jason

Completely agreed. And I think the Bears will go 7-4 or 8-3 against the teams you listed. With any luck whatsoever, that puts the Bears at 12-4 or 13-3 in my book.

I'm not a big fan of this draft for the Bears. If, indeed, the secondary is the primary concern, and Massoquai is left at WR, then I think the Bears should go safety in round 2. If the WRs chips fall like that, then it's not great to reach like that. Hell, if the Bears had to grab someone from the SEC, I'd rather have Rashad Johnson from Bama.

So this is wrong? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_NFL_Draft I thought we had two 5's, one 6, and two 7's.

I'd say the Vikings' D is just about set. Great DL, good LBs, pretty good DBs. Their offense is set everywhere except QB, WR, and RT. They recently got Rosenfels for some reason. Their WRs are former Bears, and that says a lot. Top needs: RT, WR. Getting William Beatty would probably be a better pick for the team needs, but I think it'd be a bit high for him. So they'll get a guy to learn the possession tricks from Wade - because that's the only way he's stayed in the league this long - and attempt to find a #2 to link with Berrian. With the 22nd pick of the 2009 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers. The New England Patriots and MadLithuanian are on the clock. Expect Laurinaitis.

Horrible.

To be quite honest, I don't even think there is a comparison between Harvin and Robiskie. If Harvin is there, and the Bears want a WR, then they have to take Harvin. The guy is absolute lightning in a bottle. He has the potential to be to WRs what Adrian Peterson (Vikings) is to RBs. Every single play is a potential TD. His hands are pretty good, and I wouldn't have a problem with playing along with Hester and Bennett. That would be insane speed.

If the Bears trade up into the top of the second round for what would amount to about the fourth or fifth best WR, it will be a stupid and wasteful move.

Agreed. But then again, I was in favor of bringing in TO and Moss. At a certain point, I think the quest for a boy scout becomes a bit much.

So you'd rather take a lesser WR with more off-field problems? Because, to be quite honest, I don't remember the last time that TO faced major legal trouble, shot himself, and had the potential of going to jail.

That logic is faulty. The contracts pretty much have a value that is set in place based upon previous years' picks, and other picks adjecent in the current year. So, unless the #1 pick signs before anyone else, it's no savings really. Either way it's a QB at #1, which means HUGE money. I don't really see it as a reasonable move (unless absolutely everyone is lying about which QB they rate higher). If the Lions aren't 105% on Stafford, and they were not able to trade, the choice is not to reach on the next best QB.

But by interjecting your own opinion, which doesn't seem to match with nearly any of the experts (whose consensus is typically a pretty good indication of how it will break down), you've thrown off the entire draft somewhat. Now teams that have QB as a 2nd or 3rd concern have to consider a QB much more than they would have before because the #1 overall prospect is still on the board. You may believe that it's a better pick, but that would be like a GM in the league doing the opposite of what everyone else thinks. Very rarely does that pay off.

Agreed. And if he doesn't, there is no way he goes behind Sanchez.

If he does, then that's ridiculous.

Sanchez at #1? Over Stafford? Nearly every mock, and every expert that has put out there opinion has placed Stafford as the clear cut, top QB...not to mention a guaranteed top five pick. Sanchez? Not so much.

C'mon now. I've conferred with multiple sites, as well as an in-Seattle fan. OL is a definite need for them.

DING!DING!DING! We have a winner! I've been saying this all along. I hate the fact that a lot of our picks haven't had the chance to see the field.

Before the trade, I told someone the other day that Scheffler is garbage, just a mid-grade TE at best. He only flourished because of Cutler. The same goes for Eddie Royal. He's a product of surrounding talent more than anything. I will say, however, that Marshall is a great player...and better than anything the Bears have.

The Seahawks are completely shocked with the way the draft has played out. All intentions were to draft Michael Crabtree. With the fourth pick, the Seattle Seahawks select Jason Smith, OT, Baylor (the new Walter Jones for the next decade)

Paging Grouchy Bear's signature block. Paging Grouchy Bear's signature block.

Or, he could have gone with either of the following options: A] Hire a bodyguard with the millions of dollars he has B] Don't hang out late at night in places that would typically require someone to be constantly on guard

I just read this blurb on PFW (which isn't to be confused with PFFFFFFFFT): We hear second year Bears WR Earl Bennett, a third round disappointment who admitted that he struggled last season to learn the Bears' playbook, looked a lot more sure of himself running routes at the Bears' first minicamp this offseason. Heading into the draft, Bennett appears to have a tenuous hold on the No. 2 WR spot behind Devin Hester and ahead of Rashied Davis. What do you want to bet that with the addition of Cutler, Bennett becomes not only a lock for the #2, but a breakout performer this year?

I know it's old news, but I would really love to see Duke Robinson with the second rounder. If available, he'd be a great young player to bolster the Bears' OL, protect the new franchise QB, and grow alongside Williams. I could see the trio together in the huddle for the next ten years. Now that the Bears have him, I don't want him to run into the David Carr problem of having the talent, but constantly being held back by a weak OL.

Precisely my thoughts all along. All the clamoring for a WR is basically a way of saying, "Guess we'll throw that Bennett pick in the crapper." I have no problem going into the season with a vet, Hester, and Bennett as the top of the WR depth chart, especially considering the connection that Cutler and Bennett are bound to have.

huh?

Actually, I agree with you. I think the price the Bears paid was rather steep. I'm happy to get Cutler. Hell, I'm ecstatic. However, I think it was pricey. I would like to have kept Orton or the third rounder if possible. I've always thought Orton was a lot better than what most thought. The dude was in contention for the Heisman when he was in college. Having said that, if taking away either option stops the deal, then you include the options and get it done. (bravo JA) I wish him the best, and I predict he'll easily win the battle versus Simms. Further, I agree with you that Orton could have a very good year next year. If he starts all the games there is a near guarantee (IMHO) that he'll break 3500 yards.