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Some of the Pats-fans discussions seem to think he just needed a different form of offense. They say McDaniels needed to let him run more ‘go’ routes and challenge for 50-50 balls. He isn’t a polished route runner. Although in the highlight reel I saw of him shows him on mostly short and intermediate routes. He catches the ball plenty but got zilch in the way of YAC. Maybe Getsy will have a better scheme for him? At 6’4” 225# he’s a big body receiver for sure. (but then so was Kevin White).

Not sure what the Pats get in the exchange. I heard somewhere that it might’ve been a 7th rd pick. Pats fans aren’t sad he’s leaving…for what that’s worth.

In a scan of social media etc, the speculation oscillates between contractual issue (more likely) to his contemplating a return to competitive dancing (least likely). Nothing notable about an actual injury other than some cramping during the rookie camps back in April and him riding a stationary bike more recently during OTAs.

Thought I’d add this interesting nugget here. In another story on his addition was a note of “needed depth at DB” and “health matter of 2nd round pick Kyler Gordon”. Say what? Should mentioned OLman Dozier was also put on IR after being carted off the field last week.

Another thing to consider is we are still a ways out until actually stating regular training camp. By then these OTAs / meetings will have been done and the team will be able to better evaluate who will be where along the line. Who knows, by then maybe they’ll have signed another FA veteran?

As of yesterdays camp. Still tinkering with the o-lineup. Of note: Whitehair out but he was excused for the day (according to the attached story). Story also made it sound like Jenkins could / would be at RT when season begins. I’m particularly intrigued by Mustipher at Guard. To me this makes the most sense, despite his long career (to include college) at Center.

You appear to be correct. RG could be an issue. At least in depth. (Dozier carted off field yesterday).

Assuming this is actually his Twitter page. Wouldn’t be too hard to read the tea leaves. Or he just never changed it from when he was with the Rams. Either way, doesn’t seem too invested in Chicago.

What he said. ?

The tinkering with Jenkins reminds me a little of Kyle Long, except Jenkins moving around is more immediate. Long actually succeeded in the short time he spent at Tackle (getting a ProBowl nod) but was obviously out of his element for those of us fans who watched him regularly. Speaking of Long…

Yeah nothing wrong with tinkering what you have before you get into the meat or TC and especially pre-season. I trust Poles on the oline choices (and advice) given his background and what he was able to do in KC before coming here . Still good to see them mixing and matching.

Of note, Jaylon back with the 1s (as expected) and now Rookie OLman Braxton Jones is working with the 1s, forcing Jenkins to back up duty.

1 year for $10 million?!?! Yikes!!!

Johnson practicing with ‘2s’. Vildor and Gordon currently with ‘1s’. Probably nothing more than Johnson missing earlier voluntary workouts and Eberflus needing to see more out of him, both in play and leadership.

Another thing to consider is due to this accusation originating from South Africa, the officials there will be the ones investigating.

See that “Sack Man” Dent stopped by for a visit. Wonder if he and Quinn compared notes? Also saw that Tillman was in the house last week. Always good to see the alumni stop by for a visit.

Some of the footage I’ve seen on Jones is that he’s a bit sloppy on his routes. Admittedly I didn’t see a lot of film but then again I’m no NFL level scout either. Since we’re on the subject, I’m trying to figure out if it came down between Jones and Newsome making the roster, who wins? Jones’ stats seem to mostly focus on his return yards whereas Newsome played WR all four years (at the same school) with one of them (his Junior year) being more than 1,000 yards. Jones’ best year garnered him just over 800 yards receiving last year. Jones has the edge on the 40 time so maybe that comes into play?

Funny, he’s still younger than Rookie WR Velus Jones (25) who hasn’t played an NFL game either. Sucks about Horstead. All he did was catch TDs.

Not sure if it belongs here but Bears pick up WR Chris (who) Finke off waivers from KC. Was a walk on to ND and UDFA originally to SF before KC signed him last January.

Overall I like what appears to be Poles’ trying to build a team through the draft. Besides Hicks’ excitement to be a Bear, Brisker is my favorite player coming out of the draft. From initial reports he appears to be a true ‘in the box’ SS and thumper. Something we haven’t really seen since Amos…himself also a Penn State grad.

I think the initial comment was ‘tongue in cheek’. Teague isn’t the player he once was. More a FB than RB these days anyhow.

I saw him get picked up as an UDFA. He will be an intriguing player to watch. Seems more fit for a FB role…maybe? If not for injuries (blown Achilles in 2020 being one) he’d have probably gone higher.

Not the smartest thing anybody’s ever done but not the worst. Oh to be a fly on the wall to see how Eberflus addresses it.

I get the impression Poles is ‘diamond in the rough’ type of guy. Having been a UDFA himself he can appreciate players that may not have a lot of hype but can prove their worth through hard work and effort. Obviously it’s too soon to say this is how he evaluates players but the trend seems headed that way.

I just had to LMAO when I saw this. Since Aaron Rodgers was in it, I assumed it was ok to post here. Go Bulls!!