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What would be great about targeting a good starting G in FA is the draft can focus largely on D as you've mentioned. Taking a later pick on Johnstone would be my oline target because he needs a year or two to regain full NFL strength in his knees and he can be ready to replace Leno. Rd1 target: a. Myles Jack b. Reggie Ragland c. Jaylon Smith - bring in one of the top 3 ILBs Rd2 target: a. Darron Lee b. Su'a Cravens - double up at ILB. These two will add a tad more speed if the get Ragland/Smith Rd3 target: a. Miles Killebrew SS b. Jayron Kearse SS c. Jeremy Cash SS - 3 safeties that play a hybrid LB/S role. Rd4 target: a. Bronson Kaufusi DE b. Chris Jones DE c. Shaun Oakman DE - these 3 have great qualities to mold. Rd5 target: a. Eric Murray CB b. Cyrus Jones CB c. Breane Brody- Calhoun CB find another Amos type The bad part about drafting like this is they all become FA's the same time if they all pan out.

Going off that and if a miracle happens with players dropping to our slots, we can add 3 players that have similiar characteristics that will add speed and pop to the middle : RD1-Myles Jack ILB 6-2 230 4.55 speed RD2-Darron Lee ILB/Su'a Cravens ILB 6-2 235 4.60 speed RD3-Miles Killebrew SS 6-3 235 4.50 speed RD4-Shaun Oakman DT 6-7 275

Forte is a smart man and he knows what the going value for RBs at his age is. He trains with Frank Gore every offseason and I think that contract is in his ballpark. With two young guns on rookie deals, the Bears can spare the change on a 2-3 year deal. I also think Langford/Carey respect Forte highly and they can continue learning from him. Forte knows how to prepare and take care of himself and that has kept him healthy and extended his career. Either way the Bears go, they will most likely look for a veteran to be in the mix. Why not show the young players that doing everything right can pay if the price is in range.

If they can get Osemele before the draft and Ronnie Stanley drops, do you take him as BPA? That is figuring Tunsil, Bosa, Ramsey, Buckner, and Jack are off the board. Stanley LT - Slausen LG -Grasu C - Osemele RG - Long RT would be solid.

I don't know about all that, I have stayed at the holiday inn before. I think some of these draft scenarios Jason put together came out great.

Even though I don't think you can let a talent like Stanley go, I agree Leno should get the opportunity to start LT. I would start the season with Leno LT-Slausen LG- Grasu C-Long RG-Stanley RT. With that said, CB can be bumped up to RD5 if a talent fits and take a shot at LT Johnstone RD6-7 if he lasts.. Johnstone may last since he has two bad knee injuries already on him. Let him build strength and knowledge for at least a year.

I would not be opposed to a SS that can make a Troy Polomolu difference. I am not saying Cash or Killebrew are on that level, but if Donatell/Fox sees that type of player, take him whatever round. Early on, I wanted Cash RD2 myself. I watched one game, which he was suspended the first half and wasn't too impressed. Could have been bc he sat the first half?

I think you are doing this fine. We do not have variables other than our 9 picks. Taking a K is foreshadowing Gould's release though, so I can see were a TE may be a thought.

Haven't seen it mentioned anywhere yet besides comparisons to Bucannon, but what about Miles Killebrew at ILB? He has good size (seen 6-1 up to 6-3) and 225-235 weight. He is climbing fast as you stated and have read late 1st considerations. If he falls to RD2, can he transition to LB? Just a thought to ponder as ILB is one of the top 3 needs (ILB, DL, OL).

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Getting better! I would like Smith if we knew he can be just as good as Kuechly or Willis, but would need a crystal ball. First 3 picks would be a dream start, ok with 4th. 5th, 6C, and 7 decent also. 6A and 6B, meh. Dont know anything on Robinson and Vaiti seems like another Fayo.

They were a lot more healthy this time. They were missing Miller, Wolfe and Harris along with Manning who was about 60% if that. I think Seattle was the better team that year regardless, but it may have been more of a game.

I like seeing good football and the blueprints. Bears need defense. Both teams tonight showed how they got there.

Finally checked out Fanspeak. Fun site! Used Draftteks board to look good, but going back and will try again with CBS. Ohio State alum (Noah Spence) squad. 11: R1P11 OLB MYLES JACK UCLA 41: R2P10 DE ADOLPHUS WASHINGTON OHIO STATE 72: RD3P9 OLB NOAH SPENCE E KENTUCKY 103: R4P8 S MILES KILLEBREW SOUTHERN UTAH 138: R5P11 WR BRAXTON MILLER OHIO STATE 167: R6P10 OT LE'RAVEN CLARK TEXAS TECH 186: R6P29 QB DAK PRESCOTT MISSISSIPPI ST (USC K Robert Aguayo could have been selected) 189: R6P32 CB KEVON SEYMOUR USC 198: R7P9 OLB NICK KWIATKOWSKI WEST VIRGINIA (Connor McGovern G -but figured we have Fayo) Much tougher on CBS. 1. Ronnie Stanley OT, 2. Vadal Alexander G, 3. Su'a Cravens LB 4. Jayron Kearse SS 5. Harlan Miller CB 6. Javon Hargrave DT 6. Dadi Nicholas OLB 6. Antonio Morrison LB 7. Tyler Johnstone OT. Didn't like RD2 choices with taking a guy 20 selections too high. Could have taken Adolphus Washington DE and should have. Oline should be locked down for many years at least.

I think one way or another, they find two ILBs and I would be happy with any combination whether they sign one in FA or draft two. I would love Alexander in the 3rd, would be a steal. My dream is to see an oline put together through the draft.

Fangio adds speed draft with drafttek's order: FA: target Wilkerson/M Jackson DT, Kelechi Osemele G, re-sign Tracy Porter CB Once this class gets up to NFL speed, they will be a high flying unit with Jack, Lee, and Killebrew. 1- Myles Jack ILB UCLA 6-1 245 Athletic, speed, great ball skills. Bears looking to add a new dimension to the team. 2- Darron Lee ILB OSU 6-1 235- Like Jack, Lee has the same characteristics. Fangio will be able to confuse offenses with coverages and blitzes 3-Miles Killebrew SS S. Utah - 6-2 220 Killebrew is in the form of Deone Bucannon or Shaq Thompson. He has size and speed and likes to thump. Captain of the D also. 4-Chris Jones DT - Miss St. 6-5 308 Jones is a bit raw, but has the tool box equipped to be a starter in the NFL. 5-Kevin Hogan QB Stanford - Rocket arm, suspect accuracy, mobile...JayII? 6-Adam Gotsis DT GT 6-5 285 - Gotsis is an Australian who is also raw in experience. He has a high motor, well coordinated athlete, with long arms and quickness. 6-Corey Maggit OLB Ten 6-3 256 - Pass rusher to develop and depth for McPhee, Houston, and Young, Maggit is legit. He can rush the passer, stop the run, and play pass coverage all well. 6-Kevon Seymour CB USC 6-0 185 -Surprised to see him in the 6th on drafttek, but he has length, good run defense, and can play man. 7-Connor McGovern G Mizz - Like this kids profile, think he can be a starter down the road.

Bored also, following your steps with a few tweeks. 1. Deforest Buckner DT - best 5T in draft, adds strength, length, and long term fix 2 Darron Lee ILB - Bobby Wagner East! 3-Jalen Mills FS - Vocal leader on LSU. 4. Dadi Nicolas OLB-Speed rusher on passing downs 5-La'Vern Clark OT (tough choice with Hogan/Jones QB available) 6-Aaron Burnbridge WR-possession WR to play slot 6-Lloyd Carrington CB-Aggressive CB to groom 6-Antonio Morrison LB-Aggressive quick LB 7-Connor McGovern G- Strongest man in the draft?

Today they have updated: http://www.drafttek.com/2016-NFL-Mock-Draft-Round1.asp 1- Myles Jack LB UCLA 2- Leonard Floyd OLB GA 3-John Theus OT GA 4-Zack Sanchez CB OK 5-Hassan Ridgeway DT Tex 6-Eric MacClain OG Clem 6-Jordan Lucas SS PSU 6-Joel Heath DE MSU 7-Jalin Marshall WR OSU

I agree, I shut it off once I got to round 3 and seen Jones, never made it to see who they selected in Rd4.

Read the DLman that outperformed most/all at seniorbowl was Adolfus Washington. This was from a reliable scout also. If we could get Jack, Stanley, or Jaylon Smith rd1, Washington may be a good option rd2. Even better if we trade down and gain an extra 2nd or 3rd.

Laquon Treadwell WR - even though he is a local, from Crete-Monee, I would be pissed if the Bears draft another WR. That would be two WR's taken back to back that realistically could have been used in another area.

He seen that Travis Kelce signed a 5 year 46 million deal and thought "I am worth at least half of that!?" He can look for that on the market, maybe he will be back once he sees his value.

Miller reportedly is looking to break some bank. Sounds like he is looking in the 5M range. Is that acceptable for a guy who hasn't strung together healthy seasons? Would spending 11+ on two TE's be a wise decision if they keep Marty and re-sign Miller?

Hard to take a guy like Spence when the Bears have long term high value contracts in place for Houston and McPhee. Houston can feasibly be cut after this 2016 season, but more likely after the 2017 season. He will need to be a top 3 OLB to see his final year of the deal. FA is not friendly because he will likely be cut and the Bears will see no compensation when they lose him and a team like NE or GB can sign him and it wont count against theres. What the Bears need to do is spend a 6th or 7th on developmental prospect and let him learn for 2 years.

This is a hard decision a young GM will have to make if he is there. He is the type of player you want to build your defense around, but you also don't want damaged goods.