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Nothing too surprising here. Wonder if you were to take health into consideration were these numbers end up. For example we lost Goldman for a big part of the season, Alshon to suspension, Kevin White, Zach Miller, Kyle Long . I would still have QB and DB's as biggest needs.

I am growing on Hooker also, he is the better FS in my mind. The Bears have lacked a ballhawk safety since Mike Brown.

I like Bouye, Gilmore, and then Ryan in that order as my targets, Bears should land one. Less than 3 weeks and we shall see what Pace has in mind.

It is not a good year to hold the 3rd pick while having a desperate need for a QB. I like some qualities with the top 4 but do not like the idea of over drafting when a blue chip player can come in right away and make a difference. What price do they give to trade back into the first? I think a 4th may get us around 26.

This is the elephant in the room. The Bears have to get serious on this issue and find a solution this spring. Word on the street is this QB class is not appealing since the choices are not blue chip products. The current blue chip list contains Myles Garrett, Jonathon Allen, Jamal Adams, and Malik Hooker. The Bears hold the 3rd pick and have a token to take a potential probowl player. Quarterback is the most important position in the league and desperation will drive these prospects higher than there graded value. As a young GM, Pace will have to make a very difficult decision and it will be held against him the rest of his career, good or bad. He will either reach for the need or possibly miss out by sticking to BPA. Below are the prospects. Mitch Trubisky QB NC - 6'3" 220 69% 3748 yds 30 td 6 int 3 rush td Trubisky is accurate throwing the ball and doesn't make many bad decisions throwing picks. He has decent athletism and can move in the pocket or take off and run. He does not have much experience to go off of, so we are basically going off of one year. I look at completion percentage and td/int ratio as a guide and he tops the list. Once the combine wraps up, intelligence and character will make an impact on his grade. He will be drafted top 10 because of need. DeShone Kizer ND -6'4" 230 59% 2925yds 26td 9int 7 rush td Kizer has the physical skill set to be a starting QB. He has great vision seeing the whole field and making decisions. His arm strength is good and accuracy to place the ball in tight windows or put touch on his passes when needed. His will have some character concerns in terms of leading since ND failed to put it together, but following ND I seen it more on coaching and surrounding talent. It may be a blessing because his price might be undervalued. He will still get drafted round 1. DeShaun Watson Clem - 6'2" 205 67% 4593 41td 17int 9 rush td Watson will be considered because of his high character and leadership. His NC game alone sprung him into high considerations, but he has a more up hill battle than others. His athleticism is off the charts but will not be as important in the NFL as in college and his size will come in question. He has shown great accuracy and decision making but it is not consistant. Arm strength is decent but he will have a lot of learning to do to become a NFL QB. His character says he has the work ethic to do it. I think he will be a late 1st rounder or high second. Patrick Mahomes QB Texas Tech - 6'3" 220 66% 5052yds 41tds 10int 12 rush td Mahomes is the most intriguing prospect. His numbers alone grab your attention. He has great size and athleticism. Arm strength is good and quick delivery. Decision making will need work as well as adapting to the NFL system, but his father played MLB so he has been around the professional athlete to know the work needed. Some team may consider him round one off of his intangibles, otherwise round 2 is were I see him. Davis Webb QB Cal -6'4" 230 62% 4295yds 37td 12 int Davis gets into the mix since he has the skills to start. He will also need to adjust to the NFL since he came from a gimmick college spread, but in time he should get there. He will get looked at somewhere in round 2 or 3 and a team that has a QB at the end of a career will take a shot with him. One of these will be wearing Blue and Orange in April, unless a bizarre trade happens for Garappolo or McCarren, which would cost picks and extra cap space. How Pace gets his QB will take some craft or that blue chip token or luck his target makes it to pick 36.

Sounds like rumors coming out of NE are that Jimmy G is not going anywhere. They never shopped him and only a reporter speculated what the price could be by going off of Bradfords deal.

Miami just cut LT Brandon Albert, he can sign anywhere now since he is a vested veteran. Wonder if Pace will give him a call?

Rather stay the young route too, but after 2017, Unrein, Hicks, Ferguson, and Sutton will all be UFA's. DLine will be a huge need as Hicks is the only one I see them trying to keep. They can possibly draft Allen/Thomas #3 to fill the void or sign a FA like Kawann Short. If those options don't work out, then option B may be Campbell or Williams as a bridge.

As a 1-2 year stop gap/rotation player, it might be worth a talk. Not saying to sign him but if he thinks he can excel in a role then see what it takes. Calais Campbell will be 31, Williams just turned 32, I would take a look at either I they can improve the team.

Congrats on being officially retired, Pix! I see the dark horse Edge Rush sleeper to be is Derek Barnett from Tennessee. Once the combine is complete the shuffle will start again.

I couldn't even post who was really picked at 5 so I changed it, but it was Myles Garrett lol. I would take Tennessee's two firsts if they really wanted him though.

You know what they say about great mind

They did have similiar stats. I am hoping Mahomes can adjust better being the son of an MLB player and knowing the work ethic it takes. Still early, but I like him as that RD 2 prospect that I would consider moving into the bottom of the first for.

Did you draft Mahomes rd2? I am starting to get the Derek Carr feeling with him. Stud D in the first and Mahomes in the 2nd.

Starting to read up on Pat Mahomes and starting to get a crush, so I did a mock using the www.first-pick.com site so I can trade and I manipulated a 3rd round deal. 1-3 Myles Garrett is available (some how?) And the phone rings. Tennessee offers round 1 picks 5 and 18. Garrett is a stud, but too hard to pass up this value. 1-5 Solomon Thomas DE-Derek Barnett also worth consideration. Either would be a force on the line for years 1-18 Jamal Adams SS (he was there, like Garrett) to make it more believable, we can change to Malik Hooker SS 1-22 Patrick Mahomes QB- yes, another first rounder. Bears get Miami to take our RD2 pick and Jay Cutler that I put a 3rd asking price on. Not sure in real life they would do it, but its my mock and Gase did decent with him and they don't have a 3rd pick this draft. 3 Adoree Jackson CB - Rasul Douglas also available and his length may sway Fangio to go with size. 4 Jordan Leggett TE-Finding a long term fix is overdue 4 Julien Davenport OT-OT depth to eventually take hold of Lenos or Massies spot 5 Ryan Switzer WR-Nifty slot WR and KR 7 Zane Gonzalez K-Long term fix for Gould. However it is looked at, I think trading up for Mahomes to the bottom of the first would ensure we have a good prospect for 5 years. It will cost our 2nd and 3rd or a future 2nd. Doubtful a trade down scenerio happens like my mock and doubtful anyone trades a first for Cutler and our 2nd but its a fantasy.

Build the team around him while he can carry the load. He may only have a 3-4 year window.

What is a two year stop gap QB worth with options up to a 4th year? I would be happy with a 3rd with hope for more. 16 & 17 million don't look bad for a middle of the road QB anymore. Some Bear fans are ready to give more than that to an unproven prospect. I

Too hard to figure out, but if you can get Watson and J Adams RD1 by trading down 7 slots in real life you are a modern Jimmy Johnson.

I am with you here. I would throw in shut CB as well and as deep as this draft is at CB, you can get a good one RD2.

Hard to get an A in this class, but I think Bear fans would be good with it. Might have to address DE and OLB in FA as I missed hitting on those. Go after Short and Chandler Jones and they should be competitive. Your score is: 10710 (GRADE: B+) Your Picks: Round 1 Pick 8 (CAR): Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson (A) Round 1 Pick 18 (TENN): Jamal Adams, SS, LSU (A+) Round 2 Pick 4: Cordrea Tankersley, CB, Clemson (B+) Round 2 Pick 8 (CAR): Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford (A) Round 3 Pick 3: Obi Melifonwu, SS, Connecticut (A-) Round 3 Pick 19 (TENN): Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson (A) Round 3 Pick 39 (CLE): Chad Wheeler, OT, Southern California (A) Round 4 Pick 4: Julien Davenport, OT, Bucknell (A-) Round 4 Pick 10: Jaleel Johnson, DT, Iowa (A) Round 4 Pick 40 (DEN): Jake Butt, TE, Michigan (B+) Round 5 Pick 3: Stacy Coley, WR, Miami (Fla.) (A) Round 7 Pick 3: Chad Hansen, WR, California (A+)

I think he is in the 3-4 rd range also. We can get one or two good d lineman in that range, depends on if they can sign Short or Campbell in FA which I prefer over drafting one in the first. I would like to see them build the offense around Howard and hopefully Jeffery/Kevin White, so I am a QB rd 1 guy unfortunately.

Sounds like he gets lazy or inconsistent. You won't get away with that long in the NFL. He can play any slot along the line, but finding a good backup to Goldman would be smart. I also like Qualls from Washington and would prefer him If he is there.

I really liked this draft, was hoping to make their big board but missed by 1000 points. A few A minuses hurt, but my best so far. Your score is: 11378 (GRADE: A-) Your Picks: Round 1 Pick 11 (N.O.): Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson (A+) -has ability to lead, keep plays alive w feet. Round 2 Pick 4: Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama (A-) -may be LT of future or great RT. Another corner to solid line Round 2 Pick 13 (ARI): David Njoku, TE, Miami (Fla.) (A) - Huge threat in the seam, gives AJ/KW more 1 on 1. Round 3 Pick 3: Adoree' Jackson, CB, Southern California (A)- fiesty CB with return ability, INTs should increase Round 3 Pick 13 (ARI): Obi Melifonwu, SS, Connecticut (A)-Big athletic SS to be our Cam Chancellor Round 4 Pick 4: Montravius Adams, DT, Auburn (A)-Big body with quick first step. Rotate with Goldman Round 4 Pick 10: Devonte Fields, OLB/DE, Louisville (A-)-Another OLB to groom as McPhee's backup Round 5 Pick 10 (WASH): Jarron Jones, DT, Notre Dame (A+)-5T depth with high motor. Bullard, Washington, Ferguson compete. Round 6 Pick 17 (WASH): Ryan Switzer, WR, North Carolina (A+)-Slot WR and returner to replace Royal. Braverman has competition for roster spot. Round 7 Pick 3: Zane Gonzalez, K, Arizona State (A+)-Long term replacement to fill void of Gould. Your Future Picks: 2018 Round 1 Pick 2019 Round 1 Pick

Brady wins and decides to retire! 38-34.

They say this is a deep draft, especially at Edge rush, CB, and TE. QB and OT, not so deep. Once the combine is complete, player rankings will smooth out and we will see player visits to gauge what the team may be thinking. Garrett is the only player I stay at 3 for, if he is gone then moving down can be more beneficial to gain a 2nd or 3rd. 81 days and the madness begins!