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They havent signed a TE, so it was a pretty big need. I mocked Roush a while ago, like his game and football IQ 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.

They are stuck with Dayo and Jarrett but will they keep them around after at their salary...doubtful. They need youth and talent.

Bingo, TE was a need and love Roush but where our defense?

Just dont do a James Daniel. We finally have our next Olin Kreutz. Now find a Richard Dent.

My next edge is Dani Dennis-Sutton. Hope they didnt drop to far. DT Grace Halton should also be in the picture.

Matt Miller thinks he can step in a be a rookie starter. Not sure that was the plan drafting him but bring on the camp competition.

I figured he'd go for another pick but lost that on the trade chart.

Guess we see if another C gets taken soon and see if Poles did his analytics correct.

For sure, but he must have been a must have. Hope they can move down a few slots and gain a 4th or 5th.

Who had Logan Jones C at pick 57? Love the player, not sure at 57, but they wanted to insure he was a Bear.

Yes, but he is a top CB and if the Bears feel he could return to form, they have a steal for late 2026 or 2027. Someone will gamble.

Damn, they knew Poles would go there. At least NE has some of my taste.

Here we go, some good choices still on the board. This is the Heinz 57 pick as well, Devin Hester making the call. Jermond McCoy CB, Gabe Jacas DE, Anthony Hill LB, Zachary Branch WR, Chris Brazzell WR I do feel a slight trade down with one of the two 2nd rounders

We might regret missing DT Kayden McDonald. Might not be a DA fit but he will be a baller for Houston.

I hope day 2 goes as well as tonight. Find two gems who can contribute or replace the positions (GJ at DT, DO at DE) that will be big needs next year. Id understand WR or CB too.

At Pick 25, I never expected Dillion Thieneman to be there. I feel the Bears got their guy they wanted all along. I would have been happy with Lomu who NE was happy to trade up for, but still not a day 1 ready player like Dillion will be. The Edge players just didnt make sense either because Zion Young was rated higher, but Dani Dennis-Sutton is pretty close imo. Those are the fits and who the Bears are looking at. CB, my guy Chris Johnson went before Hood, but there is later talent at that position that is not a huge drop off.

Im like how does people not know this name. We've been talking about him on here a lot. He is the perfect fit as a dual role Safety FS/SS. I moved on from him because I figured the Vikings were taking him.

Not mentioning names, but fingers crossed. I never expected him to be there. Edit- Dillion Thieneman or bust!

At 25, there was will be questions. If he's there and the Bears pass, then they dont see him being a quality starter in time. Ay least I feel confident with our o-line coach. All the edge players have something wrong, the safety doesnt fit the rock and roll type, the DL are all NT types.

The Bears have the best coach to know and get the player ready. We always think for now, but rarely do these rookies make huge impacts right away. The draft needs to be for long term success because guys like Thuney and Jackson won't be long term and we dont want a fall off once they go.

He is only 21, so he has time to add strength. Started 3 season at LT for Utah, so we can review his performances against some pro caliber ends. He kind of reminds me of Lane Johnsons frame

There are rumors of trading up, and rumors of trading down, so with many variables I will stay at 25 and take BPA that I see the Bears eyeing. A. Zion Young DE - he is a DE that will hold his edge. As a pass rusher, he lacks the elite athleticism to be a constant threat since he relies on bull rush. At pick 25, you get a solid DE who could refine technique to improve B. Chris Johnson CB- I like him better than Hood if the Bears feel CB is bpa. C. Caleb Lomu OT- he has the best skill set for zone blocking and a natural LT where Trapilo is a natural RT, who can fill if needed at LT. After 2026 season, Jones and Willis are FAs and Trapilo coming off injury with a ? on his movement/strength, they will need an solid answer. Hate to say it, but I have the Bears going LT Lomu. The Bears have a future gem in Caleb Williams and investing in him should be top priority. How it could look after Friday night. Get a future LT and C, a versatile S to pair with Bryant and DE to add to rotation with Sweat, Dayo, and Booker. I know we want elite pass rushing, but you have to sacrifice a 3 down player for a situational player.

It is an exciting time to be a Bears fan once again. Let's hope they bring in some more greats and bury the middle finger from Goodell over his discretion of the Rooney rule. That pick was another possibly huge contributor that we will have to live without.

It started with the NCAA granting the 5th year with Covid, then with NIL $, players sticking around to make hundreds of thousands of dollars. I am sure there will be a fight, believe there is already one, that allows these athletes to continue making that money 5 years or more. Only a small fraction make the NFL and not many jobs pay 300-500K like they get playing at you bigger programs. I thought NIL was bad to begin with, even though it was happening under the table. I thought getting a free education was a pretty good deal.

Id say Elijah Hicks. He has a little more size and speed and knows the system.