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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.

Nice piece AZ. As for RB, maybe Howard will dedicate his off season to becoming a better receiving back. That would be something. I remember when Movie challenged Tim Jennings and he came back leading the NFL in INTs. Heck, maybe Jeremy Langford would have value back again as he was a good receiving back. Sims has value as our only inline blocking TE. He is expensive but I don't see him going anywhere this year. Shaheen will get there. I dont know if he is athletic enough to be a move TE yet and Brown will get more of those backup plays. Not sure if Gabriel will be more part time or out there all the time. He will be the Tyreek Hill imo, but damn what do you do with Cohen. Nagy has some work to do to figure it all out.

I wouldn't sell Morgan ,who we drafted last season, short either. He was regarded highly when we took him and I think we stashed him knowing he could compete for a starting role year two. He is also someone who could play T. Keeping my fingers crossed that Pace and company knew this when release Sitton. Jordan Morgan, G, Kutztown Height: 6-2. Weight: 313. Arm: 33.25. Hand: 10. 40 Time: 5.36. Projected Round (2017): 3-5. 4/25/17: Sources say that the small-school prospect is a potential third-day offensive lineman who could rise. Morgan had a decent Senior Bowl week in Mobile, holding his own against the better competition. Morgan has good size and is strong at the point of attack. Some team contacts have said they think he could be a lesser version of Ali Marpet, who was a Division III player, yet ended up being a second-round pick to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Sources said that Morgan was being graded in the fourth or fifth round before the Senior Bowl

I wouldn't count out C either, there are around 3 rated 2nd round. They could shift Whitehair if needed.

I remember real well this time we thought we needed a RB that fit better in a diffrrent offense (Turners). The Bears spent a first round pick on Cedric Benson and they eventually traded Thomas Jones. If they do draft another RB, hopefully it is 5th rd or later and Cunningham will be the back on notice. Not that I dislike him, but Cunningham is the old man and I prefer to keep Howard and Cohen.

I am one of the few in the Allen Robinson wagon. The knee is going to be a risk, but if he passes the medicals then I think he can give us the #1 skill we need to back off the S. Heck, Meredith and White haven't proved much, but we are willing to see them back.

I was wondering, didn't mention anything because my phone just updated and thought that did it. Now I know...

That would be most ideal to me. If they are shopping him, they don't want to pay him long term unless he proves it on the tag. Doubtful the tag him twice, so I would wait him out a year or give them Howard as you said.

I am torn on this because Howard has been pretty near elite for RBs in his first 2 years. I think RBs can be created easier than a WR and they have a shorter NFL life span. If Miami is shopping him, then they know they are not going to meet his contract demands and they will lose him after the season like we did with AJ. Why not be firm on only swapping 2nds. They get Howard and a higher 2nd, we pay JL and gain a 3rd. They do not lose out like we did losing AJ. Pace could learn a thing or two about gaining draft value

I am 5'7" and did 225 25 times....about 24 years ago lol. I didn't get praise for that, I got humiliated because of my height. I know height has its advantages and disadvantages but I know the work I put in back then too. He does seem uncommited with what I'm hearing. He does have good game tape too, so his pro day will be his calling. I would consider him late round 2 with his combine results.

Not sure on the interview, but it is rare to see guys his size bench many reps or run well. I have missed a lot this week with being crazy busy with work.

Muhammed Wilkerson DE Jets has been released.

Hard to say, but this draft is deep with a variety of choices. I would still like to see 2 get drafted since the top FA talent dried up before it even started.