Mongo3451

I couldn't disagree more with this statement. I would've fixed the OL before giving up draft capital for Keenan Allen. Revisionist history tells us that poor OL play ruins the entire offense. The last thing we want is to have Caleb's development even slightly hindered by things not being solid up front. I was pissed he didn't have it fixed last year for Justin, let alone now. And I am on record, as PHX was with Caleb...

All big contracts are gambles. This is a slam dunk gamble if there ever was one. Stud player with limited injury history...

No, but I did hear Flus talk about availability. Davis is the best option we have, but has been bad since he got here.

Love Poles. After reading the article, I moved on to the others below. In the Nate Davis write up, it talked about the OL giving up constant pressure throughout camp. I'm concerned. Fixing the OL should have been completed by now.

If he truly is being a turd, I would love to see them cut Davis. (But it's not cap friendly) Keep him as a backup for this season, then cut him as late as possible next year. That way it's as painful as possible. Poles has shown his respect, in the way he dealt Fields. It's time to show that he can be vengeful if a player steals from the team.

Yeah, it's crazy. One thing I've read about him is that he's been a late bloomer at every level. He went to college as a TE. I'd love to see him average a sack per game.

I would venture to say it was Bill Polian that put his Midas touch on the franchise that led George to hire Poles. But you are right, as Poles is actually doing the work.

Carmen and Jurko had the stats. It's midway through the Thursday show, if you want to listen on the app.

Look at the EPA stat for football. It's complicated, but very accurate when it comes to success. The top 5 teams over the last five years have the five best records over that period of time. As far as the Bears are concerned, the worst five EPA teams were five of the six worst teams in the NFL over the same period.(Bears 31st) The Bears can help themselves rocket up the line by converting a greater percentage of second and third downs.

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If Odunze hits 1000, we contend for the division. I'm thinking odds are against.

Yeah, me too. I would never want to be the first GM to set a precedent like that, especially when it's been collectively bargained and agreed upon.

The chargers are also hurting for receiver. I do have the feeling Harbaugh wants to build through the draft though.

I don't like the stand part option. As I've previously stated, it's about next season. There's not a defender out there that is going to help up win a playoff game. I'll take Conner Williams on a flyer. If you have to put him on the PUP for awhile, I'm good. I've been on record that I don't like the investment Poles has made in the IOL. Williams, if healthy, is proven and young. I want nothing else going into camp. Mid season, gimme another great EDGE trade...

They can easily create space for anyone they want.

Since this is not a Superbowl year, I'm signing Williams before Ngakue. IMO, this year should be all about Caleb and the future before we sign a mid level, injured, journeyman EDGE rusher. Gimme the stud center if his knee is trending better.

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I can see Caleb wanting his contract fully guaranteed. It would be an interesting precedent, but likely, given his elite status.

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I'm out

Lovie always said that his safeties were interchangeable.

Gotta love Kool-aid season.

He was always fast and with burst. He was just slow off the snap. The pro strength and agility is everything for physicality. I like that he trained his mind to react quicker during the season.

Agreed. Most elite athletes are born, not made. Dexter came in as a corn fed hoss. That's enough to stand out in college. A year of evaluation and off season professional training does a lot of the athlete is a worker.

Davis was well below average last year due to lack of conditioning, knowledge of offense, injury and lack of continuity. His value should increase dramatically this year. The OL, as a whole, should be better at each position. Jenkins is playing for a contract. Let's see what his body looks like in TC. Wright in year two. Jones in year three. Center is the weak spot again...