ASHKUM BEAR

2020 season is it, do or die for Nagy. Not much we can do about it but hope he figures something out. If he fails, hopefully he fails bad and the Bears get a high 1st rd pick that they can use to lure a coach and maybe a GM. No sense on trying to find a HC that will be stuck with Trubisky, little draft picks etc and knowing you don't get a shot at turning it around.

The Bears never fire a coach this early in a contract. Record wise, he deserves another year even though I think it was him that regressed the unit. They probably didn't want to fire all the assistants they did, but they had to do something. What they need to do is bring in a real OC that can design an offense to our player strengths or get the players Nagy needs for his. Which one is easier? The RPO should only be used when a lead is established as a change of pace. Stick to power run with play action since the line cannot do the in between garbage guessing what the QB reads. As for players to bring in, get a TE you can count on, this is #1. Find a road grading RG and a LT to challenge both OTs. Defensively they need a OLB that can get to the QB if they decide to double or triple Mack. Find a DB or two if Tolliver/Shelly isn't ready and if HHCD walks. They can use a speed WR and another RB to knock Cohen to #3. The 3rd place schedule should make the Bears better alone. Health, a few additions, and an offense that works should bring some hype back. Let it play out. If not, then 2021 we should have ammo to rebuild QB and more.

Looks like the Bears cleared a little extra cap space for 2020 by converting some of Fullers guarantee to a bonus. Maybe some of it will be for a vet QB? Not sure a vet will makes us much better unless they can get better run/pass blocking and also commit more to running the ball. I have recently heard how hard it is to block a RPO offense. The linemen have to tip toe not knowing how to block. Cannot road grade and get too far down field when the QB opts to pass and vice versa. If they go the vet route, they will be giving that offense uo and MT in my opinion. Phillip Rivers will not come here to run Nagys offense.

Floyd with no dead money= no brainer to cut. Sad to see another draft pick bite the dust, but you have to produce.

This was a thrown away year. Just once I'd like to see an offense built for the players we have. Gase seemed like the only one to try.

Since Trubisky somewhat rebounded, I no longer see the Bears using a 2nd RD pick on a QB either better to wait as AZ says. I can see them getting a good Guard to try to solidify the center of the oline again. OT is a possibility and decent RTs can be found in RD2 also. TE is definitely on the need list, that piece has been critically missing and hurting this offense and with Pace, I can see him trading up again to get one (sigh). Defense wise, the Bears need another pass rusher to bring the heat. Floyd does well on everything but that and not worth 13 million. CB/S because I don't think Prince comes back and HaHa might seek more money. I will say another DT/DE could be in the mix because you can see how the D dropped off after Hicks injury and you rarely even know if Goldman is on the team. It is time some of the younger players step up and being out of the hunt is prime time to play them. I'd like to see Iggy, Bush, Tolliver, and Shelly get a majority of the playing time.

I was kind of joking on Iggy, I remembered something about he is a tweener S/LB size and speed wise. It would be nice to see him come in the picture as we thought he would after spending a 4th RD.

Bears draft Joel Iyiegbuniwe, who played safety in High School ?

Leno is not going anywhere. Not going to say they won't draft a LT prospect but there is no way they will start a rookie at the 2nd most important position in the NFL. The Bears actually gain more yardage running LT and Left End. Leno also ranks pretty well among LTs in QB protections. He does get a lot of penalties, maybe because he needs every advantage. Sure it would be nice to get better there, but he will be there all of next year and hopefully there is a replacement pushing him for that spot 2021. With our draft position, I think they can get a great RG or maybe RT. We will see what the think of Cowherd and Barr, who should be in the picture next season.

Getting some young db studs is a need. Prince was falling down and missing too many tackles. Tight end also a need cant count on our UDFA's to make the difference needed. Need more out of the RB. Montgomery i dont think is the answer to be the bell cow, I still like him but not a difference maker.

Prince is hurting the team being out there. Mitch playing well, if his ball placement was a little better he could be having a huge game.

That would be a nice addition. Too bad Patterson could not be that piece. Gabriel has/had the speed but his height dampers that advantage. I thought about adding WR as a draft need, but the team is limited with bigger issues. I would almost put a #2 RB ahead of WR since they cut Davis. I still like Nall, but they seem to avoid the kid.

Needs: CB, OLB, TE, G, QB, RB, OT, S, ILB, K. If they can get two starters out of the draft it would be a success. It might take trading down with one of the 2nds for a lower 2nd and a high 3rd, but those are highly valued and might be a tough sell.

I kinda hope Gabriel takes a back seat. Wims and Ridley need to be the future.

Whatever they changed, I like it. I like the swagger this team shows when they are playing well. I wish they had this when the team was 100% healthy. Their backs are against the wall now, at least they will have some momentum going into next year of they continue playing well. Then we get to year 3 of Nagys offense installments and choreography with synchronized dance moves are implemented. The Bears will become the greatest show on turf, over taking the Rams.

Give Trubisky some credit guys, he is carrying this team tonight. Put together a nice 4 game streak.

Roquan ruled out for the remainder of the game with a pectoral injury. This could be coincidence ???

Opening drive was discouraging. Dallas wiped out the majority of then1st qtr clock and scored 7. The Bears come out looking to make a passing game

Gabriel's injury opened the door for Miller and Wimms. Both had a good game and deserve more opportunities. Gabriel is a nice piece to the Wr core, but I am all for passing the torch and using him in special packages only giving the kids their chance.

I think if Miller explodes in production, he will also explode in diva-land. He already has trouble holding it back. Since he has been called out by Nagy, he has been producing more.

I think Massie could get replaced, Leno will not be. Leno has been pretty good protecting MT, penalties are another story. ESPN has him ranked 4th among OTs. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27584726/nfl-pass-blocking-pass-rushing-rankings-2019-pbwr-prwr-leaderboard%3fplatform=amp

There is a G from Michigan that should be around rd 2 that is known as a power run blocker. They just brought in a G/C off another teams practice squad, so I feel they will not be drafting too high here.

Possibly, but I have a hunch OLB/TE/CB will end up the picks. Trubisky will be here next year and he will be starting at the beginning, I do think they grab one this draft. They might want a G to replace Long unless they think that person is already on the team (Cowherd/Barr). Massie and Lenos contracts are not going away, I doubt they invest high unless a can't miss talent is there. At OLB, they will have Mack. Floyd will more than likely get released as well as Lynch. I think one 2nd rounder has to go to OLB and they will also sign a vet (someone with Pagano connections?). The other 2nd rounder is the wildcard with trade down, QB, OL, CB, TE. CB and TE will have bigger holes with Prince, Burton, and Shaheen most likely all gone. If Burton cannot be cut, they cannot count on him.

They should be able to find one with a round 2 pick you would think. No need to get cute and trade up. Take solid players from good programs and if someone offers future picks to trade down, do it.

Whether Trubisky can be our guy or not, the Bears need to hedge on that bet. I hope he can figure it out and be Drew Brees 2.0 if not it is time to get someone in to push him and no longer coddle him. 2- QB Jalen Hurts - Could be a Prescott of the future. Been in big games, can do it with legs or arm. Or QB Jake Fromm (statefarm) to keep the Georgia connection alive. He has less upside but capable of playing sooner (Kirk Cousins comparisons) 2 - OLB. Julian Okwara ND or Terrill Lewis Ala - The Bears need an answer opposite of Mack. Floyd has not produced and cannot be counted on to. 4 OT Hakeem Adeniji KS - need to start piping in talent on the OT's 5 TE Matt Bushman BYU 5 OLB Zack Baun - the Bears need a couple OLBs to replace Lynch and Floyd. If Floyd can be kept on a reduced contract, they might be able to go OT/G here. 6 CB TJ Carter Memphis- they have hit on late round DBs before with Amos 6 CB Tony Pride ND - double up on CBs, need to find someone that can step in to replace Prince 7 S Jeremy Chinn - Southern Illinois