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Cmon man you're ruining my perfectly good trolling. ? They do have a lot in common. Maybe there will be a legitmate QB competition? Inquiring minds...

https://mobile.twitter.com/NOTSportsCenter/...554583904968705 Thank gosh our defense is improving.

I was just about to ask about this. I like. Should keep Jay honest.

Right on. I think and hope there are more kids like this, especially for the Bears, than the Johnny Manziel types. This is refreshing to see a great kid, hopefully and eventually a great player playing for a great organization. I remember earlier this year when the team went after Akiem Hicks I wasn't all that sold on the idea. But after his first interview after becoming a Bear he talked about how excited he was because his mom is a huge Bears fan and lived near Chicago(?). And that now she'd actually get to go to games and cheer her son on her favorite team. That's good stuff.

Not sure still how I feel on this choice. Yes I wanted an edge rusher but he just looks awkward (perhaps raw?) playing the position. Looks more like a WR playing defense than OLB. I trust Fangio to build him into what we need. And FWIW and as much as I think Mayock is a dolt there was this interesting comparison. Pretty accurate if you ask me. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300000064...r-leonard-floyd

Add that having Henry in a RBC set up AND the Bears were willing to persue a back like CJ Anderson (not all that flashy himself) it makes a lot more sense than getting Zeke in round 1. Most of you have said that DLmen is deep in this draft so I'd be willing to bet you could still find a good enough one in round three or four. OLmen = meh

Derrick Henry.

Yessssssss!!!! Wait....Leonard who? Well at least he's an edge rusher.

I wish!! I'll be watching from work. Shucks.... Wave to the camera if you get on!!! Go Bears!!

The last few days whenever I hear people speculate who will be picked by the Bears I can't help but think "defense wins championships". If you consider that for all intents and purposes Fox built the Denver team that won the SB last year and made an appearance two years before that, we'll more than likely see a defensive player in the first round. At this point I really think its going to be an edge rusher. If not defense and he's available, it'll be Elliott. Edit: And one personal aside, I REALLY wish the Bears could justify getting Ragland. At the moment a mock or two have him going to GB. A few years ago I wished the Bears had gotten another former Crimson Tider in Clinton-Dix (vice Fuller) but he ended up with the FudgePackers. I cringe at the thought of our team having to square off against a player of Ragland's potential.

I had heard about this on a morning radio show. Interesting indeed and pathetic. Well said Pix.

Well said. As you pointed out the CBA has given certain rights and priveleges to the Commissioner. And although I'd agree he is a doofus; wrong, right or indifferent Brady doing what he did in the course of the investigation was wrong. That, to me , was more the principal after the fact than was the deflation of the balls.

Not too bad (aside from the 1sr round - haha). I've heard some discussion about Prosise. He's one of those versatile type backs that we're hearing more about. Has experience as Safety and CB. Below is a highlight of him. And for those of your who get erect over Olinemen and look carefully you'll catch Stanley in action. Kessler may not be a bad option at later rounds. Sorta hit or miss with USC QBs it seems.

Before you suggest Olineman in the 1st, I'd counter with since 2008 three Olinemen have been picked by the Bears in the 1st. Carimi, Williams and Long. What's to say to your argument that the third times not a charm at RB? If Bill Polian speaks, people listen.

I see what you did there..... Anyhow, I think she'd prefer John Elway at this point.

Read recently that OC Loggains has experience with Hoyer while both were in Cleveland. Could it be Loggains is pushing for him as legitimate competition to Cutler or simply as a backup? If it's option 2 why not just do that through the draft? Hmmm... I've asked my sister (Denver Broncs fan) whether Denver would want Jay back and I was met with a resounding 'no'!

DP

Pretty much agree here. Given the more pass happy offenses nowadays and how effective Von Miller was last year I'd have to say that an edge rusher is near the top if not top need. Then a close tie with RB since Fox is going to want to revert back to a staple of his, and Bears historically, by running the ball more. We don't know whether Langford can carry the load if the carries are significant. As far as needing a LT; possibly a necessity but don't agree doing it through the draft. Wait until after the draft (or at least later rounds) and see what comes out from teams dumping players after the draft. Call it the second FA season. Is much rather see them get a proven veteran of at all possible. Beyond that I'd obviously like for them to find an actual franchise QB but will be ok if they find another to try in rounds 3 or later.

Could be a Haynesworth in the making.

If that's the thought why not consider a Ragland, or a Lee as it appears both may be slipping fast. And at one time (long ago in galaxy of mocks far away) both were projected 1st round talent. And Ragland already has the bulk....and isn't hurt. Edit: with Pixotes update, forget Smith altogether. Unless you consider him 6th or 7th round. Or later...

This is what drives me bonkers about mocks. It's like doing the 'Bracketolegy' for March Madness. No one has the absolute formula and until it happens its pure guesswork and speculation. One of the funniest stories to me is how when this all started nearly everyone said the QB class this year more or less sucked and at best you might find one or two quality backups. If for nothing else they might be picked, at the earliest, in the 2nd or more likely 3rd round. Yet just this week St. Louis...I mean LA mortgaged the farm so that they could have the 1st overall pick. And now the talk is will it be Wentz or will it be Goff? And if not one at 1 the other will surely be gone at 2. As my Grandmother used to say: "Ach de libre!!"

You know me; I'm a traditionalist and not a fan of drastic and (what I see ) as unnecessary change. Didn't like Urlacher's departure, not 100% sold on BMs departure and never did like Fortes leaving. And then there's Lovie Smith. ? LOL

All the more reason to take a serious look at Zeke. You know the 'forgotten' man in all this is Kevin White. When looking at the video I posted earlier on Zeke I saw another comparing him (White) to Amari Cooper. White is exciting to think about... Man I hope he stays healthy!!!

Some more insight why Zeke makes sense. Aren't the Bears looking at a more zone blocking scheme? I know historically in the past the Broncos did and coincidently when Cutler played there. Where he did well by the way... Anyhow... http://youtu.be/bVEcBMx4i60

Jason, I don't know that most on this board were ok with the dumping of Forte. I know I wasn't especially when we found out the team was willing to pay top dollar to a player like CJ Anderson. Granted CJ is younger but other than that what is the comparison to he and Forte? Per year averages alone would tell you Forte is more productive and will be more than likely for another year or two. I mean really, how much more would you need from him if you're running an RBC anyhow (something Fox does)? Speaking of and in consideration of Zeke. One caution AP had coming out of college was some (not major) injury history while at OU. It hasn't really affected him and in fact the one time he was significantly injured (if you can call it that) while in the NFL he recovered quite nicely. Of course there was that year off that may have helped... Anyhow. The point being not only does Zeke not have an injury history but he'll in essence be running in an RBC environment with Langford which in and of itself will prolong his playing time. They say that of all the skill players coming from college the easiest to make that transition to the NFL are the RBs. That in alone adds a lot of value to 'true BPA'.