ASHKUM BEAR
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2 hours ago, adam said:
He had more punting yards then the Iowa offense had yards last year, lol. He has some unique technique to ensure coffin corner punts pop back to the coverage team and not roll into the end zone. He is top 10 in pretty much every punting category all-time for college football. He led the nation in 2023 in punts, punt yards, and was 3rd in Average.
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.
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30 minutes ago, adam said:
They would be awesome if Fields plays that much, but Wilson is not terrible. He would have to have a few bad games in a row before they replace him.
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.
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2 hours ago, adam said:
In the 2025 draft, with 3 picks in the first two rounds, it seems like DL and OL will be the targets. That would add 3x blue chippers to the trenches.
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.
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On 4/27/2024 at 9:08 AM, Stinger226 said:
He is the clone to Braxton, physical specimen from a small school. Rated higher than Braxton with more upside. If Braxton doesn't keep progressing, we have a replacement in the wings. All the good teams have depth on the OL we are now starting to build that.
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.
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39 minutes ago, Stinger226 said:
If Pickens and Dexter take a step forward, DE moves to the first round.
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.
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1 hour ago, adam said:
Next year's 4th, so a possible pick in the 120s for 144. Booker was a top 100 player, so there is value there.
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.
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57 minutes ago, CrackerDog said:
Found this on the net. Correct me if anything is wrong.
BEARS 2025 DRAFT PICKS
First-round pick
Second-round pick
Second-round pick (via Panthers)
Third-round pick
4th gone for 2024 5th rounder
Fifth-round pick
Sixth-round pick
Sixth-round pick (via Dolphins)
Sixth-round pick (via Steelers, can turn into fourth-round pick)2025 finishing touches to rebuild
RD1 - DT
RD2 - C/G
RD2- DE
RD3- C/G
RD5- CB
RD6- LB
RD6 - WR
RD6 - RB
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He is on the older side at 26 years old.
From Melborne Australia, so his interviews should be fun.
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2 minutes ago, Stinger226 said:
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.
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.
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Just now, Lucky Luciano said:
i agree. we got a starting quality player in the 4th. normally i wouldn't pick one that high but we are getting to the point where our roster is full and a pick this far down ends up on the practice squad or cut especially if they have an eye on some future cuts/free agents.
a punter is a really important part of your defense per se'. if this guy kills it it was worth it this particular year. next year we are fat with picks so something has to give for our roster then.
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.
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2 minutes ago, adam said:
Hard to see the logic there when a punter plays only 5 to 6 plays a game.
I would've went with an Edge like Booker there.
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.
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5 minutes ago, jason said:
Probably doesn’t need to. He may beat out Braxton Jones.
Glad they are dropping capital on the O.
This was was round 1 pick next year, that's looking more like D now.
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2 minutes ago, adam said:
7 picks left, depending on how the board plays out, there is a chance Poles moves back 10 or so picks (if there is a trade partner). I assume people are going to want to scoop up Franklin or Wilson at WR soon.
Following on here only, but hoping for Bralen Trice DE.
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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.
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Am I the only one that crossed their fingers and repeated "please be Odunze, please be Odunze"?
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1 minute ago, adam said:
on NFL.com, Williams and Odunze both had a 6.74 grade only behind Nabers and MHJ. So two top 4 rated players in one draft.
Will play X, probably the best route runner out of the top 3. Gives the Bears a long term connection for CW.
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1 minute ago, adam said:
#8 - QB, Michael Penix Jr to ATL? Are you freaking kidding me? Holy shit. Run up with Odunze's name now!
They ran... pick is in
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Just now, adam said:
Odunze, Bowers, all defenders, and Olu still available wow.
Hold on tight, about to get exciting. A head scratcher or a favorite, build that suspense
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3 minutes ago, adam said:
#5 - OT, Joe Alt to LAC
Sort of a surprise, but I felt SD needed to protect Herbert better and pair Alt with Slater.
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The era has begun, Poles has his QB. Welcome Caleb Williams, now be the greatest.
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2 hours ago, AZ54 said:
A week or two ago I asked why Poles hasn't declared Caleb will be the first pick in the draft? This is now the worst kept secret in the NFL especialy after watching his pre-draft press conference when he was talking about Caleb in glowing terms. After reflecting on that a bit I now believe he's just doing this to give that moment to Caleb. Caleb has been very clear this has been one of his goals for a long time. IMO that's a class move by Poles not to steal the spotlight and that moment from him by making the announcement early.
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 🍻
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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.
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5 hours ago, dawhizz said:
The noise about the Bears consideringByron Murphy at 9 feels a lot like the noise this time last year about Darnell Wright.
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.
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2 hours ago, BearFan PHX said:
That's ridiculous. He is a generational PROSPECT, no one is saying he is a generational NFL QB (yet) he does have an excellent chance to become one, but first he will be a rookie.
Pick your favorite generational QB, they were all rookies, and they didnt own the NFL in their rookie year.
We should expect to see flashes of greatness from Williams this year, and some rookie mistakes too. It's not reasonable to pretend that he's a veteran just because everyone says he is a generational PROSPECT who could likely BECOME a generational NFL QB.
Pick your generational QB; Brady, Mahomes, Montana, Manning etc etc they were all rookies first.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.
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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.