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He is a fiery big man who would put pressure in the backfield. I believe he had one of the higher explosion ratings from the combine too. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DJrsxpm1YUCE&ved=0ahUKEwixpuGozNvaAhUEuVkKHU3oAmYQtwIIJzAD&usg=AOvVaw3NsOVGtQZchLwZBQi1gsV0

OLB - since we are thinnest here. Landry, Carter, Key, Hubbard DE - Can Bullard and RRH take the torch? Harrison Phillips would be a stud and can play NT if Goldman walks after the year G-in case they are not sure on Kush and Morgan. Hernandez or William's WR-some RD talent, but this draft is deep Sutton or Kirk, sleeper Gallup

Man it would be nice to have two high 2nd Round picks right now. I would be happy with Landry/Carter/Hubbard for OLB, Williams/Hernandez G, or Sutton/Kirk WR. Wish the draft was like the old days and a full Saturday affair with the TV.

I think we are in line to get a good OLB. Sam Hubbard is my sleeper because he would compliment Floyd the best. Landry or Carter would be outstanding as well. Pace said they like to move around in the 2nd, so don't sit tight waiting for our pick and expect a move up with one of our 4ths if he wants a Landry or Hubbard. If he sits tight, he should get one of those 3. 2nd Rd could complete the D.

That would be cool. The Dawg Pound

Pace must have had conviction, not to trade down and to take Smith regardless. I like the pick, but if we missed on that price for Smith he better be all pro and not miss time with injury.

That my friends should drop Chubb or Nelson to 8 because someone is taking Rosen or Allen.

This can be deleted. I did not see a thread pinned to the top with this already started.

Well, we are less than an hour from the draft kick off. I thought I'd start a thread to discuss general draft thoughts about all teams and picks.

Great post. Right now Roquan is the hot pick and if he is not taken there will be riots in the streets it seems. You cannot argue with them fanatics even if you bring up valid concerns with his size. If they take him, great, I am his biggest fan. If they don't take him, I understand why.

Davenport must not want to go at 8 if he cannot keep his mouth closed.

I think you take the player that you think will have the best career, not just the best year one. If the Bears need a ILB for a year while player A or B develops, then go sign Bowman or another vet that can play if you need to.

Seen one thought on Nelson that is if he falls to 5, 6, or 7 that Pace might pull the trigger and trade up. It would cost a future 2nd or 3rd. Not sure I would like that, but it could elevate Leno on the left solidifying the line

I feel the same, the final two picks were not fun but those first 5 would be household names on Sundays. Looks like Greg Gabriel sees the first round play out with a trade also. Fun draft to follow, seems reasonable. http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/article_356f3c12-698d-5d8e-b927-24841bbc021d.html

It is killing me seeing all these beat writers marking Nelson as the Bears pick. I do not see how he slips to 8. Sure it's a no brainer for me but it would be Aaron Donald all over again. If we dont trade down, I also think Edmund's is the pick. As you state, Pace was rewarded an extra clock with Nagy coming in with a raw QB. Edmund's fits Paces athletic freak model.

My statement was I dont think anyone will guess our first two picks right this year. I have no idea what way they go. Last year I felt a QB, a few thought S. My guess this year is OLB, but I dont see one at 8 unless we move up for Chubb or down.

Great assessment, I agree Smith would be great in the Lovie era. Not a great 3-4 choice though, he could find success because he is a great lb but would be happier in a D made for him. Edmund's may take tutoring, but they can find ways to use him as he learns. He is a rare specimen that would be fun to see Fangio work with. Inside and outside, he would move along the line and always be in the QBs face. Linemen would be worried when he steps into there gap.

Also have to figure in scheme fit. I believe HH is going to run a zone blocking scheme which needs mobility also.

I would prefer Harrion Phillips from Stanford round 2 over Vea if they want D Line that bad.

Ditto. I say add the Twitter feed. I'm not on a desktop often but I think the news will be nice for guys who dont do Twitter.

Today's mock trading down, with ARZ. 1-8 for 1-15 & 2-15. Hopefully my final. 1-15 Mike McGlinchey OT -Might not be a dire need, but McGlinchey might be the best OT prospect that came out the past 2 seasons. He upgrades the line and locks LT up long term. 2-7 Lorenzo Carter OLB-The Bears create the Dawg pound pass attack with two similar OLBs to protect the edge, harass QBs, and cover when needed. 2-15 Harrison Phillip's DE/NT-His explosion factor is off the charts. Phillip's replaces Unrein and can spell Goldman inside too. He mixes in right away and completes a DLine that will be hectic to go up against. 4-5 Equin St Brown WR-Large WR with great route running ability. He will pair up well with Robinson outside. 4-15 Quenton Meeks CB- Big physical CB that uses his smarts to make up for lack of speed. Give him a year to learn and he can be a staple on the D. 5-8 Azeem Victor ILB- Spitfire LB similar to Trevathan who can cover well and sure tackle. He is a risk, which seems to be a Washington issue. 6-7 Taylor Hearn OG -Clemson OG that has been in some tough trenches. Nothing glorious, but can become a starter. 7-6 Ryan Nall RB - Bit of a tweener FB/RB/WR, he will be a nice compliment to Lightning and Thunder I like this draft and see players that were not a dire need but will be studs once adjusted. Instead of McGlinchey, I could have taken Conner William's or Billy Price to play G. I couldn't pass a LT and dont think the Bears should either. They will have to go in with Kush/Morgan at G but I think they are prepared to. I took a solid G in Hearn but was leaning Keke Coutee WR to add more explosion to the WR Corp. Anyway, you cannot address it all every year. Have to leave some targets for 2019 drafts....which fires off 1 week for today??

I agree, I see trading down all over. If it plays out, we trade with Buf at 12 and gain a 3rd. Worst case Arz at 15 which gives them a 2nd RD. I have a weird feeling on Harold Landry being a Bear. I'd prefer McGlinchey and he'd be my second target guess.

He has that and I think more. Maybe not the brain Brian had, but many think he could be a chess piece a move to either giving Fangio a great tool to disguise blitzes and coverages.

This year is gonna be the trickiest yet trying to guess what they do. I would almost bet no one guesses the first 2 picks correct. Next Thursday will be interesting.

I could see rd 1 Edmund's, Rd 2 Carter, and a late rd prospect. Could look at that as 3, by I think Fangio would move him all over