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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

Dayo did pretty good as a run defender. I think that is what DA wants in his DEs first. If that was his purpose, he filled the role until injury. If we want a sack artist that can also hold the edge, Myles Garrett comes to mind. Gonna be expensive. The player from Mizzou seems to fit our profile for DE. I feel they also need to get at least one premiere DT but I would get two with the first 4 picks. Not counting on Dexter for much after his contract is up.

Loveland and Burden make our attack scary. I couldn't imagine having that Jamyr Gibbs back that can take ot to the house any touch. We will have to wait for that luxury since the defense needs about 5 quality players imo.

I started watching, will have to finish later, but pretty cool. Ive only drafted a couple times, but the playing gm is interesting woth restructures etc.

The issue is we are 5 million in the hole. Every restructure pushes more cap into 27 and 28. I believe they cut Edmunds and restructure DJ to add 32 million. Take 8 mil for rookie pool, 5 mil to get under cap, which leaves about 19 million to sign a starting S and LB and have emergency cap to spend in season. Draft, they need to nail a starting DT, S, and possibly LT and DE. They can create a little more with restructures but they lose future cap or increase the dead cap making it harder to cut those players down the road. I would talk to Thuney about an extension to retire here.

He might if he thinks he can still get one last big payday after the extension expires. Or if he wants a shot at winning superbowl, maybe he takes less. On another note, David Montgomery has expressed he'd like out of Detroit. It would be a good story if he came back but a) looking at ways to create cap and b) him and Monangua are both thunder guys.

That is true, BJs motto is you have to block to get the rock. Speaking of pass pro, the oline kicked butt: Thuney #2 IOL, Wright #4 OT, Dalman #8 IOL, and Jackson #12 IOL. The Bears will need to shake some cap. Swift can be a extension candidate, but doubtful he does this to lessen his pay when guys like Breece Hall are expected to get 10 mil/year for 4. Swifts 8.8 mil is modest next year. My guess is he would look for 4 years to finish his career with another big pay.

First place schedule and a maxed out cap. How much do the Bears restructure and make future years tighter. Edmunds cut gives them operating money, 15 mil, for draft and emergency. Restructure Moore for 17 mil, but if so expect him to be around at least two more years. Might not be popular, but a Swift cutting frees up 7.5 mil and they could draft a guy rd 3 or 4 to replace him while signing a vet.

Another option for LT that we hear yearly is Darnell Wright. Yes, its better to leave him alone, but its an option. The list is Benedict, Kiran, Thuney, and Wright until Trapilo is healthy enough to return. Does using another high pick make sense? They won't know much about Kiran until after the draft that they dont already know. You'd think a light turns on eventually.

Yeah, NE is decent, but lucked into their schedule and overall a weak AFC. We might have played Sea better, but have a ways to go yet before being favored. The Bears were very lucky as well. Those 7 come backs could have went the other way and the tone is different. They need to make some big improvements just to pass up GB and Det. Don't expect GB to be a push over. Then even tougher is the NFC west.

One take away from the game is Defense still wins with a great running game. Darnold, a mediocre plus QB with those two factors can win. This is not saying a great QB cannot. The Bears need to get their defense upgraded and eventually a top tier RB that can take control of the game. This somewhat says 2 years out, but anything can happen.

Of course, I think Edward's is back due to respect more so than his play last year. Edmunds has to be a cap casualty, thats a ton of money with savings if let go. Hypolite has a ways to go. Can they resign Demarco Jackson and then draft a late round prospect.