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I'm in Thailand now so my news is opposite time zones. NO has a history of good lines of which must have been Boucher. I liked Shaw also. We don't know if all of this will be successful but sure looks like it from this point. The lack of success on our OL had to fall mainly on Morgan. It just never seemed in sync.We talk about replacing everyone but Lucas Patrick changed teams last year and played much better. I totally believe Morgan should take most of the blame. There may be some answers to our OL problems still on the team. Braxton Jones actually taking a step forward. Kiran A looking like a NFL player.

They talked to Allen first and appears to be signing him. Anyone they added before Allen signed is probably already with his approval. They talked to all these HC candidates before and I think all both knew Johnson was the guy. I think all decisions were already discussed before these assistants were hired. I think they are in lockstep.

I think they get one bonafide starter, Trey Smith or Kevin Zeilter then resign Shelton and Pryor, and Bill Murray Jones - Kiran or Murray - Shelton - Pryor - Wright They add 3 draft picks and let the best five start.

Both play RG but I'm sure pros can change without a lot of trouble. FAgency will be first so what we aquire will determine our draft. Lots more depth on DL in the draft, so that makes sense.adding 3 rookie starters on the OL could be problematic. I am torn between what step we make first. If Banks is available, that could be the pick and move either Kiran or Braxton to left guard depending on their choice. So getting a RG in FA leavs is with drafting a center with 72 if it falls that way. Resign Shelton to start until the rookie is ready. My other choice would be to draft Will Campbell and make him the center and a high pick guard to play LG. That's Jones/Kiran at LT, rookie at LG, Campbell at C, Smith/Zietier at RG, Wright.

Another big guy is Alfred Collins, huge man. If we get one of those big body choices our interior will tighten up quickly in the run game. Kenneth Grant weights 339 also.

It may be the second most important hire.

That seems to happen a lot, which you think would be the GMs choice but something's it's the new guy being okay with their choice. I wouldn't take a job where I didn't like the choice.

I'm not sure OC and DC get the same creed Head coaches get with hiring assistants. If you had to wait for a DC or OC to go thru hiring assistants, the process would take to long to get who you wanted. Also, I think they know who will be DC and OC are to get okays to hire someone they would be able to work with. It just may be finalizing money to make the announcement. He came here with a plan and backup plan for assembling a team

As much as Wright looked bad at times he was still rated high as a RT. With a regular starter at RG,I think he takes a giant step forward. A good OL coach is high priority for me. And All pro type center would make the whole OL better by making the right line calls better communication. I would love if we got Will Campbell even at 10. I have been pushing for Trey Smith but another intriguing choice is Kevin Zeilter. He was the second ranked guard this year, Trey Smith was 6 th ranked. At 35 he is playing at a high level and rarely is injured plus played with Ben Johnson this year. He will get a 2-15 mil type contract where Smith is going to get 20+ mil a year. Draft a rookie to take his place and roll with it.

I heard Dennis Allen had ties to Campbell in Detroit and will interview for that job. I'm not sure who he will hire but rumors aren't the best place to get information from. Being early in the hiring cycle, I'm confident he will get good coaches here. I will say I want aggressive defensive coaches, I would prefer a few big plays given up but more sacks would create more TOs. We have a good back 7 and with Gordon and Brisker healthy that will happen.

It's just for looks but I think you're right,it gets names out there for hire, if not now later. If a black coach had the creed that Johnson has, he would be the hire. I get it is imbalanced but if you look at rosters in the league, there is an unbalance for white players. Players are based on merit not color, coaches should be also. The bears have a Black president, Black GM and black assistant GM, the inequality narrative no longer applies in the NFL anymore.

You mentioned everyone's name I like bar Abdul Carter. I have read where Campbell would be a day one potential all pro center because of his football IQ. 10 is to early to get a center but that is very intriguing.

Good point, he has endured to much winning and now has come here to balance with losses.

The problem with people saying Farley isn't coming here is the same people that said Johnson was going to the Raiders. Rumors are just rumors, it has to play out. The only reason he may not come here is if he wants to call plays.

Totally agree, I have listened to a lot of people talk that has been around him and he has some meatball in him. He yells and cusses people that don't listen. It just shows us perception is only a lack of not knowing. Totally impressed, he does carry himself like Mcvay. Ultimately he will judged by wins and losses, and the very reason he came here is because Poles had given him a good roster of talent and Caleb.

Johnson had to know early he was coming here to have the lineup card ready to go. No one will say it, but as soon as our season ended, all parties had to know he was coming here. That's why there was no money negotiation.

To walk into a new building and command the attention, taking control, is a great sign of leadership .

The draft this year is weak at OT and center but lots of good guard prospects. Guards are found out of the first round all the time. Also DT and DE are loaded. Our first 3 picks can be blue chip players easily and at 72 finding a OG won't be a problem. I expect 2+2 OL and DL. I think free agency will land at least one OL starters. I think they bring back Shelton if we draft a rookie at center to allow the new center to develop first before he gets the starting job. I seen one podcast breakdown of Matt Campbell that said he has high football IQ and was calling the line calls from the tackle spot the last 2 years at LSU. He stated that Campbell could be a day one starter and future pro bowler if put at center.

Actually a person can move his eyes without moving his head. Try it in the mirror.

Not sure why everyone keeps saying we need an upgrade at TE2? The OC didn't scheme targets for Kmet let alone Everett. Everett problem was lack of targets. Now we need an upgrade of a blocking TE .

I seen where someone mentioned the OL coach of Lions as the new OC. It would be a promotion and Ben is calling the plays anyway. Never heard of a OL becoming a OC before.

Asking about Tom Brown working here refers to Johnson wanting him here, the brass interfering in hires is over. I suggest seeing he worked with Caleb in a positive way may incite Johnson to hire him as a QB coach?

When you talk to a bunch of people about the state of the bears, you have to gain insight as how to correct the mistakes made. From what I read, Poles, Warren, Cunningham and Jeff King were the main interviewers and the other 2 just sat in on meetings . I totally thought it was ridiculous to meet with that many coaches but it may have been the smart thing to do knowing they would have to wait for Johnson to finish playing.

Poles carries accountability for some of the mess but I don't think the brass would allow him to fire Flus if he wanted to. Of course I don't know his true opinion but as you spoke that Flus was bad, Poles had to notice dysfunction too.

I know who you're talking about now. Never read anything they stated that seemed like inside information. After you brought them up a yr or two ago I followed their podcast . The one guy is cool but the loudmouth didn't impress me at all.