. He doesn't stick around with teams for a reason. You can add a guy like that to an established team.

The main thing that resonates with me, is that they know who the starting five on the OL are. Looking back at last year, they didn't know until the end of camp. It gives them a much better chance to gain continuity as a unit, as well as identify and develop much needed depth. In addition, knowing Jones, Jenkins, Whitehair and Davis are proven to be average to plus players tells me that the unit has a chance to be great. Adding Darnell Wright, who has the highest ceiling of all them, is icing on the cake. On the defensive side of the ball, I keep hearing from every outlet that Dexter and Stevenson are freaks of nature.

Absolutely! Pads are everything to fatty...?

I would love to see him ascend. But, if he didn't do it last year, I don't think he will.

They are laying hands now. I believe pads are what you are referring to. Pads give the OL a little help in trying to grab a greased pig. The defense always looks better early on.

Braxton Jones and Kmet

I remember when you posted the first video on him. Looking deeper into it, he was cut by the Rams because other guys were developing better into the system. What that means is anyone's guess, because they said he worked hard, was likeable and was productive. What Swifty pointed out was a misuse of skill set. If he is better suited for hand in the dirt vs hybrid edge Swifty may have a point. We know he won't have that hybrid role here, so we'll have an answer on him by mid season.

I cut my response short earlier. Was at my son's football scrimmage. If Chase Young is feeling good now, he should be able to handle the load during TC. Athletes have different tolerances and fears than others. Guys that have been injured before tend to be more confident about the recovery. Young may be one that has never been in rehab and is confusing scar tissue discomfort for instability. Hopefully he doesn't have Tommie Harris knees.

He can ask for anything including all medical records.

I don't see any free agents that would help much. If Washington would take a second and fourth for Chase Young, that would be good.

From what hear, they are trying to free up space to extend Jefferson.

I have a random theory on running backs in the draft. Most experts are saying that there's no way they'd draft a RB early. I forget what thread it was on, but we all discussed their value. I still believe that versatile backs, that can create explosive plays and/or extend drives are tremendously valuable. The main thing that teams have trouble with is signing their star to the big second contract. So, my theory is that we'll continue to see what we saw this year, with the two good running backs being taken in the first round. Teams will take them, knowing they can control them for 7 years.(5th year option plus two franchise years) After that, they become disposable.

It's a big one for sure. Health is the primary factor...

Having so much cap space and the first pick netted us ten immediate starters. All upgrades! So, yes the team should be greatly improved. I'm totally stoked for the upcoming season; aptly titled, "Justin's Trial".

That I love! But when you get paid to do it, don't dilute your credibility. Bear down!

Adam Rank is a major homer. They are always clowning him on NFL Network. He also has Carolina with a winning record...?

The difference between the two is huge. The 22 Eagles were already established and deep. They probably had 7 defensive lineman that were better than our best and every offensive lineman was better than our best. All they needed was Hurts to get better to make a Superbowl run. We need Justin to get better to make it to average.

I bet he doesn't even realize he's doing it. This will be extremely hard to break if he ever does.

This is what I hope is the key. Last year there was no push in the middle, so it was easy to negate Gipson and Robinson. Now that we have athletes in the middle that can run twists and other stunts, the ends have a chance to free up a little.

I love every glittery assessment of Poles plan and Flus's execution, but every GM had the same plan. What separates one from the other is what each individual fan believes. Poles has done exactly what I wanted for the rebuild, so Flus also gets my trust. I'm so excited about the future...

On Fields, Lombardi is not the only one that has a strong opinion. Chris Simms is no fan either. He was critical of Justin's mechanics prior to the draft and has spoken lately that enough hasn't changed with his throwing motion and slow footwork. We've talked about it here as well. Justin has too many batted balls, due to his turn head, move feet, load arm and release technique. For those short passes that get YAC, he needs to incorporate those movements into one motion to get the ball out a split second sooner. That way DT's hands don't get up and secondary defenders can't react as quickly. Justin has been working on this, as we saw the slightly improved results last year, but he's got a long way to go. I like that he, at least, has the playbook down so he can concentrate on perfecting the execution. Here's to hope! ???

I believe Monty will reflect fondly of his time in Chicago when his career comes to an end. Right now, he's the jilted lover in a breakup.