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A Fresh Post-FA Look at the Roster


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More than in other years, I'm struggling to figure out where the Bears will go this draft. So I decided to take a look at the roster to figure out where I see holes, and this is what I came up with:

 

QBs - Jay Cutler, Jason Cambell, Josh McCown, Nathan Enderle

-No worries here

 

RBs - Matt Forte, Michael Bush, Kalil Bell, Armando Allen

-No worries here either

 

FB - Tyler Clutts

-Did a good job last year.

 

WRs - Brandon Marshall, Earl Bennett, Devin Hester, Devin Thomas, Eric Weems, Dane Sanzenbacher, Max Komar (Knox)

-There's no true need here, but Komar and Sanzenbacher are expendable and Weems doesn't figure to get much time at WR. I just keep asking myself "Is Bennett a #2 on a good offense?" If the answer is "no", maybe you take a look at a guy who can be.

 

TEs - Kellen Davis, Matt Spaeth, Kyle Adams, Andre Smith

-I hope to see the Bears give Davis a chance before taking a TE high, but I can certainly see a mid-late round pick here for depth.

 

OGs - Chris Williams, Edwin Williams, Lance Louis

It's so hard with the multiple spots the linemen have and could play (CWill at LT, Louis at RT, Williams at C, Spencer at G, Garza at G, etc.) it's tempting to just have an "OL" section. There's some young guys on the team who haven't seen much action (Ricky Henry, Mansfield Wrotto, Reggie Stephens) but I do think this is a position where the Bears could really upgrade now and for the future.

 

OTs - J'Marcus Webb, Gabe Carimi, Levi Horn

Again, there's room to mix and match here (Louis at RT, Carimi to LT). Everyone wants a new LT except the Bears seemingly, though maybe they do target on of the 1st round LTs. Even so, a swing tackle who could be a good version of what Omiyale was is needed.

 

Cs - Roberto Garza, Chris Spencer

Instead of drafting a G, the Bears could try to get a true C and push Garza & Spencer to compete for a guard spot. So hard to figure the OL out.

 

DTs - Henry Melton, Stephen Paea, Matt Toeiona, Jordan Miller

As much as the Bears like to rotate on the DL, they need another body here. I'd like to see a bigger guy who can play the Anthony Adams role, since they can always rotate Idonije inside if needed.

 

DEs - Julius Pepper, Israel Idonije, Corey Wootton, Chauncey Davis, Thaddeus Gibson

There's a lot of big guys here that the Bears could probably use a smaller, pass-rushing DE, although truthfully this isn't a bad group.

 

OLBs - Lance Briggs, Nick Roach, Blake Costanzo, JT Thomas, Jabarra Williams

A young LB to push Roach and provide would be nice, but Thomas will be coming off a redshirt year and Williams has the speed to contribute in this defense.

 

MLB - Brian Urlacher, Dom DiCicco

All depends on how long you think Urlacher can hold up.

 

CBs - Charles Tillman, Tim Jennings, Kelvin Hayden, DJ Moore, Jonathan Wilhite, Donovan Warren

The Bears roll five deep with veterans with starting experience. I was sure this would be a target in the draft, but after adding Hayden and Wilhite, I'm not so sure.

 

Ss - Chris Conte, Major Wright, Craig Steltz, Winston Venable/Anthony Walters

I actually like the Conte/Wright combination if they can stay healthy and Steltz is OK as a 3rd safety. This seems like a position ripe for a post-draft veteran add like Atogwe or Melvin Bullitt, though I could see a late pick here for depth.

 

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So, with that perspective, here's where I go in the draft:

 

**Trade down a couple spots and pick up an extra 4th**

1) Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor - I'd love Floyd, but he'll be gone. I'd love a good LT, but I don't like the OTs with 1st round grades in this draft. Truthfully, I'd even take Jeffrey or Hill here - I've come to the conclusion that it's time to really take this offense to the next level and a top-flight WR to pair with Marshall is the way to do it.

 

2) Amini Silotolu, OG/OT, Midwestern State - Big, powerful offensive lineman to plug in at the weakest spot on the line (maybe at LG and move CWill to LT? at RT and move Carimi?). Played LT in college and some think he might be able to stick there in the NFL.

 

3) Sean Spence, LB, Miami - Great fit in the Bears defense to push Roach or provide depth.

 

4a) Brett Roy, DE, Nevada - Pass-rushing DE who gives high effort and could even play inside on passing downs.

 

4b) Nate Potter, OT, Boise State - Potential swing tackle with enough experience and technique to compete at LT.

 

5) Akiem Hicks, DT, Regina (Saskatchewan) - At 6'4" 320, he can be the new Anthony Adams, only with some pass rush ability. Plus he and Idonije can trade Canadian football stories.

 

6) Rhett Ellison, TE, USC - Ellison can do a bit of everything (including special teams) and can even pitch in at FB if needed.

 

7) Sean Catthouse, S, Cal - Big safety to serve at the #4 safety and play special teams.

 

I will change my mind on all of this tomorrow.

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More than in other years, I'm struggling to figure out where the Bears will go this draft. So I decided to take a look at the roster to figure out where I see holes, and this is what I came up with:

 

QBs - Jay Cutler, Jason Cambell, Josh McCown, Nathan Enderle

-No worries here

 

RBs - Matt Forte, Michael Bush, Kalil Bell, Armando Allen

-No worries here either

 

FB - Tyler Clutts

-Did a good job last year.

 

WRs - Brandon Marshall, Earl Bennett, Devin Hester, Devin Thomas, Eric Weems, Dane Sanzenbacher, Max Komar (Knox)

-There's no true need here, but Komar and Sanzenbacher are expendable and Weems doesn't figure to get much time at WR. I just keep asking myself "Is Bennett a #2 on a good offense?" If the answer is "no", maybe you take a look at a guy who can be.

 

TEs - Kellen Davis, Matt Spaeth, Kyle Adams, Andre Smith

-I hope to see the Bears give Davis a chance before taking a TE high, but I can certainly see a mid-late round pick here for depth.

 

OGs - Chris Williams, Edwin Williams, Lance Louis

It's so hard with the multiple spots the linemen have and could play (CWill at LT, Louis at RT, Williams at C, Spencer at G, Garza at G, etc.) it's tempting to just have an "OL" section. There's some young guys on the team who haven't seen much action (Ricky Henry, Mansfield Wrotto, Reggie Stephens) but I do think this is a position where the Bears could really upgrade now and for the future.

 

OTs - J'Marcus Webb, Gabe Carimi, Levi Horn

Again, there's room to mix and match here (Louis at RT, Carimi to LT). Everyone wants a new LT except the Bears seemingly, though maybe they do target on of the 1st round LTs. Even so, a swing tackle who could be a good version of what Omiyale was is needed.

 

Cs - Roberto Garza, Chris Spencer

Instead of drafting a G, the Bears could try to get a true C and push Garza & Spencer to compete for a guard spot. So hard to figure the OL out.

 

DTs - Henry Melton, Stephen Paea, Matt Toeiona, Jordan Miller

As much as the Bears like to rotate on the DL, they need another body here. I'd like to see a bigger guy who can play the Anthony Adams role, since they can always rotate Idonije inside if needed.

 

DEs - Julius Pepper, Israel Idonije, Corey Wootton, Chauncey Davis, Thaddeus Gibson

There's a lot of big guys here that the Bears could probably use a smaller, pass-rushing DE, although truthfully this isn't a bad group.

 

OLBs - Lance Briggs, Nick Roach, Blake Costanzo, JT Thomas, Jabarra Williams

A young LB to push Roach and provide would be nice, but Thomas will be coming off a redshirt year and Williams has the speed to contribute in this defense.

 

MLB - Brian Urlacher, Dom DiCicco

All depends on how long you think Urlacher can hold up.

 

CBs - Charles Tillman, Tim Jennings, Kelvin Hayden, DJ Moore, Jonathan Wilhite, Donovan Warren

The Bears roll five deep with veterans with starting experience. I was sure this would be a target in the draft, but after adding Hayden and Wilhite, I'm not so sure.

 

Ss - Chris Conte, Major Wright, Craig Steltz, Winston Venable/Anthony Walters

I actually like the Conte/Wright combination if they can stay healthy and Steltz is OK as a 3rd safety. This seems like a position ripe for a post-draft veteran add like Atogwe or Melvin Bullitt, though I could see a late pick here for depth.

 

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

So, with that perspective, here's where I go in the draft:

 

**Trade down a couple spots and pick up an extra 4th**

1) Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor - I'd love Floyd, but he'll be gone. I'd love a good LT, but I don't like the OTs with 1st round grades in this draft. Truthfully, I'd even take Jeffrey or Hill here - I've come to the conclusion that it's time to really take this offense to the next level and a top-flight WR to pair with Marshall is the way to do it.

 

2) Amini Silotolu, OG/OT, Midwestern State - Big, powerful offensive lineman to plug in at the weakest spot on the line (maybe at LG and move CWill to LT? at RT and move Carimi?). Played LT in college and some think he might be able to stick there in the NFL.

 

3) Sean Spence, LB, Miami - Great fit in the Bears defense to push Roach or provide depth.

 

4a) Brett Roy, DE, Nevada - Pass-rushing DE who gives high effort and could even play inside on passing downs.

 

4b) Nate Potter, OT, Boise State - Potential swing tackle with enough experience and technique to compete at LT.

 

5) Akiem Hicks, DT, Regina (Saskatchewan) - At 6'4" 320, he can be the new Anthony Adams, only with some pass rush ability. Plus he and Idonije can trade Canadian football stories.

 

6) Rhett Ellison, TE, USC - Ellison can do a bit of everything (including special teams) and can even pitch in at FB if needed.

 

7) Sean Catthouse, S, Cal - Big safety to serve at the #4 safety and play special teams.

 

I will change my mind on all of this tomorrow.

 

Potter and Catthouse are the only picks i like out of this group

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