ASHKUM BEAR

Glass always half full here. I think that lightning strike at the start of the GB game raised expectations so high that when the Bears fell back closer to reality, disappointment set in. Fans needed a reason for that feeling and you find faults to lay blame. Well, I'm all in for the ups and downs. I'm willing to let Tru settle in because he has been antsy. Antsy because he has high expectations on himself. Wait until he finds the ice, that's all he needs, and he can make strides. The great thing is we may have one of the most exciting Defenses the NFL has seen...in the first halves of games so far lol. My lord, they are going to win many games alone. If we stay healthy, get Shaheen back to get Sims off the field, good things will happen. Cheers to a new season and ?⬇️

How bout that! Hell yeah

How many of us got on social media at halftime to gloat some ??

The defense is absolutely stunning so far. Hicks, Mack, and RRH are too much for any team to handle. Too bad for Aaron, would rather see him still in there taking the lumps.

The first defensive player taken by Ryan Pace. The first piece to Fangios D. NTs usually don't lead in stats. They force teams to double or triple team. Fangio took over a poor D and elevated it to a top 10 and now possibly a top 5. This is his center piece. 2 years from now the money will be average. Kudos to Pace for keeping this core intact long term and proving the Bears are not cheap and reward their own.

How does he compare to other NTs? He is one of the most important pieces to a 3-4, so that has some value. With the addition of Mack, someone somewhere along the line will benefit. I'd say Goldman stands a good chance.

I am glad we got Nall back, same as Gentry. I was surprised they didn't retain Jordan Morgan OG but they had about 2 years to see him. Tolliver making the 53 shows he has the potential, was hoping for Doren Grant to slip in too. Since we traded for Mack, the next two years will be difficult to fill the next "big" need we find, so it will be more developmental projects and dipping into FA. Everything is in place now, the destiny rests on the shoulders of Mitch. With the D we have, we can if need be rely on them to win.

Your post here also points to the draft. This team is nearly set other than adding an OT and maybe DB depth. 2019 we get developmental players to groom.

Terrible move I think, but he wasnt drafted so maybe they can get him to the PS.

Great analysis AZ. I was onto Nall early when someone else brought him up as a potential pick. Burton is your true FB but Nall is a weapon who can do it all RB/FB/TE/WR. He has may not have the initial burst speed but he is ranked at the top once he gets going.

I think he put that game together. Not only at RB, but looked good at FB too ....while also doing well on ST.

Let's hope Nagy sees and knows Trubisky is better before we start the controversy. Daniel's sure looked good and at least we know we have a good backup.

Nagy has a good feel for his players. He may have lost 2 starters last week so I am good with him sitting them in this. We got a good look at players who will not see the field much and they played pretty good. I like Wims, Nall, Irving, and Fitts and they all faired well. Let's hope they all make the 53.

Bears dodge a bullet, Shaheen has a low ankle sprain. Should be ready week 1 against GB.

Losing him the first few games would be a big loss. I think he will be a big part of the offense along with Burton.

Shaheen might be 6-8 weeks if it is serious. Hoping for the best case 2-3 weeks. Floyd also left early with a hand injury.

Figures, first year I draft him in FF. Good thing I have AJ Green, Tyreek Hill, and Ty Hilton.

The thing is, he would be great at a Trey Burton role, but he can also play RB. I think he sticks.

Pulled this up, maybe a little early, but Nall had a okay to bad first game and a stellar second game. He is proving he can block from the back field also. A few people have projected he makes the 53 as RB, and cutting M Burton. Holding out hope, but I want to see this kid shine. I should be able to actually watch the next game.

I dont know if he starts game one if Kwit and Trevathon are ready. Smith will have to earn his spot. He would have time if he gets in the next few days, but neither side is talking anymore.

I agree, you may only rush one but which side is coming? If they both can play equally well against run, pass, and blitzing, then that is a bonus. I don't like the possible cost of draft picks. We just got out of hell from years of trading them for upgrades. Would Mack elevate the Bears to a top 5 team?

Here is my take, the top 5 are in, the battle is at 6. 1. Robinson 2. Gabriel 3. Miller 4. White 5. Wims 6. Bellamy/Fowler/Gentry Bellamy has looked better catching and a ST standout, but a complete douche bag. Fowler has not had a good showing so far. Gentry - Still growing as a player, does he have a higher ceiling? As for ST standouts, it is time some of the younger DBs drafted shine here, like DeAndre Houston-Carson. He was supposed to be an ace on STs. Bush/Hall also.

Javon Wims WR with a heck of a game. They won't be able to stash him on the PS. Fitts and Irving OLB made some noise getting after the QB. Lynch needs to get healthy. I would like to see him resurrect his career and solidify the position. Bullard and RRH played well at DT also. Both are fighting for the starting title.

The agent is trying to pull the keys from ownership. It is too bad we have, who I believe is, a great guy and the language would never effect him. This is giving him a black eye if it does not get resolved soon. This article clarifies more of what is going on and is damaging to Smith.

I heard one half legitimate concern over not giving in. If the rest of the defense has that language also in their contracts, would any of them threaten to walkout to get it removed from their contracts also. I think there were only 2 or 4 situations last year were players were suspended for this rule.