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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.

We have a young core to be extremely excited about. Trubisky, Miller, Cohen, & Shaheen will give teams fits for years. Add in Robinson and Howard as proven commodities with Gabriel, White, and Burton, and this offense jumps to a top 10. Pace can turn his attention to bolstering the D next offseason and find a couple OTs to keep the oline young and strong. Finally coming together.

I have a feeling Miller is going to be something special. He is coming in with cockiness, which can worrisome, but he has to put up or shut up. So far he is earning time to possibly take the #2, splitting with Gabriel. His attitude and ability would carry him a long way.

Love all the updates! Tis the season everything gets you primed for Da Bears. Our inside oline depth seems over the top, wonder if we can swing a deal to a team in need. Long, Whitehair, Kush, Daniels, Morgan, Grasu. Wish Pace would get brave on taking OTs.

Young or Lamar Houston. Houston actually was getting to the QB in his limited time late last year. Hard not to like Young though.

Thanks Adam, I live 20 miles from camp but only make it once a year. The news is good like ways this time but damn good this time. Hey, if anyone is in town tomorrow, I am planning on stopping at the library...next to TJs around 1pm. Stop by

They definately need a replacement for Massie and I would like another swing tackle that can keep Leno on his toes. As for pass rushers it depends, I was more specifically thinking OLB opposite of Floyd. If Lynch and Fitts do well we may not need much more. They could also look at a DE opposite of Hicks too.

Nice to see some optimism! I liked the job Pace did. Next off season he only has a few nails left and the team looks really deep. Couple of OTs and a pass rusher in my opinion.

I wasn't responding directly to you, I was still typing as your comment was posted as I about backed out to read it. What I was saying are these top players want the offset languages removed, basically making the deals 100% guaranteed. I think teams should still have the power to write in rules to follow that can get them out of that deal if the player breaks the rule. The pay scale is slotted, so it should be somewhat simple, except if the player doesn't agree with some of the offsets. Maybe an arbitrator is fair to oversee these offsets.

I see reasons to put stipulations in the deals. The players want some of those removed. You want your employee to abide you need leverage. If it was all guaranteed and no offsets, the league would be a disaster.