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The Bears brought Strange in for an interview also. He was in my 5th round wheel house early on. Never thought he'd be a 1st because he was a small school prospect.

But who could he have drafted that could start at LT? Luke Goedtke? Poles targeted Patrick and Bates in FA, two guys who were slated at G or C. He has not targeted a OLT because he may see that player on the team already in Borum or Jenkins. Poles drafted at least two day 1 starters for the next 4 years. I think Velus becomes an electric playmaker who plays alot but may not start. They will get a 3T tomorrow along with a G (I hope Zach Tom slides down).

Noted as the best returner in the draft. If he can be a weapon in both returns and receiving, it is a good pick

Velus Jones Jr WR - I like the player. Not sure he is an X but he is a playmaker 4.31 speed and can play X and slot. Along with return.

Round 3 we may get a good value piece. I'd like to see: Zach Tom OT/G/C Bernard Raimann OT Rasheed Walker OT Jalen Tolbert WR David Bell WR K Shakir WR Perrin Winfrey 3T Christian Harris LB Leo Chenal LB Jeremy Ruckert TE

I wish WR Alec Pierce was selected but that wasn't the case. This is a deep WR draft, so plenty of lemons out there

Well well....day 3 pick WR Danny Gray?

Poles value chart from an interview a long time ago. 1.QB - Fields 2.OTs. Jenkins and Borum 3. Pass Rush. Quinn, Gibson, Muhammad. 4. CBs Johnson and Gordan 5. LBs RSmith and Marrow 6. S. Jackson and Brisker

This D has shaped up quick and can be a top 10 unit. I still think they need that stud 3T to get to that point.

He has taken two real good players that I have seen late in round 1 at times. I want all the offensive studs too but in Poles we trust. Just like we did with Emery and Pace.

All Rodgers needs is a WR that can get separation. Unless he has Marquez Valdez-Scantlin hands. I see him looking like Jordy Nelson catching deep balls.

Poles is not tied to Fields and his goal is to build a team, not an offense. If Gordan becomes a good player, then it was a good pick.

If Bears do not take WR Pierce, Colts have shown admiration to him and could take him.

Aaron Rodgers next favorite target is Christian Watson WR. Thanks to the Vikings.

Word was if the Bears do not take Pierce at 39, he will be gone shortly after. His value is higher than thought.

Deebo and Metcalf both can be traded yet. This might be the craziest draft ever with the amount of trades.

And how many traded...Hollywood Brown, Aj Brown, I would doubt GB trades their 1st for Waller.

I always had a different vibe about Pickens because of Wims and Ridley. Guess my vibe may have been accurate.

I am feeling this and locking my guess Tyler Smith OT/G - Poles wants aggressive physical play for his oline style. Smith to a T. Alec Peirce WR- Bears went to his pro day. Guys has size and speed. Jordy Nelson 2.0? Phidarian Mathis DT - I changed this from Cook from Cincy bc i forgot about the Crushank signing. Mathis or another potential 3T.

I agree. Take a player who can give Jenkins/Borum a run for their money at LT and worse case that player moves inside to G. Maybe 2023 is our year to draft a stud LT and we should be in decent position.

Good video. He has some players slotted different than many draft sites so it gives a refreshing perspective. I sure hope the the right lineman falls to us. I am not even sure what that is LT or RG.

We will see. I remember all the strike outs Pace had to when trying to fill out the roster with 2nd and 3rd wavers. We have to give him a pass this year because he is working with a few nickles left over from Pace. Next year he will have a ton of cap and a full draft deck.

Getting a long term LT is the most important key to building around Fields. It may be Jenkins, Borum, a draftee, or a vet from FA/trade. If they take Smith and they think he is best fit at LT, then I hope they are good at their jobs and decided right. If the Bears do not grow with a prospect, they will never develop one. I hope they have one in Jenkins or Borum and if not I hope someone like Smith can grow up fast with NFL coaching. I wouldn't expect much out of the Bears next year. Hopefully run the ball often and get Fields playing quicker.

I wouldn't object to Walker.

I read they were flipping them side to side early on to get a personal evaluation on what they see. Maybe both play on the Right side and the draft Raimann or Tyler Smith for LT? They may get a shot and if Smith is there they cannot miss out on him