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For what? DE in our new 3-4?

I do think that if you're making this transition, you need to add at least one 3-4 LB veteran starter who can help with the transition and line up the defense (none of our LBs has even played 3-4 as far as I know). Maybe someone like David Harris from the Jets? You probably want to add one pass-rush specialist OLB in the draft.

How do Bears current personnel looks for a 3-4 conversion? We don't really have a big nose tackle, though I suppose I could see a bulked up Ego Ferguson or Paea in that role. I can see Houston and Sutton working as DEs. Not sure of Jared Allen's future with the team. I think Bostic deserves a change at an ILB position and Christian Jones and Khaseem Greene deserve consideration (though I'm not sure where they fit). This would be the last chance for Shea McClellin to show something, but I wouldn't hold my breath. Then I guess you would convert Willie Young to OLB - he's way too light to play 3-4 DE, right?

Can we get rid of Mel Tucker now please?

I feel like the Bears are in a bit of a tough spot. I want someone worthy of the #7 pick. I agree that Collins isn't that guy - he'd have to really impress me to make me think he's clearly worth a top 10 pick, even though safety is obviously a huge need. I think our offensive line needs some work, but I don't think a first round tackle is the way to go (would rather move Long to LT, Bushrod to RT, and draft a OG/OC in the 2-4 rounds. I'd love Gregory, Cooper, or Williams, but I think they'll be gone (along with Winston, Mariota, and Scherff). A top-flight CB would be welcome with Tillman probably gone and Jennings declining, but there's isn't really that clear cut #1 CB. I guess that leaves a top DE like Shane Ray, Dante Fowler, or Bud Dupree, but I don't know much about any of them, and despite the lack of production at DE, we have bodies there who I think can do well if we get a defensive scheme straightened out. My hope is that one of the LBs really distinguishes himself. I recall one college LB/S that did pretty well for the Bears. I'm kind of hoping Shaq Thompson is the next one.

I didn't watch him in the game yesterday, but he had no pocket awareness and questionable accuracy when I saw him earlier this year. Reminds me if Logan Thomas, which is not what I want from a 2nd round pick.

His performance in the last game suggests otherwise to me. He had to know that he was playing for his job, and he was disinterested, inaccurate, and ineffective. Best example is him consistently throwing the ball short of the first down marker on third down. For all the teammates who claim he's a leader and good guy, I saw the bad Jay Cutler in a game when I needed to see him at his best to convince me that he's worth keeping.

I assume Mel Tucker will soon follow.

Bushrod's been bad, but with all the Bears' needs I wonder if he's salvageable as a RT. Not sure his cap hit if we cut him.

Our starting MLB next year should be Audie Cole.

You know you're n the chopping block and this is your offensive game plan? Trestman deserves to get fired.

Does that mean Marques Wilson is back?

I agree that the defense looked better yesterday (particularly the D-line), but there were still large gaps on the field for Ryan to throw into, the Falcons just kept dropping balls or passes were being tipped at the line. I don't think they have fixed anything schematically or personnel wise that helps them beat a good QB who can find those holes.

At this point, someone who would catch the ball and immediately take a knee or let the ball go through the end zone would still improve our field position. I nominate myself. If even settle for the league minimum . . .

ZONE. DEFENSE. DOES. NOT. WORK. ANY. MORE. Adjust or die.

Up 11 with the ball and three straight throws. I know the run has not been there, but don't you at least have to try to get it going. Cutler's going to end up with 50 throws tonight. Defense is bending but not breaking. If we were playing the Packers, we would be down big.

Briggs just looks like he's running in quicksand.

Champ Bailey? He doesn't have the speed anymore, but neither fid Tillman and zone probably suits him more st this point in his career.

The only Bear autograph I have is from Peanut from camp a couple years ago - always been a class act and great player. Would love it if we could find a spot in the organization for him.

Or its a reflection of the fact the Senn was brought in as a special teams ace and special teams has been awful, Senn included.

Potential Wilson replacements have been underwhelming, so worth a shot IMO. If he can stay healthy (and out of trouble) he's just what they need.

Good to hear. It didn't seem bad when it happened.

Also, glad to see a little something from Shaugn Draughn last night. Ford looks like he would be the odd man out, except we may need him as a return man given the struggles of Weems and injury to Chris Williams.

Kelvin Hayden should also be gone. Bad coverage and bad tackling. McMannis has outplayed him and I'd keep Al a Louis Jean over him - he's not aggressive enough yet but good cover guy from what I've seen.

Watched the rebroadcast on NFL Network today and here's what I saw: - Everyone seems to think Clausen is in the driver's seat for #2 QB, but I didn't this he was much (if at all) better than Palmer. Both had good and bad throws and it'll probably come down to the wire as to who wins the job. - Though his stats don't show it, I thought Carey ran well without a lot of holes and didn't really see anything from Draughn. Also, I know Lynch is the sentimental favorite for practice squad RB, but I thought Sinorice Perry ran hard. - I can't see anyone but Josh Morgan being the slot WR until Wilson comes back. although I think Chris Williams can be a very useful weapon (so long as he can stay healthy). - Good showing from Michael Ola, who started at RT and I think played some LT too. Considering he's slotted as the back-up RG on the depth chart, that versatility will probably earn him a spot. I also thought Charles Leno, who got a lot of work with Britton out, did a good job when he was in there. - Ego Ferguson will help this team more than Sutton right away. Sutton seemed to get pushed around too much (though he probably would have had a sack near the end of the first half if he didn't run into Ego on a stunt). Ego really held his ground well in the running game. - Cornelius Washington is useless. The stats will show a TFL and a hurry on the last play of the game, but he can't locate the ball and can't disengage from blocker. He was worth a pick where he was drafted, but Trevor Scott, Austen Lane, and even David Bass are far superior players. - Based on the Eagles game, I'd rather start Khaseem Greene than Bostic or McClellin. Both seemed to get lost in pass coverage and overpursue in the run game. Khaseem wasn't always in the right place, but he made sure tackles given the opportunity. - Fuller looked solid starting for Jennings and had a nice break-up match up with Jordan Matthews. And while I don't see any way he makes the roster barring injury, Al Louis-Jean is a keeper on the practice squad at least. Hurst had more tackles, but only because his guy was catching balls and he was making the tackle. Louis-Jean was really on his man and had that nice interception. - I couldn't tall anything from the safeties since they aren't on the screen most of the time, although I was comforted to see that none of them made any Conte-like whiffs. So there's that.