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The position with the least failure rate in round 1 is oline. I think a RB at 10 better be an all-pro and Jeanty looks the part. He won't last and they have other holes to plug to trade up.

Ben Johnson said they don't expect Jones to be ready. Poles said they will bring in competition for LT. Jones deal is up at the end of the year. If there isn't a playmaker that can put up more points to than Swift, Moore, Odunze, or Kmet available, Johnson will want oline.

Poles was asked if there would be a little movement this draft since the top of the class is rare. He said there are plenty of calls already happening and they have had many. Never know, but I only see the Bears going up. They go down, they might lose a target like Banks to SF.

Sounds like they are interested in a guy who slots at G/T, which seems to be Banks 😜 At least there are nuggets about the Bears serious about adding to oline after spending a ton of money and picks this year. As we have seen, injuries happen and building depth is a key to winning

I tend to agree, then you look at if they draft a 3rd round guy that blows the league up and they are in a worse situation were both Odunze and the rookie contract is up the same year. The only way they go round 1 WR is if they have that player graded as special and will add points. If the QB cannot sit in the pocket, then it doesn't matter who is running routes bc the QB will be scrambling like the last 3 or more years.

I predict this will be the last year the Bears pick at 10 or even under 20 going forward. The Bears have a shot to fill some premium positions (LT, DE, DT) with 3 picks in the top 42 slots that they may not have the opportunity to do this again for many years. They could possibly even have a shot to draft the best RB to come around in 7 years (Barkley). When the Bears are on the clock, I really want to see how they think if Banks, Graham, & Mykel Williams, are available. Then Poles will throw a knuckle ball and strike us all out selecting someone non of us projected.

This draft reminds me of of 2018. The year I wanted Quinton Nelson or Mike McGlinchey, but we went with Roquan. 2018 was a weak OT class as well. 2018 was also the year RB Saquan Barkley was taken, which was the last high profile back to be taken until Jeanty this year. Going off the karma train, the Bears will select LB Jalon Walker, Georgia.

If the Membo hype stays alive, since I don't think 3 OTs go before we pick. I think the Bears would take Campbell or Banks because they both have played the position and Roushar can get them polished to play. Banks I think has the better tools to succeed but I don't discount Campbell's drive.

A quick article for Banks. Makes sense. https://www.sportsmockery.com/chicago-bears/why-kelvin-banks-might-be-the-bears-actual-pick-at-10/

I think a lot of writers made Banks a preferred guard at 6'4 and 33" arms. Then at the combine he measured 6'5 and 33.5" arms. Let him compete with BJone and KArmedje, I want the cream to rise.

Thanks for sharing. These two sold me on so many guys. Jeanty if there is a no brainer... unless Dallas offers a deal you cannot pass and I'd love that bc RB is deep. They hyped up Warren pretty good... and ill take their word. As for OT, I still feel it is a need regardless of Thuney helping, it will also weaken his play if he has to help Jones. Trade 10 Dallas to 12 and 76: *1-12. Banks LT 2-39 K Grant DT 2-41 K Johnson RB 3-72 J Sawyer DE *3-76 H Fanning TE

There is an athletic prospect from Bowling Green that I thought could be a LaPorta type. I haven't watched any tape, but only read his draftbuzz profile. Harold Fanning Jr https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Harold-FanninJr-TE-BowlingGreen https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Sam-LaPorta-TE-Iowa

I tend to agree that he isn't top 10 hype and more 20-32, only because this draft isn't deep. I think the Mitchell Evans from Notre Dame can be a sleeper bc their QB would rather run the ball than throw. He could be taken round 5.

Kaleb will be gone in round 2, Scattebo, I would think goes round 3. If the Bears cannot afford to spend a 2nd, I am good with Scat in rd3. I don't see him surviving more than 4 years of NFL with his gritty style. He also needs to drastically improve in pass pro.

It was talked about on the score this afternoon. Not sure if Clay Harbor was in on that but he was on to talk draft.

The talk is to move Edward's to Mike and Edmunds to Will. Edmunds may not like it, but his size and athleticism are better for coverage (that Will LBs do more in Allen's D). As for drafting someone high to be the 3rd LB to replace Sanborn, it's not a priority in a D that is in Nickel 60%. They will use a 7th rd pick to get a backer like Nick Martin, Oklahoma St who can blitz. Kyler Gordon will see more time on the field being that CB/S/LB making plays like CJ Gardner-Johnson.

Clay Harbor was on the score said the Bears could go Banks. He doesn't understand the non love he is getting. He won the outland trophy, only missed a game or two his whole college career, would be better than Braxton out the gate. But his projection is 15-20, so do the Bears reach. He favors adding a TE and even said don't be surprised to see the Bears draft RB#2 at 10.

And the way it looks, the 1st Rd RB will be gone at 6. The Bears need to hype up Membo, Warren, and Walker and pray 2 or 3 QBs go. I'd love to see Campbell and Banks there at 10 to see who they would take. Couple more arm length tidbits. Robert Gallery had 32.4 Joe Thomas had 33.8 " Jason Peters 33-1/8 Taylor Lewan 33.9" Will Campbell 32.7" Kelvin Banks. 33.5"

I believe I read the Edmunds had to play deep, like Urlacher in Flus's D. Which would have taken him out of the immediate action for runs since the D lines gap responsibilities would funnel the ball to Edward's. Allen's D is ran different and supposedly Edmunds and Edward's will be open to attack the ball. The DBs would be more man It will be interesting to watch this form. It might fit Stevenson and Johnson better too.

Clear your cards! We have a Bingo. The Bears have to become successful at drafting and developing O and D lineman. They have been trading picks and paying for FAs for far too long. Draft the best LT and DT in round 1 and 2. Draft line every year until you are set with youth in the top 3 rounds. The silence on the top OT tells me they are blowing smoke.

The combine is starting to become irrelevant for the top of the class, but completely agree you need to have heavy grades set before the combine can affect that weight you set with your eyes.

Arm Length is important to Poles, but what about Johnson? Found this tidbit tonight. "However, one thing to note is that Detroit, Ben Johnson's former team, had two starting tackles with sub-34" long arms. Maybe arm length isn't as big of a concern for Johnson as it others." Another tidbit from Courtney Cronin. https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2025/4/10/24405016/courtney-cronin-i-think-chicago-bears-are-having-talks-about-offensive-tackle-at-10-will-campbell “That left tackle spot, when Ryan Poles talks about using that number 10 pick, very high draft pick, you need to think of short-term and long-term concerns,” Cronin stated. “I tend to believe that the Braxton Jones conundrum that they’re facing right now. Ben Johnson said he is not expected to be full-go by the start of training camp. Do you really think they’re going to have Kiran Amegadjie go into training camp as the Left Tackle 1, as the starting left tackle, without any competition?”

Finding a top RB looks to be a priority. He'd be a guy to draft if they happen to trade down w Pittsburgh who could move up for a QB.

I agree and think they should plug the few holes they have first on oline and dline. I just have a feeling the Bears will take Jeanty or Warren. I won't regret it if they get two rd 2 studs like Ersery or Conley at LT or Grant or Nolen at DT.

Ben Johnson is not going to run the Detroit Lion offense. He will mode the offense to the talent he has. He has said this, he has hired coaches he knows little about, and he has players that are different, so this is a whole new beginning. All we know is he likes to scheme to attack defenses. I think they want more at RB than Swift and Roschon, so getting a guy who is more might mean rd2 or Jeanty if he falls to 10. The Bears haven't run the ball well for a few years and could use a top 100 player at that position.