CrackerDog

Interesting NFL comparison. And Johnson being in Detroit had to catch a lot of Loveland’s games

I watched him all season. He's a stud. Not worth #10 no matter how you slice it. Perhaps trading back was explored and nothing materialized. Fact is the first 9 picks were basically CHALK and Poles had to know the board was going to look like this when we were on the clock. He either wasn’t prepared or he got the piece we needed for the new offense. Seems like the Bears dump a fan favorite TE each time we get a new HC. Again, I loved his play for the Wolverines but still a head scratcher at 10.

Meh is right. I loved watching him play at Michigan but he is NOT worthy of the #10 pick. Disappointed

I’m worried it’s going to be Warren. Fine player but don’t want a TE that early. Particularly with Kmet on the squad already.

You could argue Henderson played a much tougher schedule but then their results against Oregon are interesting. Albeit Jeanty played the Ducks much earlier in the season. But he ran up nearly 200 yards.

This isn’t the only site reporting this but I agree with many here… take it with a grain of salt. Poles doesn’t leak so if anything it would be New England trying to boost the value of their pick.

For me it’s simple. If Jeanty is there he’s the pick. If not they may trade back for additional draft capital.

Kiper's latest, for what it's worth, has the Bears taking Henderson with their 2nd round pick.

He’s gone before the season starts barring injuries to Caleb and Case. Just my opinion.

I always think of G as the easiest line position to flip from side to side. Am I wrong about that?

Injury last year being a shoulder doesn’t scare me. Hopefully they got the all clear on that. If so, I’m fine with investing a low round pick for a potential starter. Run game improves a lot with him out there.

To me I wonder how much our current players that apparently need to be replaced with FA's really suck and how much of it was they weren't schemed properly or coached up. Odd the teams like the Lions could lose guy after guy and still be productive. It'll be difficult for the new staff to know these things because film only tells part of the story. Poles will know, somewhat, but I'll be watching to see what the do given this side of the topic.

RIP Virginia.

If Poles focuses on OL and this coaching staff is as good as it looks on paper, his job was secure for the long haul anyway. It's undeniable he's brought talent to this roster after being handed a shit sandwich. He's made mistakes too but are they out of line with any other GM in the league? I think not. It's always thought to be good to align your HC and GM so I'm for them getting this done. Now, they've got to prove it.

Thoughts?

Amen. AND some quality depth! Can’t go into it with 5 studs and expect they’ll all stay healthy all season.

I like the DC hire a lot. See the OC hire as a guy who can run practice for Johnson and grow into the role. As such I don’t hate it but was hoping for more experience. The dude is 28!

I prefer occasionally getting burned by aggressiveness than being just safe enough to lose the game.

I love the optimism

I sure hope we’re not hiring defensive assistant coaches without a coordinator effectively done.

100% agree with you guys on rumors being just that. And today I see he may be coming. Who knows. I don’t want him calling plays, at least not right away. His real value would be helping design the offense with excellent blocking schemes. Don’t care if he goes elsewhere if he really wants play calling responsibilities.

I’m reading that Fraley is not coming to the Bears as OC.

Wanny was the most sought out coach in that era and he was mediocre for four seasons and then sucked donkey balls for two more. I’m excited about Ben too, don’t get me wrong. But the proof is in the pudding. Let’s get him some beef on the lines and let’s see what he can do!!!

Bravo! Now let’s hope it for real happens! Anyone remember the Dave McGinnis fiasco? LOL You’re right about a great DC and RR would be fine with me.