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I love Forte, but again, I'd move him for a 3rd round pick. I'd hope one of the Colts / Cowboys got desperate and we got lucky with a 2nd rounder. Highly doubt it, but hey, never know.

But Fox evidently nixed it.

I mispoke, we have 9 picks in this upcoming draft now (the Lee pick is a 2017 picK).

Actually, at 28, I could see why the Bears opt to move Mary now. Realistically he'll be 30 by time Bears have shot at being relevant, so you might as well capitalize on potential pick for upside (if you can get something good). But boy do I love me some Marty B (however, we certainly aren't taking advantage of him this year).

Next question is who replaces these guys on the roster. I know a few guys who were once high picks were recently released (still young...just busts on existing team). I wonder if Bears take a flyer on some of those guys. Would think we'd be targeting wideouts and guys in the secondary first and foremost.

Yeah, that draft was awful. Wilson will probably get cut. He stinks. Washington is might stick another year (if he can get healthy). Was coming into his own as a core special teams guy (who has some upside).

I'd love a 2nd, but am delusional, a 3rd is interesting (depending on what he's communicated to the Bears...if he intends to leave for a contender and force a holdout, then you might as well just move him for the 3rd now). I agree with you though, anything less than that is an absolute no. And even a 3rd, I am not a fan. He's just worth more then that. We are now back up to 8 picks in the draft (I think). Acquired 2 today and had given up 1 when we got Khari Lee. I wonder if we acquire any players? Specifically are their any young wideouts that might be of interest to us who could develop. Wilson is clearly on the outs and none of our other young guys are anything to get excited about .

I agree with you. Now if someone wants to give up a 2nd round pick for him, then I'd think otherwise, but I'm not moving him for a 4th round pick. If we draft a QB, you want a TE like him around as a safety valve. I am a big Marty fan. Plus, isn't Marty signed for next season as well? I presume he'll hold out in the off-season and ask for a new contract, so maybe he's already made a big stink, but he's a guy I keep if I can (and money shouldn't be a major issue with him).

Texans evidently interested. @JaysonBraddock: There's been speculation that Martellus Bennett could be had. Local kid & skillset fits perfectly for what Texans need & only 1 healthy TE.

Good riddance. He was terrible and injury prone. I can't imagine we get anything significant for him. Wonder if it is just a conditional pick?

I think Allen handled his time with the Bears with class. I think the world of Allen and he was a heck of a player. I wish it worked better in Chicago and hope he can help the Panthers. I am glad the Bears were able to get him to a contender (evidently he gave the Bears a list of 4 teams and we were able to get things to work out in his favor).

Offensively I can't imagine many guys, unless we were going to move Forte & Bushrod and that is more because we don't see them as long-term building blocks (given combination of age and health issues). Defensively Ratliff and Young would presumably have some interest, not sure who else? Am I missing someone? I suppose another team could think Bostic has value but I have no idea why? Either way, outside of Forte, we aren't talking about anything other then 6th / 7th at best (if not conditional 6th / 7th round picks).

Dianna Marie Russini ‏@diannaESPN 15m15 minutes ago I'm told Jared Allen is 1st of a few trades Bears will make, they're looking to unload players that don't fit their scheme from prior regime

This is a good Raiders team. If Jay plays, we have a chance, without him, we will lose.

I look forward to Houston getting more reps. He excelled playing this position with the Raiders and is still young. This is a good move. Creates more opportunities for Houston and gets us back a pick while letting Allen go play for a contender late in his career.

Appears we get a comp pick. Not sure what round. Either way, i'll take it. Allen wasn't part of the long-term plan.

No word yet on return. https://twitter.com/JayGlazer/status/648595050163630080

You lost me when you had Stafford and indicated he is a model QB. Stafford is no different then Jay, in fact, I'd argue he's worse. Stafford had all kinds of talent around him and still couldn't win / be a playoff guy. Rivers is better, but he has his own consistency issues too. Eli has had some awful seasons.

I just don't see who else you give the money to. Ultimately, having Marty B, Alshon, and White around for the foreseeable future is a good thing. IF Jay is here, it gives him weapons, and if we draft a QB, those are all good options. They are all still relatively young as well (Marty might be the oldest but he's still pretty fresh and a very very good athlete for the position). It means we don't have to waste picks on those areas either, which is nice. It isn't like we have to choose between 15 talented players in-house that all are deserving of contracts so Bears might as well use up some signing bonus this year and next on any core guys (and front load the deals so you are in good spot when talent brought in by Pace / Fox is ready.

Depends on the price. At a minimum, you tag him. That said, I am perfectly fine paying him longer term (and maybe we can benefit because of some of these injuries)? Him and White should make it easier for whomever the QB is (along with Marty .

We still crushed them. Jay played great in a huge game.

I agree Marshall would have played. Marshall had his issues, but he was a warrior on gameday. I think this has more to do with Bears probably goin, okay, we are going to get blasted by Seattle on the road with our backup. Why would we push Alshon early (especially with a hammy injury, which can get re aggravated very easily). Take the loss and refocus on week 4. From their try to build your way back to contention. Ideally we could have Jay back for the Raiders and then have a shot.

You do remember the playoff game before that. You know, the one where Jay kicked royal butt?

At the top spot, their is no debate...take the great QB. If the QB isn't their, move down a few spots and let someone else gush over the guy in love and accumulate some picks.

We got beat by two really good teams. Defense stinks, but who expected it to be good? Only reason we got crushed was because our backup QB played.