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We would be log jammed at OLB, but if he lives up to the hype then it would be a great pick. I keep running mock draft models with 4 RD1 models using fanspeaks CBS board with selecting A.) Kizer B.) Watson C.)Garrett and D.) Peppers. Round two has so far left choices of Kaaya, Kelly, and Rudolph for QB. I would think by draft day Kaaya and maybe Kelly will be up in RD1, but we may be able to pull off a D pick round 1 and QB round 2. If Pace feels one of those QBs is too good to pass, then you have to go RD1 over any other position though.

The offense looks much better when you can run the ball. Does the oline get credit? Loggains? Hoyer behind center? Or is it Howard is just better? I would like to see Cutler once with the same game plan as Hoyer to gauge the difference. I know I will catch some flack on that, but it would be a sure sign. I do enjoy Hoyer because he progresses much quicker imo, but would love to put a final nail in the Cutler era if the offense takes a step backwards.

Howard already looking like a stud, just need to clean up the stupid penalties.

Whether Hub is right our wrong, he always gives prognostic thoughts it seems so he can tell you he called that. Not sure the Fox is running the house call is completely accurate, but Pace and Fox do work closely together and having an experienced coach to lean on is not bad for a young GM. They are riding rough waters together and we knew this going in. I know I don't expect any huge turnarounds until they draft the QB of the future and then there will be growing pains. Give another draft or two and hopefully we have that QB with a great oline and defense to contend. The killer has been injuries and lack of depth.

More like the Bears are cursed. White's injury came from the defensive player falling on it. It could have been related to the leg strength not being where it needed to be or possibly since the tibia has a rod in it and wouldn't flex in parallel with the fibula and the later gave.. Either way, seeing him as the player envisioned will never come to fruitation and it is fair to say so far he is a bust because we will never know.

Broken fibula and placed on IR.

That is needed since it seems our round 1 picks seem to be mediocre if that. Still have hope on White/Floyd but havent had that breakout game yet.

Still read a lot of hype on him, but take your word. My game this weekend was Mich vs Wis, was hoping to check him off as a top 5 pick but didnt feel it. Jourdan Lewis looked like a top CB prospect. Will try catch that UM game.

Hats off to Eddie Royal! He is becoming a big part of this team this year. After last season I was ready to move on, but the way he has been performing, they are lucky to have him locked up. Royal and Z Miller are our TD mahines, Pace has a couple of gems here.

The Bears will be in position to cut him after this season since his major guarantees are up. If somehow they can get something for him all the better. NYJ/ARZ are two teams that come to mind that may need QB. Wishful thinking that the Bears will ever get value for one of there players. Also would be nice to get a top 3 pick, even though losing sucks. That may speed up the process of being bottom dwellers to SB contenders.

Someone was calling him out this offseason because of the amount of completions made against him. I thought he was solid last season as a rookie and can only improve. For a throw together backfield, it isn't going to be spectacular. Someday (year) we can start drafting some high picks once we get the front 7 right. Would love to see Peppers at S next to him.

Howard looks like the real deal. Get Langford healthy and we have a good 1-2 punch.

Lions are short two of the D studs, Ansah and Levy. Should help balance our D losses.

Glad to see him on the 53. Logan Paulson better not look back, his performance hasnt impressed me much and Braunecker may take some of his snaps.

I read that on him going into this season, any news if he has improved? Hard times being a Bear fan not having a QB we can get excited about. We may end up with the top pick in April. Do you take Watson, Kizer at QB, Garrett at OLB, Robinson LT, Peppers S/LB, or trade down for a fututre 1st and maybe an extra pick? I think the time is now to get the future QB, but there are so many other holes to fill too. Trade down sounds tempting if we can still draft Kelly, Rudolph, or Luke Falk say Rd2 while taking a position of need rd1 like Roderick Johnson LT who looks to be falling some.

This^^^ It would be nice to have a healthy oline get through training camp as a unit once without changing the week before the season kicks off.

Nice article, thanks for sharing.

The writing was on the wall at Lovie/Angelo's last few years as those players were aged with no replacements behind them. They also traded away many high draft picks on Cutler, Marshall, Adams etc. That was the beginning and continued with Emery spending his first draft getting players Lovies front office scouted. The offense and defense are both problems right now with the 0-3 start. The defense gives 10 minute drives and the offense goes 3 and out. The defense needs to be able to pressure the QB, that is almost non existent. They also cannot stop the run, even with the additions of Freeman/Trevathan/Hicks etc. Once the team falls behind, it limits the offense as they need to score quick and takes out our run game. The offense's biggest problems to start was having a reshuffled oline. They get penalties too often bc they are not up to speed yet. Massie is also a liability and his pass blocking was known before they signed him. Hopefully they can gel and improve there. Fox needs to stop deferring when they win the coin toss and get the offense on the field asap and run the ball.

I like those picks. Did a fanspeak for fun and took. 1. Jabrill Peppers S 2. Lowell Totutelei DT (move Goldman out to DE) 3. Chad Kelly QB (he lasted until rd3 here) 4a.Jourdan Lewis CB (lacks size but explosive/returner) 4b. John Heck RT 5. Ryan Switzer WR (also returner capable). Sign TE Vance McDonald or Jacob Tamme

I think you are correct. He is the highest paid defensive player in history now.

The media is having a circus with this since the Bears said he was week to week. Just like Kevin White last year. As I said last year, ; I like an organization to keep potential moves close to the chest to give them the most leverage.

Fox and Pace have two strikes in my book by screwing the team at the start two seasons in a row by rearranging the oline at the before game 1. Get it right year three or else it is time for something different imo. The defense is another story and unfortunately, I can see next years draft thrown at drafting QB, OT, TE, and maybe a WR to replace AJ with early picks. They really need a draft all top D players. Look at time of possession, the D is putting the offense in a position to play catch up and the Offense screws up by penalties and not running correct plays which will hopefully get better as they gel. Starting over with a new staff would be another 2#3 year set back. Wish they could've put Gase in charge (I think Fangio was a Gase guy if I remember right).

Almost lost for words. Bears cannot get a call, bounce, or anything to go there way.

Interested to see Nick Kwitowski perform with his first start.

Bears play in the primetime slot again. Can they sneak a W with the amount of injuries they are dealing with?