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I still have hopes Velus becomes our Deebo. I hope Getsy can get him playing time and run a few plays for him on jet sweeps, bubble screens, or a deep ball. The kid lacks that game confidence that only comes by doing it.

Whitehair depends if his snapping hand heals. My gut tells me he has a fractured finger and playing C is out. Playing LG he can club wrap the hand, but banging on other big bodies might hurt the healing process. Typical healing time is 4-6 weeks, so it might be healed by the opener. Feeney and Patrick IMO are week 1 options at C. Patrick knows the system, so he should start and Feeney is the backup LG/C. You want Feeney to be ready in case either Whitehair or Patrick go down. That is safer than Patrick going in if Whitehair gets hurt. By week 4, you get Jenkins back and the Bears should know who to keep by then between Patrick/Feeney.

Jenkins and Kramer to the IR as I expected.

Kareem is more complete at DE in their eyes. Lewis and Gibson would be a pass rush specialist. That tells me come draft, look for bigger DEs that play the run well and set the edge. The sacks will come with greater inside pressure. As for Velus, the Bears are giving him this season to make or break. Ego might be in play and that is fine. They see something in his ability and we have seen a few glimpses even though his Punt Return ability lacks.

I am thinking they move guys today to IR if we add anyone that was waived.

The Bears have been running Dexter and Pickens at 3T at the same time. This makes the oline have to choose which one to double. I recall hearing the Bears have also lined them up outside, so maybe they get occasional snaps outside in jumbo packages. They also wanted Justin Jones to get snaps at DE last season at the end of the year. I think the d line will be flexible with many looks

From reports I've heard, Whitehairs right hand will be an issue and he won't be snapping with it for a while if it heals My guess is Jenkins goes to IR and sits 4 games too. Kramers snapping right hand was wrapped after leaving the game, so he might go to IR too. Last year Patrick broke his right hand, he is almost ready to go now, so Center is Patrick or Feeny as of now. My question is what are they teaching the Centers to do to jeopardize their snapping hand?

Danny Shelton DT KC- oops ? Not sure how I came up with Sheldon Rankins. QB Bailey Zappe might be another dinner to tinker.

Tomorrow the waiver wire is ours to cherry pick. Any players you like or thoughts? Couple of names I seen. Colt McCoy QB - vet QB for Fields? Sheldon Rankins 3T Desmond King CB

I think he is here to start at Center. Whitehair's snap hand is injured. Kramer left Saturdays game hurt and Patrick hasn't been completely healthy.

I read Miami is trying to clear cap for RB Jonathan Taylor too.

Cut them early so they can find a new team. Buffalo exposed how far we are. I can see the team being competitive but they are still not there. I hope Fields can do it, but he scares me. Get our oline healthy and show us.

As the cut down begins, remember we are first in line on the waiver. The Bears could find a couple gems.

Jenkins spotted today with a walking boot on his right foot. Does he have a foot problem too or helping the calves?

In other news, the mastermind 49er GM, traded QB Trey Lance to the Cowboys for a 4th RD pick. That was after this GM traded 3 first RD picks to trade up for him. At least he got Pace to give him something for Trubisky.

If the Bears are in contention, then sure. I feel like they are a year out if Fields can take a step this year and show he can be a pocket passer. If Poles sees it in practice that he is that, then maybe the division can be ours with Jones on the team.

Seems like the writer has in depth insider information to know the places they went and even what they ordered. I am sure a portion of this story is true.

Too early to call for that in my opinion. He is just now getting into his prime at G. He might be a top 5 player at his position IF he can stay healthy during the season. He is one reason 2 yard pass plays turn to 50 yd TDs. They need to keep investing in the draft for sure, but right now they need a long term Center solution and a huge investment on the DE. Grab a mid-round G and OT.

I somewhat understand why Nate Davis might be staying out. He might have vet knowledge on how to save his body for season or life after football.

Some good news, Tremaine Edmund's returned to practice today.

Heard he rolled an ankle. I thought the Bears had a new strength but we might not see it for weeks.

I have heard Whitehairs snapping hand is injured and he is shifting over. These injuries are starting to pile on.

I belive I heard you on my ride home!

Look no further than pre-season week 1. The Bears can block downfield and have speed to take it to the house on any play. They need to pose the deep threat to keep teams from cheating and once they have that the offense has no bounds

I think it hints Edmund's might not be available come week 1. The Bears have been active at bolstering positions with recently acquired starters missing. These guys should be up to speed in case Edmund's and Davis are not. LB Mykal Walker OG Logan Stenberg and Avonte Collins