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I would okay if they did one year team friendly deals with: Yannick Ngakoue DE- I'd give him another shot if nothing else. He wouldn't be the main focus with Sweat. CALIS Campbell DE- solid vet who can set an edge and still be a good rotational player. Mercedes Lewis TE-another solid vet who enjoyed the team. Connor Williams C - I'd do longer if the docs feel a full rehab was in process.

If he gives the defense an advantage and helps put them into the top 5, it's a smart move and worth considering over the dline. Now for Flus to tighten his dbs so we get those quick 3 and outs and hand Caleb a short field.

Yeah, it is wishful thinking. He will probably see maybe 30% of the snaps. I am sure they will get him in the line up to keep the defenses on their toes.

I am rooting for Jenkins to have a healthy (contract) season and the Bears find a way to keep him, that will help keep the gel and nasty. The 2025 draft will be the icing especially if our needs line up.

Comparing to Jones, his arm length is over 1" longer, he is stronger and can handle the bull rush. I don't think we are looking at a starter year one, but a swing OT and possible LG if needed as he gets accustomed to NFL speed. Jones will have competition, which is good. I am happy to see Poles make Oline a priority. I wish he had addressed the C with someone with a higher ceiling than Bates, but I am sure in time it will be addressed.

True, I thought about slashing that as DE/DT. Even with Dexter, Billings, and Pickens they can still use another good player to add to the rotation. We will find a vet FA to take that role this year.

Thought I was safe to mow the grass and come back to see they traded back in. Time to dust off the Marty Booker jersey.

2025 finishing touches to rebuild RD1 - DT RD2 - C/G RD2- DE RD3- C/G RD5- CB RD6- LB RD6 - WR RD6 - RB

He is on the older side at 26 years old. From Melborne Australia, so his interviews should be fun.

2024 draft 1) Caleb Williams 1b) Rome Odunze 2) Monteze Sweat 3) Kiran Amegadje OT fixed 4) Keenan Allen 4b) Tory Taylor 5) Ryan Bates. I'm not complaining.

He will be a starter and possibly be one of the leagues best. The Bears were one of the worst in punting and now elevated that phase. A DE/DT or C might not even see the field.

I am not a fan on taking a punter with other needs at DE/DT. I didn't think they will need to punt with all these weapons too, lol. Maybe Poles trades back in and gets one. But, if he is supposed to be one of the best and he can pin them deep, it will help win games.

Glad they are dropping capital on the O. This was was round 1 pick next year, that's looking more like D now.

Following on here only, but hoping for Bralen Trice DE.

I made a post on FB about the picks and my acquaintances are a bunch of sour pusses. They don't want to believe the Bears made this great of draft. Some think this is another Trubisky/Fields song and dance, which sure it can be, but they don't pay close attention to drafts like we do. I gave them a they better jump on the wagon now because if they jump on late I will revist that post and haunt them. Great start and still some players we can get round 3. I will have to follow online tonight since I am going to a concert.

Am I the only one that crossed their fingers and repeated "please be Odunze, please be Odunze"?

Will play X, probably the best route runner out of the top 3. Gives the Bears a long term connection for CW.

They ran... pick is in

Hold on tight, about to get exciting. A head scratcher or a favorite, build that suspense

Sort of a surprise, but I felt SD needed to protect Herbert better and pair Alt with Slater.

The era has begun, Poles has his QB. Welcome Caleb Williams, now be the greatest.

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 🍻

Does knowing what the 1st "gift" pick take away some of the anticipation? I love draft weekend and it became a dedicated part of my life the year the Bears took McCown. What will make my #1 pick day is if the Bears can have Caleb Williams turn in the card for himself.

I seen that and as long as he gets a guy that can take over games, I am happy. Or a guy that can shut down someone, like Wright. Dexter in the future should be able to play both interior positions.

Stroud set expectations to this level. I believe Caleb can exceed that benchmark because the Bears were basically a 9 win team if the defense held up and the QB didn't fall apart trying to take the team on his back. They have added Keenan Allen, Swift, Bates, and Everett to upgrade the holes, so the offense along with a OC that is not a first timer. Williams will make mistakes, but he should exceed the previous QB.