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I tend to agree that he isn't top 10 hype and more 20-32, only because this draft isn't deep. I think the Mitchell Evans from Notre Dame can be a sleeper bc their QB would rather run the ball than throw. He could be taken round 5.

Kaleb will be gone in round 2, Scattebo, I would think goes round 3. If the Bears cannot afford to spend a 2nd, I am good with Scat in rd3. I don't see him surviving more than 4 years of NFL with his gritty style. He also needs to drastically improve in pass pro.

It was talked about on the score this afternoon. Not sure if Clay Harbor was in on that but he was on to talk draft.

The talk is to move Edward's to Mike and Edmunds to Will. Edmunds may not like it, but his size and athleticism are better for coverage (that Will LBs do more in Allen's D). As for drafting someone high to be the 3rd LB to replace Sanborn, it's not a priority in a D that is in Nickel 60%. They will use a 7th rd pick to get a backer like Nick Martin, Oklahoma St who can blitz. Kyler Gordon will see more time on the field being that CB/S/LB making plays like CJ Gardner-Johnson.

Clay Harbor was on the score said the Bears could go Banks. He doesn't understand the non love he is getting. He won the outland trophy, only missed a game or two his whole college career, would be better than Braxton out the gate. But his projection is 15-20, so do the Bears reach. He favors adding a TE and even said don't be surprised to see the Bears draft RB#2 at 10.

And the way it looks, the 1st Rd RB will be gone at 6. The Bears need to hype up Membo, Warren, and Walker and pray 2 or 3 QBs go. I'd love to see Campbell and Banks there at 10 to see who they would take. Couple more arm length tidbits. Robert Gallery had 32.4 Joe Thomas had 33.8 " Jason Peters 33-1/8 Taylor Lewan 33.9" Will Campbell 32.7" Kelvin Banks. 33.5"

I believe I read the Edmunds had to play deep, like Urlacher in Flus's D. Which would have taken him out of the immediate action for runs since the D lines gap responsibilities would funnel the ball to Edward's. Allen's D is ran different and supposedly Edmunds and Edward's will be open to attack the ball. The DBs would be more man It will be interesting to watch this form. It might fit Stevenson and Johnson better too.

Clear your cards! We have a Bingo. The Bears have to become successful at drafting and developing O and D lineman. They have been trading picks and paying for FAs for far too long. Draft the best LT and DT in round 1 and 2. Draft line every year until you are set with youth in the top 3 rounds. The silence on the top OT tells me they are blowing smoke.

The combine is starting to become irrelevant for the top of the class, but completely agree you need to have heavy grades set before the combine can affect that weight you set with your eyes.

Arm Length is important to Poles, but what about Johnson? Found this tidbit tonight. "However, one thing to note is that Detroit, Ben Johnson's former team, had two starting tackles with sub-34" long arms. Maybe arm length isn't as big of a concern for Johnson as it others." Another tidbit from Courtney Cronin. https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2025/4/10/24405016/courtney-cronin-i-think-chicago-bears-are-having-talks-about-offensive-tackle-at-10-will-campbell “That left tackle spot, when Ryan Poles talks about using that number 10 pick, very high draft pick, you need to think of short-term and long-term concerns,” Cronin stated. “I tend to believe that the Braxton Jones conundrum that they’re facing right now. Ben Johnson said he is not expected to be full-go by the start of training camp. Do you really think they’re going to have Kiran Amegadjie go into training camp as the Left Tackle 1, as the starting left tackle, without any competition?”

Finding a top RB looks to be a priority. He'd be a guy to draft if they happen to trade down w Pittsburgh who could move up for a QB.

I agree and think they should plug the few holes they have first on oline and dline. I just have a feeling the Bears will take Jeanty or Warren. I won't regret it if they get two rd 2 studs like Ersery or Conley at LT or Grant or Nolen at DT.

Ben Johnson is not going to run the Detroit Lion offense. He will mode the offense to the talent he has. He has said this, he has hired coaches he knows little about, and he has players that are different, so this is a whole new beginning. All we know is he likes to scheme to attack defenses. I think they want more at RB than Swift and Roschon, so getting a guy who is more might mean rd2 or Jeanty if he falls to 10. The Bears haven't run the ball well for a few years and could use a top 100 player at that position.

I was close on the Gordon deal prediction .

I called it crazy when the Lions took Gibbs and a mlb round 1. Their roster was stocked decently with talent, so it wasn't completely out of line and maybe ahead of the curve. They paid the price this season not getting more talent at DE. I would personally rather see them continue building the lines. If Poles/Johnson see Jeanty so much better than what's in the league now and the rest of the draft, I would embrace it.

Who can the Bears get next year or the year after that might be as good when drafting in the 20s? They should be a winning team the next 3-4 years, so they might not get the same shot at a talented O-linemen. Plus other positions of need are deep this year besides DE. I doubt they extend Thuney, the Bears gave money to Jonah Jackson and Drew Dahlman for 3 years. They have an opportunity to draft a guy this year to take his spot and save 15+ million. Either Kiran or the draftee will stay at LT the other at LG. If Thuney takes a discounted, 2 year 22-24 million, maybe but he might want 20 a year for 3 years. They will also have to pay Wright at that time.

Since I do not see the Bears extending Thuney, Braxton being limited come TC and on his last year, and Kiran going to need a real TC to get coached, they need a top prospect that can be LT/G. Campbell, Banks, Simmons, Ersery and Donovan Jackson are names the Bears need to consider. Poles said the Bears will bring in competition at LT, they are thinking short and long term, meaning they are serious about bringing in a player who could challenge Kiran at the start of camp. Braxton will be in the mix but he is expected to start late and they cannot bet on him having no set backs. Long term, they will need someone to replace Thuney at G and Braxton at LT, which would be Kiran or the draftee. If Jeanty is gone, my prediction is the top LT is our pick.

I am not saying for the Bears to do this, only that this is an option being discussed. He has been slotted top 6-10 since January by experts and writers. He is the same size as Jamyr Gibbs, 5'9 202 lbs, who the Lions took at 12. If Poles and Ben Johnson want him, they can see if drops to 10 or move up.

It is rumors, not actually reports. The only truth to the Bears and Jean try is they have spoken to coaches.

If the Bears believe he is the type of RB that would elevate the offense, it is possible. I would prefer taking the best LT, DT, or DE myself, but there is chatter that the Bears really like Jeantry.

Good clip that shows some glimpses of what Caleb can do.

Lots of RB Ashton Jeantry Bear love starting to come out. The Bears have been doing some homework on him. Seeing scenarios written on how the Bears might contact Jax in the next week or two to see what it would take to move up to 5. The trade chart says one of our seconds. Jeantry is everything you want as a player. He wants to learn (3.0 grades), comes from a military family (both parents) all his siblings college grads, and he turned 21 in Dec (young). These are signs of great character to go along with his stellar game. Being somewhat limited on picks, would you be opposed to creating the young trio Caleb/Rome/Jeantry? It might mean sacrificing one of the other needs DT/DE/OL. Do the Bears absolutely have to add to these 3? Braxton coming off surgery and Kiran unknown, I feel LT is still big. DE Booker seems to have upside and DT Pickens should be healthy (he was hurt most of the year), so to me these two would be a coin flip to sacrafice. Or maybe Poles goes S too, since Brisker is a ticking time bomb.

Looked over some mocks this afternoon and what else can the sites post at this point but crazy twists. The Bears will start their final process soon. They will have players they will move up as high to pick 5 if Carter, Jeantry, or maybe even Graham are their highest coveted guy. They will have a group they stay put for and of course trade down scenarios so they can hit the sweet spot with another player. I think we all see the need for DE and DT. O-line can use some quality depth and LT is a place for an upgrade if there is a player. RB is deep and getting a scheme fit player to challenge Swift who is known not to follow the script would be something the Bears will search for. TE, WR3, S, LB round out the wish list. To jump to the top of the North is the goal. I feel DE, DT, and RB are the 3 keys now to make it. Coaching and Oline upgrades were the highest and have been addressed. Nail those 3 positions and the Bears have a shot.

I mentioned Campbell, but noticed later it was at the combine.

I think of Shea McClellin chasing chickens when I think of Boise St. Jeantry I am sure will be better than that but I'm on the wagon of getting the big guys at OL or DL with those early picks.