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I would move down, not up. I dont think one player in this draft can transform the team into a instant contender unless Trubisky suddenly quits football. I think we will have our choice of 5 or 6 players we like which would enable us to move down to gain a 2nd or 3rd.

We can scratch TE off the list, Trey Burton filled that role.

Since a few things have changed, so have my thoughts. 1. OLB still #1 need 2. G/C became a need after Sitton released. Maybe Kush or Morgan can step in, but unknown if they would upgrade. #2B need 3. ILB-Freeman and Jones are gone, depth for sure needed and possibly upgrade over Kwit. #2A need 4 . WR-white is on final year and Meredith has yet to sign. Gabriel is not a typical every down WR and may not hold up. I am being skeptical, not optimistic here. Would like a kid with real potential. #3 need 5. OT- Massie has one year remaining. Time to draft a replacement and give a year to bulk up. #3 need 6. CB- future competition and depth. #4 7. Wildcard=RB- Pace is finding a niche with drafting RBs. Wouldn't surprise me if he takes a flier on another. *

We should start having a couple debates, like setting up rounds 1 and 2. Round 1 - Quentin Nelson G, Tremaine Edmunds LB, and Roquan Smith ILB, Minikah Fitzpatrick DB, Marcus Davenport OLB These are a few popular names that seem to slot around pick 8. There is no guarantee they will be there, but if we were to build a champion, who do we start with? (Feel free to add more) Round 2 - Lorenzo Carter OLB, Arden Key OLB, Kohlton Miller OT, Isiah Wynn G.

I would make a few changes myself. Since we took Edmunds and Carter, I would back off on double dipping on both LB positions. If Aruna slips into the 5th or after, then we can take a shot. I would prefer a WR in the 3rd or 4th and maybe even double dip here since Meredith and White may not be here long term.

The odds of Nelson even being available at 8 are slim. He is literally the best player in the class. Teams may see him as a LT too, since ND played him at G doesn't mean he is not capable. It is hard to be excited about Nelson, but I want the highest level of protection for Trubisky. If he is gone, than I am all aboard the Tremaine Edmunds train.

It would be nice, but he did just extend O'Donnell. It was only a one year deal so it shouldn't be awful to cut.

I think you will see growing pains with any player selected, except for Nelson. We always want things now, but have to think long term also.

How about getting the after FA draft everyone agrees with again. We now have a good idea the direction we could go.

I am not sold on CB in the 1st either, but lot of people are high on Ward. He is going to be a playmaker. If Fangio and Pace think he can get this D over the top I would be good with him. Like Crosby also, I've been high on him for a couple years now. If I am Pace, I would consider a taller WR like Lazzard for those times when we might need to throw the ball up and have someone who can get up and make a play.

I watched a quick 2-3 minute video but not elaborately. I will have to look closer. I still read many mocks saying he would fit nicely on the bears as OLB, so it would be interesting to see what Fangio sees.

Awesome. I must have missed it, but works beautifully. The whole forum is going to make my life better, I can read everything without turning my phone to the side.

Yes, pretty much. If we can trade down 2-3 spots and still get Edmunds while gaining a 3rd, I think Pace can get the 3 or 4 players needed.

Not sure if it can be done, but it would be handy if at the bottom of a topics page a button be added to get the main bearstalk page again to jump into another topic. Otherwise you have to scroll back to the top. If it is too much, disregard, I know how small things can blow up a whole thing. I appreciate this board and think you have done an amazing job. Thank you!

I've never heard he had slow feet either since he is regarded as a mauler. He is extremely knowledgeable and gets to 2nd and 3rd blocks(levels). If anyone knows, it will be our o line coach.

I would be fine with Edmunds in the middle as long as they can get Lorenzo Carter in the 2nd. I want to see 85 Bear pressure on QBs again and feel we are close just need another athlete opposite of Floyd. Not sure how much time we have with a dominant Hicks and Goldman, but the window is open.

Hard to say, I've been predicting an OT for 10 years it seems. I think they take OLB with the 1st or 2nd and either Oline or another D bluechipper with the other. I can see a Edmunds/Smith 1st if Nelson is gone and Carter OLB 2nd. That would add a lot of athleticism to the front 7. WR and DB with the 4ths.

It will be a miracle if 4 QBs go before we select, but keeping my fingers crossed. I always liked R Smith and told Rich Campbell there is no way Smith is a top 10 player because of his position. I would hate to eat crow, but he most likely go to Oak or SF if we don't take him. Edmunds intrigues me the most because I can see him gaining good weight and grows into a freak on the edge.

Sounds good. I thought I would have joined or liked it when it came out, but nothing on my fb,but one from NBC.

Is talkbears still on Facebook? I just tried the line and it was no longer good.

Wonder is more athletic means Grasu has a shot at C and Whitehair moves to G? If Nelson is available, they might envision him at OT too. Draft weekend will be interesting as usual.

I still have high hopes that DeAndre Hall will either push for a CB or S position. He is one I wish they figured out a position for him his rookie year and let him master it.

Hopefully Pace and Fangio are doing there homework. The Bears need a defensive game changer and the closer we get to the draft the further I am starting to feel. If Nelson is gone, I think we have to draft a playmaker on D. I am leaning ON Edmunds myself, but really don't want a ILB. If they think Edmunds can grow into an Aldon Smith, then go for him. If they don't think he will get the strength to play outside, but will still be a great ILB, then I may switch to Davenport. Our chances of trading down don't look good, so we will be realistically be choosing one of these: Nelson G Edmunds LB Davenport DE/OLB Fitzpatrick DB Ward CB Smith LB James S

Your Picks: Round 1 Pick 12 (BUF): Edmunds, Tremaine, OLB, Virginia Tech (A) Round 2 Pick 7: Carter, Lorenzo, OLB, Georgia (B+) Round 2 Pick 26 (ATL): Penny, Rashaad, RB, San Diego State ( Round 3 Pick 26 (ATL): Averett, Anthony, CB, Alabama (A+) Round 3 Pick 32 (BUF): Holmes, Jalyn, DE, Ohio State (A+) Round 4 Pick 5: Jones, Jamarco, OT, Ohio State (A+) Round 4 Pick 15: Hamilton, DaeSean, WR, Penn State (A+) Round 4 Pick 34 (ARI): Parker, Brandon, OT, North Carolina AT (A)

Agree, he was an early on top of the draft guy. He played hurt so production was down, but think he could be a top pick based off previous performance. He tested well too, so watch him creep up mocks.