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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!

Finally had time to get in this and make trades. I am not completely satisfied since OT and S were not a higher priority, but it was interesting. Your score is: 10760 (GRADE: B+) Your Picks: Round 1 Pick 3: Myles Garrett, DE/OLB, Texas A&M (A+) Round 2 Pick 9 (CINN): Tim Williams, OLB/DE, Alabama (A) Round 3 Pick 3: Quincy Wilson, CB, Florida (A) Round 3 Pick 9 (CINN): Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson (B+) Round 4 Pick 10: Brad Kaaya, QB, Miami (Fla.) (A+) Round 4 Pick 12 (PHI): Montravius Adams, DT, Auburn (A+) Round 4 Pick 33 (PHI): Will Holden, OT, Vanderbilt (A) Round 5 Pick 26 (K.C.): Stacy Coley, WR, Miami (Fla.) (A+) Round 6 Pick 5 (LAR): James Conner, RB, Pittsburgh (A+) Round 6 Pick 32 (K.C.): Chad Kelly, QB, Ole Miss (A) Round 6 Pick 34 (K.C.): Weston Steelhammer, SS, Air Force (D)

They should have interest, do their homework, and call NE. The Bears would want to keep it confidential to keep to keep the demand as low as possible. If there is a source leaking, it is either NE to drive up the price, a made up media story to get hits, a bears source who recenly left or not a good employee, or smoke to divert. It is most likely a media story because they can tie in all the EIU homer connections to make it more believable.

Maybe we are driving the price up and hoping another QB needy team bites. Why would this be news now...this early? If the Bears were interested, this would not leak. Look how sly and tight they have been so far in this regime. The media hates how this team gives information. I call smoke!

I am a Watson guy, but Cleveland took him 1st and SF took Allen leaving Garrett. I would be very happy if MG slipped, top graded player.

Without trades. Ideally I like the depth of CB available in RD2, but cannot pass up a bookend OT.Was also mad SF took Kizer RD2 just before my pick. Liked Jake Butt as a risky boom flier in the 4th and Zay somehow slipped. 1. Myles Garrett OLB 2. Cam Robinson OT 3. Patrick Mahomes QB 4. Zay Jones WR 4. Jake Butt TE 5. Corn Elder CB 7. David Jones S

I am on board with this. I have seen scouts say Leonard Williams who we missed out on a couple years ago would grade higher. I do think he is an upgrade over anyone else we have though. If he does grade bad because of the medical, that hurts the Bears because he could command a possible trade down offer.

Never heard of it but will definitely check it out. Fanspeak has got to be sick of me. Would love that draft. So many players, we would be under the cap minimum or breaking some legs to stash guys on IR.