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Wagner is going to the Lions. Cross him off the list.

Tyrod Taylor scares me. Virtually no Bills fan wants to keep him, and his stats don't jump off the page. He looks like an average or poor passer who takes off and runs more than most teams would like. The Bears need to move into the current century and invest in an offense that maximizes on passing-friendly rules. That means picking up a pocket-passer and protecting him with an offensive line that allows him to feel comfortable in the pocket.

BM & OBJ is a scary combination. Both on the field and off.

All this Glennon talk is disturbing. No way he's worth that kind of money. Cutler's better. Hoyer's better. I'd much rather save the money and build everywhere else. Sign Hoyer, pay him less, get the same production as Glennon, and use the surplus to fill holes.

Yep. Same points being made in this article. http://beargoggleson.com/2017/03/07/chicag...elle-patterson/

After that start, I probably wouldn't care much about the rest of the draft. That would be incredible.

Oh I DEFINITELY don't want Peterson now. That's essentially the pool jumping dick head video, but in reverse.

We can only hope someone trades up with Chicago. I don't want trubisky at 3 at all. If the Bears get a QB, it should be Watson, because he's destroyed NCAA football for two years. He's basically already beat what equates to a bad NFL defense. Still though, Chicago could use extra picks.

Hoyer > Glennon

I really hope you're right. I can't stand the idea of Glennon. Especially if he's going to ask for upwards of $10M per year. No freaking way. That dude didn't beat out Josh McCown. $10M per year?! GTFO.

If you're going for banged up TEs, wouldn't you rather shoot for someone like Jake Butt in the late 4th? That seems like where he's projected, and he was a monster before the injury. The three TEs I've liked from the start are Leggett of Clemson, Engram of Ole Miss, and Jake Butt late. Engram ran a ridiculous 4.42, so he's probably going earlier than I'd like to see the Bears draft a TE.

Well, Earl Thomas is pretty damn good, pretty much the exact same size as Baker, and he's giving Baker tips. I'd say Baker's size doesn't mean much when he plays like he does (which is a lot like Thomas).

I don't think the Bears should draft a RB at all. There will be a vet FA who can fill in when needed.

I agree. I think at this point is almost a certainty for the draft to go Garrett, QB. If the Bears do pick a QB at #3, I REALLY, REALLY want Ryan Switzer after the combine. He was first in the 20-yd shuttle, and second in the 60-yd shuttle, both of which are drills that measure how quickly someone can stop, turn, and accelerate, skills that are required to get open for a pass. That's a nice safety blanket to have as a young QB. On top of that he's an electric return guy.

No. But there is a positive correlation between strength and blocking skills. While blocking is not entirely done with the upper body, there is definitely an aspect of chest/arm strength involved. As for a one rep max being a better measure, I don't believe so. Blocks are not singular hits absent of an endurance component. I honestly don't think it's all that misleading. It's a fixed weight so people can be measured on it. If someone is lighter and smaller, like a RB or WR, they are expected to do worse than OL or DL. That's why it stands out when someone exceeds their class and lifts with those at a different position group. And it's why McCaffrey's results are fairly pathetic. The only guy he beat is Donnell Pumphrey, who is 5'8" and 176lbs. It's extra pathetic, in my opinion, since he publicly bailed on his team to get an extra week of combine preparation. Clearly he didn't do any work on the bench press. Lucky for him, however, he dominated elsewhere.

Yes. If you plan on having that RB block at all.

I hope your comment about RBs comes true, as long as the Bears don't join in and draft one. On McCaffrey, his bench was pathetic. Especially since he skipped out on the bowl game and abandoned his teammates to "prepare."

You should check out how Buffalo fans feel about him. They hate him for the most part. http://www.talk-sports.net/nfl/sucks.aspx/Tyrod_Taylor

I'd be PISSED. First, because, as you've pointed out, we have starters there. But, second, I think the ILBs in a 3-4 often can be flawed guys who just have great instincts and just make tackles. Guys like Kwiatkowski who didn't blow people away are great as ILBs in a 3-4. Same goes for a guy like Boulware, who will likely go 5th-6th, despite a ton of production in college.

Pass. Just not that impressive to me. And he's likely to get higher money for being a two year starter and a guy with mobility.

I just can't see how Pace and Fox could draft a player with significant injury history at this point. Kevin White has to be on their mind over and over during this process. I think that really narrows down who they will go after. The only players I see worth the spot are Adams, Hooker, and then one of the three QBs if evaluated that highly. I have always wanted a trade down, and now I want it more and more.

First, I thought the opportunity to tag a player had passed. Second, if the Bears were to tag Alshon, then why in the hell would they send both him and Jay for a third rounder?

We can only dream. I would go CRAZY over that draft. Budda, Obi, and Adoree back-to-back-to-back!?!? Holy shit that would be amazing. I really like the depth of this draft. Of course, this would be the year where the Bears have a top 3 pick and most of the experts only see one absolute guarantee (Garrett) out of the entire bunch. Figures.

LOL. Hoyer gets the snap, heaves deep immediately, just with the hopes of getting Jackson in stride. In all seriousness, I don't think he has that weak of an arm. It's just that the defenses were daring him to take shots, and he didn't do it. He did what many have wanted Cutler to do for all these years: take the open receiver he's being given. It's not flashy, but it sure as hell put up yards and moved the offense. Get a guy like DeSean Jackson on the field, and the defense is suddenly worried about his deep speed, opening up plenty of room for Hoyer to do what he does well. Then when the D steps up, heave ho.

I'm unlike most here when it comes to risk/reward. I would absolutely kick the wheels on guys like Geno Smith, RG3, and even Manziel if the price is right. Give those dudes minimum, incentive-based contracts and let them know up front their asses are gone at the first sign of trouble. They don't pan out? No big deal. They show everyone why their talent got them drafted/evaluated highly, the Bears reap the rewards. Out of those guys, I don't care much, but I'd rather go with Hoyer. Schaub would likely be cheaper (around $2-$3M), but is just a place-holder. If I were in charge I'd sign Hoyer with the intent of starting him (but tell him he had to earn it), sign one of the risk guys mentioned above, draft a guy mid-round (preferably Chad Kelly who is also high risk/reward), and let them all compete for the starting job.