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I know we have a lot of holes to fill, but FA Part 2 will be starting soon with some good players becoming available as teams sort through what they need to do after the draft. If we could get a guaranteed, (as much as one can guarantee ANY draft selection), difference maker for our defense, why not? I would hate to give up Forte, so I would rather do it with picks only, but if they feel that Forte will walk next year, and no hope of getting him signed to a long term deal, I am ok with it.

He starts off by saying he hates to do mocks, and it sure shows. This is one of the worse pieces of garbage I have seen when it comes to the Bears. Look at who he has us taking and more importantly who we pass up and leave on the board at 19. If it worked out this way I would be so pissed off you couldn't begin to imagine. http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/mock-drafts/...HP11_hot_topics

And that is what bothers me, the "late riser". In addition, his knee injury I am reading about in 2011.

Remember, Tommy Harris Round 1, Tank Johnson Round 2, I would not rule it out.

I am hearing several, including Mayock who I respect more than most analysts, rave about this guy and have the Bears elated he "falls" to them. He was a late riser on the draft boards from what I can tell which always make me a little nervous. Seems like those guys tend to bust. Any of you guys watch this guy play? Is he the real deal? Should I be keeping my fingers crossed that we get him or should I be praying someone else gets him off the board before the Bears pick?

I have no problems with the site. Speed is fine. Just dislike the ads. Would not be so bad if the switch them on occasion, but for instance, if you watch the video of their mock they held using the NFL Network analyst, every 3 or 4 picks is interrupted with the exact same stupid ad over, and over, and over...

Good news, but expected. He will is an excellent #3 RB, just needs to learn to protect the ball a bit better. http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=8768

LOL, you guys are as stubborn as any posters I have seen here in over a decade.

I agree, it seems to me he did the right thing.

I have been waiting to hear news of what is going on with this alleged incident since the news first broke after the trade. The last I heard the police do not seem to be investigating this issue, almost as if they feel it is a false allegation. I had also heard the complainant seems to be reluctant to talk to authorities. Has this been dismissed, or is it still a time bomb ready to explode with the Commish holding the dead-man switch?

It is a good year for DT/DE, so I imagine a lot of teams will be disproportionate in regards to the number they bring in. Bottom line, I think there is at least 1 player from every position on the team coming to visit except for QB, P, & K.

Exactly, the scouting prep for this years draft had pretty much been completed by the time he came in, I am sure he is anxious to get "his staff" using "his grading system" in place asap AFTER the draft. This years draft may be a bit more difficult for him as he will be trying to extract info from the scouting reports based on a different grading system used by JA. I am sure he can handle this little "glitch" just fine.

...and so far all the words he uses in his press conferences can be found in the Webster Dictionary, LOL I sort of enjoyed JA's unique vocabulary, to be honest.

I disagree, I think he could have canned the entire scouting staff if he wanted to, just because he has to accept Lovie for one more year (which I personally do not see as a negative) does not mean he has no power over his scouts. However, that said, at this point in the year it would be foolish to make changes until after the draft. I suspect he will do so in preparations for next years draft shortly after this years draft.

When I read the title of the thread, before I read the responses, I was pissed thinking Emery actually listed the 7 players he was looking at with our #1 pick. I liked the fact he had been secretive in regards to off season moves and the draft. Thank God he is keeping his word. Very interesting, looks like he is open to all options.

Fantastic, but the crown goes to the winner and I have already placed my picks, LOL Good luck! Hope you win the trip to the SB!

So, if I remember correctly, B Marshall will be getting less per year than Wallace wants after one "break out" season. I think I would pass, if we are going to spend that kind of money I want someone more proven and and at a position of greater need. Yep, we could use one more kick butt receiver, just do not need a 10 million dollar man that may make NFL Networks top 10 1 year wonders.

I am not saying this "system" he uses is the only good system, but very interesting in concept and certainly can be successful is implemented correctly. Jim Finks was one of the best GMs of all time, he had a great ability to evaluate players. If I am not mistaken, he is in the HOF due to his work.

Here is an article from NFL.com http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8288..._content_stream It shows that the Patriots have drafted more all-pros since 2002 than any other team. Yet they are always drafting at the bottom of the first round, or trading away their first rounder and not even drafting in the first. Oddly, JA did pretty good over that period as far as the number of all-pros drafted.

I am sure some have read this article on the Sun-Tmes website, but for those who have not you might want to check it out. http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/be...c-approach.html It basically explains differences on how players are graded in the system Emery uses, an off-shoot of the "Patriot Approach" It will probably come into play with how he selects players not only in FA but the draft. You can certainly see how his FA this season was effected by his past experiences with this system. Basically, he wanted to go into the draft without huge needs making him select a players for need instead of BPA. I suspect that is exactly what we are going to see, BPA, regardless of need, and if it happens the BPA is a need, all the better.

Money isn't as much an issue with the new rookie cap structure lowering what rookies get with the new contract. However, the cost of picks needed to fill other needs is a concern.

Every year some player drops do to character concerns. Many knock Coples due to being "lazy". I hope he drops because between Peppers (former NC player) and Marinelli working with him I have no doubt this guy would be dynamite for us. Realistically, I am hoping Mercilus is still there after another team breaks my heart and picks Coples.

I will probably finish mine up this weekend, sure hope some more guys join us. In the past we have had a good turn out for this type of draft prediction contest. I was hoping for a dozen or more just to make it a bit more fun.

We want BPA in the draft for a change, we want a player who can contribute in 2012. I may disagree with some of the assessments in this article but I love the way it is presented. http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d828...HP11_hot_topics

I think the only "untradeable" picks are the compensatory picks awarded, which we do not have this year.