ASHKUM BEAR

Poles is not handcuffed to not trading up. We know he is trading down with pick 1. Don't be surprised if he moves up and down to get his players or Fields players. Fields said he would like JSN and I don't think it was all love talk to a former teammate.

I can dig this. I am finding some additional 3T/DT that are listed primarily as edge players. I think that position is a little deeper if you add them.

Let's say we kept the pick and take a WR at 32. Who would you rather have? Claypool or any WR slotted after 32. I would trade up with that pick for JSN if that is an option.

That is 4 recent players that didn't get another contract from the Bears. I'd like to extend all of our 1st round picks if we can and see a 4th rd WR contribute to consider extending. I am only pointing out the bad taste I have recently with Bulldogs. I would have had the same taste if the Bears drafted QB Sam Howell from North Carolina as he was at one time the top rated QB prospect. If the Bears draft Carter, I would still like it because he is the top rated DT and fills a huge need.

Justin said he can pop open any time. The guy has no flaws as a slot WR. He out performed Olave and Wilson in 2021 with more receptions and yards. He was hurt and shutdown in 2022 to prepare for the draft. It may be press live, but this was the #1 WR going into the college season until he got hurt. Justin understands the Bears need big guys up front, but he said if there is a way he falls to us he would ecstatic.

His last interview. He mentioned he hopes the Bears find a way to draft WR Jaxon Smith Njigba. They have that Burrow/Chase, Hurt/Smith, Tua/Waddle comfort level. Give him a slot WR like JSN and he will have one outlet he feels confident with. I wouldn't be surprised if we trade down and then maybe back up for him.

It has crossed my mind that one of the top players that could go to the Bears will come from the University of Georgia. Does that concern anybody else since the Bears luck with players from there have not been the greatest. I liked Roquan, but he made some odd decisions. Floyd didn't really fit or flourish in any of our schemes. Wims and Ridley couldn't get on the field and when they did they liked throwing fists. Now when I think of Jalen Carter, a flag pops up and I wonder if he will be another Georgia Bulldog disappointment. If we trade down and Anderson is gone, I am starting to lean on moving down again.

I do hope we add a couple vets like DT Payne and DE Ngakoue in FA. If Anderson was there instead of Carter, I would have taken him and then DT Mazi Smith in the early 2nd. I did dip twice for WR since the FA is not as strong. One is the speedster that compares to Will Fuller while the other is the bigger Michael Thomas type.

PFF has shuffled player rankings. Made the Houston and Indy trades and would be pretty happy if the Bears ended up with this draft At DE, I want someone that can put pressure on the QB and has the frame to add strength. McDonald has that. Last pick, Jaren Hall reminds me of Patrick Mahomes.

Even though the defensive front 7 needs rebuilt, they have to get the offense right first. We cannot let Fields go to waste.

Just think the Bears beat the Texans by Roquan Smith intercepting Mills, runs it to the 18 and we kick a FG as time expired to end the game. We were that close to owning the 1st pick without Lovie telling the the ownership what he really thought if them.

He supposedly impressed at the senior bowl. I can see them going DT/DE.

Without getting to greedy, moving down twice fits well.

I want the value I get using the pff mock draft simulator. Anything less and I will now be disappointed ?

They also wanted him to help get the oline up to speed with Getsy's offense.

The only reason I think Center could be taken high is because both Poles and Cunningham see the importance of having a great one. Kelce and Humphrey are top 3 centers in the league, maybe 1 and 2? If there is a guy like them in this draft, I can see them drafting him.

He does have faults, that is why he will be a 2nd or 3rd round pick. He has attributes you cannot coach which makes him interesting. He played NT or 0T, which is more sacrificing than glory. His job was to take control of the line and he did a decent job which allowed their Edge rushers to flourish. Put him back at NT or as a 3T where his job is to crash the B gap and with his burst may make him special? Either way if he doesn't loaf and buys into the system, he could be a good player.

Sign me up for Mazi. He is the number 1 athletic freak in the draft. 6-3 337 he is #1 for Bruce Feldmans freak list. Has rare strength and agility. Clocked 4.41 shuttle time which ties the best DT last years combine but at 337#, he would have the best time in over a decade.

I'm selecting other because I want to move down at least once to pick 4 and hopefully again. If Anderson is there at 4, would you trade pick 4 for pick 5 and 20 from Seattle, knowing Seattle takes him? Murphy/Wilson are your typical 4-3 DEs where Anderson is OLB/DE. I want a player that can be great run and pass pro. Breese imo isn't too far off from Carter either at DT. That is why i would like to move down twice.

There is no reason to save any money. The Bears are at a dangerously low level as we speak. The cap does take a 3 year average into account and the Bears will need to be big buyers just to get ahead of that 3 year average.

I am not falling in love with anyone because if you do then there is no reason to move down, just take him. Plus, I don't think Arz let's him drop past #3. I do like the thought of moving down to 4, 5 or 6. 6 being unlikely because it's detroit. Those moves should provide a future first and addition 2nds and or 3rds. I think Murphy or Breese can be great players and taken there.

Kancey has been sitting as a high 2nd. From Pit, like Donald, but he is small. Now I am liking Mazi Smith from Michigan. He is taller and heavier but as much an athletic freak and might make a better 3T. My mock tonight brings some size to DE and DT.

Anderson round 1, Kancey DT round 2. If this can happen while moving down and gaining picks the better.

I don't read too much I to blogs on fb or Twit because many commentators know little and only want to aggravate. Many times, algorithms are set up to aggregate you because you spend more time reading comments making yourself angry. If the Bears feel the same as I do, you give Fields one more year. You add around him to see if better talent helps him elevate. If he does not progress, then consider drafting QB in 2024. That is why trading down is key this year to make sure they gain an additional 2024 1st rd pick.

I am in the same thought process. Monty is adequate but what would Alvin Kamara in his prime bring. If cannot land that weapon as a WR, why not try at RB or TE.