jason

My answer is simple: wait to see what SF does at 2. If they grab Allen, sure, trade down. If not, Allen can't be passed.

If the Bears draft #3, I'm going to be very happy. They're almost guaranteed Garrett or Allen.

Quick update: The best path forward for the Bears is to pick Garrett, Allen, Humphrey in that order in the first. Then watch the QBs closely and definitely trade back into the mid/late first for a QB (extra 4th and future considerations), who will start day 1.

Quick update: Barkley is not the answer. He has regressed to the mean. Rd2-QB that falls. If necessary, use on of the 4th rounders to trade up for whichever QB falls, especially if it's Deshaun Watson.

This game has me convinced of one thing: the Bears need to fix the pass defense. Badly. That's accomplished one of two ways: 1. Rush the QB so well he can't plant his feet. 2. Cover the WR with a lockdown corner. If Myles Garrett or Jonathan Allen aren't available, the pick has to be whoever they think is the best CB. Most think it's Marlon Humphrey. That's my short list, in that order.

So was the last one. Inside slant open by a mile, guns it to the outside slant being blanketed.

Yes. Every single MFer. Team Dr., the guy who fills the ice baths, the person who tapes ankles, the strength coach, the person who wipes down the weights, the treadmill technician, the girl who hands out towels at the front desk. Every MFer involved.

At his point I say fire every single person involved in the Bears medical staff. This is not bad luck. This is not circumstance. This is incompetence.

You mean guys like Landon Collins and HHCD?

I don't have a lot to do at work today, so I'm running tons of mocks. The more and more I see them, the less and less I think a quality CB will be available after the 3rd round. Since there is virtually no way we go OL in RD1, that makes me think the value of CB is in the 2nd and 3rd. Multiple QBs with promise can be had in the mid-rounds, same goes for OL, S, and WR. But I just don't see it at CB. Is there a CB you like a lot that could warrant a mid-round pick that we'd like? There's only one I like, and it's Kevin King from Washington. I'm not quite sure why he's falling. Any good value out there?

1. How much faith do you put into the overall rankings of the fanspeak player lists? 2. Is there one list you prefer/trust over another? I only ask because I did one mock with the fanspeak rankings, and got some ridiculous values. I didn't even think it was worth sharing because it was so crazy. Also because the QB need has me thinking the Bears might reach, because the guys available aren't the best, and will likely have a run in the late first, early second. I could see Cleveland stealing a QB at the beginning of the second round that we'll be waiting on to drop. The most recent one I did I'm pretty happy with: 4: R1P4-DL JONATHAN ALLEN-ALABAMA (Best possible scenario, pushes the D over the top) 36: R2P4-CB DESMOND KING-IOWA (Lock-down CB, starts day 1. 68: R3P4-TE JORDAN LEGGETT-CLEMSON (I love this guy. His video highlights are just so impressive.) 107: R4P4-WR COOPER KUPP-EASTERN WASHINGTON (Solves all the drop issues.) 116: R4P13-QB LUKE FALK-WASHINGTON STATE (I actually think he's a pretty good prospect.) 146: R5P4-OT DAN SKIPPER-ARKANSAS (Good potential) 222: R7P4-CB KEVIN KING-WASHINGTON (Steal this late. I was surprised he lasted.)

I can think of only one scenario. Everson Griffen of the Queens made it as DE with the following stat line: 14G, 44 Tackles, 33 Solo, 11 Assists, 8 Sacks, 1PD, 2FF Akiem Hicks, on the other hand, has the following: 13G, 46 Tackles, 30 Solo, 16 Assists, 7 Sacks, 2PD, 2FF Almost identical stats, and Akiem has played one less game. That's cool though. I hope it pisses him off and makes him hungrier.

I'm surprised there isn't more voting for DE. Unrein is a backup at best, and the fact that the D is doing well is masking his inability to do anything except occupy a blocker. I think the OTs, WRs, and Safeties are doing better than he is. He's just there.

Nope. I just wanted to see what everyone thought our top two needs were. Just because they're our needs doesn't mean those players will be available in the first and second round.

For the record, I don't want any of the coaches to go. I don't want Harbaugh. He's too much of a whiner.

Select two options from the poll. What are the top two team needs?

Yep. I saw that a few days ago. Which is why I have pretty much assumed he is gone in all mocks or discussions.

If the Draft goes as you are proposing: 1. CLE - Garrett 2. SF - QB 3. JAX - OT/WR The Bears would be stupid to pass on Allen. He'd make the entire defense better. He'd be BPA as well as need.

Even if they don't shut him down, I don't want him at all on the Bears. Right knee - Torn meniscus, microfracture surgery Left knee - Torn ACL & meniscus On top of that, he's undersized, and does an awful lot of catching with his body. If the Bears want a shifty, slot WR, Ryan Switzer is better at that role, runs better routes, has better hands, and will be available in the 3rd-4th range. If the Bears want a homerun hitter, Corey Davis from Western Michigan is a much better option.

Exactly. I think Ross is overrated and is going to get shutdown in the playoffs.

Is RB a high need? No. Do we need a complement to Howard? Maybe. Some say yes. If so, what does this complement need? I'd say some of the following: -Elusiveness -Home Run speed -Ability to catch out of the backfield Gents, I present to you, Tarik Cohen, RB, NC A&T. You may not have heard of this guy, but I'm pretty familiar with him. He's undersized, but pretty damn amazing. He'll likely run a low 4.4 forty, runs with power for his size, and makes the right decision over and over. He'd be a great complement to Howard.

Ignoring what everyone's perception of player ranking is, factoring in a very weak QB class, the fact that most top QB are mid/late first rounders, and going just on each site's mock, here are alternates: Draftsite.com 1. Marlon Humphrey, CB, Bama 2. Roderick Johnson, OT, FSU 3. Cordrea Tankersley, CB, Clemson 4. Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson 4. Luke Falk, QB, Wash. St. 5. Jonah Pirsig, OT, Minnesota 7. Tanoh Kpassagnon, DE, Nova (not realistic at all) Drafttek.com 1. Marlon Humphrey, CB, Bama 2. Corey Davis, WR, W. Mich. 3. Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson 4. Kevin King, CB, Washington 4. Dan Skipper, RT, Arkansas Draftutopia.com (hard because the rankings are all over the place) 1. Jonathan Allen, DE, Bama 2. Adoree' Jackson, CB, USC 3. Amba Etta-Tawo, WR, Syracuse 4. Jake Butt, TE, Michigan (not realistic) 4. Budda Baker, FS, Washington (not realistic) Draftwire.com (assuming the Bears draft third) 1. Jonathan Allen, DL, Alabama 2. Tre’Davious White, CB, LSU 3. Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson 4. Chad Wheeler, OT, USC 4. Dion Dawkins, OT, Temple (not realistic) 5. Chad Kelly, QB, Mississippi 7. Josh Carraway, DE, TCU (not realistic)

The first sentence gave me wood. But is it realistic? If they finish with 10 wins, they win the division. So that can't happen. Nine wins though? Week 16 - DET wins, GB loses, MIN wins DET - 10-5 MIN - 8-7 (beat GB twice) GB - 8-7 Week 17 - DET loses, GB wins, MIN wins DET - 10-6 MIN 9-7 GB - 9-7 I like it. Great thought!

I'm looking at several sites, trying to find mocks that go beyond the first round, and I'm surprised at what many say. For instance... Draftsite.com 1. Mitch Trubinsky, QB, UNC 2. Taco Charlton, DE, Michigan 3. Kendell Beckwith, ILB, LSU 4. Jake Replogle, DT, Purdue 4. Mason Cole, OG, Michigan 5. Jonah Pirsig, OT, Minnesota 7. Keith Kelsey, ILB, Louisville Two ILBs? An OG? A question mark with the 1st rounder? And a dude named Taco? That one obviously sucks. Drafttek.com 1. Jalen Tabor, CB, Florida 2. Garrett Bolles, OT, Utah 3. Davis Webb, QB, Cal 4. Eddie Jackson, S, Bama 4. Jaylen Reeves-Maybin, ILB, UT This one also sucks, despite seeming to understand team needs. Tabor would be a huge reach. Bolles is underwhelming. Webb (cough-Jared Goff-cough) will have issues in the NFL. And, again, an ILB? Draftutopia.com 1. Mitch Trubinsky, QB, UNC 2. John Ross, WR, Washington 3. Adam Bisnowaty, LT, Pitt 4. Rasul Douglas, CB, WVU 4. Tony Conner, SS, Ole Miss At least this one hits on team needs, even if I don't really like many of the names. Already said I don't like Trubinsky, Ross and Bisnowaty (cool name) are reaches, and I'm not even sure about the other two. Honestly, would any of y'all be happy with those picks? I wouldn't. This is the only realistic one I've found: Draftwire.com 1. DeShone Kizer, QB, ND 2. Tre'Davious White, CB, LSU 3. Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson 4. Josh Harvey-Clemons, S, Louisville 4. Dion Dawkins, OT, Temple 5. Ryan Switzer, WR, UNC 7. Jahad Thomas, RB, Temple I like this one more than most. I especially like the offensive weapons, and could see Kizer, Leggett, and Switzer all starting in 1-2 years. Dawkins would be a steal that late. I don't think he'd last.