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I'm with you. Still not convinced Montgomery is starting material yet. Sure having more offense around him will help decide that but I'm still skeptical. I would've suggested trying to bring back Jordan Howard to compliment Montgomery's running style but it looks like he's (Jordan) headed to Miami.

Agreed. To be honest I’ll stick to my original thought where they draft one, knowing Bush (or even HHCD) is still ‘here’. In theory they and the draftee could fight for the position. I think there is still a decent chance at getting a good true SS candidate in rounds 2 or 3.

I think I like it too. In watching a highlight film of him he seems pretty tenacious. Not a “loaf” as Marinelli would refer to those that didn’t give all out. For some reason to me it seems like he’s been playing forever. But again, he looks like he still got some steam left in him. With Mack on the line this’ll be fun to watch.

Foles? Really? For a first round? It’s no secret that I’m a fan of having Carr come here but i don’t even think he’d be worth trading a number one away for. If the Bears are going to throw away 1st round picks, I don’t know that doing it on another QB is the right solution.

Stinger c’mon man. I’ve put up with a lot worse than you (remember Jason? and then there was that troll who ended up getting booted because he started his racial crap... can’t remember his name). But believe me after 20+ years in the military and another handful in the public sector, I don’t get offended easily. So if you’re trying to ‘hurt my feelings’ it ain’t happenin. Like NY says we can agree to disagree without the personal discourse. I admit I haven’t always been above board but I’m working to get better and I’ll do the best I can to restrain myself from mocking you and your predictions. After all, the apocalypse is upon us and this talk of Bears football is my current distraction...and it’s St. Patty’s day! I’ll drink one of my many (some say hoarded) Guiness’s in your honor later when I get home! Cheers!

No way Jose.

I originally thought the signing of Demetrius Harris was the ‘Dion Sims’ moment of 2020...but then this happened. You’re right. If we could figure out a way for Pace to stick to just 3rd and 4th round picks, and nothing else, then maybe the Bears would have a chance at a championship.

Not that it’s a huge surprise but Brady has officially said it’s over in NE. Does that mean anything for Chicago? We’ll soon see. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/tom-brady-announces-he-leaving-new-england-patriots-n1161476

Fair enough.

After only getting five...in two years...with Aaron Rodgers as the QB?

How does this affect Derek Carr’s value?

Yeah I'm with you. Doesn't make a lot of sense. Seems like another Burton-style hire; may do good coming out of the block but probably will fizzle quick. Just for reference (source ProFootballReference): New Orleans (5 yrs): 386 Rec for 4752 yards and 51 TDs Seattle (3 yrs): 170 Rec for 2048 yards and 18 TDs GB (2 yrs): 93 Rec for 1083 yards and 5 TDs. His catch percentage has maintained above 60% over the course of his career but that was with Brees, Wilson and Rodgers throwing to him.

To the Raiders for $21million (3 year deal): https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28912093/source-raiders-lb-nick-kwiatkoski-reach-3-year-deal

Ed Werder and Mike Garafolo (reputable NFL insiders) are both saying ‘no’ to Bridgewater to Chicago. (sorry don’t know how to link Twitter accounts). Werder says “Bears are focused on Andy Dalton or Nick Foles”. Garafolo says “not expecting Bridgewater to Chicago. Other FA options out there.”

Wow! With Hopkins and Fitzgerald (even if he is an old man), Arizona just got dangerous .

Totally. And Bridgewater isn’t nearly as mobile as Mitch. And if he goes down ... he’s probably done. If this rumor is true, I’d at least like to have Mitch around for an insurance policy.

...or a Derek Carr trade?? ?

Just to be clear; I didn’t say Safety was not a need. I simply don’t agree that it’s as important as a player need from the FA crop. Like AZ points out this player has other skills (sorta like Hester - safety with return skills) or like Ashkum says; a “tweener” or hybrid. One that can cover two zones (essentially anywhere in the back 7) is more valuable than a guy who just covers one area. And when you draft a player like this you pay the lesser amount up front.

Not sure if someone else already talked about the player Kyle Duggar(?) But he sounds like the type of player you refer to. A ‘tweener’ LB/DB that played D2 ball. Right in Paces wheelhouse.

Interesting (not surprising) article about the Bears attempt at bringing Kwit back. And the last line in the article sums up a great point; that being Pace has managed to find some decent defensive players that other teams want. https://sportsmockery.com/2020/03/bears-reportedly-tried-to-keep-nick-kwiatkoski-prior-to-trevathan-deal/

Well thank you for finally seeing it my way... ?oh boy? Once again you over-react. If the rumor is true about them re-signing HHCD it doesn't make much sense for them to try and sign a FA SS too. For the record, and for as much as I like Clinton-Dix, I agreed with others (maybe even you) that he’s just another FS and we don’t need that. I’d rather see a player like Amos back there where Jackson was able to roam more. With Dix back there they split the field in half and aren’t able to play sideline to sideline. Maybe with Amukamara leaving they’re less concerned about having to cover him over the top? Id have to read up on Paganos last defenses to see how he used safeties. It might make more sense on where they’re headed.

Sure I get it. Think there was one other site that mentioned it too. And at this point it’s all rumor and conjecture. Even the guy who posted the rumor tweet said ‘one of the teams’ was Chicago. Meaning if there are discussions of Carr being traded, there may be a few suitors. Nothing much of significance will probably happen until the 18th.

Saw the rumor that someone else posted regarding the potential of HHCD coming back. I suppose there are worse things that could happen. But supports the idea SS isn’t as much a need, not enough to pay a high price for another FA. That is until we see what price Ha Ha costs the team... In other news, the rumors for Derek Carr to Chicago are heating up: https://beargoggleson.com/2020/03/14/chicago-bears-rumors-derek-carr-trade/

My passion is Bears football. I blame my forked tongue on my Irish roots! “Sliante” to all of you my friends!!!

If my math is right that means ~$7million/year? Guaranteed money I’m guessing plays into the cap where the overall contract does not? Sorry to see Kwit is looking elsewhere. Gotta go where the money takes you I guess. He’ll probably end up like a Shea McClellin where he’ll be a ‘meh’ player and still win a Super Bowl ring. But I’m glad Danny is back. He deserves it. Love me some Danny T!