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Contract wise, only HaHa and Trevathan are set to hit FA after this season. I don't think they cut Prince or Long, maybe trade them. I think Long retires once that contract ends too.

The 2019 draft has ended and we came away with a RB and WR that will see game time and maybe a slot corner. Next year depending on who we extend, we will need the following: SS- HaHa Clinton-Dix is on a one year deal, he will put together a great season a most likely depart. Deon Bush and DeAndre Houston Carson also will be at the end. OLB-Aaron Lynch, Isiah Irving, RRH, and will be FAs and Floyd entering his final. They need to nail that down so we have a solid backup that could elevate to a quality starter C-Cody Whitehair - though I expect him to get extended before the season, he may create a huge need if he leaves. DE-Jon Bullard and RRH are due to hit FA, Nichols is slotted to elevate, but they will need another prospect in the pipes. G-Long will have one year left. Bar may be his replacement. T-Coward will hit FA, do they sign him long term or draft a top prospect. ILB-Trevathan and Kwitkowski will be hitting FA. We have Iggy but not much depth behind that. QB-Chase will be a FA and the Bears would be wise to get another young gun in the mix.

I think Bar makes it and fills the hole of the rotating career vets we have been going thru at G. I picked him a few times in mocks bc of his connection to HH. Worst case we IR him this season bc of gus ACL.

A great project to stash on the practice squad. It would be nice to see him develop and beat out Gabriel in a year or two.

I think you pointed to something important. Hopefully year two they get the TEs more involved. Looking at our offense and KCs, we have depth and potential that beats there's.

Dax Raymond gets signed as UDFA, good chance he makes the roster too. Burton, Shaheen, Raymond, and Bruanicker.

They have at least 10 guys signed so far. It will be hard seeing guys we like not making it, like Wyms who has to shine.

Fastest WR at the combine. 6-1 200. Compares to Mike Wallace. He could take the top off the defenses. Watch "Emanuel Hall (Mizzou Junior Highlights)" on YouTube https://youtu.be/VQw3u4BiNro

Great stable of RBs: Montgomery, Davis, Cohen, Whyte, Patterson, Nall. Like this kids speed. It will be an interesting TC to see who makes the roster.

Have to say this makes me feel great. 1st: Khalil Mack OLB 2nd: Anthony Miller WR 3rd: David Montgomery RBIowa State 4th: Riley Ridley WR Georgia 6th: Duke Shelley. CB Kansas State 7th: Kerrith Whyte Jr. RB FAU 7th: Stephen Denmark CB Valdosta St.

Whyte is a dynamic playmaker. The offense added a top RB, rated anywhere as the 2 or 3, the best route running WR, a quick fast slot CB, a blazing RB/KR, and a big, physical, fast CB. With what we had to work with, the team is improved with depth. I really like Nall but wonder if he will make a position switch to TE, they guy clones Burton.

Denmark, another CB drafted has size and speed. Looks like a great prospect to develop with Tolliver. Shelley will fit in the slot.

Strange pick because of how small he is, 165#, but he is now a Bear...so hopeful.

The Bears were not getting it done running the ball. Howard is a great back, look at his numbers compared to the leagues best. The problem was the way the offense needs to be ran he didn't have the quickness or decisiveness to exploit defenses. Davis and Montgomery have that and that will help this offense stay on the field longer and put us in scoring opportunities. Improving the run game will give the D time to rest, giving the big boys more juice to do their thing. Now find a inside O lineman and some dbs.

Gabriel is still a weapon and has a place imo. He may lose some snaps to Ridley, but I don't see his roster spot. Robinson, Miller, Gabriel, Ridley, Wims...getting that position solidified.

Riley Ridley WR, surprised me but now we have two Ga dogs in the wr pound. I still think Wims is the better.

I like the CB from Penn State, but could see going Thompson too

The RB that must compared to Hunt was Montgomery. He will be able to start if needed right away. I think the offense took a big leap having this fit.

Let's do it Bears, got one of the top 2-3 RBs in the draft

Very well put. I think we draft heavy in the DB department. I think rd 3 they take BPA, someone is going to slip.

I think both Nichols and RRH have upside. If and only if a kid with more upside drops then sure. The great thing is the need is minimal. We are debating a 3rd rd pick, which how may have made it for us? Pace will take BPA I believe over need. I do think he goes DB and RB though bc they have fallen.

I see a Whitehair extension and maybe a Floyd. They can extend Chase Daniel's to save more cap if they need. It is about keeping the best intact while keeping flexibility when Cohen, Trubisky, and Jackson come up.

PFF lists him as above average at #32 DE. This is from a rookie who wasnt supposed to play or be depended on. I dont think he is maxed out for potential yet. Rotate him and RRH and they will be fine. We have 5 pick, if a stud falls then do it. "Nichols played 328 snaps, fourth-most on the defensive line. He finished the season with 28 tackles (five for loss), three sacks, seven quarterback hits, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery." "Bullard had a disappointing season, registering 18 tackles and no sacks. He had just one quarterback hit. Robertson-Harris had a pretty good season. It was just his second season as a defensive lineman since bulking up and making the move from linebacker. He had 22 tackles, 3 sacks, and 11 quarterback hits."

With OLB, it is about depth because Aaron Lynch is on a one year deal. If one is available they like, they draft. At 87, they cannot count on anyone being there but have to be ready to take BPA. If a DE is there they feel good about, then maybe they take one since I do not see Bullard coming back after the season. Nichols will elevate and hopefully Bullard plays with a do or die niche to get a payday. DBs will be hit hard and heavy, they have been thin there and lost two of their best. I wouldn't be surprised if they go rd 3 and 4 there.