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I was just reading an article on NBC Chicago sports about the Colts trying to pretend they might be able to get their guy for QB by staying at #4. Then there was this quote that I am sure the Colts are concerned about. That puts more pressure on INDY because if they try to stay put at #4 two QBs may be off the board before they draft, not just one. Love it!

This sort of thing has happened before and cost the player a fortune. I can remember years back when OL La'el Collins was projected to be a high first round selection. Just before the draft police questioned him in regards to a murder investigation. He went undrafted. It turned out he wasn't involved with the murder at all, completely innocent. Dallas wound up signing him as an UFA. Cost him millions of dollars when he did nothing wrong.

If Claypool had put up solid #2 WR stats the last few games of the season, after having a chance to familiarize himself to the system, I would have no second thoughts on the trade. There is still a chance that this year he will produce more in line with what we had hoped. Just as we expect Fields to improve his passing efficiency with a better OL (fingers crossed) our WRs should also benefit. Then, of course, Claypool and our WRs will have time in the off season to work with Fields. My hope is that Claypool will give us minimum 60/750/5. If he can add that to go along with a productive #1 WR (FA?/Draft?), Mooney, and Kmet (or upgrade), our offense will be a top 10.

I made a HUGE mistake bringing up the issue of race. My apologies. I am going to lock this thread. If anyone wants to start a new one about the merits of OC's under Andy Reid for HC positions, then please do so. Again, as a moderator who has asked for posters not to bring politics onboard, I really blew it. My sincere apologies.

Don't like saying it but he may also be having issues being hired as HC because, gasp, he's Black. Unfortunate, but there are still a lot of owners who are bigots. The league keeps on saying they will clean this up but the efforts they have made are feeble IMO.

If Poles even remotely considered those trade scenarios mentioned in the quoted articles for CAR & TBB he should be fired, along with the new President of the team for allowing him to do so. The idiots who dreamed up those articles should find another profession. I agree, never say never. As you said, 4 1st round selections would have to cause one to pause and take a step back to evaluate the pros and cons. Bottom line is, Fields is a Chicago Bear and I pray he has a HOF career (and I'm still around to watch him be inducted.)

If anything, the false rumors of us trading Fields and drafting a QB with our #1 is a mind game intended to force those wanting to trade up to sweeten the deal. We want Houston, Indy, etc... to think we might draft the QB they covet. There is no way in hell we trade Fields this year. He is our starting QB for 2023, and will prove he is our future.

Poles needs to be patient. No need to move too soon. Week before the draft? Night before the draft? Let the suitors for the pick ante up.

I pray Adam Schefter is spot on for a change. This quote"

Agree with everything you said.

I think he will be tagged. Ron is well liked as the HC. They have, from what I hear, a good locker room. I think other players will restructure as needed to keep this guy on their team. I pray I'm wrong. But far too often we think a player will be cut for cap reasons and he winds up being signed.

I love talented Seniors, LOL. Far too often we draft players who only have limited experience, leave college early to get the big paycheck, and are selected solely because of "potential" or "measurables." I prefer players who had success against top level opponents. Players who have the experience and maturity players leaving college early quite often lack.

Stinger, loved this preview from Swift Sports. I hope you post the remainder of the series where he goes over FAs available at other positions, especially OL and WR. Thanks for posting this one on the DL FA prospects. A good number of interesting options for the Bears.

I'm with you. I thought maybe it was just an issue with my browser or pc. You're the first to mention having issues. I have had several extended periods when I could not log into the site.

I'm not totally sold on Trevor. Yes, he had a great comeback in the second half, AFTER throwing four interceptions in the first half. The main reason for Jacksonville winning? Did you see the Chargers players celebrating their victory on the sidelines after they went up 27 to 0 with two minutes remaining before half-time? IDIOTS! I knew as soon as I saw them dancing and high fiving, they were in trouble. He does have that 'hair flip' mastered. ? ?

What we will not know for awhile is which of these QB needy teams (and possible trade partners) will opt to go after a FA or trade for a vet. Example: I just read a writer speculating Indy and the Jets as two possible suiters for D Carr. Hopefully Indy has learned their lesson about acquiring retreads.

Compared to our previous Team Presidents, this guy seems totally over qualified. ?

Strength of Schedule can be deceiving, however, if you look at next year's opponents, and their 2022 records, the Bears have every reason to believe on SOS alone, they will greatly improve their 3 wins. KCC & LAC are the two best teams we will face. I think MIN was a fluke, should have had 9 or 10 wins, not 13. They really lucked out on more than a few wins. Detroit? They are hard to figure out. HOME Lions 9-8-0 Packers 8-9-0 Vikings 13-4-0 ============ Falcons 7-10-0 Panthers 7-10-0 Broncos 5-12-0 Raiders 6-11-0 Cardinals 4-13-0 AWAY Lions 9-8-0 Packers 8-9-0 Vikings 13-4-0 ============ Chiefs 14-3-0 Chargers 10-7-0 Saints 7-10-0 Buccaneers 8-9-0 Commanders 8-8-1 Browns 7-10-0 143-145-1

No Joke. I remember "in the good old days" ?when it was the Rose Bowl, Orange, Cotton, Sugar, Gator, etc... Bowl Money talks. Now I watch Notre Dame in the TaxSlayer (Gator) Bowl.

Watching the Year-End College games, I cannot help but list my takes. First, the College system for games tied at end of regulation is awesome. BOTH teams have a chance to win in overtime, not just the team who is lucky enough to win a coin toss and get a TD, leaving the loser of the coin toss frustrated. Why in the hell doesn't the NFL wake up and make changes? Second, Colleges are basically the NFL's minor league system. Our developmental league. So why in the hell do they have different rules? Wouldn't it make sense for these college players to be acclimated to the rules they are going to be asked to play by if drafted? (Example 1: In college football, there only needs to be one foot down for it to be considered a completed pass while the NFL requires two feet down. Example 2: Contact is necessary to be ruled down in the NFL, but not in college football) Even penalties are different. Finally, and this goes for NFL games as well as the FCS, why the hell is a HC who is trying to do his job required to stop to talk to some bimbo wearing spike heals on the sideline to answer dumb ass questions? Okay, I step down from my soap box. (Hope I didn't offend any bimbos ?)

There are a lot of teams in QB trouble, and thank God for once, we aren't one of them. Arizona and Denver are going to choke on those big QB contracts. They both have huge question marks at QB. GBP & CLE spent a fortune on their QBs and will regret their decision. Rodgers is not the MVP of the past and Watson doesn't seem to be able to regain his old form. Zack Wilson and M Jones? LOL Tua started off the year great. Now for the past 4 or 5 games he is back to sucking hind tit. Just how many teams have true franchise QBs that are earning their paychecks OR about not about to retire? That #2 pick could be quite valuable. Again, Thank God we drafted Fields. Now get him some legitimate WRs and keep him safe with a top 5 OL.

LOL - Love it! Never thought if that possibility when confessing my lack of ability in judging talent for the draft.

I'm embarrassed to admit I liked him coming out of college and would been thrilled if the Bears drafted him. Don't get me wrong. I was all on board with the drafting of Fields. Just didn't think he'd be available. I am just admitting I was totally wrong in my assessment of Wilson. Thank God I'm not the Bears GM.

I thought I read on NFL.com that Seattle (with Denver's 1st round pick obtained for Wilson) moved up to the 2nd pick when Denver lost while we were on bye. If that be the case, we will probably drop further soon. The Detroit game will be winnable, and I believe we play the Vikings for the season finale. If the Vikings have nothing to gain with a victory, they may rest all of their key starters for the playoffs.

Yep, 30 straight years having a HOF caliber QB. Then, back when I was in HS, Bart Starr was the QB for 12 years. That makes a total of 42 years with a HOF (or future HOF) QB leading the offense. Makes me sick. LOL