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Fields is trash, youll figure it out at some point. And dont get me wrong, he (like Mitch Trubisky) seems like a really nice guy. He's not a trash human being, but he is a trash NFL QB. I truly dont understand the love for this guy as a player. He's awful.

I like Mo Kamara and Hall. I was curious why we had so many CBs come in for visits, many some end up priority free agents. I think all three WRs are gone by 9 so that's why we traded back in my scenario.

32 teams didn't need QBs so I'm not sure how 5 GMs constitutes the theory no one wanted him. Everything is not absolute. GMs acquired QBs before Poles decided to trade him. Timing is everything. He is on a team and will be starting sometime this year . You can watch first hand him prove your opinion wrong. There again, im not saying he's an elite QB but definitely a starting caliber QB in this league. We can only have opinions on what might happen, so it has yet to be determined.

it's literally twice as fast as the average! I've been saying for a while that his physical release reminds me a lot of Dan Marino. Imagine building this frankenstein of a quarterback: The release of Marino, the pocket movement of Rodgers, the out of structure playmaking of Mahomes... Lets go!

Nice! This is definitely a watershed moment for our team.

yes, but the GMs in the league share my opinion based on what they did and didnt do to get him. Hes not even a starter anymore.

Mine: 1a) Caleb - Obvi 1b) Nabors/Odunze - I think one of them will be there and the Bears will take him. *Small trade down in the 3rd to get a 5th and 6th* 3) Mo Kamara, DE, Colorado State - If all you want is a guy you can put in on passing downs to rush the passer when you move Walker inside, this is probably your best bet. 4) Gabe Hall, DT, Baylor- 3T potential 5) Elijah Jones, CB, Boston College - Not a huge need but the Bears seem to have done a lot of work on mid-round CBs. 6) Frank Crum, OT, Wyoming - Super athletic OT prospect to stash on the practice squad and see if he develops.

I am super hyped, haven't felt like this for a draft in as long as I can remember. I am in Denver for a business trip this week and basically told my company that I am leaving the event at 5pm in order to make it back to the hotel with some beers in hand in time for the draft.

Someone brought up a good point, the Bears don't want to announce anything or sign him (technically they could sign him to his contract before the draft) because what if he gets in a bad car accident or something legal comes up that would make the Bears pass on him. So it makes sense to wait until the actual draft to make the selection. About 9 hours to go......

My prediction 1) Caleb Williams / QB 9) trade back with the Bengals for pick 18-49-149 they take Brock Bowers. 18) Chop Robinson/DE 49) Roman Wilson/WR 75)Kiran Amedgadjie/OT 122) Brennan Jackson/DE 149) Beaux Limmer/OC Williams pick is obvious, Wilson can add to the WR room and take over for Allen when he leaves. Chop is only 21 and has lots of growth but can be a rotational DE his first year. Kiran and Limmer for depth and potential starters in the future. Adding 2 DEs gives Walker the chance to take snaps inside at 3 T , where he has had most his sacks.

I think extending means more than just giving him more money. Poles gives him lots of credit for everything that has happened so far. He turned down a GM job in the past so I think he thinks we have a chance to get to a SB and wants to be here for that event. Waiting a couple years of the emergence of a quality team has to be financially favorable for his future plus he shows loyalty. I think if the right job gets offered, he will take it but a bigger resume of success can't hurt either.

Your entitled to your opinions but it's based on a hypothesis, so it can't be proven. I think with better play calling and a better roster, he could have been a top 10-15 QB. ( His last 7 games he was the 11th ranked QB) The lack of trade value has a lot to do with timing. Poles didn't decide to trade him until well after the combine, after most spots were filled. There are 2 reasons he's not here. We got lucky and got the top pick, if we didn't have a top 3 pick, he would still be here. Also having to pay him big money in 2025 and forward came in to play. He hasn't shown enough to get a big contract. I think he proves himself and becomes a starter in Pittsburgh. He's never going to be elite but obviously history tells us you don't have to be to win a SB. Poles choose Caleb because he can become elite and that doesn't automatically mean Justin is a garbage QB. All of this is my opinion and can't be proven until a few years have passed to see if it was accurate.

Here's a video about Caleb and one gen stat says his release time is 0.28 compared to the NFL average is 0.45. A split second in a pass play matters.

Fields was never leading any team to 10 wins. This is a whole narrative that's been proven false now. No one wanted him, no one traded much for him, and the team that did get him didnt exercise the 5th year option. The real Fields in the real world is not a good NFL quarterback, and if Caleb leads us to 10 wins, that will be fantastic.

for sure, and you want that special WR that Caleb can build ESP with where just a look tells them both what theyre doing. If the right WR is there at 9, that's a very tempting pick for sure.

not really true tho. the average time to throw is similar, but the standard deviation is VERY different. There are many dozens of examples on film where Williams gets the ball out fast. And other examples where he buys a ton of time before throwing. So his average looks like Fields' but his game film definitely does not. This is one of those times where the stat doesnt really tell the whole story. Williams is nothing like Fields.

and when he goes, we get a 3rd round pick.

Agreed, that makes for better TV.

Just knowing he is the pick takes a little of the excitement out of the draft, but then we have pick 9 and the not knowing which redeems the anticipation that you had as a child on Christmas morning. 24 hours and the excitement begins 🍻

It's coming from my common sense. It's not a 100% statement but if you have better talent at WR, logic tells me they get open more often than bad WRs. Trust in your WRs allows QBs to anticipate throws quicker in their decision making. Example: Justin had a quicker release time with DJ last year than with Tyler Scott. He trusted him to be where he was supposed to be and catch the ball so he didn't have to wait until he got open, he could anticipate. Now if you're first read is throwing a deep route obviously he will hold the ball longer but it's a general statement. Im sure there are some next generation stats that show that but it's ok if you disagree with me . I'm not trying to plant a flag with that comment it's just part of a conversation. I could be wrong. Another thing, I don't think their taking OL at 9 but I watched a video with some journalists discussed the OL and I now thinks it's very possible in in a trade back. They were talking about Jenkins and his injury history. Plus this is his last year in contract. So if Poles doesn't want to pay him, he may draft his replacement now and have him starting next year. That makes sense to me .

Having high expectations should be the hype but history tells us rookies have a learning curve. Poles has a building roster to make it easier for him but it comes down to him accepting the coaching and not trying to do much. I'm sure fans in Carolina had high expectations for Bruce Young last year.

I have been hyped for every draft the Bears have had for decades. I will watch, read, and do everything I have done for years but even more so. Win record is not my gage for a good season this year. Show me improvement in all areas of the team including coaching. Give me something to hang my hat on going forward. But no matter what, I will always be excited for every Bears season

I believe so.

So are those first round picks? What context did they use? Bust is easy to figure out but if we pick a WR at 9 , if he starts for most of his career or has to be the star because of his pick status?

I also think the NFL prefers teams to wait - even though technically the Bears could announce they are selecting him and actually sign him to a contract before the draft.