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The Bears need to have an established oline first in my opinion before spending your big coin (1st) on a RB. I can see Rd 2 or 3 if there is a bpa. Like you said, he may draw a trade and maybe Dallas bites. How much does trading 12 for 10 get us.

With 80 million, they could do more than we are conditioned to. We know they will most likely sign or trade for one DE which will eat 20 million give or take. They could also pay Trey Smith 20-25 million and sign Dalman, Shelton, or Kelly for Center. Sign a vet min WR, DT, and TE and the draft is lined up to take BPA and of course get another starting guard. The scenarios will be unlimited but they can get a couple big names without hurting the long run.

They won't be able to sign any big names much further down the road. If they are going to do it, this is a good year so they can prepare for Calebs year 4 by front loading deals. With being nearly 80 million under the cap, they can get 1 for sure and most likely 2, no more signing all mid level guys. It is time to make a real push and bring in a Trey Smith and Josh Sweat. It's just my opinion. The Bears want to raise ticket prices 10+%, they better put a winning team out there.

I like what Kiran can develop into and Braxton most likely walks after the season, so I am more on the draft a LT wagon than sign one right now. We watched Braxton for 3 years and sure he isn't the worst but I want a guy who is here for 10 years locking that spot down, so I wouldn't give him a 2nd contract. I'd take your proposal for Dalman and Zeilter over Smith. I am so tired of the Bears center carousel since losing Kreutz. They need a legit starter and a worthy draftee to develop. Do not be shocked to see a RB in round 2. The run game is the most important part of Ben Johnsons offense. I see them going OL/DL and RB with the first 3 picks.

A 10% average hike in the ticket prices and the 3rd highest cap should be one or two big swings. The Bears have 3 cheaper years left with Caleb and if he is what we drafted him for, he will be extended before the 5th year. So if Poles is going to swing for the fences, this is the year to do it. Some names I'd like to see them contact. Some homerun swings: Oline: Ronnie Stanley LT, Trey Smith G, Drew Dalman C DE- Khalil Mack is he still regarded a DE1, trade Micah Parsons, Myles Garrett

The Bears freed up 10.5 million in cap today. I don't mind losing Everett but Demarcus Ware at least showed up once in a while amd seemed like a good teammate. I hope this means there is a chance to get a prize FA or two. We are about 3 weeks for the big wave to hit.

True, but he is that guy right now. We can trade for Garrett/Parsons, but it might cost multiple 1sts. They can draft one, but rookies rarely become that premiere guy for a couple years. I feel the Bears concentrate on the offense this season and go with what they have at DE while adding a later round developmental guy and maybe a fa.

Like detroit going through new coordinators, so will the Bears. I think we have some really good ones, but it does take some adaptation time. The key piece to me is the DE 2, that might not get brought in if we concentrate on fixing the offense first. Can Booker take that step? That might be what they lean on.

I've heard TreVeyon Henderson RB Ohio St compares to Gibbs also. Then there are rumors the Bears are heavily scouting Kaleb Johnson who is a little bigger. As much as I like Roschon, and as important as having a good run game means to making this offense work,I think we need to prepare to see one taken rounds 1-3. Have to have a solid plan to get the best oline group first though.

I have only been reading on him. I have not dived into video clips, but I am sure he has bad plays as all players. Below is from Draftbuzz. I've seen multiple reports similiar. https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Will-Campbell-OL-LSU After studying the film, moving Campbell inside would be a mistake. Despite the shorter arms, his exceptional technique and recovery ability demand a shot at tackle. Put on the Ole Miss tape - he repeatedly shut down wide-9 rushers with textbook kick-slides and precise hand placement. The tools are there for a decade-plus starter who can anchor an offensive line and earn multiple Pro Bowl nods. Mark it down: Campbell goes in the top 10 and becomes one of the NFL's premier offensive tackles

It all depends if they can get all the pieces and they respond early enough to coaching. I see them being one major player away, which could come as a trade deadline addition. The hardest part is filling all the needs on both lines and the time it takes a rookie to get up to speed mentally and physically

And a leader is what Will Campbell will bring to the line, of course in time as he has to earn it. It is also why I lean on Milum in round 2. His power and intelligence is plug in play for an attacking offense. I want the Bears to balance how they rebuild the line. Two in the draft and two in FA. I can sacrifice some defensive draft talent as long as they get the offense set. The Bears cannot steer away from Caleb. It might cost them contention for a year, but 2026 watch out

I will add to this, Flus wanted his line lighter. From experience, it means lighter weights and more repetitions and changing body composition quickly takes it toll. Johnson I believe wants more beef and strength. His preference is to attack the defense and run the ball with no hesitation into a gap. This gives the d-line little time to control multiple gaps and give the d-backs time to play the run. What Johnson does here with Roshar is unknown. The outside zone scheme has been somewhat decoded by Vic Fangio. I assume it will be a variation of his and Roshars.

It was only about them being ranked around top 10 and the arm length. Big difference is Campbell uses his hands so we'll and is very vocal. He would be a great addition to lead the line imo.

I'm good with Simmons of he tests healthy. Campbell to me is very similiar to Peter Skoronsky a few years ago. Stud LT in college, but now playing guard. Campbell is a leader and will command the room, smart enough to call the line protections, has great punch, foot movement and core strength to play LT in NFL. His only fault is his arms will be under 34". He can overcome that with his foot and hand speed. If he fails, the Bears still have a leader and stud G. I'm not a fan of spending a top 10 on a G though.

If Will Campbell falls to 10, he isn't a 34th ranked player. He might have limitations at LT, but he is so technically sound his limitations are not easily exposed. He needs to become a better run blocker is his biggest knock. He also faced SEC competition weekly, so he has faced as close to NFL as you can get. He would be a guy who can also play pretty much all the positions across the line, so if he ends up not excelling at LT he can move to G. If he is not there or he is not a Poles guy with having shorter arms, then Graham DT or Nolan DT are the only worth guys in that #10 range.

Kiran sure didn't look the part. I wouldn't pass on a LT with Braxton Jones down to one year and Kiran a work in progress. The interior will be fixed with a 2nd round prospect and FAs.

The NFL announced the salary cap will be increasing from 255 million to 277-281 million for next season. This will give the cheifs 20-25 million to re-sign Trey Smith.

If you can draft a stud LT, you cannot pass that up regardless if you have above average Braxton going into a contract year. I appreciate what he's brought as a 5th round pick, but he has a known weakness that gets exploited every week. Can johnson and roshar help him, I believe so. They both use the run game, which Jones does well to set up the pass. But then you have to decide to resign Jones after the year. I will beat the LT drum every year until we draft on great one again.

The Bears only returning starters are OTs Wright and Jones and it can be argued that Jones could be replaced. What can Armagadje bring? Yep, a question. Maybe he can transition to LG while Braxton starts or moves to swing OT. As for Center, the Bears do have Ricky Stromberg and Bates under contract but I am curious as who coach Dan Roushar would target if Poles spends cap for Center. Bates could end up a IR settlement casualty before the season starts too, so this position needs some deep diving. Roushar is known for developing lineman. His Saints acquired and C Max Unger in the Jimmy Graham trade and Unger became a probowler and the center piece for the Saints line. Unger was already developed, so I can see the Bears going this route. Drew Dalhman is a developed outside zone player, but would he fit Ben Johnsons attacking gap scheme or does Ben change to outside zone like the Bears and Roshar are already used to. Coleman Shelton is outside zone and is already comfortable with Caleb, so he could be the guy too. To me, this a plan A and B at Center Now for the rest. The Bears should have choice 1 or 2 for an olineman in the draft. LT- Will Campbell should be a no brainer and I'd leave him at LT. Every report I have read or heard says this guy is a footballer and polished. I hope to find time to review thrse top OT and DT options and see myself. Round 2A, get a Guard Milum or D Jackson, 2B take a DT like D Walker or Alfred Collins DT Texas to rotate with Billings while Dexter/Pickens man the other spot. Round 3, is there a DE worthy like Ivey or Gilliloutte? Or do they take a RB like Kaleb Johnson Iowa who is power and agility at 6' 225 and gives the Bears a one two punch. Sign another FA Guard like Zieter to challenge a starting spot and the line is in good shape. Round 5, take a developmental C, seen a handful of names. The last major piece is if there is a way to get a stud DE through trade or fa to pair with Sweat. If that happens, the Bears on paper are favorites again lol.

Id like to see how the new DB coach, Al Harris, works with him. He asked Tyrique to go to a special camp this off season to work with a trainer that helped elevate the Cowboys backfield.

He had to block more to keep his QB alive, so unless the oline improves he's useless here. He goes to KC, he's a 10M man. Poles needs to realize how building a team works and get the damn line fixed or Caleb isn't worth anything either.

Ian signed an extension back in April. We won't know his destination until after the interviews.

I'd be good trading our 1st for a DE... Parsons or Garrett, or Hendrickson. The oline talent isn't the best at pick 10. I'd like G Booker but if they move down 5 or more slots.

He is supposedly the guy they want, so if Ian wants the job he will most likely be gone by the weekend.