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From Walter football, here is who they show the Bears have visited with so far: Dominique Brown, RB, Louisville (EW) Tevin Coleman, RB, Indiana (COM) Alvin Dupree, OLB/DE/3-4OLB, Kentucky (COM) Mario Edwards Jr., DE/DT/3-4DE, Florida St) COM Deshazor Everett, CB, Texas A&M (PRO) Greg Henderson, CB, Colorado (EW) David Irving, DT, Iowa State (WOR) Benardrick McKinney, OLB/ILB, Mississippi State (INT) Cody Prewitt, S, Ole Miss (COM) Danny Shelton^, DT/NT, Washington (SR, COM) Junior Sylvestre, OLB, Toledo (PRO) P.J. Williams, CB, Florida State (COM)

Jarron Gilbert! Yeah that was terrible. I would be ok with Armstead in round two. He is a legit first rd prospect. It is his size and athletic ability that has him rated so high. He is project as a Calais Campbell type player. He is raw and if the coaches think they can make him a staple on the d line for 5+ years, then I'd be good with it.

Plus after 2015 season, they are down to only Ego and Sutton. Houston if he plays some 5T. They need to add a player, maybe two.

Him and McDonald will both be slotted at the Strong side End is my guess.

I don't know why this puts Pace in a trouble bubble. McDonald is on a one year prove it deal and I am sure there is clauses in it that he will be cut and pay back signing bonuses if he screws up. It would be no different if Carey gets busted again for DV.

I am not sure how they can count on Ratliff and even wonder if they may cut him if they draft a DT. They would save a little over 1.8 million against the cap. His leadership and knowledge of the D would be useful though.

I prefer low key one year deals if any. The good thing about the McDonald signing is he does not count for compensation picks since he was cut. The Bears need to get to that state were FA is no longer an option. Keep your hands out and you'll eventually be awarded the picks.

The had multiple meetings about him before contacting his agent to make sure ownership would be comfortable about this move.

Aaron Leming ‏@AaronLemingNFL 9m9 minutes ago #Bears GM Ryan Pace has had quite the day landing 5-techs Ray McDonald & Jarvis Jenkins and now finally reeling in ILB Mason Foster. Good work today Ryan!

Beasley, Waynes, Peat, Flowers OT, Scherff, White, and Cooper would be the big names on the big board. Hard to decide but it would have to be Beasley. Only because I think they have to go defense and pass rush trumps.

I think the April 6th date is open so they can get together for strength, conditioning, and rehab work only.

They are having mini camp on April 28, 29, and 30. That will give them a couple of days to evaluate before the draft Thursday night on the 30th. The next camp is May 8-10 and then Jun 16-18.

I still have hope they try Long outside. Surprisingly, he may do better against lighter faster guys. Footwork is the key if they do though.

They need a 5T, whether they sign a fa, try Ferguson/Sutton or draft a guy. Wonder if they talked with Raji? Reports are he is close to re-sign in GB.

I don't like Corey Robinson with the high 3rd...maybe with a 5th. He is big and a road grader but there will be better talent, possible Ty Sambrilo if they are looking OT. Grasu at C may even make it to the top of rd 3. Oline usually surprises you how highly regarded guys drop. Every draft im throwing up names i like and they fall.

Hope we can get that trade with NO. Hard to think they would since they are on a fire sale right now.

He is a bit raw, was a two sport player the fresh-soph season playing basketball. His junior year he focused only on football and showed improvements. He would probably benefit with another year in college, but has a first round grade already. I think his floor is high and his ceiling is iffy. He won't be a jj watt but maybe a justin Smith.

Sometimes it's not about the stats. If you read about his role at Oregon, it was to disrupt the line and take the double teams. That is why he is a first rd prospect. The Bears would need to trade down to the 15 or below for value. If they are looking for multiple picks in a trade down scenerio, he may be a target.

Just read an article off of Hubs page. 5T is what the article states as the biggest need. The top guy not named Williams is Armstead. If the Bears do not take Shelton and are able to move down, don't be surprised if they take Armstead. He has the size and strength to command double teams like Shelton. 6 weeks and counting, now that my bracket just busted, I am anticipating draft weekend.

I like your thinking and would love to gain a future first by trading down. My reasoning is to get our franchise QB. We may have a pick high enough next year to get one, but having extra ammo to move up may give us our choice. Either way, I see the Bears taking a QB next season, unless Gase make Cutler a gem (top 5). Wouldn't count on that, but if so that is the equivalent of hitting the mega million.

I am sure it meant as going to the draft. Winston is not going "to Chicago" for the draft, but Fowler will be.

Trading down can be a great tool and would help the most in the era we are in.

I like the trade down scenerio and if possible, I would try trade a 2nd if we can get and extra 3rd. So we can grab Bryce Petty QB. Here's my take: 1-16. Landon Collins S Ala 2-39 Kevin Johnson CB WF 2-44 Carl Davis DT Iowa 2-51 Hronis Grasu C Ore 3-71 TJ Yeldin RB Ala 4-103 Tyler Lockett WR/KR KSU 5-135 Jake Ryan LB Mich 6- Mycole Pruitt TE SIU

I know the so called experts say GB won, but their D took a big hit. I do think the Bears made the most gains and Mason Foster LB is still in the works. Following twitter, Kyle Long was all over him today offering him a place to stay, selling the pizza, and saying how Chicago is a LB legendary team.

I wouldn't want an offensive player at #7. My suggestion is if we trade down with the Saints, our #7 and #39 for #13,#31, #75, and their 2016 3rd Rd pick, I would take Shelton with #13 and Gurley at #31. With two high 3rd rd picks grab a CB and S. I'd take Lockett WR with the 4th. If Armstead is there at #31 I would take him over Gurley. I know you think a hurt RB is a waste, but it could be a huge addition to have when Forte departs. A quality RB will be taken this year or next, regardless of having Carey.