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Roster Move: Bears sign WR Damiere Byrd Another veteran speedy WR with experience as a kick returner. I think half of the FA contracts signed by all teams this year are 1 year unguaranteed contracts.

One of the best articles I've read in a long time. A lot of details about Fields, as well as the entire Bears' 2021 draft. Hoge’s 10 Bears Things: The unlikely ‘steal’ of Justin Fields

https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/05/03/bears-release-charles-leno-cap-space/

That worries me. He's highly intelligent, a film room junkie, a quick study, yet he has trouble picking up a blitz? Something doesn't jive. If after 2 years in FBS he has trouble picking up a blitz, then what about the more complex NFL schemes?

Everything I've read about Jenkins is super positive. His nasty demeanor. His ability to pass protect, only giving up 2 sacks his entire career. His ability to run block, a road grater. His ability to pull. His ability to go to the 2nd level and block LBs downfield. The one thing I have read about is: Does he get called for a lot of penalties? I'm just curious as that was one thing that really pissed ne off about Leno.

Kind of goes along with a story that circulated. I'm not sure if Nagy recounted the incident or if it was ??? Basically, Nagy had drawn out a play over a pre-draft zoom conference with Fields and discussed it with him in depth. Then during another call weeks later, Nagy asked Fields if he remembered the play they had discussed. Fields nailed it, every tiny detail, without hesitation. Total recall. Learning the playbook will not be a problem. If he can read NFL defenses, the kid is ready to take the NFL by storm.

After hearing about how Mahomes was groomed (a year on the bench before taking over as a starter) and knowing that Reid & Nagy orchestrated that red-shirt year, I am concerned that Fields will remain holding a clipboard for the first year unless Dalton gets injured. The difference is that I don't think Nagy has the luxury of waiting to start Fields unless Dalton plays at an all-pro level. Nagy said everyone would know when Fields was ready to start. Well, let's pray they recognize it's time before week 1 - 2021.

It's almost like having 2 first round picks. There were a lot of mock drafts having the Bears take Jenkins at #20. It sucks we only have a fifth and 3 sixth round selections left. Maybe Pace can work his magic with mid to late round picks. I'd love to see him find another late round steal at WR &/or CB. Then take a flyer on the best OT prospect available.

I think there is going to be a run on OL at the start of the 2nd round. If we are drafting BPA, then we might not get the OT we all want. Maybe there is a FA LT that is an upgrade over Leno? We need to give Fields a clean pocket.

I love the pick, hate giving up draft picks, but you gotta do what you gotta do, LOL I saw these stats: Career Passing Yards: 5,701 Career Passing TDs: 67 Career Interceptions: 9 Career Rushing Yards: 1,133 Career Rushing TDs: 19 At his pro day he ran a 4.44 40-yd dash 67/9 TD/INT Ratio is awesome He is good throwing when forced outside the pocket, and can obviously pick up some yds when no one is open

Yes, Since I wrote that post, I am hearing more and more about how Rodgers is unhappy with GB for not commiting to a multi-year contract extension with a big pay boost. He's earned it. They just want to rework his existing contract for cap purposes. Unfortunately, GB is saying no way they trade him. Could be smoke screen. I have to believe for the right price, they might say yes.

I'm watching NFL Network and there are several advancing the rumor. One can only pray. The Packer Nation would be so pissed. LOL Toasted Cheese!

It's certainly a crazy rumor. I read on one site it was a completely false rumor and they discounted the rumor. Yet I read on another San Francisco has inquired about the price to obtain Rodgers. Interesting. I'd love to see Rodgers out of GB which means, (Murphy's Law) he'll retire a packer after 5 more MVP performances.

NFL Draft 2021: Hoge's Bears Mock Draft 4.0 Of all the mock drafts I have reviewed, I think this one is one of the best. It has trades involved that are very realistic vs pipe dreams I also like the players selected. If this could become reality, I'd be excited beyond words Unfortunately, I doubt we'll come anywhere close to this predicted draft/

Actually, on second thought, let me clarify. Before I start, I would still prefer a QB like Mond in a trade down late 1st early 2nd over Lance even at pick 20. Lance's inexperience brings up bile (Mitch) when I think of us drafting him. However, If Lance has good speed, athleticism against FCC, he will have the same speed against FBS. If he is capable of throwing accurately downfield against FCC, he will be against FBS. The problem is, will his receivers be as open? FCC and FBS are two different animals. However, the FBS is a totally different level than the NFL. So do we discredit a FBS player because he doesn't have NFL experience? So one can only speculate how a player might progress to the next level. That is where experience is important. Something Lance has a limited amount of. Thus the reason I prefer not to draft Lance.

Agreed, which is why, along with his limited starter experience, I have been leery of him. Highlight films, by definition, never show the negatives.

I just watch highlight films on five QBs (Fields, Jones, Lance, Mond, & Mills) posted on bearswire.usatoday.com Highlights of QB prospects the Bears could land in 2021 NFL Draft It was nice in that they had all five on one page,. I must admit, although I am leery of Lance, his tape was impressive. This kid is a dual threat. I don't know his 40 time, but he can haul ass. He pulled away from defenders chasing him I was also impressed with his downfield throws.

If the trade was made when the Bears were on the clock, meaning we knew for sure the player we want will be available, AND, that player was one of the top five QBs (Who's last name isn't Lance) I'd be all for it.

I hope SF takes Lance. He is one of the BIG 5 QBs I really do not want to see Pace draft.

Seems to me, from this quote from ChicagoBears.com, that the claim that the Bear Players show a lack of motivation to succeed is completely false.

And No GM is sure that every 1st round pick will pan out. It's an educated crap shoot. While professing total conviction, they know the reality of the draft process. But no GM will admit it to the press. They will hold a news conference praising every selection. If for no other reason, to show support for that 7th rounder, hoping he will at least make the practice squad.

Agreed, Lance scares me. I don't like to take any player, especially QB, who hasn't had extensive playing time at the college level. We seem to have a habit of picking players who have flashed "Blue Chip" talent for one year. The two we picked that I sat in front of my TV begging for us not to select that fit that description was Mitch & Floyd.

I think your spot on, however, on points 6 & 7, I'm sure you could say the same for all 32 GMs. I'll go one step further, if ANY GM didn't have total conviction on all his picks, he should not be a GM.

The Jets received three picks: a sixth-rounder in the in this years draft, and a second-rounder and fourth-rounder in 2022.

Fields has always been my favorite prospect for QB in this years draft. I honestly would not mind giving up two number ones to trade up for him. However, I think SF will grab him. So my wish will go for naught. Maybe a 2nd rd QB option will be available that is good enough to take a flyer on.