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I think it was the other way around (Glennon backed up Wilson while at NC State). Allegedly Wilson’s transfer had something to do with him wanting to play baseball in the offseason for the Rockies(?) and the head coach at NC State wouldn’t let him. So off to Wisconsin he went.

In this scenario I think Adam proposed going up to 4 or 5 in the draft to get him. I’m not sure he’s worth the type of capital needed to do that. If he’s still available at 20 then sure...maybe.

I found the Tweet about Steve Young being "plugged into BYU" funny. Being that he is the great-great-great Grandson of Brigham Young and played there too. To answer the question about Fields 'no'. Admittedly I haven't seen a lot of tape on the guy but when the pressure was on during this most recent Nat'l Championship against 'Bama, he didn't look the part. In reading up on him I see that he transferred from Georgia halfway through his college career, so my question would be 'why'? Was the SEC too much of a challenge for him so he decided to try the Big 10 instead? Being a Nebraska fan I can tell you the Big Ten isn't the once football powerhouse it once was. For me if the top QBs are gone by the time Chicago drafts at 20 then go with what's needed in OLineman or BPA. I think there are still enough lower caliber QBs to consider in the lower rounds. Brady was selected 6th, Russel Wilson in the 3rd and Drew Brees in the 2nd so we don't have to keep pinning our hopes on 1st round talent for a decent QB.

And did it again last year try and kick start Trubisky by bringing in Foles.

This exactly.

Not a negative on Darnold at all. More a question for a new regime coming in with a (more or less) proven vet QB still available to have your #2 'can't miss future Franchise QB draftee" follow before being thrown to the wolves. At least Pace had the where-with-all to have Glennon available as an "experienced" veteran QB when he went all in on his 2nd round "cant miss future Franchise QB draftee".

Freudian slip? Lol. I was curious why the current staff would abandon Darnold without really evaluating him. New HC Saleh is the former DC for San Fran and his new OC is Mike LeFleur (younger brother of Packers HC Matt). Mike was quoted as saying with regards to a successful offense; “it all starts with the running game which opens up passing.” With Darnold’s departure that leaves James Morgan and Mike White in the QB room (who?). So having Darnold, the only one who probably has any actual game time, leave when you know they’re going to draft a QB in the top 5 rounds makes it that much more confounding.

Yup. ‘For different reasons it didn’t work out for Trubiksy.’ ~ Nagy https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/04/02/matt-nagy-for-different-reasons-it-didnt-work-out-with-mitchell-trubisky/

Haven't we heard this song and dance before? At one time Glennon was the starting QB until he wasn't. And Pace promised to draft QB's every year...and hasn't. What he says doesn't have a lot of credence to it. I am concerned to hear Nagy will be back to play-calling. Especially since we were led to believe part of why they got Dalton was his familiarity with Lazor.

That would be awesome! Was in one of the hotel casino/bar areas a few years back that had a huge group of Chicago-ites there. Saw me in my Bears stuff and started talking shop. Of course was at a Rockies game at Coors field two years ago with my bears hat on and not only did I have people say ‘Da Bears to me over and again, had some even take pics with me. Daughter was amazed how many Bears fans there are in the world.

Already planning my next Vegas trip!

I see you already had Coward as a loss here but just saw the story about how and where he went. Funny back story. (PS: he signed a THREE YEAR DEAL?!?!). https://www.bleachernation.com/bears/2021/03/29/rashaad-coward-going-to-the-steelers-was-apparently-scooped-by-a-redditor-playing-call-of-duty/

Is Gipson gone or you counting all FAs as ‘losses’?

Aren't Skrine and RRH both gone?

I'm worried about Jimmy's durability. I think that's a big reason why SF is looking at getting away from him. And rumor has it that Belichek would like him back.

Hmm...I recall him being the big hero in SB two years ago. Sounds like he has a history of injury BUT took last year off to care for a family member. So hopefully that translates to a good role player(?). Familiarity with both Nagy in KC and Lazor in Miami. KC fans aren’t happy about him leaving so that’s encouraging.

*cough* Bob Kraft.

Remember Vic Fangio is their head coach so....

That right there. ^^ Although I think 50 is onto something. I was repeating what I believe Adam found that he and Cutler were pretty comparable in stats (11 years Cutler vs 9 for Dalton) over their respective careers and he's smart enough to put the ball in the right place. About as mobile as Brady but not nearly as careless as Trubisky or Winston.

Sounds like they have since signed him. I'm good with it. I was always a fan when he was with the team before. I seem to recall his better days were playing OLB in Florida State and couldn't figure out why he kept getting put on ILB duty when he was in Chicago before. Even though his most productive year was with the Bears in 2017 (90 tackles) ... as an ILB. So what do I know? lol. Still think at this point of his career he's more a depth/rotational player.

Hell, that ain’t crow...that’s “fact” Jack. I’m with you though, Leno doesn’t pass the ‘eye test’ to me. Found this interesting article on FB which makes a compelling point: https://www.bleachernation.com/bears/2021/03/22/this-is-a-charles-leno-jr-appreciation-post/?fbclid=IwAR1ij0hxoNKy-2ghbnUEuWGXunL7-Mld5KNZOgJOjd8ib5f_PFGBoDtK3xQ

Maybe a reason for Leno to move on so NY doesn’t have to eat anymore crow? Lol.

Agreed. I was a bit upset when I saw this first occur. But after reading more about it, I don’t feel nearly as bad about it. I think Adam put up some side by side statistical comparisons to Cutler and he is pretty close to his career averages with 2 less years in the league. And that include 8 (?) years with a less than stellar team in Cincy. One he was able to get to the playoffs a few times. So maybe all is not lost.

Looks as though the Bears are close to a deal with OL-man Elijah Wilkenson. Formerly of the Broncos. https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2021/3/23/22346765/report-chicago-bears-to-sign-offensive-lineman-denver-broncos-elijah-wilkinson

He had three more sacks last year than Robert Quinn so that’s pretty cool.