Mongo3451

I'm for anything as long as Emery doesn't stockpile 7th rounders like JA. The way the FA period has gone, the draft has more importance. We could really use starting caliber players at OL, DT, DE, WR, CB ad LB. If we can get 3 of those, it will be lightning in a bottle for this team.

Yeah, when I think 1st rounder, I'm thnking Pro-Bowl prospect. If you see it, pull the trigger.

I see DE as well. I also see a center or guard, instead of a tackle. I have a strong suspicion that Chris Williams will be given a solid look at LT. We need it for upgrade and depth. Looking back at all the scouting reports and pre-draft hype, all reports had Williams achoring the left side for the next decade. I look at his body of work in the SEC and he gave up 2 sacks his junior and senior year.(In the SE f'n C!) Dude can play IMO. One scouting report said that it would be best for him to play OG for a couple of years to get stronger and acclimate to the NFL, done. I'm ready to see it. If it pans out, it would be hitting the jackpot. And don't give up on J'Marcus yet, he may be fine in a year or two. I see 2 maybe 3 offensive picks in this draft and 4-5 defensive.

And I agree this is the best way to go if you can. Thing is, the best insurance policy for this team and Cutler is to keep his ass upright. And our chances of solidifying that are dwindling.

That is very true especially with the position we need most (LT). I'm very concerned with the depth we have at the tackle position. Carimi has shown potential, but we have to be concerned about his knee situation. We spent money to back up Cutler, but it may have been better spent elsewhere.(like a vet OT or OG) An OG gets Williams back at OT for depth. Winston gives us instant depth and much needed insurance that I think would prove to be more valuable than Campbell over McCown. I didn't want all stars at FA, but I did want one OL or DL to solidify things a little more before the draft. I'm hoping for a bargain afterward now.

Hillarious. They can definately out knit the the shorter ones.

Not getting it done when you want it is blowing it, especially for the price. So, you are just going to take Mincey's press conference at face value? We got outbid, plain and simple. We could have gotten Wimbley if we wanted as well.(I agree with not paying him that much) You honestly think what I wrote indicated a need for undrafted FA's? Please explain...

Please don’t attempt to discredit my opinion by throwing Lawson into the mix. I never mentioned adding him, nor would I have. That’s sort of the stuff a spouse would do… Loved the Marshall trade! That made the off season for me. Next I would have signed Jeremy Mincey or Kamerion Wimbley. Although, I got very excited at the prospect of Mario Williams, it was pretty unrealistic after getting Brandon Marshall. Mincey signed for a bargain in Jacksonville at the last minute. Emery blew that one. Move on to OL, where I would have made a run at Eric Winston or Ben Grubbs. Wasn’t much out there for secondary help. In a nutshell: Loved the Marshall deal, liked keeping Steltz, Izzy, McCown and Davis. Like signing Bush and Thomas. Hated the Campbell, Weems and Costanzo signings. For the 6 mil we spent on them, we could have had Mincey or Winston. Would also sign Roy to an incentive laden deal. Then I would draft another DE, CB, and WR with my high picks. What would you have done for your off season?

Thats the play it safe model. If you want to go for it, you sign impact players. I still believe we should have filled our ST holes with rookies and our backup QB with McCown and Enderle. Like the Bush upgrade though. Would have loved to see a DE, OL or DB signed. Not upset about anything, cause it is solid. Just would have done it a little differently.

Again, everybody knows Martz is a QB killer. The pont is the false starts, holding, whiffs and failed run blocking assignments. The guy has ability, but no football IQ and instincts. We shouldn't give up on him as a player, just as a starter. He simply needs more seasoning behind more polished players.

Talent and the level you achieve in life are separate things. He may be playing ST's because he's still on the floor, while Weems may be playing because he's at the ceiling. Never know what situations lead them both cheaply to the Bears. I'm just agreeing on the 1st RD talent statement in that he had great production out of college, along with great measurables.

He may be the first offensive HC that had a lopsided team toward the D side. LOL

I thought the same with Campbell. Maybe he has some insight. As far as the 1st round talent label goes, I think he's worthy. Heck, he was the 3rd pick of the 2nd round. Great size/speed combo too. Plus, he was highly productive in a run heavy offense. Agree on Roy Williams. If he shows up in shape, he makes the team. If he gets too winded to practice, cut his ass at the water fountain.(Better than Sanzenbacher)

I think Billick was their OC. Tice has already said there will be chip blocking with TE's and RB's releasing afterward. I really like that style, plus the fact they will allow Cutler to audible.(IMO-this will be a huge addition by subtraction) I'm honestly not as low on the OL as I let on. Just tired of the rhetoric from Lovie. IMO - it's all a smokescreen. OL or DL will be taken 1st in our draft. Either will be fine

A 1st and 4th for Forte would be a steal for us. I agree with your assessment in regards to Forte's future production and overall skillset. One thing I would note: is that we'd probably be better off "this year" with the picks. Bush isn't that far below Forte IMO and signing Bell and drafting a young RB early would make the stable better and stronger than last year. All while giving us a badly needed extra pick. I'm in! Just hope NE would be greedy enough to do it...

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/be...nsive-line.html ...The OL is OK. As a result, I have my very first avatar... Seriously WTF? These assholes better be lying. I get the continuity thing with getting another year to gell. I get the Martz thing and the schemes he ran. What I don't get is false start after false start, then a hold, then a whiff out of JaMarcus Webb. Our staff seems to get a boner for someone every few years for someone that doesn't belong on the field. Hopefully, it's just a smokescreen and I'm crying like a little baby for nothing. Of course that's what I said in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007. (look it up)

Here's to hoping he takes the deal and is happy. I'm not a big fan of tagging a guy twice. If he's not in the fold after the first tag, I'm looking at a contract or trade, because you have a pissed off unmotivated guy that has just earned a pile of cash. Who's to say he doesn't sign the tender and feign an injury?(All to prolonge his career) I don't think Forte is wired that way, but people change when they are disenchanted.

Ditto

Agreed

It's called scouting. That's how you stay on top of them...

I agree that all of the above plus WR need a boost. I'll rate it like this: OL DE WR CB S TE If we can make improvements to half of these in the draft, it would be great.

I've yet to see a solid number on what the Bears have offered. Nor have I seen Forte's demands. Can anyone provide this info? I'm having a hard time believing they are that far apart.

Looks like a Greg Olsen clone. I'd take him if he slid to the 2nd.

3rd round?

I would consider someone like Louis raw, because he had moments where he looked unprepared, then average, then beastly. Webb simply looked unprepared and overmatched. A lot had to do with the positions they respectively played. But, it was mostly the Louis was ready to accept the challenge and Webb was not. Webb and Knox were victims of an incompetent GM/OC combo. Well see Lovie and Tice's level of guilt or deniabilty soon.