jason

Agreed. From a fan's standpoint, we lost our first rounder for the entire year because of an injury. I wouldn't be happy if we even took a chance on a guy who is just recovering from a massive knee injury (or more). From a GM's standpoint, he's got to realize he only has a handful of years to prove himself. To build a winner. You don't use a first round pick on an injury concern the year following a guy who was out an entire year. You just can't risk that. Missing two years of first round draft picks is unfathomable, and he can't afford the risk. Not only because of team development, but also because of the financial impact. Taking advantage of rookie contracts is the way to go nowadays in the NFL, particularly if the guy you draft ends up being an all-pro who will break the bank with his second contract.

Not a bad idea. All Nebraska and Oregon (Long & Hroniss). Guys like that get a long well when they have a common bond, especially something as inbred as Nebraska football.

Carson Wentz better be a freaking smokescreen for a trade. That kid is not getting into the second round, and the Bears DO NOT need to spend a 1st round pick on a QB.

If that's all true, and not a smokescreen, I hope he just doesn't address the OL weakly. He needs to go full out and get at least two certifiable, above-average players. Names I wouldn't mind seeing (in no specific order): OTs 1. Cordy Glenn - Love to have him in Chicago 2. Russell Okung - Ditto 3. Mike Adams - He was a pretty damn good player before injuries started to wear him down. Still young enough to have several years. 4. Jake Long - He has had injury problems, but could be a low cost-high reward player. OGs 1. Kelechi Osemele - Probably the number one target 2. Richie Incognito - I know some on this board won't like this idea because he's had issues, but I like his nastiness. 3. J'Amarcus Webb - HAHA...JK.

Interesting thoughts. I think you're probably right. If the Bears are left with the five players you listed, I think they have to pass on Jaylon Smith because of the risk. If there is even a 10% chance he misses a good portion of the season, that's a risk Pace can't afford. I already said Spence is not worth the pick. He should have far more production in the OVC. That leaves the Alabama trio. I think the Bears need OL & ILB far more than DE. That leads back to Ragland, who I want anyway.

We can only hope it's Reed then. I really hope that doesn't pan out like you project.

Agreed 1000%. That, aside from what I mentioned, is why I'd like to see the move. He's been a good guy, has stayed in shape, hasn't bitched, and at the very least he's tried his hardest. Maybe he's good at only one position?

I sure wish they'd either dump SMC or do what makes the most sense: move him to OLB. Put him into the rotation at OLB in a 3-4, ya know, the place where he displayed the talents that got him drafted in the first round. That way he's not a square in a round hole at DE, which was an utter failure, or at ILB, where he wasn't good. Clear the way for whoever else can play ILB semi-competently, because we all know SMC can't.

I'm fully sold on not wanting this guy. The fact that he buckles in the elevation in Denver, and the fact that his stats drastically fall off in the 2nd and 4th quarters, says that he is not nearly good enough for the money he'd require.

I am living proof that the answer is yes. I've partially torn the ACL in the left knee, with a full tear of the LCL as well. In my right knee I had a full tear of the MCL. I do lots of long distance running, so I know the ligaments can take a pounding. I also officiate football which requires lots of high speed direction change to get out of the way of huge/fast players. And on top of that, I play basketball. And I'm quite sure his doctor support is better than anything I received. Having said all that, it still doesn't feel the same. In either knee. Never has, and I rehabbed like a mad-man. I just don't see how Pace could roll the dice on two-straight years of a 1st round pick not playing. It'd be crazy in my mind. He'd get torn to shreds in the media. Everyone would question his abilities and judgement.

Great breakdown

Pass. For sure.

What an odd board! Nkemdiche in the 3rd and Oakman in the 6th?! Seems odd. I'd be pretty happy with it, but I'm not sure about spending the #1 on another injured player.

I would be very unhappy with that pick. The competition in the OVC is very bad. I know this from first hand experience. He should have had double his stats. I don't want the Bears to pick a workout warrior or a combine champion.

Very funny. Nobody - Aging Vet - Questionable youngster - Uncertain - Long Maybe the Bears actually do need to pick up more than two OLinemen this offseason?

FWIW - I didn't even consider that some of you would hint at or straight up mention a QB. That would be a monster surprise.

I was thinking about the nightmare scenario possibility. Could it be possible that all the likely guys are gone? 1. TEN - Jeremy Tunsil - I don't see how he is not the #1 pick. 2. CLE - QB - Who cares who it is. They're picking a QB. 3. SD - Joey Bosa - He's largely thought of as the best guy in the draft. 4. DAL - Jalen Ramsey - They are picking him or Hargreaves. I'm convinced of it. 5. JAX - Myles Jack - They need defense everywhere. Getting a field-general makes sense. 6. BAL - A'Shawn Robinson - Canty is weak, and their LBs are firm. 7. SF - Ronnie Stanley - They just hired Chip Kelly. He's going offense. 8. MIA - Jaylon Smith - The second ILB jumps off the board. 9. TB - Deforest Buckner - Obviously a great pick for them. 10. NYG - Reggie Ragland - They need a MLB. Brinkley sucks. Assuming no trades, all of those picks could happen. The most unlikely one is Miami's at #8. Otherwise, that could happen. Who the hell do the Bears pick at that point? Is it Hargreaves by default? If so, would you be happy with it?

Just ribbing you. I don't like RB in this draft; it's true. If I had my way it would honestly be nothing but OL and D.

Fixed it for you.

Same board I used. We can only hope it's accurate and the chips fall like that.

Did I say he can't? Or did I say reports are that he's not suited for it?

Depth-wise, I don't think you are right about DL > ILB. We are talking about 3-4 DEs, not DTs overall. There are a bunch of good ILBs, and three of them are absolute stud, first rounders.

I know it's far-fetched, but suppose the Bears went Notre Dame heavy. 1. Ronnie Stanley, OT 2. Jaylon Smith, ILB 3. 4. Sheldon Day, DT 5. KeiVarae Russell, CB 6. Romeo Okwara, DT 6. Elijah Shumate, SS 6. C.J. Prosise, RB 7. Pick who you want in the 3rd and 7th. What's your result? Would you be happy with the overall draft?

In regards to Smith, I think you're probably right. I do think, however, there is a lot of uncertainty about him and he could go late 1st. As for 5T, there just wasn't anyone there that wasn't a reach. It was odd how the picks happened a few times and players always seemed to go just before my pick. Having said that, I think Anderson could be a steal that late.

11: R1P11 OT RONNIE STANLEY NOTRE DAME 41: R2P10 LB JAYLON SMITH NOTRE DAME 72: R3P9 S JAYRON KEARSE CLEMSON 107: R4P8 G SEBASTIAN TRETOLA ARKANSAS 150: R5P11 CB ERIC MURRAY MINNESOTA 188: R6P10 QB KEVIN HOGAN STANFORD 207: R6P29 DE RYAN ANDERSON ALABAMA 209: R6P31 ROBERTO AGUAYO FLORIDA STATE 228: R7P9 ILB NICK KWIATKOWSKI WEST VIRGINIA Incredible start. Like Murray in the 5th - he's ultra-competitive. Hogan has great backup potential. Anderson could be a huge steal as a rush specialist DE/OLB hybrid. Thoughts?