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I think with all the oline retiring too it makes it hard to stay. Over the last 2 years they lost 3 out of 4, does he want to be the last man standing.

As for the 3rd round compensation picks, that will be announced next week in the leagues new year if the Bears are getting them. Poles might know and it may have leaked to Cronin, but until the NFL announces it, it is speculation.

Seeing a Byard team friendly extension before FA would be the best news the Bears can do now. He may not be the best guy, but keeping some leadership continuity intact is important in my opinion. He can mentor the one or two additions the Bears will add from the draft.

No, the best pay for information from agents like Rapport or Shefter so they can break news. To think Cronin or Biggs gets secrets to leak is wishful thinking. They go with their gut to talk and both do wonderful work.

I would not count on him to be the future starter at center. Have him prepared to go in if needed,yes. The Bears should consider drafting a center rd 3 or after.

Thank god, 2 firsts was too much even being as late as ours should be. We have a lot of picks to build long term success and eventually we can trade players for more.

The Bears are pretty tight lipped, so you only see guesses or sometimes leaks from agents trying to make sparks. As for the comp picks, I dont think that would be a guess. She had to hear something to put that out there. I havent looked into this report if it was written or on video.

If he can understand the multiple schemes that Ben likes to use, even better. He has seen the NFC North, hes a vet thst can make the line calls which frees up Caleb from doing so, and doesnt make many mistakes. The Bears plugged a major surprise hole with a player they can play and doesnt hurt other plans on rebuilding the D.

Right, heard that in the score. He is not glamorous, but im sure he can play center for the Bears until the can draft and develop. We all want these star players, but I want them to be our home grown.

Garrett Bradberry - Patriots Friend and old teammate of Joe Thuney Didn't give up a sack Costs a 2027 5th.

Old Greg Gabriel seems to think Trapilo misses half the season and the Bears wont address that need as highly. If the Bears feel that way also, they can get a Linderbaum at C and maybe draft a 3rd rd or after LT prospect that can play if needed. Use the first and 2 seconds on 2 DTs and S, or a LB instead of 2 DT.

If we do get them, what a time to look forward to the future. .

We were very lucky to have all those late game heroics and tend to feel like we are great. The Bears are getting there and like you said are not one player away. Detroit took it to us, GB should have, and Minny gave us a run. If they bring in Crosby, great, but they need more imo.

True, but who's contract do you kick down the road? Do you trust Gordon, who was just paid, disappeared. JJ, can he get back to his form. Maybe Sweat, he looked better late this year. Kmet can create 4-5 m which I'm for extending. Have to be careful doing so, but it can bring more.

30 mil wont last long giving one player 20 or more. Poles has to be smart and spread that out as wisely as possible. I would like Byard back for leadership and continuity. They need another DT even if they draft 2, a LB, then a vet at C and maybe LT, depending what they do at pick 25. Injuries and retirement put a damper on doing any luxury moves this offseason. Edge would be a luxury right now w Sweat, Dayo, Booker, and Turner.

Tremaine has been cut. 15 more million added to cap.

Trapilo was just starting to, but he is not quite a for sure LT answer. I don't see Braxton back and Theo is not long enough. They have to be eyeing LT especially after losing Dalman.

Its possible they like Connor. Poles likes Buffalo linemen. Its also possible Biadaz has an offer from the Bears and he is out visiting other teams to see his best situation.

As much as I would love and wanted to have Max Crosby, I feel the Bears would be better and smarter to keep their 2 firsts and a player. Rumor is a team or two has called with that offer today and Dallas has shifted its attention to Hendrickson. Too rich for Jerry. It is possible the Bears are one of those teams that made the call but why pass on cheap 4 yr production at another key position that is in need now and more so in 2027 : DT Peter Woods (3T) DT Kayden McDonald (1T) or LT -Kadeyn Proctor/Monroe Feeling LT has to be the top target. Roushar can work magic, so maybe there is a lower tiered prospect he sees but if one of these two are there it has to be priority imo. Trapilo may recover and return to form for 2027, but you cannot risk that with Caleb. Peter Woods name has occasionally dropped in mocks, like his 2025 stats. Let him learn the ropes under Jarrett and we have a long term 3T answer. Kayden McDonald - his stout presence would be a multiplier for the rest of the run D while also giving a plus push in pass D. Then 2027, the draft is much stronger and deeper at Edge. Dayo can come off the books for 15mil savings, and we will know what Booker will be stud/rotation. Rumor mentioned this morning on 670 was Tremaine Edmunds to Giants for Kayvon Thibodeux who has 1 yr left.

Plus that 3rd comp pick for Cunningham we deserve. If the NFL was honorable, they would not back out of a program they act proud on.

I think their first choice came yesterday. Contract wise he fits. He was rated 11th for Centers, so not a great as Dalhman, but close. Have to see if he has the smarts to run BJ complex offense.

The Bears get 10 million in cap relief and can take back 2/3 of his signing bonus (4 million). We will find out what kind of balls Poles has. Is he team first or a nice guy that doesnt want to stir the waters. They can sign Tyler Biadaz for about the same money 3 yr 30 mil. Linderbaum will cost too much, estimated 4 yr 70 mil. Biadaz was in today, so if he fits scheme wise he is probably signed soon. Then we can become the badazz bears.

The Falcons are really putting a bad taste in my mouth. They get our assistant GM and the NFL doesn't honor their rule for compensation picks. Then a key FA signing retires after a great season on an ascending team that will take a significant fa signing to replace or a high draft pick. Or is it Poles? Letting his buddy get promoted knowing we wouldnt get picks and signing Dalman knowing he had retirement on his mind. Half or more of last years big FAs is turning out sour. Sorry, I hate getting news like this when you are opening the web for exciting news.

Just seen it too. This draft has some pretty good centers. Might as well put the D on the back burner and draft LT and C with first 3 picks.

The Raiders want a pair of 1st rounders and a player for Max Crosby. Send them Tremaine who they shown interest and the two 1sts? I think as long as we can still move DJ we should. I think DJ and Two 1sts is a lot.