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While looking for news on how Ngokue was doing at his first day of camp, found this. One nugget being it appears Santos is our kicker going forward.

I read somewhere Allen was let go on an ‘injury waiver’. ??‍♂️. You’re right that all we’re seeing here are true highlight films but seems pretty good at blocking at the point of attack and occasionally good at getting behind the defense for big gains. Maybe there’s something to the Marcedes Lewis protege(?). He could either be this years Sanborn or previous years’ Kellen Davis or Adam Shaheen.

Something I didn’t know (or forgot) was that the Bears maintain the #1 waiver priority through week 3. Good to know.

Me watching them having fun hoping no one blows out a knee. ?

Good call. I’m just glad they didn’t bring the “owner” with them. ?

Compared to Witten and Gonzalez with regards to longevity, both of which were able to contribute late in their careers. But man I swear Lewis started playing when I was in HS. And that was decades ago. ?

Doesn’t seem possible…but it is.

Funny, I was just reading the article below when I saw the next article about the Ngokue signing. Interesting to see not only he’s the top DE FA (according to the source) he’s one of 5 in the top 20 overall FAs. Explains more why Poles was able to wait it out. And it looks like a pattern has been set with Poles signing FAs of need late in the off-season with Rieff and Schofield last year to address the oline and Yannick today . Or so according to Shiftys prediction some weeks ago.

I believe in the video that AZ shared earlier (on the analysis of the OL performance) I saw that either Patrick or Carter (#69?) was in the LG position for a few plays. That would explain it.

Bears claim DT Bravvion Roy off waivers from Carolina.

Curious to see Bienemy move to Washington for the same role. I'm suspecting he did so to come out from the Andy Reid play-calling umbrella to give him more validity as an independent play-caller. Nagy's failure as HC did him no favors.

Was it Carson Taylor? Robert Snowden comes to mind as someone “we” were excited about but disappeared after a few seasons. Now he resides on TBs practice squad. Whatever happened to the development of Domonique Robinson? I thought I heard he might be turning some heads early on…before pads are put on. As far as signing a veteran edge rusher, I’m for it too. But there seem to be enough options out there the Bears don’t need to be desperate. Whether it be Hunter (who is still waiting for a huge payout) or Ngokue who decided he’s be ok with playing for the Bears (after initially saying he’d “play for a contender”), Poles playing the long game benefits the team .

Yeah, it’s training camp. These things happen. I’m glad to see he doesn’t have lingering effects from any injury.

Wasn’t that the hype on V Jones last year? Wonder who’s faster?

Don’t forget Kmet. Been doing stuff like this as of late. (Helps that Justin dropped it in stride for sure).

Not sure I agree on the “push off”but whatever. Positive is that Claypool showed the athleticism to beat coverage (on a rookie mind you) AND still catch the ball while falling down.

Maybe this belongs in the training camp string. But some good feedback and visuals from camp on Claypool.

Saw another post elsewhere about Pace and his influence. Meanwhile down in ‘Chicago Bears south’ where Ryan Pace rules as the Falcons GM. Eddie Goldman once again appears to be retiring.

I think an argument could be made for how horrible a coach Nagy was. (Understand I am no Pace apologist). As you pointed out some of Pace’s choices (Smith, Mack, Fields and Floyd in 2016) were all decent picks. They were just horribly coached. Who knows what might’ve happened had Fangio stuck around for another year or two? Or even become HC? Personally I’m happy with Poles and still deciding on what I think of Flus, so far so good though.

Curious how Josh Blackwell plays into the equation. I’m assuming since he hasn’t been mentioned much this camp (so far) he’s not a factor ??‍♂️. But there’s no doubt his contributions in ST last year and in limited play at the end of the season should count for something. Having once been a fan of Vildor’s I’d be ok if he’s shuffled out by either (or both) of these two.

Actions > words.

Chase participated in a presser today post camp. (He was on just after Mooney). He was asked about the PUP designation and mentioned that he had 'nearly blew out his knee in the Packers game' (~week 14). He said he wanted to go back in with a knee brace but was told to sit out the remainder of that game. He was asked again about the reason for PUP designation at the very end of his interview and said 'it wasn't the reason for him being on it'. 'Mysterious PUP' designation aside, he appears poised and ready to contribute wholeheartedly to the team. I look forward to him exceeding our expectations.

It actually surprised me to see him placed on PUP, given that he was in Florida working with Fields. From the Twitter-verse, Fields confirms he was working with Claypool in the off-season and that he was ‘dealing with a knee issue’. Perhaps some clarity to the PUP designation.

Interesting ‘goings on’ in the WR room right now for sure. During the time Claypool was put on the PUP and back off of it the Bears signed Isaiah Ford (formerly of Miami). Besides Moore and Mooney, the Bears still have Velus Jones (who had a bit of a resurgence late in the season), drafted Tyler Scott in the 4th round and re-signed ESB and Dante Pettis (among a few other ‘also-rans’). Did Poles get duped by Claypool going on the PUP or did he have a ‘come to Jesus meeting’ with him similar to how they (maybe) did with Jenkins last year and convince Chase it would behoove him to show for training camp on day one?