jason

I’m not. If that is deemed, then I guaran-damn-tee it shouldn’t have been. Picking a RB in the first would be a classically stupid Bears move with so many other holes. I’ve even had friends call and laugh about this, like when we drafted Benson.

Yes please.

100% agree, which is ONE REASON why PFF stats suck.

That’s always been my issue with the “there are 75% black players so there should be more black coaches”-argument. Where the hell does everyone think the white players go when they aren’t good enough to play any more but still desperately want to be connected to football? It’s not about some hidden racism like it may have been in the 60s or before. These are multimillion dollar organizations, and guys like Mike Tomlin can get a job whenever he wants. Otherwise, it’s a pure numbers game, and there are probably always going to be more white coaches based purely on population and statistics.

Check this out and you tell me. Princely looks like he’s on a half second delay after every single snap. But he’s strong and builds up speed, dislodging OTs upon contact. I’m not a huge fan because dudes with that skill set have a better chance of getting swallowed whole in the NFL, where OTs resemble dancing, 300-lb monsters with butterball turkeys for fists.

Isn’t the USC Center that played some with Caleb Williams available in this draft? Why not burn a 4th-5th to get him and make Caleb happy?

I like the thought process of this draft, but not selections. Fannin - Bowling Green smells like Ashland to me. Princely - Slow first step. He’s going to be a bust. Zabel - Still smells like Ashland. too much competition level risk that early for my tastes.

Take a LT from a major college program, draft him early, and then convert him into a center? Respectfully, that’s an atrocious idea.

I saw a draft where the Bears traded their first to CLE. That would take their 2nd, 3rd, 3rd, and future 2nd. At first I wasn’t sure I liked it, but looking at some players available, the idea isn’t bad. 2.01-Jonah Savaiinaea, OG, AZ - Monster. Takes Pryor’s job day one. 2.07-Jack Sawyer, DE, OSU - Temu Watt brother takes Walker’s job day one. 2.09-Wyatt Milum, OT, WV - ZERO sacks or pressures in 2024. Takes Borom’s job before the draft is over. 3.03-Tate Ratledge, OG, UGA: Has everything we thought Teven Jenkins would be. 3.08-Andrew Mukuba, FS, TX: Google “Mukuba Stockton hit.” He starts by mid season at worst. 3.30-Cam Skattebo, RB, AZST: Gritty. Has heart. Hard to argue with production. That’d be quite a haul and likely fill most major holes immediately. Would you make that trade? If so, what would you do in those draft slots?

Preach. Which is why the Lovie-2 was so infuriating and probably took years off the average Bears fan’s life. (Also because the scheme doesn’t work without Urlacher, Briggs, & Peanut.)

He’s on the trade block, injury prone, and has a big contract. I’d call the Rams and offer a 4th, whatever salary split makes sense, and see how bad they want to dump him.

HELL NO

Honestly, I think he’s the RB version of Dexter Manley. Great at football, good at X’s and O’s, but probably dumb as a box of rocks, or just straight up illiterate. What other explanation could there be?

I don’t believe that is problem solved. It’s 2 out of 5. It’s still a ragtag unit. A rookie LT, nuff said. Kiran at LG is a huge risk. Shelton is two years removed from practice squad, so he’s far from good. Trey Smith would be a great addition. Wright is proving to be solid.

Given the gamble, I don’t care what dudes named Brandon Thorn say about the draft. I care more about dudes who look like grizzly bears with quick feet who earned their battle scars in big time college football. As for moving inside, so be it. Give me ten year studs at any OL Position. Lastly, if we went DL, OL, OL, I’d be fine with that.

I love that it’s FINALLY GETTING FOCUS. It only happens every 20 years or so. I just wish this franchise would learn that average skill players benefit far more from great OLs than the reverse. Give ANY QB in the NFL a secure pocket and time, and there is guaranteed offensive success.

The problem with that is that top tier OL isn’t available in FA. At best the second tier guys are available. Which leads to gambling on players who used to be good and may have a few years left, or players with “potential.”

I’ve been thinking that Skattebo could be a good pick in the 4th, maybe even late 3rd. He runs with power, heart, and determination. There’s also that chip on his shoulder. He could be a real workhorse that keeps drives alive by consistently churning out 4+ypc w/ an occasional long play.

I smell 🐂💩. That’s immediately suspect analysis, likely performed by an underperforming JV offensive lineman who, despite his man-boobs and general body composition resembling 275lbs of chewed bubblegum, thinks he could have been all-state if the varsity coach had put him in. The way I see it you break down into the following categories: 1. QB’s fault, held for big play 2. QB’s fault, missed read 3. WR’s fault, incorrect route(s) 4. OL’s fault, QB pressure/sack in pocket 5. OL’s fault, QB forced out of pocket I’m betting there is a lot of conflict between 1 & 5.

That’s going to be a very subjective analysis. Generally speaking I’d say it’s gotta be a great majority on the OL.

No disagreement at all. But two of those monsters completely changes how an offense must attack. I’m fine with having less explosive middle rush as long as they push the pocket and occupy the four interior gaps.

You don’t, but you also should have a pretty damn good idea of who your top three are. The Bears are going at this like a virgin freshman asking every girl in the class to prom.

Yeah. It’s comical actually. It’s like having Jordan, Kobe, and Pippen standing next to Bill Cartwright and considering whether or not Bill is interested in playing on your 3-man basketball team.

Holy shit. I hadn’t thought of Saban. 1,000,000% if he is interested. Best college coach ever. If it doesn’t translate to the NFL it is not about his coaching ability, and more about something exterior like bad drafts (GM), bad ownership (McCaskey), or bad culture (spoiled millionaire players).

Agree. If you believe a guy is Lombardi or Papa Bear, you interview him. You don’t set up interviews with ten other dudes for practice.