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Some combos with needs. Give me some different ones. We seem to do better than most draft sites. 1-Deforest Buckner DL 2-Kyler Frackell or Derron Lee LB 3-Sebastian Tretola G 1-Myles Jack LB 2-Cody Whitehair G 3-Shaun Oakman DL 1 Ronnie Stanley OT 2-Frackell-Lee LB 3-Oakman DL 1Myles Jack LB 2Kevin Dodd-Jarron Reed DL 3-Sebastian Tretola G

Huge might be overly stated. He wasn't expected to play this year because of size and strength, but those can be achieved, along with more knowledge. Grasu, I expect, will be more NFL ready come late July and his play improved. Draft a RG or RT and we may have a oline set for a couple years.

Dang, I just did a little mock and took him in the 3rd also. Might have to make him my 2nd RD choice and O-line my 3rd RD.

I would like too root for the guy until he hangs it up, but at this point of his career, he has past his peak. I have read many comments, not necessarily here, about not wanting to keep Forte around for 4-5 million. Now if the Bears gave you a choice of Forte or Gould for two more years, who do you choose?

They would have to get a good deal to part with a dual TE. He can fill the blocking and recieving role. Finish his deal out anf let him walk.

If I knew Buckner would last to #15 and STL would trade up for a QB, this would be my draft. We gain a 2nd and 3rd. free agents: extend- Jeffery, Forte, Unrein, Miller, Montgomery, Thompson, McClellin, Porter. Big FA Trevathon 1-15 Buckner DT 2 Su'a Cravens LB 2 Cody Whitehair G 3-William Jackson CB 3-Miles Killebrew SS 4-Joe Haeg OT 5-Lloyd Carrington CB 6-Hogan, Prissett QB 6-Dadi Nicolas OLB 6-Tyler Higbee TE 7-Ryan Switzer WR or Tyler Ervin RB This team would be stacked with talented youth and speed. The FA signings extensions would be short term on Forte, McClellin, Porter, Unrein, and Montgomery, 2 year deals. The 2017 draft would go: 1-QB 2-OLB 3-TE or G It would be sick to think how good this team could be if Pace nails the 2016 draft

I was huge on Bucannon last year. Thought he would be huge in round 2, but his value was better and he has not disapponted. I would be good with Cravens, who people compare his intensity and IQ to Troy Polomolu. I am still not sure Johnstone would be a good investment with his injuries. The Oregon connection would be fun, but we need durabiliy with a 4th round pick. Maybe Joe Haeg, Avery Young, or Halapoulivaati Vaitai would be better for LT or Denver Kirkland, Brandon Schell for RT/G. Get someone capable of starting if needed, not saying Johnstone couldn't be 100%, but knees take year on big men. What are your thoughts on A'Shawn Robinson at 5T if we had a choice of Buckner or him? I don't know how he projects on the edge in a 3-4, were I feel Buckener or even Oakman would be solid.

Intrigued by Cravens, they compare him to Shaq Thompson. Thompson hasn't played much due to Carolinas depth so it is hard to gauge a similiar athlete. I think we both feel adding strength on the Dline is a big factor. The Buckner pick would not disappoint me because he has tremendous length and power to draw double teams. Having that benefit would go a long ways at helpng the LBs . Jackson had a good bowl game and seems like a capable guy to develop. I might double dip on CBs and take a flier on Llyod Carrington with a 5th/6th. I am not sure about Johnstone, he has had a lot of work done on those knees. If they are really sticking with Long outside, I think a guy better suited at G would be the pick. Nicholas would be a great situational pass rusher that can develop.

Denver Broncos extend DE Derek Wolfe to a four year contract. He was one of the defensive targets I hoped the Bears would get. Still a wild dream they can get Wilkerson DE or Berry S.

Having Bennett and a healthy Miller would be a boost. I think Khari Lee can develop, but he needs another year as we had to play him to save our investment and put him on active roster. If the Bears can get by next season and let MB sign somewhere as a free agent, then we also get added compensation points which could land us a 5th rd pick. Let him sit if he holds out, but don't lose those potential picks unless a trade with more value comes.

http://www.drafttek.com/2016-NFL-Mock-Draft-Round1.asp Drafttek 7 round: 1-A'Shawn Robinson DL Alabama 2-Jayron Kearse SS Clemson 3-John Theus OT Georgia 4-Tyler Matakevick ILB Temple 5-Brandon Facyson CB Auburn 6-Ethan Pocic OG LSU 6-Joe Schobert OLB WIS 6-Aziz Shittu OLB DE Stanford 7-Tajae Sharp WR Mass Not the worst and pretty realistic. I would like ILB higher, but Matekevick is not a slouch. Kearse looked lost in the title game, maybe Donatell can work more magic.

Draftsite must be automated because a while back, they had the Bears selecting 5 CB's. I am also not a fan on their player rankings. I like drafteks latest, ill post it shortly.

Long started off the season playing great, maybe probowl consideration. He did fall off late in the year also. Could of been due to injury, the shuffle at RG, or when MB went down. Hard to pin point, but at one point he played well.

If he is a bad influence in the locker room, I can see trying to trade him. He had an off year with injury and added blocking assignments, which will effect his numbers. Build a better oline, he gets more targets, and his performance improves. Lets see how this team improves before we push away a good player and create a un-timed hole/need.

You have to start somewhere to be an up and coming coach. It sounds like he has player endorsements and their respect. The Fox regime had a clean slate, quickly earned the players respect after Trestman and crew were fired. Gase set the table for Loggains to step in with an upbeat squad. That is a difference from Tucker, who came into an old vet squad with a team that was bitter from the Lovie firing. Fingers are crossed that Loggains has the experience now after a couple failures to succeed. With Fox at the helm and a decent lineup, he should be fine. Invest in the oline and he may be the next hot coaching prospect.

I meant to reply to Lemons message, read yours and ended up putting my post under yours. He said they may take a QB in the top 3 for Cutlers back up plan. My thought is a top 3 RD pick is no more known than Fales. I agree, upgrading the oline is a better investment if you are in tornado alley.

I am with you on that. He has physical traits but never stood above and beyond any of the other DT prospects. He lacks the drive and work ethic to be great. With a deep DT class, get one round 2.

A QB in RDs 1-3 doesn't give you anymore insurance than what we have already in Fales. Fales at least has 3 years of NFL coaching. If they want a true back up plan, signing a vet would be the way to go. This draft the Bears can fill some voids on defense and offensive line.

I am a ND fan and would love to see Smith in Chicago, but that injury is a high risk. He may never be the same. I am reading good things on Cody Whitehair OG and would not flinch if they took him in the 2nd. I would be OK giving Leno another year.

Doesn't AJ usually line up on the left? It also makes sense because he is right handed and throwing right takes extra steps to turn the body.

If Stanley and Jack are gone, I hope there is a QB sitting at pick #11. Perfect situation to trade down. With NO, PHI, STL, BUF, NYJ, and HOU below us, we should get a bite. #12, 13, 15, 19, 20, & 22 are their slots. Teams may bid better than usual since they are in a close range. I doubt NO and BUF would be in the bids, but could take QB if one fell. The move up should net us a 2nd and 3rd or 4th, more so if Hou trades.

The transition tag only gives you the right to match a contract offer and retain the player. It sort of went away because teams are able to structure "poison pill" deals like we did with John Tait. It is available, but if the Bears really want to keep AJ, start working on a long term deal. If that falls through, the use the Franchise tag.

I agree, he hasn't done much all season and he was not in Clemsons game plan to account for.. The TE for Clemson, Legget had a good game too. I would rather spend the picks on defense and oline this year and maybe take TE 5th or after.

How about Howard now? He exposed Clemsons coverage, showed speed and good hands. It was one game, but he earned some extra money tonight.

I am good with it. Fox has more control over the offense with his conservative approach and Loggains will follow the same way. If Fox and Pace are behind it, I have faith.