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Unless Chubb or Nelson are there, the Bears should trade back. This trade with NE is perfect.. I'd hate Roquan Smith or Edmunds at #8 because the Bears don't really need an ILB. Kwiatkoski an Trevathan are fine, and far better at their respective positions than several others on the team. And neither can play 3-4OLB, no matter what anyone says. The only other player who makes sense at #8, and fits team need without unnecessary redundancy, is Fitzpatrick. Prince is a rental at best, and the spot will open up.

I don't see the need to double up on OLB either. I think the Bears should trade down to acquire a 3rd, and hope that either Arden Key or Lorenzo Carter is there.

1000% agree with this. In fact, it's how I wish the Bears would move forward in the draft. Unless there is a can't miss guy available, trade down and grab multiple guys. I'd love to see a way for the Bears to trade down twice (hence my trade down clown thread).

At this point the roster is nearly complete, and the Bears need to focus on what positions will need updating, and which will benefit the team the most. I think we might be able to glean some info from the depth chart: Offense LWR 12 Robinson, Allen U/Jax 18 Ayers, Demarcus SF17 80 McKay, Mekale SF17 00 Fowler, Bennie R/Den RWR 11 White, Kevin 15/1 15 Bellamy, Josh W/Was 19 Gentry, Tanner CF17 SWR 18 Gabriel, Taylor U/Atl LT 72 Leno Jr., Charles 14/7 LG 79 Sowell, Bradley U/Sea 67 Morgan, Jordan 17/5 63 Lee, Cameron CF17 62 Averill, Travis SF17 C 65 Whitehair, Cody 16/2 55 Grasu, Hroniss 15/3 64 Kush, Eric W/LAR RG 75 Long, Kyle 13/1 00 Watford, Earl U/Arz 60 Greene, Brandon CF17 RT 70 Massie, Bobby U/Arz TE 88 Sims, Dion U/Mia 87 Shaheen, Adam 17/2 85 Brown, Daniel W/Bal TE 80 Burton, Trey U/Phi 84 Braunecker, Ben CF16 82 Thompson, Colin SF17 QB 10 Trubisky, Mitch 17/1 4 DANIEL, CHASE U/NO 9 Bray, Tyler U/KC RB 24 Howard, Jordan 16/5 29 Cohen, Tarik 17/4 33 Mizzell, Taquan W/Bal 30 Cunningham, Benny U/LAR FB 46 Burton, Mike W/Det Long story short, the WRs are partial need, and the OL is a pressing need. Leno (LT) has no real backup, Massie (RT) has no real back up, and neither of those guys is better than average. I'd say they're both below average. And the LG position is a poo-poo platter, with no real winners in there. Based solely on the offensive depth chart, and the fact there are only 7 picks, I could see 2 or 3 OLinemen selected, and WR getting ignored.

I still love Arden Key as a prospect. He's got some of the most explosive movement as an edge rusher in the draft. In fact, he might have the most prototypical combination of talents for 3-4OLB in the '18 draft. His problems definitely make him a worry, but I'd like him in the 2nd, and love him in the 3rd.

Not a fan at all. Worked for Big Cat, but there were so many other positions changes that didn't work. Too many to even mention, particularly with the OL.

Regarding Vea, what position would he play? I don't think he has the ability to play the 3-4 end. And we already have Goldman.

I know this is unlikely, but I'm thinking more and more I hate the #8 spot. I think Nelson and Chubb will be gone, and I don't like anyon else at #8 a lot. So my dream is a trade down with Buffalo. They obviously need QB, and a ton of articles online think they are poised to make a move. They moved up for a reason, and it wasn't to sit still at #12 and hope. Trade #1 BUFFALO 1.12 = 1200 3.65 = 265 CHICAGO 1.8 = 1400 From there I want the Bears to drop down into the late teens or early 20s. That would net them another early 3rd, or a late 2nd for the fee of moving up. So let's say for fun they trade down to 23, because NE is so unpredictable and it's random. Trade #2 NE 1.23 = 760 2.43 = 470 CHICAGO 1.12 = 1200 That leaves the Bears with a ton of picks. The following is just one of many enticing possibilities: 1.23 - Roquan Smith, ILB, UGA - Great spot for an ILB pickup like Smith. 2.39 - Billy Price, C/G, OSU - Great fit and versatility. 2.43 - Lorenzo Carter, OLB, UGA - Let's just get all the UGA 'backers. 3.65 - Brandon Parker, OT, North Carolina A&T - I still like the idea of getting Cohen his boy. 4.105 - Simmie Cobbs Jr, WR, Indiana - Huge WR. I like this guy a lot. 4.115 - J.C. Jackson, CB, Maryland - Great athlete with off the field issues. 5.145 - Lowell Lotulelei, DT, Utah - Goldman insurance. 6.181 - Riley Ferguson, QB, Memphis - Dark horse who left UT. I saw him play in person and was impressed. 7.224 - Eddy Pineiro, K, Florida - It's time. I hope he slips.

I like the names on the original draft, but I don't like Tremaine Edmunds at #8 in the 1st round.

No trades. Do not submit a mock of your own. Just comment about which players you like/dislike, which positions you think are valued/undervalued. Adam - Alaska - Ashkum - Need 1 OLB, Need 2 G/C, Need 3 ILB, Need 4 WR (NO RD1 WR, Likes Isaiah Wynn OG/UGA, Wyatt Teller OG/VT) AZ54 - Need 1 OLB, Need 2 G/C, Need 3 OT/CB/ILB/WR/S/DE (Likes Carlton Davis CB/AUB) Bears4Ever - Boston Boxer - Bowlingtwig - Need 1 WR, Need 2 OLB (Likes OG Nelson RD1) Chile - Need 1 OLB, Need 2 OL (No worthy OLB at #8) Chitownhustla - Connor - Daventry - Dawhizz - DBDB - High on Lorenzo Carter killakrzydav - Lemon - Need 1 OL, Need 2 CB, Need 3 OLB, Need 4 WR (High on LBs) Lucky Luciano - Late RD kicker MadLithuanian - Need 1 OLB, Need 2 OT, Need 3 WR, Need 4 CB Mongo - BPA with 2 OL + Front 7 D NYC - Need 1 WR, Need 2 OLB, Need 3 CB, Need 4 OL (Include ILB as potential RD1) / (OL + Front 7) / (No Arden Key until RD3) Pixote - scs787 - Stinger - Need 1 OLB, Need 2 OG, Need 3 ILB/CB/WR/OT 2018 EVERYONE AGREES MOCK - VER 1.0 1. Quenton Nelson, OG, Notre Dame - No OLB available worth the spot. 2. Lorenzo Carter, 3-4OLB, UGA - Incredible athlete & Floyd clone. 4. Kevin Toliver II, CB, LSU - Great size for a CB. 4. Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, 3-4OLB, Oklahoma - More of a hybrid ILB/OLB. 5. Alex Cappa, OT, Humboldt State - Nastiest tape Mayock's ever seen? Scratches Pace's small school itch. 6. Marquez Valdes-Scantling, WR, S. Florida - He's 6'4" and ran a 4.37. Worth the risks. 7. Matt Dickerson, 3-4DE, UCLA - Dude had 21 tackles in 1 game. The Bears can use him.

Excellent comment. I don't see this Howard trade making sense. Trading Howard creates a problem that doesn't need to exist. He's already elite, and has room to improve in the pass catching game. I think he'll explode in this offense.

I HATE, HATE the idea of trading up. HATE. If the Bears are going to trade down, here's how I feel about the trade options: Indy - I'd trade out of the first for three 2nd round picks and a late round flyer to make up the difference. Buffalo - I don't see that happening, but I'd love to see multiple first round picks. Arizona - Good placing in each round. I like this one the least.

Agree. I don't want a WR unless it's late and the Bears have already traded down. If the Bears get OL help the WRs will sort themselves out.

We've often disagreed in the past, and have agreed more often than not recently, but we're back to disagreeing. I'd LOVE Arden Key in the 2nd round. He's probably the best 3-4OLB in the entire draft. I don't really think Edmunds fits at 3-4OLB. Also, Orlando Brown would be a steal in the 2nd. If he's there in the late second, I would want the Bears to trade up for him. Bench press reps be damned. That dude is a massive OT who will start and do well in the NFL.

OK. I'll run this thing like in years past. First, here is what I have compiled for the group: Ashkum - Need 1 OLB, Need 2 OT, Need 3 WR, Need 4 CB (NO RD1 WR) AZ - Need 1 OLB Boston - bowling - Need 1 WR, Need 2 OLB (YES OG Nelson RD1) lemonej - Need 1 OL, Need 2 CB, Need 3 OLB, Need 4 WR Lucky - Late RD kicker madlithuanian - Need 1 OLB, Need 2 OT, Need 3 WR, Need 4 CB Mongo - NYC - Need 1 WR, Need 2 OLB, Need 3 CB, Need 4 OL Stinger - Need 1 OLB, Need 2 OT, Need 3 WR, Need 4 CB TD - If FA has changed your opinion, please let me know. Also, since OLB is a high priority, please indicate if you think Tremaine Edmunds fits as a 3-4 OLB.

I'm all aboard the OL train. More protection for Trubisky means more time for him to throw, and less worry for a young QB. We all saw how a perpetually shit OL can alter a good QB into a timid QB with bad footwork.

Most years I get to watch the entire combine. Either live or recorded. This year I didn't, so I don't have as good of a handle as normally. So... Which guys have risen on your personal charts? Mid round guys who might have moved to bottom first. Nobodies who are now mid round guys. And also the late round sleepers. Who's the guy the Bears should get with a big surprise?

Most years I get to watch the entire combine. Either live or recorded. This year I didn't, so I don't have as good of a handle as normally. So... Which guys have risen on your personal charts? Mid round guys who might have moved to bottom first. Nobodies who are now mid round guys. And also the late round sleepers. Who's the guy the Bears should get with a big surprise?

I've thought a lot about this, and I've flipped around on both sides. Ultimately, however, it comes to certainty. Right now, Howard is a certainty. He's been a stud on a garbage offense. He may not perfectly fit into Nagy's system, but his status as a certainty is undeniable. Similarly, Landry to be a certainty. Conversely, he's a slot WR. He'll never be the #1 who scares opposing defenses. It's pretty safe to assume he'll fit into Nagy's offense, but it's not 100%. Then there is the additional worry that he'll want a massive contract, one in the top-ten of WRs. He is not worthy of a top-ten contract. Ultimately, Howard is better at RB than Landry is at WR, but mostly because Landry is a slot. The Bears shouldn't fill a hole by creating a hole at RB. In a draft that is deep at RB and super-deep at WR, it doesn't make a ton of sense to create a hole at RB where one is not needed. It's smarter to just draft a WR. Ideally, trade down and draft two.

If the Bears traded down and aquired a few more picks, I’d say early third would be a steal. The red flag is there, but the tape doesn’t lie.

The bolded is a good point. Assuming, however, Barkley is gone to Indy (makes complete sense)... Barkley + QB --or-- QB + Chubb/Nelson If I were Cleveland, I still think Barkley + QB makes a bigger splash and reinvigorates the fanbase.

Wow. That's a bit heavy handed in my opinion. Barry Sanders, Herschel Walker, and Ricky Williams were easily better prospects. Adrian Peterson was arguably a better prospect.

Cleveland would be smarter to go Saquon Barkley first. There will be a chance to get a star QB at #4 no matter what happens, but Barkley is not guaranteed. CLE- Barkley NYG- Rosen IND- Chubb CLE- Darnold DEN- Nelson NYJ- Mayfield TB- Fitzpatrick CHI- Edmunds

It'd be different if they were good at their jobs. The front office personnel for the Bears have been ridiculously bad for quite some time. Angelo knew money at least. Otherwise, the Bears have been one of the worst two or three drafting teams in the NFL. I saw a chart last year or the year before that they had the lowest percentage of home grown talent in the NFL. Pace has been hit or miss drafting, but at least I like his style. He's not playing it safe by any means.

Multiple sources reporting McPhee is cut.