BearFan2000

Moot point now was going to be a tight matchup. Switched over to the colts game in time to see my QB Richardson get hurt and it looks like a multiple game injury. My team can’t catch a break…

looking for some lineup advice full PPR currently have TE Waller @ Miami Flex Mattison Not much out there in FA for TE. J.Smith, Pitts, Godert, Musgrave. Lot of meh. I’m hoping Waller has a good game anthem maybe package him in a trade. Same thing with Mattison. for my flex my bench is: J.Warren, J.Addison, T.Dell, R.Doubs, Lockett, M.Wilson. I’m thinking of swapping out Mattison for Doubs, or Dell also thinking of picking up Dowdle to handcuff Pollard.

Watched that play a couple times and I didn’t see him step out of bounds I think he got robbed there. And I think that’s why he reacted like he knew he got robbed. That said, when we were up big at halftime I was thinking the same thing all Bears fans were. Were we going to come out flat in the second half and blow another 20+ point lead and lose. I spent the third quarter and up the DJ Moore TD in the 4th thinking “here we go again.” The offense got stagnant, the D forgot how to tackle. I have to give this team major credit. Injuries piling up there was no quit. To play with rookies and third stringers on D and our fullback as our only RB for most of the 4th. The 14 game streak, the eerily similar feel of the game last week. They could have folded but kept fighting. As discouraging as last week was this was an encouraging performance on the road on short rest. Enjoy the W guys you earned it. Then get back to work. This mini bye is much needed to get some guys healthy.

I almost have no words. 41-0 through 3. Bears will be the NFLs get right game for struggling teams. What also sucks is my fantasy team finally having a good game but I’m playing against Mahomes… I’ll be 0-3 just like the Bears. This is Trestman level embarrassing. Play calling looks no different, D looks no different, same s***, different day…

I really do hope this is the light bulb moment for Fields, the coaches and the offense as a whole. It’s been very well articulated here in this thread. And his comments match what the eye test sees. What has baffled me over the years (not just this regime or player) is that we have a history of trying to fit a round peg into a square hole. Trying to make fields a try pocket passer goes against his DNA. That play style is not what makes him special and dangerous.

Torn Achilles. At his age could be career ending. Regardless of what the Bears fan in me thinks about him it does suck to possibly end your career that way.

Having better talent around him should help him play more calm and let the game come to him. He doesn’t need to feel he needs to do too much. I like that the first play was a quick pass to the fullback for an easy completion and a first down.

Agree, and to me that is why Moore is the best #1 WR fit for this offense. He can beat a defense in so many ways. Not just a one trick pony who’s mainly a deep threat. He adds so much versatility to this offense. When your top WR can take a screen pass 50+ yards to the house and make it look so effortless will give DCs fits. They will have to keep track of where Moore is, spy on Fields, and the run game, and someone should always be open. What a great get by Poles to insist on him being part of the trade.

I think this is a good assessment of the big picture. It wasn’t all going to be fixed in one offseason but Poles addressed as many areas as could and he’s not done. But the changes made should at the very least raise the floor and the ceiling on the Bears in 2023. To me it’s a sum of all parts being better kinda thing. One narrative this offseason that has annoyed the crap out of me. That Ashkum eluded to about the national perspective vs us fan’s perspective. It bugs me when I hear the line “they were the worst team in football last year”. It’s lazy low hanging fruit. Yes, we had the worst record but if you actually watch the games you see a team that was better than it’s record. Certainly the most competitive 3-14 team I’ve seen in some time. We know that, but the reality is the national perspective won’t change till that competitive effort translates into results.

One thing that I think skews Field’s stats is that the first part of last season we hardly threw the ball. I can’t knock him for what was beyond his control. Hard to rack up passing stats when the play calling was so run heavy early in the season. Add in the line play and limited weapons he had around him. That said he certainly has room to grow. This offseason has been about investing in surrounding him with more weapons and improving the protection up front. This season he is setup to take the next step. I believe he can and will.

I’d I hear right that he was a QB, but voluntarily changed positions to RB when his team lost all three of their RBs? Like this pick great value for a guy who got overshadowed by Robinson. Great character guy and a bruising hard working back. would like Wipler next.

ABC’s coverage sucks this is the second Bears pick they have completely ignored

Dexter

His footwork, mobility, and agility stand out to me. Like you said he says balanced and plays under control. It’s when linemen don’t have good balance and footwork that they panic and have to hold. It’s the difference in playing in a reactionary way rather than taking the fight to your opponent.

Been some head scratching moves so far. So refreshing that we’re not one of those teams. It’s kinda funny that the Jets didn’t take a WR in the first round after Rodgers whined about the Packers didn’t do it. Would have laughed my butt off if the jets had taken Will Levis

Detroit taking Gibbs surprised me a bit. I was glad the packers didn’t take JSN.

I agree, so this what it’s like to have a GM that actually does the smart thing.

Darnell Wright

What did we get in the trade?

Packers get the Jets #13, a 2nd (#41), a 6th rounder (# 207), and a conditional 2024 3rd round pick that becomes a 1st if he plays 65% of the snaps (very likely). Jets get Rodgers, pick #15, a 5th rounder (#170), and Rodgers massive contract. So the Packers move up two spots in the 1st round, a high 2nd, a sixth, this year and a ‘24 1st (though this could likely be a late 1st). They take a cap hit this year but are then free from Rodgers big contract. The Jets move down two spots, give up some good draft capitol this year and next year for at best a 2 year rental. Then they’ll be a QB needy team again. They are going to have to go all in during this 2 year window. Short term this trade helps the Jets, but long term it helps the Packers. All this talk about how the jets are serious contenders now kind of make a me chuckle a little as the are swinging for the fences on a QB who’s choked in the playoffs more than he’s come through.

I forget who I heard talking about Carter and the Bears, but they had an interesting take on it. Their thinking was a disciplined approach to coaching may be just what Carter needs rather than a soft players coach style approach or babying him. I do think there’s some truth to that. He might just need that push to light a fire under him. we’ll soon find out what Poles evaluation is if he does fall to 9.

Just like Bjon Robinson I’m all for the talent and in most cases I’d be down for taking either at 9 or preferably dropping down a few spots and picking up an extra 2nd. However, as much as I like these guys, I feel like they would be luxury picks that we don’t have the luxury on our roster to pass on players at higher need positions. I would like to see us possibly trade down a few spots and pick up an extra 2nd. Unless there’s someone at 9 we can’t pass up on. I’m starting to warm to the idea of taking Carter if he’s there as long as Poles and Flous feel they can coach him up as a player and as a man. I’ll trust their evaluation. If by chance he’s there at 9 I’m sure there will be offers. Would I hat Robinson or JSN at 9 no but just don’t see Poles going there.

I have no issue with this at all. The fact that they're all hanging out at bulls games and such tells me they have good chemistry and mutual respect. Moore's presence will help both Mooney and Claypool from a coverage standpoint. He will draw more coverage away from those guys. To me the Jury's still out on Claypool, he has the talent, but does he have the ethic and motivation to tap his full potential? Mooney speed receiver and is more of a role player.

I think it can be a tough position to be in if at #9 he's still on the board, or it can be an opportunity. If we're not fully comfortable with taking the risk of spending a top ten pick on a guy with so many question marks, I'd bet that there's another team that might be interested in trading up. I wouldn't want to drop too much further but, if we're sitting there at #9 he's on the board and you there are other players on your big board that you have grade around the 9th pick are also still there. And say the Eagles, Titans, or even Texans call. I'd definitely be open to taking offers. More and more I'm leaning hard towards the position that he's not worth the risk and what's at stake for the Bears should we take the chance and he turns out to be a waste.

Liked his sit down with Jeff Joniak. Comes across as a down to earth chill dude who’s a hard worker. I love his toughness and desire to do all the little things. Whatever it takes attitude. Definitely the type of vet you want around the locker room and WR group.