adam Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Even after JJ extension, Bears still with $58M in cap space. Depending on structure, at $19M per year, that's 800K less than the tag this year, and would be several million below the tag next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 10 minutes ago, adam said: Even after JJ extension, Bears still with $58M in cap space. Depending on structure, at $19M per year, that's 800K less than the tag this year, and would be several million below the tag next year. Adjusted cap space is 38 mil after the rookie pool and in year money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 7 minutes ago, Stinger226 said: Adjusted cap space is 38 mil after the rookie pool and in year money. So $38M for free agency. The Bears have holes at WR2 and FS, and could use upgrades at C, Edge, and DT and or LT (depending on how they view Dexter and Braxton). What is pretty wild is the Bears can basically field the same team for the next two years if they extend Jenkins and Herbert, obviously once they address the aforementioned spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABEARSDABOMB Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 Sounds like cap hit is about $15M - so Bears have $50M in space heading into free agency. I presume rookie pool will take up another $10M, so $40M available for free agency. Should allow them to add a couple impact players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearFan PHX Posted March 8 Author Report Share Posted March 8 2 minutes ago, DABEARSDABOMB said: Sounds like cap hit is about $15M - so Bears have $50M in space heading into free agency. I presume rookie pool will take up another $10M, so $40M available for free agency. Should allow them to add a couple impact players. we are starting to look like a real roster. We dont need a haul of picks to put this puzzle together. I mean, sure it'd be amazing, but even more amazing will be putting a real QB into this mix too. I exepct another OL player in the under $10M range too. So a couple impact players AND a few more role fillers too. I truly think Poles is taking the OL seriously this offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 34 minutes ago, BearFan PHX said: we are starting to look like a real roster. We dont need a haul of picks to put this puzzle together. I mean, sure it'd be amazing, but even more amazing will be putting a real QB into this mix too. I exepct another OL player in the under $10M range too. So a couple impact players AND a few more role fillers too. I truly think Poles is taking the OL seriously this offseason. He's been playing with it for two years. To his defense, he offered Joe Noteboom and Brian Allen a contract in his first year and tried to get Bates, failed on all accounts. Drafted Braxton Jones. His backup plans didn't work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASHKUM BEAR Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 1 hour ago, BearFan PHX said: we are starting to look like a real roster. We dont need a haul of picks to put this puzzle together. I mean, sure it'd be amazing, but even more amazing will be putting a real QB into this mix too. I exepct another OL player in the under $10M range too. So a couple impact players AND a few more role fillers too. I truly think Poles is taking the OL seriously this offseason. Poles oline acquisitions. Many darts and resources used early on hoping to strike gold. He did find nuggets in BJones and Wright. 2022 draft 5- Braxton Jones LT 6- Zachary Thomas OL 6-Doug Kramer C 7-Jayre Carter OG 2022 Free agency Alex Leatherwood OT claimed Lucas Patrick C signed Riely Rief OT signed Michael Schoelfield OL signed Julian Davenport OT signed Jean Delance OT UDFA Corey Dublin OL UDFA 2023 draft 1-Darnell Wright RG 2023 free agency Nate Davis G Bobby Haskins OT UDFA Loren Metz OT UDFA Gabe Huey G UDFA Josh Lugg T UDFA Nick Amoah T UDFA Roy Mbaeteka T International 2023 Trade Dan Feeney OL 2024 Trade Ryan Bates OL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 To be fair to him there were quality players he tried to sign.but failed getting. For the most part we seen his backup plan. This year he gives more quality depth to go with starters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearFan PHX Posted March 8 Author Report Share Posted March 8 1 hour ago, ASHKUM BEAR said: Poles oline acquisitions. Many darts and resources used early on hoping to strike gold. He did find nuggets in BJones and Wright. 2022 draft 5- Braxton Jones LT 6- Zachary Thomas OL 6-Doug Kramer C 7-Jayre Carter OG 2022 Free agency Alex Leatherwood OT claimed Lucas Patrick C signed Riely Rief OT signed Michael Schoelfield OL signed Julian Davenport OT signed Jean Delance OT UDFA Corey Dublin OL UDFA 2023 draft 1-Darnell Wright RG 2023 free agency Nate Davis G Bobby Haskins OT UDFA Loren Metz OT UDFA Gabe Huey G UDFA Josh Lugg T UDFA Nick Amoah T UDFA Roy Mbaeteka T International 2023 Trade Dan Feeney OL 2024 Trade Ryan Bates OL for sure. and he is definitely taking it as a serious issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASHKUM BEAR Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 1 hour ago, BearFan PHX said: for sure. and he is definitely taking it as a serious issue. I would love to see them get Frazier or Van Pran in Aprl to help settle the C position once and for all. That would tell me how serious he is if he gets a long term fix planted this offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killakrzydav Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearFan PHX Posted March 8 Author Report Share Posted March 8 11 minutes ago, ASHKUM BEAR said: I would love to see them get Frazier or Van Pran in Aprl to help settle the C position once and for all. That would tell me how serious he is if he gets a long term fix planted this offseason. another possibility could be free agent Connor Williams from Miami. Hes recovering from injury, and the Bates trade allows them a minute to wait for him. But one way or another I think it's very likely they will add another center to this roster beyond Bates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 1 hour ago, ASHKUM BEAR said: I would love to see them get Frazier or Van Pran in Aprl to help settle the C position once and for all. That would tell me how serious he is if he gets a long term fix planted this offseason. JPJ will be awesome but don't think we have a chance at him. Zack Frasier is a 4 time state wrestling champion. Power and unbelievable skills. I hope we can get him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 1 hour ago, BearFan PHX said: another possibility could be free agent Connor Williams from Miami. Hes recovering from injury, and the Bates trade allows them a minute to wait for him. But one way or another I think it's very likely they will add another center to this roster beyond Bates. Also Poles tried to get Brian Allen when he went back to LA he was injured but was top 5 rated at the time. I can see Poles giving him a 5 mil one year deal to prove himself. Bates is the backup plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 Awesome deal for the Bears. They basically got Johnson and Bates for $1.8M less than Johnson's tag cost. If Fields is traded, the Bears gain back an additional $3M+ on the cap. So they could have over $65M if a trade occurs. That should leave between $45-50M for free agency alone. I feel like there is a big fish or two in those number. Wilkins please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 Brad made an error, it is $6.8M compared to the franchise tag. So even better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 22 hours ago, BearFan PHX said: right so he's trade bait after the 2026 season rather than getting nothing we could get a second or third - Poles absolutely knows how to play this draft and trade game with the cap. It really makes you realize how mismanaged our team has been for such a long time. I have a feeling that the new Bears era is about to begin. Spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearFan PHX Posted March 8 Author Report Share Posted March 8 22 minutes ago, Stinger226 said: Spot on omg what is happening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo3451 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 30 minutes ago, BearFan PHX said: omg what is happening? There is a huge eclipse next month. Total darkness...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearFan PHX Posted March 8 Author Report Share Posted March 8 1 hour ago, Mongo3451 said: There is a huge eclipse next month. Total darkness...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 3 hours ago, BearFan PHX said: omg what is happening? I've given you credit on many posts but you're to busy trying to find something I said you didn't like to notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearFan PHX Posted March 9 Author Report Share Posted March 9 11 minutes ago, Stinger226 said: I've given you credit on many posts but you're to busy trying to find something I said you didn't like to notice. ok good, we're back to that I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 3 hours ago, BearFan PHX said: ok good, we're back to that I guess. I apologize, I will never give you credit again for saying something intelligent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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