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Ryan Poles confirmed the Bears have received calls on Bagent today. Ben Johnson also asked today about trade possibilities of Tyson Bagent. "He said noooo, not Tyson. I like Tyson."

Poles has prices set on his team. When Jaylon wanted his extension he also demanded a trade. Poles said it would take 2 firsts if JJ can find a team willing to pay. I dont think DJ Moore will cost a ton, I figure what a #2 WR or 1B would cost. Pickens cost a 3rd and 5th the following year. Keenan Allen was our 4th that current year.

Cunningham even said today that his understanding is that the Bears deserve the picks.

Smoke season just started too, but there are quite a few edges.

Poles was asked today about the 2- 3rds that the Bears were supposed to get for losing Ian Cunningham. He has been in talks with the NFL about it. If the Bears do not get them, I feel they need to put that rule to rest if the league is going to bend qualifications. They must fear the Bears will be a dynasty and that is not written in their script.

It would be a big win to get one of those 3 DTs. I think they surprise us with an edge rusher and take a guy like Harold Perkins Jr LSU. He is similiar size to Micah Parson. Played edge his freshman year and tore it up, then moved to off ball LB.

I dont think the Bears can lose him this year. They would need to use cap to replace him. If the Bears were bottom dwellers, take the deal. But we are in the grasp to compete for it all and already over the cap. I would only do it for a decent 2nd and gamble Caleb stays healthy.

I hate the thought, unless a decent 2nd is offered and if Arz, it would be. They need someone to step in if needed with little or no drop off. I expect Bagent has grown under BJ like Caleb did.

Seen that Rome and Colston are going to workout with TJ Houshmandzadeh this offseason. TJ thinks Colston can be the best TE in football. He was asked if Luther was going too, but he said no he dont know Luther. Rome needs some help, he needs to get those hands to wake up.

So me and you are agreeing we need a DT or two that can provide stout run defense and collapse the pocket. I love seeing the DT sack the QB, violence.

It is a great class for those needs and I am with you that the Bears need studs in the middle and I usually mock draft a DT in the first. The reason for the question is that can the Bears win without a premiere rusher? I think we need to first get the DTs solidified just so we can see if Sweat, Booker, and the rest can improve.

What type of edge player are you all envisioning for the Bears? Picking at 25 and 57, we will not be picking the cream at the top. There are longer strong guys or small twitchier guys that we might have a chance to take, but lack the trait to be a top 10 selection. The Bears past two DCs prefer the longer guys that can set the edge, but the trade off is instant pressure. For building a championship caliber D, what would you like?

I mock draft to learn about players. "My Guy" tonight is 5T/edge LT Overton. Another chess piece that can play DE or slide inside. The guy disrupts wherever he lines up. Pair him with McDonald or Banks and the Dline is rejuvenated with the first two picks.

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A 2nd round and id consider, but you better believe they would be drafting one day 2 and they would still be more vulnerable without Tyson. Backup QBs do not get reps like the #2s at other positions do. In fact they rotate often to give rest at most positions except for oline. So a backup QB is something you want someone who knows the system and can function in it. Caleb is not invincible and one day he will miss time. Would you prefer Tyson Bagent or Cade Klubnik QB Clemson in the 3rd round? Now say this happens week 13 and we face GB and Det the following weeks with playoffs on the line. Bagent might not miss a beat where a rookie might be a deer in headlights

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Bears would be smart to showcase Bagent this preseason. Of course this draft would be long gone, but we need a capable backup that can come in with little drop off in 2026.

I wouldn't touch Jarretts, his contract can be cut after this year with little dead cap. For now, I'd keep JJ and hope he regains his feet. Wright was a great FA find, but not sure his coverage was anything special. 62% passes were completed on him. Like CJ-GJ, he was a liability. Id restructure Thuney, not Jackson though, they need to have flexibility to cut players if needed to and RG is easier to find.

Say Bagent got 4 games on tape under BJ if Caleb got gurt, think he would still garner a 3rd? How much would it cost the Bears to replace their backup QB, not a unknown draft pick that would take time to train, but a QB that wouldnt drop off the Bears chances to win.

The other teams know what we do about his play and contract and a team hoping they can extend him to lower his pay is gambling he would bend. I think he only accepts an extension for the Bears, imo.

I seen a beat writer or x writer post something yesterday. It's one of the only musts just to get to cap.

I hope they don't need him back for his coverage liabilities. If he is a late add, because we need the depth, so be it.

Maybe round 1 for LT if they want to nail it down. I feel we have a lot already invested in the oline, but Rausher (line coach) can get guys like Rauck who is very well coached already up to speed fast. The TE taken would be better going to LB or LT to be honest.

I am all about another TE, Smithe is a FA. Kmet you never know when they decide to part. I recently put Sam Roush from Stanford, who i think can be a good player, but think there are half dozen who can add to our arsenal.

Stick to the model simulator is fun. It limits me to one, which is enough...haha Not sure if this draft puts the Bears into top 5 for 2026, but think it fills some needs and a start to rebuilding the D. Traded the first pick since Buff offered a 2027 2nd, I am good taking 2027 rounds 1-3 trades, it should be a strong class Rd1- Caleb Banks- 1T- the closest defensive position to the QB. Banks has massive size and power, with speed. Shuts down the inside running lanes and get push up the middle to flush the QB. Rd2- Romeo Heights DE- smaller, older, but non-stop motor with rare speed. May not be the best against the run or getting hands on him, but if you want pass rush, he has it. Rd3 - Gracen Halton 3T- another D-lineman with get off and relentless motor. Needs strength and refinement but adds a guy to step in behind Jarrett and Dexter, maybe Turner depends on where the Bears see him. Rd4- Jalen Kilgore SS - physical DB with elite size and speed. Replaces Brisker Rd5- Sam Roush TE - Ben Johnson loves to use mismatches, and having another big reciever/end that can line up all over and he can block keeps the pipeline full Rd7 - Trevor Lauck OT - Iowa LT that needs work pass protecting but is fundamentally sound and a high effort guy. Gives the Bears another body to put in mix with Theo, Kiran, and Ozzy. Rd7- Kaelon Black RB - Indiana RB and his closest comp is Kyle Moninagae. Id rather find speed, but couldnt pick anyone else because this guy's profile seems like another 7th round star