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He replaces Billings, has more speed. Jarrett, Dexter, and Gallimore is a nice start if they add 1 or 2 through draft.

3 year 40 million is reported contract but he is a baller.

Bears are signing Seattle S, Colby Bryant. Good signing, plays both SS/FS.

Bears are signing DT Neville Gallimore 2 year 12 mil deal per sources.

But most teams, including this years Bears, have tried to buy that pass rusher. Rumor was Poles offered 2 firsts but Ravens were better slots. I don't think the Bears are ready to add that piece yet when they need DTs, LBs, and S's to just line up a starter.

Romello would be a situational pass rusher, not an everydown DE to start his career. Hes about 10lb lighter than Austin Booker or even Micah Parsons. The Bears have Sweat, Dayo, and Turner for size and might look for more speed from the edge. You could make trades, I opted not to do any and mentioned that.

Here goes my day before FA mock draft. I did not make any trades, but bet Poles makes 1 to recoup a 5th rounder. 1- Kayden McDonald 1T Ohio St- we would be lucky if he is available at 25. He would anchor the 1T and be a major boost for the run D. 2a. AJ Haulcy S LSU- he is a risk with his attitude, but is a ball hawk and tackling machine. 4.52 isn't the fastest, but has strong production at every level hes played. Replaces Brisker 2b. Romello Heights DE Texas Tech- has elite speed from the edge on passing situations and gives strong effort every down. 3. Jake Slaughter C Florida debated taking Austin Barber, FL left tackle or Slaughter. This is a developmental prospect that has the tools to be a great C and with Bradberry being a short term plug, the Bears go for a longterm homerun. 4. Zane Durant 3T Penn St- smaller with elite lateral movement that can attack the gap. Played against elite big 10 talent and produced. 7a. Eli Heidenrech WR Navy-a hybrid RB/WR that is a dual threat that BJ can be creative with. 7b. Max Bredeson FB/TE Michigan - another hybrid, H-back from Michigan that is better known for his blocking. BJ can move him from FB to TE to confuse defenses.

I think with all the oline retiring too it makes it hard to stay. Over the last 2 years they lost 3 out of 4, does he want to be the last man standing.

As for the 3rd round compensation picks, that will be announced next week in the leagues new year if the Bears are getting them. Poles might know and it may have leaked to Cronin, but until the NFL announces it, it is speculation.

Seeing a Byard team friendly extension before FA would be the best news the Bears can do now. He may not be the best guy, but keeping some leadership continuity intact is important in my opinion. He can mentor the one or two additions the Bears will add from the draft.

No, the best pay for information from agents like Rapport or Shefter so they can break news. To think Cronin or Biggs gets secrets to leak is wishful thinking. They go with their gut to talk and both do wonderful work.

I would not count on him to be the future starter at center. Have him prepared to go in if needed,yes. The Bears should consider drafting a center rd 3 or after.

Thank god, 2 firsts was too much even being as late as ours should be. We have a lot of picks to build long term success and eventually we can trade players for more.

The Bears are pretty tight lipped, so you only see guesses or sometimes leaks from agents trying to make sparks. As for the comp picks, I dont think that would be a guess. She had to hear something to put that out there. I havent looked into this report if it was written or on video.

If he can understand the multiple schemes that Ben likes to use, even better. He has seen the NFC North, hes a vet thst can make the line calls which frees up Caleb from doing so, and doesnt make many mistakes. The Bears plugged a major surprise hole with a player they can play and doesnt hurt other plans on rebuilding the D.