ASHKUM BEAR

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

I seen this the first game back. His injury set him back. He has to be almost back, but he has been conserving himself

I thought this would have been the year for Floyd. He is another that will be released, go to NE and be effective. He might be better suited as a situational pass rusher and his 5th year contract is not worthy of those services...unless you put up double digit sacks. Prince would have to take a big paycut to stay as well, he is on the steep downhill decline. The Bears need youth at the position. So how do they address these needs? They will have to live with some of these and pray they elevate their game.

All year long this has been the case. We have experienced coaches, what gives. Pace needs to drop the hammer on his coach, no more leniency. You have this team prepared and take them up a level or we are all fired after next season.

Most of the teams woes point to coaching. Nagy needs to drop the play calling and work on just getting the team prepared. His offense could the greatest in the NFL, but when the team is not mentally ready this late in the year, that is on him. I don't want to start all over, I want this ship righted.

Now they put the hammer down, inside kick recovered.

I'd be good with kicking those tires. I think Mitch will eventually get it, he is taking alot in and he is not the only one struggling with Nagy's offense. Nearly the entire offense except for Robinson is having difficulties. Nagy has said it takes 3-5 years to fully understand or to open the whole playbook. This is year 2. Our patience is not on par with the curve. Is it worth the growing pains when other NFL teams seem to do better with their young QBs? Are we willing to start over which also restarts a new learning curve?

It will be live and die with the combo (Pace, Nagy, and Mitch). The Bears will benefit with a weaker schedule and can add some talent to key positions. They need to improve Oline and TE, that is where I see the two 2nd rounders going. Bring in a veteran QB and draft a high ceiling project in rd 4. Mitch may come around, if not someone solid will be behind him and a rookie. I'd like to see a speed threat WR with a little more size brought in too.