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Just one more GM left and we are paid for the year.

Jeanty has also looked terrible, but there are others drafted after Trapilo and Turner who are looking solid.

Funny, because Kaleb Johnson was the one guy I absolutely did not want from the RB position. He was a product of a great OL, and that was clear to me after watching a few minutes of his highlights. The majority of his best runs were him not getting touched at all, or at least not until he reached the second level. I thought he looked slow and lacked the lateral agility necessary to be anything more than a complimentary back in the NFL. Steelers look like they've already given up on him.

Yes, I agree. However, I was also upset that the Poles didn't select Kaleb Johnson in the 2nd or 3rd round of the draft when he was still available, before he eventually went to Pittsburgh. I just checked. Kaleb has undoubtedly had a rough start. 2 carries total for two games for -1 yd, and muffed a Kick Return that gave SEA a TD. I'd make a lousy GM. LOL

I am actually shocked the line has not moved, Bears -1. With the JJ news and DAL having Lamb and Pickens, I would've thought that the line would shift to DAL.

I really hope they do something because in addition to JJ being out, Stevenson has been brutal. Literally the worst CB in the league with QBs having a perfect passer rating throwing at him. Why even throw anywhere else? Just spot him presnap and that is your read.

More specifically, Swift. The Bears are a top 5 rushing unit BEFORE contact, meaning the OLine is actually doing a great job at run blocking, yet Swift is bottom 5 after contact. So the run game is completely dependent on making a gaping hole that anyone can run through. RB will need to be addressed. Still can't believe Poles waited until the 7th to address it with a bunch of RBs on the board in the first few rounds.

Stephon Gilmore

I expect to see a few CBs at Halas Hall tomorrow. Below is a list of FA from Fantasy Sharks. I haven't studied to see if any played for DA or Al Harris, but with Stevenson giving a free catch every target, the Bears might need 2. Cornerback Free Agents, 2025 Asante Samuel Jr. Stephon Gilmore Kendall Fuller Emmanuel Moseley Nik Needham Tony Brown Tre Herndon Troy Hill Cameron Sutton Keith Taylor Michael Ojemudia Arthur Maulet Duke Shelley Cameron Dantzler Mike Hilton Kendall Sheffield Tyler Hall Bobby Price Daryl Worley Michael Davis Greg Stroman Ka'dar Hollman Caleb Farley Justin Hardee Kevin King Stantley Thomas-Oliver Kevon Seymour Dicaprio Bootle Andrew Booth

Most likely out for the season. I don't know how much time they have to decide but there is a chance he could return late, like almost playoff time. I do not think the Bears need to consider this and tell him get healthy for next season.

Touché, my friend.

But did they know Thuney would extend hahaha. He signed the extension much later.

Yes, LG...lol. I typed LT so many times its natural.

Another one of my "Senior" moments. You're right. Then we'd have to assume Poles would have signed him regardless of the Thuney acquisition.

One thing we do know is that they gave Jackson an extension after the Thuney trade. That's telling...

I agree, 100%. It seems the schedule makers always deal the Bears a shitty hand. We need to take advantage of the next seven games and get our game in order so that we can finish the remainder of a brutal second-half slate of games strong.

I'm sure you meant Poles initially brought him in as LG, not LT. That being said, I agree. He would have been a solid addition as a LG, his more natural position. I can't blame Poles for grabbing Thuney when he became available. However, that forces Jonah to RG. If Thuney had signed first, would Poles have signed Jonah as a RG at the same price tag, or would he have chosen to take a pass? A question that we will likely never know the answer to.

It sucks that the Bears had to get back to back Division games so early in the season, but they won't play another Division game until November 16th, Week 11. The next 7 games are DAL, LVR, WAS, NO, BAL, CIN, and NYG. I would say 6 of those are winnable.

It’s worth noting that Ben was part of the turnaround in Detroit. He saw how Dan Campbell handled all the early losses. IMO that’s why you saw him tell the team he still has confidence in them.

I agree overall. For all the vitriol regarding our crappy offense we still put up 21pts on the road against a playoff team. I’m so old I remember when our kicker was the leading scorer. There were lots of stupid mistakes but seeing this offense put up 28pts or more isn’t hard to see in the future. I like the detailed answers Ben gave yesterday in his press conference. Even regarding the defense he was clear that he understands the calls and assignments. I remain optimistic. One thing this teams need is leadership and attitude on the field. Both on offense and defense there were too many heads hanging low in the second half.

Thanks, Adam. I love this thread and hope you continue comparing the 2nd-year QBs as the season advances. It will be interesting to see the progress, or regression, of each of them throughout the season.

I think Poles brought him in for LT then Thuney became available.

A voice of reason. Thanks for the post. Long before the season began, BJ was asked about the development of the OL. He said it would take time for them to adapt to his complex blocking schemes, which were called for in many of his plays. When pressed further, he said to expect it to take (if I remember correctly) a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks for the OL to become a cohesive force. I didn't want to believe it would take that long. Ooops. BJ's offense is complex, and he warned us that it would take time for the players to fully digest the schemes to the point of playing at full speed without hesitation to recall their assignments. To just let it rip without hesitation. Even his former players in Detroit came out and said that Bear fans should be patient, as it would take time for the offense to learn his complex system. I didn't want to believe it would take that long. Ooops. BJ warned us that although Caleb was showing improvement, it would take time to correct all of his major flaws and his growth would be a bit of a rollercoaster ride as the season progressed. I didn't want to believe it would take that long. Ooops. We have to remember, back in 2022, Detroit started the season 1-6 in BJ's first year as OC. They finished the year 9-7. It took time for their offensive players to grasp and execute his playbook. As far as defense. D. Allen is put in a hell of a spot. Our CB room is a mess with injuries. Booker will not be back until after the bye. Turner missed time to develop during the summer because of an injury. Garret is playing less than 100%. Allen's defense is very complex and challenging for players to learn. We were told it would take time. It seemed, at times, that it was progressing rapidly, but now the injuries have thrown everything off course. So for me, my primary concern is how DA will turn our D around. I'm disappointed, like many of you. Still, I also blame myself for having unrealistic expectations of the players to adjust to two systems, O & D, that have been described as complex and requiring time for players to fully execute.

He was a Pro Bowl LG in DET, then LAR tried to use him at Center and RG and it didn't work. Bears trade for him as a RG. Poles is really bad at his job. Making guys swap sides normally doesn't work out. Like try skateboarding with your opposite foot forward, you can do it and if you practice, you can get better, but it never feels natural.

They will have an Out or IR designation. Sometimes that does not occur until it is official.