jason

Jaylon Smith would be multi-year investment and would miss most of, if not all of, the first year of the contract. I'm not in favor of that in the 1st. Aldon Smith, however, would be on a 1-2 year contract with very low figures, low risk, high reward potential, and even more stipulations in case he screws up. It's minimal investment for a potentially huge return. As for Incognito, he's a jerk. He's a throwback to when bullying and rough-housing in the locker room were the norm. I believe he would have fit in with the personality of the 85 Bears, to be quite honest.

Looks like the Chiefs tagged him. http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14877714...fety-eric-berry There goes another option. Figures the year the Bears have top 3 salary cap it would be a shit FA year.

Pretty sure that's accurate. Plus, I think he's going to command big money.

Thought here...which teams are in play? I see the following requirements: 1. Has a WR deficiency 2. Close to being contenders 3. Salary cap room to sign Alshon long term With all that said, I think the two 1st rounders would likely be something mid-round this year, and something later next year. Still probably worth it in my opinion.

I'm not a salary cap guy, but here would be my approach: $$$ Eric Berry - SS Eric Berry provides the back-side thumper with range. He'd be a huge addition. Great leader, character guy. $$ Prince Amukamara - CB Chris Long - DE Andre Smith - OT James Laurinaitis - ILB Richie Incognito - OG Amukamara is a good cover guy, and solid person all around. Long might be long in the tooth, but he's good enough to easily be in the rotation. Andre Smith is better than Leno. Period. Laurinaitis is still a good ILB. All four guys are solid, high-character, team-leader types, which is important just in case... Incognito is a monster at OG. Nasty. I don't care about his history. He'd help this team create a personality. $ David Burton - FS Aldon Smith - DE Burton is a transition for Fox, so he will work well in dime situations and ST. Aldon Smith is my shot in the dark. He's an elite pass-rusher who has issues. If he overcomes those issues, this is a huge pick up at a small price-tag. In my opinion, this would essentially allow the Bears to go BPA the entire draft. There is still need at ILB, 34DE, and OL, but the needs are not pressing.

I've been on the Ragland since he was a high schooler. He's been legit the entire time, and if weren't for the fact that Alabama recruits an entire team full of 5-stars pretty much every year, he probably would have started more years. If he were at a lesser school we'd be talking about a guy who had 100+ tackles every year and much better extras. I can tell you guys he came from a great HS program as well. Really sharp coaches, great community and environment, and he was thought of as a leader there as well. And this is a HS where there were multiple players who could have been the leader. Multiple kids who are from affluent families with tons of resources, kids who have been leaders their entire lives. He was a leader in HS, a leader at Alabama, and he'd be an immediate leader in Chicago.

Honestly? If the Bears can get two first rounders for Alshon, then I'd love it. I feel that way about most players that aren't sure fire HOFers. I know neither situation is exactly the same, but that's the type of draft pick stock-piling that turned the Cowboys of the 90s into a dynasty, and the current Patriots into a dynasty.

Interested. http://walterfootball.com/ProspectMeetings/ByTeam Always interesting to see who the team meets with.

He's getting tagged. https://twitter.com/KimJonesSports/status/704330708387536896

It IS kind of funny how guys rise/fall in the combine, changing how everyone thinks of them and slots them. I'd be happy with a 3rd, but not a 2nd on this guy.

I saw that and immediately knew people would cream their jeans over him. I just don't like him as an inside guy. He may be able to cover passes deeper, but he doesn't have the same instincts or run stuffing ability as some of the other guys. Also, speed for an ILB can be a curse. Slower guy reads wrong and is only out of position by a few feet. Fast guy reads wrong and is off by a few yards. If the Bears were still running the Lovie-2, I'd really like him as a MLB who covers the deep middle.

That's funny. I didn't see that throw. On most of the hitch, slant, curl, etc., he was drilling his receivers in the gut. Very catchable ball over and over.

Spence lost some luster today. He did not impress. All that talk about bumping him into the top ten probably got hushed a bit. I'm guessing he's late first now.

Looks sloppy, slow, Unimpressive. He looks more suited inside as a 4-3 3T than what the Bears need.

I wouldn't mind that idea provided Vitale can block. The bonus is that if the Bears pick up Vitale, we get to make all sorts of goofy voices and say things like "DIAPER DANDY BABY!" whenever he makes a play.

Nick Vannett looks like he has GREAT hands. He started one drill just a bit early and caught a ball. Stored it in the right. They called for a halt, but not before he turned 180 and had another ball zinging at him. No big deal. He just snagged it in his left. Then he did the drill and looked flawless. --edit-- He did the curl route drill and the ball was badly thrown behind him. No problem. Snagged effortlessly out of the air.

If the Bears were to get Fairley, what type of player does the other DE need to be? I see Fairley more of a run-stopper than a pass-rusher; so, I'm thinking a 5T in the draft that can create a little more pressure? Does Fairley compliment Goldman well? I can't say I really have watched Fairley much.

Also don't want Thomas Duarte out of UCLA. I had a girlfriend once whose last name was Duarte and she was a lazy bitch. I don't want anyone on the Bears who might share here genes in any way. Too big of a risk.

Scratch Cardale Jones off the list. Pulled up lame in the 40. I'd say that smells of lack of preparation or something similar. He was a risk anyway.

All I have to say is Bryce Williams was a name thrown around as a mid-round possibility. PASS He looks soft, lacking definition, zero explosion, and his 40 was slow. --EDIT-- And a ball hit him in the face. Right through his hands. No thanks.

No. Zettel is who I was thinking about. I didn't mean to say those guys I listed had all the attributes for my perfect 3-4DE, just that I like them in that role. He doesn't have the long arms I'd like, but he can do the rest of the things I like. I really like his ability to shed blocks and get lateral. He's also a super high motor guy, which makes up for the arm length and late engagement.

Watching the combine and two guys are impressing me today. Christian Hackenberg and Vernon Adams have both shown great accuracy and good footwork. I really like Hackenberg's release point and quick delivery. And Hackenberg's arm strength is good without much effort. Adams looks like he has to load up a bit to get the long ball out - especially the post-corner, but he is putting it right where it needs to be every time. Loved Connor Cook's anticipation. Jacoby Brissett looks slooooow and his delivery mechanics are slower. He has some things to work on. On the other hand, Treyvon Boykin looks very, very uncomfortable and rushed. His footwork is horrible. His delivery is almost circular on long balls. I would hate it if the Bears picked him in the later rounds. He's going to suck and be a bust; book it. Anyone else have input?

Good find on that quote. I love hearing that, because it's the type of 3-4 DE I prefer. I want long armed edge-setters who can shed blocks to get lateral, but also have enough stoutness to sit down, occupy blockers, and let the LBs do damage. If they have a high motor it's an added benefit. Guys I like in that mold are basically going to look a little light or upright at times, but in general they fit the mold. DeForest Buckner, Anthony Zettel, Shawn Oakman, Bronson Kaufusi are four guys that come to mind.

DAAAAAAAMN!!! But now the interesting question...at what point can the Bears afford to redshirt him for a year? With that sort of talent, athleticism, ability, football instincts, etc., what round is worth the gamble of not having him for an entire year? My first instinct says if he's there in the third round, you grab him.

I saw something on three different Bears-related FB pages that said he was tagged. As well as ESPN. I'm guessing he was tagged and Hoge doesn't know WTF he's talking about.