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Dude, this is just the lighter side of things. Sanchez has played a pretty big role in the development of Trubisky. There are a ton of articles all year on how Sanchez is always there helping Trubisky. Here is one from November where Sanchez helped Trubisky and then Inman after he got signed: https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/mark_sa..._chicago_bears/ I think Sanchez gets a bad rap. He was a really good young QB and got stuck on some bad teams. At this point, he is not here to play. He is here to mentor Trubisky, and there are not many 30-something QBs with a winning record available as a backup. He also has deep playoff experience (2x AFCC's) where he was pretty solid (4-2 record, 94.3 Passer Rating, 9-3 TD/INT, and only 4 sacks). I have no problem with re-signing him. The clip was just showing what he is reiterating to Trubisky before going onto the field. He just did it as Gruden, which lightens things up. I have no problem with it and thought it was pretty funny.

2018 Cap Space $47.8 Cap Savings cuts $11.5 Glennon (no point paying him this much for a coin toss) $8 Sitton (depends on health, but I think $8 mil in cap space will be spent better elsewhere) $7 McPhee (injuries limit him too much) $5.6 Sims (I know some like him, but he is not worth over $5mil as a blocking TE) $5.6 Massie (can't imagine paying Massie to whiff on anymore DE's) $5 Wheaton (basically a million per reception) $4.5 Cooper (a FA bust, I had high hopes, but he was horrible and that TD blunder was icing on the cake) $3.2 Demps (with the emergence of the dynamic duo, I would only keep him for his veteran presence, cap hit is not too big) $50.4 Potential to have $98.2 after cuts Can't see why we would not lock up Fuller and guys like Wright and Acho. We have a ton a space to make some huge FA acquisitions.

Looking at moving to the #7 pick, that adds 150 pts to our draft value compared to #9 (equivalent to a late 3rd round pick). Trades would look like more this: #7 = #13 + 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th rounder - deal w/ Cards #7 + 6th rounder = #14 + 2nd rounder - deal w/ Redskins #7 = #17 + 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th rounder - deal w/ Bills OR #7 = #25 + 2nd Rounder and 1st Rounder in 2019 - deal w/ Bills #7 = #29 + 2nd, 3rd , 4th rounder and 1st and 3rd Rounder in 2019 - deal w/ Steelers To me, the Steelers deal is too rich for them. So I think they are out. The Bills look like the most likely to move up since they have KC's first rounder which is currently projected at #25. So they could move up to #7 (to get in front of Denver) to get their QB, give up #17, but then trade out of #25 to recoup picks they lose to move up. A second option is for them to keep #17, but give us #25, their 2nd rounder this year, and their first rounder in 2019. I think they would be better off going with their first option.

I would re-sign Sanchez on a 2-3 yr deal as a backup just for this: https://www.instagram.com/p/BdNyCZXnB7Y/?ta...by=chicagobears

1. Browns 0-15 2. Giants 2-13 (WAS) 3. Colts 3-12 (HOU) 4. Texans 4-11 (IND) *to Browns 5. Bucs 4-11 (NO) ----------------------- 6. Broncos 5-10 (KC) 7. 49ers 5-10 (LAR) 8. Jets 5-10 (NE) 9. Bears 5-10 (MIN) ----------------------- 10. Bengals 6-9 (BAL) 11. Raiders 6-8 (LAC) 12. Dolphins 6-9 (BUF) So going into Week 17, based on the latest news (KC starting Mahomes and LAR resting starters), we actually have a great chance to slide back to the 7th pick (with SF and DEN passing us). I just checked and even if TB wins and we lose, we still would have a better SOS than them and lose the tie breaker. So it looks like our best realistic slot is 7th. So a loss is really more important than a win for us at this point, we just need to play competitively, and get more reps for Trubisky. The 7th pick and passing Denver puts us in a better position to trade down. Also, think of it this way, if 3x QB's and Barkley go before we pick, we can technically get the 3rd best positional player outside of RB/QB, which would be sweet.

Bears are 13 pt dogs. I think we lose, but it is closer than the spread due to a late garbage time TD and the weather You like the cold, game time temperature is projected to be -7 with the entire game played below zero. Viqueens 20-13

This one may be challenging. We opted out of his 5th year option, which now looks like a bad move. No one was questioning it when it happened, and you can't blame Pace for doing it as it at the time. Fuller under-performed for most of his first few years and has only came on this year. I would say you need to lock him up if he is willing to stay here.

Yeah, I didn't include any playoff teams as we don't know where they will draft. If Pittsburgh even wins one playoff game, they are looking at picking 29-32. They would have to give up more than what KC did to move to #9. That's why I think if teams are looking to move up, they will do it to get in front of the Jets or Cards. So the #9 spot is not really ideal for either of those scenarios. Also, Rosen's decision will have ripple effects on this as well. If he doesn't come out, then that is one less QB going in the top 10.

Congrats to Brad for winning this year's championship, and a big thanks to Ary for his work as the commish.

The savior thing was a joke. I agree on everything you said. If there is an intriguing pick in the later rounds, why not. Hundley is definitely not the answer, and yes, they technically violated the rule and he should have to clear waivers. It won't happen, but definitely something they need to crack down on.

Yep, tore ACL in 2014 and now in 2017. Eventually, that is going to limit your mobility, which is his greatest strength. I still like him, but he seems more boom/bust than Trubisky.

Crazy to think about how the 2017 and now the 2018 draft will play out. Cleveland passes on Trubisky and Watson, but gets the Texans 1st rounder this year. No way they envisioned the Texans would be worse and their rookie QB lost for the year with an injury. The Texans look to be in bad shape. They do not have a 1st rounder, and who knows what Watson looks like after injury. Cleveland looks bad on one hand (for passing on Tru and Watson) but brilliant on the other hand, now having two top 5 picks (which they will ultimately mess up). So they could end up with Garrett, a top tier QB prospect and another top tier prospect (like Barkley). So who needs a QB? 1. Browns - Yes 2. Giants - Yes 3. Colts - No (assuming Luck is healthy) 4. Bucs - No 5. Browns - No (assuming they took one at #1) 6. Broncos - Yes (but hopefully in the Cousins sweepstakes, or they like Osweiler) 7. 49ers - No (unless they don't re-sign or franchise Garappolo) 8. Jets - Yes 9. Bears - No (we have our savior) 10. Bengals - No 11. Dolphins - No (assuming Tannehill is healthy) 12. Raiders - No 13. Cardinals - Yes 14. Packers - No 15. Redskins - Maybe (depends on Cousins) 16. Lions - No 17. Cowboys - No 18. Bills - Maybe Teams that will be in the hunt for a QB drafting before the Bears: Browns, Giants, Broncos, and Jets. So there is potential that 3x QB's go before the Bears pick and Barkley to either Colts, Bucs, Browns, or 49ers. At the 9th pick, we could have the 5th best player available (other than QB/RB), which will be sweet. I don't know if we trade down from there. Also, the 9th slot seems too late (following the Jets pick) to pick a top tier QB. The teams that need one have already picked, so I don't know if jumping to 9 will be beneficial to anyone below (Cards, Skins, Bills). This would obviously change if the Jets didn't go QB, leaving one on the board, but again, all teams would need to do is get in front of the Cards. So #9 still seems like it wouldn't be a likely trade destination for a team looking for a QB. Rosen's decision will also play into this. Just for fun, here is what some trades would look like if we moved down, are any of these worth it? #9 = #13 + 3rd rounder - deal w/ Cards #9 = #15 + 3rd, 4th, and 5th rounder - deal w/ Redskins #9 = #18 + 2nd, 5th, and 7th rounder - deal w/ Bills

Updated with the late games, and the 49ers win. If they can beat the Rams next week (who knows), we could go as low as 7th (w/ 49ers and Broncos wins) and we lose. If we somehow win, we are looking at 11th or 12th. 1. Browns 0-15 2. Giants 2-13 (WAS) 3. Colts 3-12 (HOU) 4. Bucs 4-11 (NO) 5. Texans 4-10 (PIT/IND) will move to 4th with loss (Browns own pick) ----------------------- 6. Broncos 5-10 (KC) 7. 49ers 5-10 (LAR) 8. Jets 5-10 (NE) 9. Bears 5-10 (MIN) ----------------------- 10. Bengals 6-9 (BAL) 11. Dolphins 6-9 (BUF) 12. Raiders 6-8 (PHI/LAC) will move to 11th with loss tomorrow

Very true, if they have nothing to play for, they might as well use next week as their bye. So 8th or 9th, unless we win

Somehow the Bengals beat the Lions, which makes us only slide to 9th. 1. Browns 0-15 2. Giants 2-12 (ARZ/WAS) 3. Colts 3-12 (HOU) ----------------------- 4. 49ers 4-10 (JAX/LAR) 5. Texans 4-10 (PIT/IND) 6. Bucs 4-11 (NO) ----------------------- 7. Broncos 5-10 (KC) 8. Jets 5-10 (NE) 9. Bears 5-10 (MIN) Barring any crazy unrealistic games, it looks like we will finish 9th with a loss against Minnesota next week.

Bears up 20-3 after another Red Zone turnover. This time Trevathan and Goldman team up for the forced fumble. Bears don't do anything on offense, but flip the field on a punt.

Zane Gonzalez hits a 48-yarder in the snow, Bears go into halftime up 6-3. I was hoping the Bears drafted him or Elliott this year. Gonzalez was a 7th rounder.

Make that 3, all on 3rd down. Last two, multiple players get there. I know we have multiple subs in, but man, we really have to think about making O-Line #1 priority this offseason. We need 2-3 upgrades.

So far, Fuller is having a strong game, and Kizer is 1 for 7. Defense looking good.

Bears score a TD on 2nd drive, after a nice punt return by Cohen (no penalty either). On drive, Trubisky had a nice play fake rollout to hit Sims for a long gain. He also had a few scrambles for some nice gains. Nugent has XP blocked. Kicker problems continue. Bears 6-0.

Go Bears? Merry Christmas, it's snowing in Chicago. We win, guarantee a lesser draft spot, but save some face by not losing to a winless team. We also go undefeated in the division (AFC North). Mr. Ohio is already 1-0 against Ohio teams. Can he make it 2-0? We lose, become "the team that lost to the Browns", maintain draft position, and guarantee Fox's fate. I am just hoping for a bounce back game for Trubisky and hope that Gordon doesn't go off when our CB's fall down (which they will). Bears 17 - 13 We Flush the Toilet Bowl!

I think Fox can still be a good coach somewhere, just not in Chicago. Everyone was expecting that bump that his other teams saw in their 2nd-3rd year, and it never happened here. Since they have started the 16 game schedule in 1978, our worst 3-year stretch was 97-99 (2 HC's) where we won a total of 14 games in 3 years. Right now we have won 13 games with Fox with 2 games remaining. So more than likely he will tie the worst 3 year stretch in team history (that is how far we have fallen). Our 3 wins last year was the worst season since 1969 (1-13). If you look at 4-year stretches, our worst was also 97-2000 where we won a total of 19 games in 4 years. If you lump Trestman's last year into this, we have 18 wins with 2 games left. Again, we will more than likely tie our worst 4-year stretch.

Don't get me wrong, I had high hopes for Trestman, but he was doomed from the beginning following Lovie with that team. That was Lovie's team and the team was already getting divisive since Cutler came aboard. Trestman was fired after going 8-8 and 5-11, yet some want to keep Fox after going 6-10, 3-13, and more than likely 5-11? Trestman got screwed on the defensive side of the ball. The top 5 defenders in tackles were Mundy, Bostic, Fuller, Jones, and Allen. That was a pathetic defense. And yes Alaska was correct, I was referring to record as a Bears HC.

No way Fox is back next year. Worst HC in franchise history, and not necessarily the coach that Pace wanted. In his presser yesterday, he talked about his pet monkey.

If we win Sunday, we are basically locked into 10th unless Broncos, Bengals, and Jets win one of their last two games (which we would move up one slot per team from 10th back down to 7th). If we win both, we are looking at anywhere between 11th and 14th. So 2 losses, as high as 3rd (if all 4 other teams win 2) and has low as 7th (no change) 1 win and 1 loss, 7th-10th (no worse than current spot, or down to 10th due to DEN, CIN, NYJ not winning another game) 2 wins: 11th-14th 2L = 3-7th 1W1L = 7-10th 2W = 11-14th