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Bingo. Add in historical underperformance in prime time games and I’d say the odds are probably right. It will take a stellar game from someone to win this one.

It’s actually crazy how long this has gone on considering I was once removed from being an admin because I took out actual political content. But now there is an all out war without repercussion. As if the Bears team itself doesn’t cause enough unnecessary stress.

For how well Mayfield and Darnold have turned it around, that is definitely a strong class, just without a SB win.

Yeah, rarely does that work out.

Here's a video that shows Monangai and explains a few carries that affects his overall stats. He had one where they blitz and caught him in the backfield that cost him a 7 yard loss and a 11 run that was called back with a holding call (questionable) that didnt get into his stats.

If the Bears traded Moore, they could fit Crosby or Simmons under the cap pretty easily.

Those are just the players I’d be interested in trading for. I have no clue on availability but never rule anything out among the teams needing a QB. Teams can find RBs off practice squads. We know that because the Bears have done that.

We can't run or stop the run. That's a recipe for disaster. Add in that we can pressure the QB is a trifecta. This team is on the rise, but not yet ready.

I would love to have all three but with Crosby being paid 106 mil over the next 3 yrs, and Simmons-75 mil those seem out of reach plus the players or picks it would cost. Hall is in his last yr of his contract but Allen is our for most of the season, so Isaiah Davis is the only other RB besides Hall. He has never been over 1000 yds in his first 3 yrs. He is better than Swift but are they ready to cash the season in after 5 games? They have a first yr coach, not sure he is ready to give up yet. He was in Detroit when they went 1-6 and finish 9-8. Hall and Swift would be a good duo but I dont think Jets are ready to dumb players. They have 13 on the injury list with several ready to come back. I think decisions will be made at the trading deadline on Nov 4th, so they get a better read of how the season goes. After going 2-2, and players coming off injury, I think the Bears will see how the next 4 games go before they make changes.

OFF vs DEF EPA Comparison Right now the worst component for either team is CHI's Offensive Rush attack that has a -0.16 EPA/P which is downright terrible. On the flip side, the best component is WAS's Rush attack at +0.09. CHI OFF (Pass +0.01 / Rush -0.16) vs WAS DEF (Pass +0.03 / Rush -0.07) Pass +0.04 / Rush -0.23 Composites Diff +0.27 WAS OFF (Pass +0.04 / Rush +0.09) vs CHI DEF (Pass -0.05 / Rush +0.01) Pass -0.01 / Rush +0.10 Composites Diff +0.11 The bottom line is the Bears either need to magically fix their running game, or pass more to offset how negative the run game is. The Bears have faced the 1st, 3rd, 26th, and 31st defenses while WAS has faced 9th, 12th, 15th, 25th, and 26th defenses. WAS is 22nd in EPA, so they are closer to OAK/DAL than they are to DET/MIN. CHI is 20th in EPA, which is closest to 15th (GB), who WAS lost to. So there is that too.

For sure Simmons is my top target too. I'd give up a 2nd but not sure that's enough. I've got tradeable players that I'd toss in too: Kmet, or Moore, and possibly Braxton Jones although he'd be more dressing on the deal. On Crosby that's exactly what I was thinking. Raiders get a pick, keep some stability at the position and more roster flexibility (i.e. cap space) to do as they wish. Both require cap space so a trade of a player is likely.

Thanks for the info. We need Booker to play like he did this preseason. I hope he is ready for action.

They designated Booker and Homer for return. They have a 21 day window to place them on the active roster.

Booker is a good rotational piece and still has lots of room to grow, but I dont think he is an immediate impact, or will fix our pass rush this year? I hope he reaches his potential and becomes and awesome stud, but I think he is a #3 right now, and we will still look for impact pass rushers in trade, free agency or the draft coming up.

Has anyone heard if Booker will be back this week? I have seen no announcement that they have opened up the window for him to suit up and be evaluated for game reps. We need him big time for our pass rush.

I like all three. Simmons would probably be most worth it. Crosby would be very expensive. On a side note, if Booker shows he's a keeper, we could trade Montez and Dexter for Crosby. Then, send a pick for Simmons...

If we could find a way to get Maxx Crosby, that'd be amazing. He is a one man wrecking crew. And we know he likes Caleb. His contract is set up so that the Raiders can trade him without too much cap destruction, and his contract has a cap cost of between $27M and $30M the next few years. Not bad at all! Plus he's only 28.

There are 3 players I’m interested in. Jeffrey Simmons. Max Crosby. Breece Hall. I believe the first two are signed for at least two more seasons. Hall will need a new contract which makes him a more challenging option.

I cant wait for Monday to come. On X and Youtube, lots of people saying we are linked to different players to bring in on the DL and RB. I dont know if we have the answer on the team but Im not sure the Bears are in emergency mode to go after someone or that someone is actually available that could help. Latest I seen was Cam Jordan. He has two sacks and would not be expensive . Basically would be around 7 mil left on salary but NO has never stated they want to dump contracts. In 5 games he has 2 sacks but at 36 does DA want to give him snaps that he would give to Austin Booker that will be back this week? Being 2-2 and having several players coming back from injury, I think they roll with what they have an if things dont improve, maybe try to find someone at the trading deadline. I dont think they are quite in panic mode just yet.

2018 is hard to beat with Jackson , Allen, and Mayfield. Mayfield after not standing out early in his career has been a stud this year on late minute wins. Hopefully, Caleb ends up being that guy.

I agree Phi and Det are the elite right now but like Balt has shown with lots of injuries things can change quickly. Ravens have been terrible after having 6 defensive starters out, we had 4 to remind people of our woes. The rest of our schedule has winnable games. With defensive players coming back, I expect better play from them. Keep in mind JJ and Terrell Smith are out for the season which doesnt help our cause. Going forward I think our OL will find a substance of consistency and be okay. Even with a question at LT, I think the rest of the line will have a jell moment and improve. I seen a PFF video and heard them say we had the 10th ranked OL, since I cant access PFF, can anyone verify that? I dont care for much of their grading but they say Denver and Buffalo have the best lines, so they have some sense of reality. I think we have more carries from Monangai and the players back on D, will help us win some more games. The key to the season is still Caleb and his progress.

I read you right. And yes, defense is definitely huge.

Right now the 2024 Class is trending as the best "top 5" ever. There are groups with a better top QB, or top 2, but as a top 5, this group is trending as the best. Here are the last 3 classes with at least 4 QBs that had 4K Passing Yards in their first 2 seasons. 2022 - Herbert, Burrow, Hurts, and Tua 2018 - Jackson, Allen, Mayfield, and Darnold 2012 - Wilson, Luck, RG3, Tannehill, Foles, and Weeden The 2024 class will have 5, maybe 6 depending on what happens with Penix, and Rattler who already has 2300 yds. Williams, Daniels, and Nix are already there, and Maye needs 463 more to hit 4K.

I wasn't crapping on them. It is just funny when their defense basically gives them the win, regardless of what they do in that game, they did amazing. The 2024 QB Class may go down as the best ever, and it won't be close. Williams, Daniels, Nix already with big numbers in 1.25 years, Maye and Penix coming on too. Rattler is technically a part of the class, losing a lot but playing better than McCarthy. So they could end up with 5-6 "starters" going into Year 3. Williams, Daniels, and Nix in their first 20 games each (60 games) have combined for over 12,000 Passing Yards, 90 TD Passes, and 31 INT.

I think Bo Nix is gritty. Jayden Daniels has perennial pro bowl potential. Drake Maye is proving to be a stud. Caleb Williams can be a supernova if he chooses. Really solid QB class...