ASHKUM BEAR

My offseason as of now: 1-Jaylon Smith LB - trade down 15-20 gain a 3rd 2-Xavier Howard CB 3-Jayron Kearse SS 3-James Bradberry DB- CB/S fits both 4-Bronson Kaufusi DL 5-Chris Jones DL 6-Tyler Johnstone OT 6-Corey Maggit OLB 6-Tyler Ervin RB/KR 7-Robert Aguayo K (doubt Kaufusi/jones both are there) (really high on Howard/Bradberry took both) FA signees- Keleche Osemele OG, Danny Trevathan LB, Ladarious Green TE, Chase Daniel QB, Willie Colon G, Jaye Howard DL Re-sign - Alshon Jeffery WR, Shea McClellin LB, Mitch Unrein DL, Will Montgomery C, Tracy Porter CB, Marc Mariani WR, Cut:Robbie Gould K QB-Cutler, Daniels, Fales- Daniels never got boot from offense guru Reid RB-Langford, Carey, Ervin, Perry WR-Jeffery, White, Royal, Wilson, Mariani, Meredith TE-Bennett, Green, Lee (Green is a good blocking TE that can stretch the field) C-Grasu, Montgomery (Montgomery another stop gap, insurance on Grasu) G-Slausen, Osemele, Colon -(a stop gap, 1 yr backup though he is not a good zone scheme) T-Long, Leno, Johnstone, Fabeluje- K-Aguayo P-O'Donnell LS S-Rolle, Amos, Kearse, Bradberry -With 3 young S, Kearse becomes nickel LB in some packages CB-Fuller, Porter, Howard, Callahan ILB-Trevathan, Smith, Jones, McClellin, Timu OLB-McPhee, Houston, Young, Maggit DL-Goldman, Ferguson, Sutton, Unrein, Howard, Kaufusi, Jones, Washington

If Floyd is viewed as Von Miller or Aldon Smith, bring him on. I think OLB is a 6th rd pick with who we have under contract but would not be opposed if the right talent falls.

It didn't go exactly as I would like, but kills time. Try fanspeak some time, automated mocks put you on the spot.

Today I used draftgeeks....they are a little behind if they are really draft geeks. Howard has been going second, Burns 3rd-4th, Rankins 1st-2nd. But I have been taking Smith on most attempts. I see Kiper is slotting him there also now.

Did a fanspeak mock today. I have been targeting Xavien Howard/James Bradberry CB with my RD2-3 picks, they are versatile big CB's that can play press. 1-Jaylon Smith LB 2-Taylor Decker OT 3-Sheldon Rankins DT 4-Miles Killebrew SS 5-Xavien Howard CB 6-Anthony Zettel DT 6-Tyler Ervin RB 6-Tyler Higbee TE 7-Artie Burns CB

I believe they will release Talib and ask Ware to restructure to keep the young core intact. If Ware does not help out, he may be released also.

I keep looking hard at Jaylon Smith and hope they can get an offer from a team around 15, gain an extra 3rd, and select him. I think in the long run, he will be a bigger difference maker.

Sorry brad, definately a sarcastic post since Jay did not like his brother Josh McDaniels.

As the offensive quality control coach, he will be watching film to prepare the offense two weeks in advance, possibly run the scout team, and working mainly with the Offensive coordinator installing the game week offense. He will have more hands on with Fales. Maybe he has learned a thing or two from Josh on "spygate" and preparing the team to be a step ahead of the opponent.

I don't think having more cap space is all that good to be honest, we are already 3rd with 60 million. The Bears are one of the top teams with the least amount of players under contract also, maybe 5 teams with fewer. The Bears are also one of the highest in terms of having dead cap space, with 6.5 million this year, that is a star player "dead". I think they would have informed and released any vets early like they did with Bushrod if they were planning on doing so. I do not see anyone else getting released until they sign a replacement.

I seen that last week. Looks like they are catering to Jay Cutler again

He likes to stir the pot. Today he brought out the big spoon, had the media tweeting and talking on the radio

Still have a hope for Perry. Ervin is in the same mold, but has stats. Conferences may have a little to do with it, but Ervins numbers are very good. 2500+ all purpose yds to Perry's 1000 all purpose on their best season. Ervin in round 6-7 would be nice as a late rounder.

I think he rises some if he puts up a low 40. I haven't seen this video before but it gave me Hester impressions but with a real position. They even list him at 202, which if he weighs closer to that will also improve his stock. Would the Bears spend a 5th on him? Fox likes his RBs in all shapes (Hillman 5'9" 196) Pace helped bring in Cook for the Saints (5'10" 185), who is also similiar in size. Forte opens the door for another RB As for the DB, he looked like be had good size also.

My late round flyer (6-7th) would be San Jose RB Tyler Ervin. He will get some name recognition at the combine with his speed. His size is not really NFL caliber to be an every down back, but as a ST'er or 3rd down guy, and slot wr, I think he can do some good things. Tyler Ervin 5'10" 177 Percy Harvin 5'11" 184 "As an athlete, Ervin is one of the most explosive players in the country" "Defenders left in space one-on-one have little or no chance" Bring in a "wow" guy to mix in some on offense. If an injury happens to Langford, we should still be able to find guys off the scrap heap.

I just read that Denver is very high on Prescott and may spend a 2nd RD pick on him. I knew other GM's and Scouts read our boards and use our superfan scouting

Turner is a new name to me. I will have to look him up. I would also prefer to go D, but Stanley is a player that should be top 5. If he drops, I don't think you pass him even if they sign Osemele.

I like that scenario unless somehow Stanley is there at 11. But I really don't see him dropping past Baltimore or NYG either. If they can sign Osemele, then taking someone like Johnstone late would be great. He needs a year to rebuild strength I think, but he is why Oregon had Long as a G, he was the better player.

I think AZ said he didn't like Killebrew, I am intrigued with him. I would be happy with Kearse, Cash, or Killebrew in the 3rd or 4th round. As for your mock #8, I would be pleased with no objections.

Ryan Clady may be a cap casualty if he does not restructure. One, would the Bears be tempted in his services? Two, Cladys contract would help Denver keep some of there younger talent like Jackson or Trevathon. They may also cut Talib and Ware to keep as much of the core.

I still think a good SS will make this team better. I also like 3-4 guys in that range more so than CB which I think can be found rds 5-6. I was only saying if we do not like any SS' s, then we still have Rolle.

That is some good news. That space there says they should spend. That is money to put into Shea's, Long's, and Fuller's draft classes and to think any of those guys should break a bank besides AJ. . I think two good players won't hurt the future seeing that.

Finding a S is not a necessity, but a way to improve. We have Rolle under contract, but finding a young replacement that can roam the field as an extra LB would be a bonus. Killebrew, Cash, Kearse, and Joseph are options, Joseph being on the smaller side, but also a violent hitter. I would love to trade down a few slots and go 1-ReggieRagland 2-Darron Lee That combo would make the middle sick with two hard hitters.

I think my question or thought is, if we add FA's now, how will it effect the cap years down the road? Will it put the Bears in a situation were they cannot pay Kyle Long, Kyle Fuller, Eddie Goldman, etc. Right now, we are looking good at signing some talent, but we are only looking at this years cap. That may be why Pace has said he will not go big in FA. Maybe similiar to last years class as Stinger lays out. As a GM, you have to gage this draft before FA begins if you are going to spend. Is there a talent at a position of need they won't be able to draft? CB is one I do not see as getting a starter and Tracy Porter may fill that need, but his health has to be a concern. DT seems deep, so they may go draft there. LB has some interesting prospects, but round 1 may be a reach, so Trevathon may be a good investment too. Offensive line has one red flag at RG and I am starting to like Allen or they could go big with Osemele. Should be another fun offseason.

I don't think he fits NE main RB preference, but he will excel in the 3rd down guy. He could really blow it up if they use him in the wes welker role in the short pass game as the escape man. I fear GB picking him up. Who else needs a reliable RB and someone to mentor Lacy who is in the wonka factory.