ASHKUM BEAR

The Brian Urlacher days are over. He is a Bear legend and we will honor him when he retires. Its time to draft the next great LB and start another run.

I look for Wright to have an outstanding year. He will be in a contract year of course, so they tend to come around and stand out more. Hardin will be interesting. Hopefully the red shirt year prepared him. He's tweeted a few times that he'll be making plays.... Hope he learned how to tackle first, he has the physical aspects just wasn't ready mentally. Conte by year 3, should have his body built to hold up and I think we'll be hearing "birdman" announced a lot. Steltz/Zibikowski are just solid vets that can fill in. For once our DBs are solid with NB being the only hole we may fill either late draft or fa.

I did mock a month ago, but had us trading our 2nd RD pick with SF. I definately like this version better and think since they have 11 picks that they go for quality over quantity if the right player is available.

We need more picks for sure. It would be nice to move down 6-8 spots and gain a 3rd RD. Needing 2 LBs, 2 Gs, a speed WR, C, nickleback, and backup QB will be a challenge for the brass.

Can't go wrong with having Safeties. They seem to drop like flys in the NFL. Plus he is a Domer, which might be a sign they like Te'o haha.

I don't think we will have a shot at a G in rd1. Rd2 maybe, Warford but he may be gone too tho. Then you have to weigh how much better will the RD4 guys be than what we have. JBrown was mocked rd3-4 last year, imo teams avoided him bc of his pot issues. I think Brown wins the LG position, his play should continue to improve. I think he will be better than Louis and Louis was a servicable RG. Garza can play RG until Louis comes back. Its not what I prefer, but more how I see it. I am a huge oline guy.

Garza kicks out to Guard, and James Brown gets the other spot. Unless we aquire more picks, I think our draft sees one olineman

I was messing around drafting too, boring Saturday....basically used WalterFootball: 1: Arthur Brown LB - Great leader has trouble on TE's in coverage 2: Ryan Swope WR - Speed WR with size. I have visions of him being a Jordy Nelson? 4: Brian Schwenke C -If he's around, we would move up. Walter's had him available 5: Matt Scott QB - 6-3 196 4.69 dual threat QB? 6: Brandon McGee CB - 5-11 193 4.40 40yd, didn't play much until Senior yr

The thing about 4's and on, they need to be big contributers on special teams. Chad would not be in my opinion. You have to put that in to perspective when team building in our fantasy world. Sure, lets sign all the old greats....can the be a gunner??

My reply about not doing much to the oline was a result of not having 3 starting LB's. With Williams, that may change. Also, by grabbing a C, we can swing Garza over to G if needed.

I heard they were working on a deal, didn't know they reached agreement.

I don't know about TJ Williams, is he related to DJ? Just kidding!

When players see the process, they won't do any favors unless it benefits them. This might sway their thought about "home team" discounts.

I hate to say it, but I see the Bears resigning Louis and that is it. In the draft they will go defense, maybe grab a Center in RD4/5.

He didn't want to put his body through another NFL season for 2 million. He could possibly play lights out again, but who knows.

That's awesome! You put in a lot of work in your posts, and that takes passion. You can thank Jason for driving you to keep digging for more stats and info. He made you semi pro....just kidding!

Per 670, Urlacher won't take one year deal at 2 million and the Bears are moving forward.

Also the bears have supposedly made a one year offer to CB Captain Munderlin

I has been reported that Urlachers agent proposed a 2 year deal with 5 million per year.

The value of a player that can call the defense, line up all the players, know all the responsiblities is huge and Tucker/Bears know this. He has to be healthy of course, which he should be in better shape coming in this year, so I expect him back. He will not be getting his asking price. You never pay the asking price at a flea market in Mexico.... Expect Urlacher back and a LB drafted early to learn underneath of him.

Bears sign DT Tuk McBride to a one year deal. Another hole plugged

If it stays quite the next few days, I would say something is in the works. Which I believe would be #54 also. There is just not a lot of options out there in FA that could help the transition to Tucker like Brian could.

Emery already explained his decision on Rieff, and I completely agree on that. Now DeCastro was never mentioned and he was a player I really wanted, even though we had C Williams, Louis, Spencer, and E Williams returning. OLT was the pressing need last year along with a pass rushing DE. We didn't have anyone opposite of Peppers and SMC was available and slotted in our pick by many GMs. Idonije was just signed to a one year and Wootten showed zilch, so you can't say the pick wasn't a need. The Jeffrey pick I thought made since and should work out also. It just wasn't our year for the oline. As for drafting a QB, sure but I also agree not until round 4 or after. We now have pressing needs at LG and LB.

Urlacher will not be getting what he wants. The Bears have shown that from the beginning of this process. If he was a priority, we would have heard counter offers. If the Bears do bring back Brian, it will be at their value. He knows his time is up and the silence treatment is reaffirming that. I think Brian seen how Kruetz was treated and realizes whats at stake and the Bears don't mess around.

I think we need a vet and a rookie. The SLB is not a glory position on our D. Usually a two down player and his duty tends to be taking on TEs blocking. So that's where I would like to find a vet. I'd still like to see Urlacher come back and groom the future MLB. Briggs spot would be easy to draft for, too bad he couldn't move to the middle.