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I think their first choice came yesterday. Contract wise he fits. He was rated 11th for Centers, so not a great as Dalhman, but close. Have to see if he has the smarts to run BJ complex offense.

The first order of business right now is finding a FA Center to replace Dalman. Nothing is as important as protecting Caleb right up the middle as well as keeping the running game going. IMO the Bears will close on that deal first then sort out the remaining options.

I expect we can sign Tyler Baidatz for about 10 and do the contract to give relief in this years Cap. I think it's only for 2 years so it stays aligned with the other OL contracts. Connor McGovern has almost the same rating as Baidarz. Is the 6 th rated center in pass blocking and gave up no sacks. But we would have to wait until free agency starts to sign him. He is out of contract, wasn't cut

The Bears get 10 million in cap relief and can take back 2/3 of his signing bonus (4 million). We will find out what kind of balls Poles has. Is he team first or a nice guy that doesnt want to stir the waters. They can sign Tyler Biadaz for about the same money 3 yr 30 mil. Linderbaum will cost too much, estimated 4 yr 70 mil. Biadaz was in today, so if he fits scheme wise he is probably signed soon. Then we can become the badazz bears.

The Falcons are really putting a bad taste in my mouth. They get our assistant GM and the NFL doesn't honor their rule for compensation picks. Then a key FA signing retires after a great season on an ascending team that will take a significant fa signing to replace or a high draft pick. Or is it Poles? Letting his buddy get promoted knowing we wouldnt get picks and signing Dalman knowing he had retirement on his mind. Half or more of last years big FAs is turning out sour. Sorry, I hate getting news like this when you are opening the web for exciting news.

OK I figured it out. we owe $4M of dead cap, amortized signing bonus. But he had $9.5M in guaranteed salary coming. I guess that meant if he didnt retire, we'd have to pay that to cut him. But since he retired, it's not that way. I remember reading rumors last year that he wanted to retire from the Falcons, so maybe Poles convinced him to give it a try, make a little money, but structured the contract so we dont get killed if he retired. Very interesting, but yeah, we just cleared $10M on the cap. Cool.

Yeah, I am hearing experts say it opens up $10M on the cap. So that's the good news. I personally don't see how, because everything I read said the signing bonus accelerates to this year, or this year and next year if post June 1st, like a cut. But I will presume that I am missing something, because people are saying $10M, and Im very glad to be wrong.

It's highly unlikely we give up lots of draft capital for anybody. Poles wants to keep this going through the draft. 8 knee surgeries also worry me.

Aaron Lemning reported we get 10 mil in Cap space, 4 mil in dead money and was talking about the bonus being able to recover the 4 mil in 2027 over some condition. I didn't understand that point. Also seen where we were already talking to Tyler Biadasz the former Washington center who they cut this off-season at a 8.1 cap hit.

I presume retirement has to impact the cap in a different manner so they get flexibility cap wise - but creates a very different wrinkle.

Best I can do is DJ and Tremaine plus this years second round pick.

I respect his decision but I wonder what the cap ramifications are. I would hope the Bears get some of his signing bonus back. Peace

DJ and one first I can see. I dont think we will spend two firsts unless we get picks back too.

Well crap, that sucks. What a random time to do that. He was at the Pro Bowl just a few weeks ago.

Just seen it too. This draft has some pretty good centers. Might as well put the D on the back burner and draft LT and C with first 3 picks.

what the actual hell. this certainly changes our offseason plans. I'm no expert, but it looks like we will have significant salary cap dead space as a result. We may only gain $500k in cap space, and have to replace him as well.

I just woke up, is this true? Wow that screws the OL strength Luke Newman was taking some snaps at OC, does he take over now?

He's not worth it. If we're entering a ten year window with a franchise quarterback, affordability/cost control with draft picks is going to be crucial.

The Raiders want a pair of 1st rounders and a player for Max Crosby. Send them Tremaine who they shown interest and the two 1sts? I think as long as we can still move DJ we should. I think DJ and Two 1sts is a lot.

Original report was a 5th, a 4th is wild to me for a RB2.

Scruggs was pretty bad last year. Either way, just in typing that, Monty had 2 more jump cuts.

At the end of the day what matters most to me isn't so much the location as is the quality of the site, stadium itself (game day experience), access, parking etc. Would the idea of the Chicago Bears stadium not being right in Chicago? Sure, but it's not like either Arlington or Hammond are that far away from the current location. As a resident of northern Indiana a trip to a Bears game involves taking the South Shore so I can't speak for parking as the train stops within walking distance of Soldier Field. However and whererever the new stadium is built it needs to be a first class facility that can host a Super Bowl, and a gameday experience that is modern but pays homage to the Bears tradition with some archetectural nods to Soldier Field.

I seen something on X this morning that the Bears have turned down 5ths and want a 4th.

Exactly. If the Bears were offered Simmons from TN, you better believe the Bears interest would change. Trading for a pick would not be considered unless they get a 2nd or better. Like Bagent, the Bears would not part with him for a 4th or lower. I say a 2nd, but maybe theyd take a higher 3rd.