ASHKUM BEAR

We were very lucky to have all those late game heroics and tend to feel like we are great. The Bears are getting there and like you said are not one player away. Detroit took it to us, GB should have, and Minny gave us a run. If they bring in Crosby, great, but they need more imo.

True, but who's contract do you kick down the road? Do you trust Gordon, who was just paid, disappeared. JJ, can he get back to his form. Maybe Sweat, he looked better late this year. Kmet can create 4-5 m which I'm for extending. Have to be careful doing so, but it can bring more.

30 mil wont last long giving one player 20 or more. Poles has to be smart and spread that out as wisely as possible. I would like Byard back for leadership and continuity. They need another DT even if they draft 2, a LB, then a vet at C and maybe LT, depending what they do at pick 25. Injuries and retirement put a damper on doing any luxury moves this offseason. Edge would be a luxury right now w Sweat, Dayo, Booker, and Turner.

Tremaine has been cut. 15 more million added to cap.

Trapilo was just starting to, but he is not quite a for sure LT answer. I don't see Braxton back and Theo is not long enough. They have to be eyeing LT especially after losing Dalman.

Its possible they like Connor. Poles likes Buffalo linemen. Its also possible Biadaz has an offer from the Bears and he is out visiting other teams to see his best situation.

As much as I would love and wanted to have Max Crosby, I feel the Bears would be better and smarter to keep their 2 firsts and a player. Rumor is a team or two has called with that offer today and Dallas has shifted its attention to Hendrickson. Too rich for Jerry. It is possible the Bears are one of those teams that made the call but why pass on cheap 4 yr production at another key position that is in need now and more so in 2027 : DT Peter Woods (3T) DT Kayden McDonald (1T) or LT -Kadeyn Proctor/Monroe Feeling LT has to be the top target. Roushar can work magic, so maybe there is a lower tiered prospect he sees but if one of these two are there it has to be priority imo. Trapilo may recover and return to form for 2027, but you cannot risk that with Caleb. Peter Woods name has occasionally dropped in mocks, like his 2025 stats. Let him learn the ropes under Jarrett and we have a long term 3T answer. Kayden McDonald - his stout presence would be a multiplier for the rest of the run D while also giving a plus push in pass D. Then 2027, the draft is much stronger and deeper at Edge. Dayo can come off the books for 15mil savings, and we will know what Booker will be stud/rotation. Rumor mentioned this morning on 670 was Tremaine Edmunds to Giants for Kayvon Thibodeux who has 1 yr left.

Plus that 3rd comp pick for Cunningham we deserve. If the NFL was honorable, they would not back out of a program they act proud on.

I think their first choice came yesterday. Contract wise he fits. He was rated 11th for Centers, so not a great as Dalhman, but close. Have to see if he has the smarts to run BJ complex offense.

The Bears get 10 million in cap relief and can take back 2/3 of his signing bonus (4 million). We will find out what kind of balls Poles has. Is he team first or a nice guy that doesnt want to stir the waters. They can sign Tyler Biadaz for about the same money 3 yr 30 mil. Linderbaum will cost too much, estimated 4 yr 70 mil. Biadaz was in today, so if he fits scheme wise he is probably signed soon. Then we can become the badazz bears.

The Falcons are really putting a bad taste in my mouth. They get our assistant GM and the NFL doesn't honor their rule for compensation picks. Then a key FA signing retires after a great season on an ascending team that will take a significant fa signing to replace or a high draft pick. Or is it Poles? Letting his buddy get promoted knowing we wouldnt get picks and signing Dalman knowing he had retirement on his mind. Half or more of last years big FAs is turning out sour. Sorry, I hate getting news like this when you are opening the web for exciting news.

Just seen it too. This draft has some pretty good centers. Might as well put the D on the back burner and draft LT and C with first 3 picks.

The Raiders want a pair of 1st rounders and a player for Max Crosby. Send them Tremaine who they shown interest and the two 1sts? I think as long as we can still move DJ we should. I think DJ and Two 1sts is a lot.

I seen something on X this morning that the Bears have turned down 5ths and want a 4th.

Exactly. If the Bears were offered Simmons from TN, you better believe the Bears interest would change. Trading for a pick would not be considered unless they get a 2nd or better. Like Bagent, the Bears would not part with him for a 4th or lower. I say a 2nd, but maybe theyd take a higher 3rd.

Should be an exciting week. Read this morning there might be 4 teams interested in Tremaine Edmunds, so to get a pick even if in 2027 would be something. As much as I hate to lose DJ, he is our biggest chip to have a seat at the table and play the game (FA). The Bears need cap space to sign a LB like Demarco Jackson at 2yr 11/12 mil to replace Edmunds. Kevin Byard, who's leadership goes a long ways will cost around 8 mil a year. Thats about 13-15 mil they need to create just to replace two positions that would be smart to bring back short term while the Bears draft long term solutions. I can also see them trade for a 1T to replace Billings since the FA cupboard is bare. Send DJ to Pittsburgh for Keenu Benton DT and DE Nick Heiberg whose contracts expire after this year. Steelers have 39 mil in cap space and pairing DJ with Metcalf would give them a scary dual. If it takes throwing in Gervin Dexter, id still consider. Benton at 1T and Heiberg as rotational edge would fill 2 needs.

The crazy part is that the Bears biggest needs are the strongest in this draft class. DE, DT, LB, and S are strong. Even LT has some quality depth. It will be exciting once fa starts to see how the Bears create cap

Did you think the Bears would land 3 stud FA O-linemen and draft one? 4 new starters that transformed the Bears offense. If Poles, BJ, and DA think trading him helps the Bears, they will do it. Its not ideal, but nearly all the players are on the table, even Bagent, if it helps them get the team to the top. They would not trade him for less than it would take to replace him, the Bears are not in that phase.

Same, I never said we need to trade him either. I noted that he is being asked about, which means teams have interest. He has value here and for the right price he could be traded. Seeing teams trade player for player recently, maybe the Bears find a LT, S, LB, or another DL that they like knowing they can draft a DT to replace him.

The FA class at DT and other positions is bare. There will be many more trades the offseason compared to others. A great GM would listen to all offers and be making calls himself. At 3T, we are stuck with Grady Jarrett. We drafted Sherman Turner last year who can play there. At pick 25 there are a few 3T and 1T we could take. So if they get the right value, why not? Dexter hasn't become a blue chip yet, maybe he does and maybe not.

Question...does anyone know what happened to www.sticktothemodel.com draft simulator? I cant find it anymore. Disregard...went to X and found a link. My browser must be hiding it.

The Jets are trading Tremaine Johnson DE to Titans for DT Trevonde Sweat. Poles almost pulled the trigger on Tremaine at the deadline. A few here mentioned we should look at Sweat for NT.

The rumor is teams are inquiring about him. He is a Flus guy and not a DA guy, so maybe they consider. With Grady sticking around for one more year and Turner also a possible 3T, and plenty of talent that should be available around pick 25, they could get value moving him now.

Rumor has it Gervin Dexter is on the trade market.

If the Bears trade, then expect a mid-lower level vet like Tyrod Taylor to be signed.