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Could the Bears be in negotiations with Mitch about a contract extension trying to sign him on the cheap and if so what would the contract be. Would the fans be happy if he signed a 4 year deal for say $75 million with $55 million guaranteed or do you think the player or his agent would have no interest in signing a contract at this size I work out why they haven’t exercised the 5th year option. If you think about Leonard Floyd over his 3 years who of the 2 would you have exercised the 5th year on. I think Mitch produced more over his 3 years.

Can’t work out why the Bears haven’t made a decision but shall we have a poll on whether the 5th year option is picked up or not.

I agree with what you have said. I’m interested in the following: What the Bears do with Mitch’s 5th year option. If it isn’t picked up is the QB an open battle or is it already been given to Foles. If it’s an open battle I’m hoping Mitch take up the challenge and is in a good place being in the 3rd year of this system. I’m hoping the issues with last years were down to the poor TE play and having addressed this he will improve. I’m am still concerned with the OL and whether the play across the board last year is the baseline or can be improved. The Oline coach last year was supposed to be great as is the new one, so I don’t know if the issue is with ability, desire to improve, teaching or all of the 3. I am looking forward to seeing the front 7 play. With Hicks, Smith and Trevathan healthy and having a legitimate player opposite Mack I could be scary good.

There are indications in Europe that the football seasons may be scrapped this year. In the UK no decision has been made yet.

https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2020/4/29/21238672/chicago-bears-2020-nfl-draft-previewing-bears-depth-chart-cole-kmet-nick-foles-mitchell-trubisky The depth has been updated. I suppose the only areas which could be improved is the 2nd running back and an improvement at the tackle position although I can’t see the later being addressed. I think on paper this projected depth chart looks better than last year. The only issue going forward is when will the season start and how will this look. I think sport will look vastly different when the country’s come out of lock down at least until a vaccine is found.

Looks like we’ve added Ted Ginn jnr. Thought we were set at WR.

It wouldn’t surprised me we only receive 2 x 6th round picks because if any team gets stiffed by rule decisions in the NFL it’s the Bears.

If the Bears are in the win now mode the SS that stands out from all players available and to be honest with most players unsigned is Eric Reid. I understand people’s reservations, he is out spoken and currently is challenging the union on the CBA that was signed. Also not standing for the national anthem isn’t something that makes many people comfortable with him because it feels he is disrespecting the flag and the armed forces that have sacrificed a lot for the general population. I do think it needs to be said unless my knowledge is wrong, Reid hasn’t got any baggage the fans would be uncomfortable with such as domestic abuse, criminal activity etc. He may be a good person and contributes to his local communities. Do the Bears have a locker room that is strong else to manage him being out spoken. i haven’t really looked at the Cowboy’s safeties but if they could be improved there with Reid it seems strange they haven’t signed him because they will sign anyone as evidenced with the signings of Smith and Gregory.

A https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2020/4/29/21238672/chicago-bears-2020-nfl-draft-previewing-bears-depth-chart-cole-kmet-nick-foles-mitchell-trubisky See the link above it’s a good depth chart breakdown and to easily see where all the players line up. I think it’s time for Bush to step up at strong safety because there are players left in free agency with significantly more defensive snaps. As you can see below his defensive snaps have been low and his base salary is $1,262,500 which seems a lot of money for a special teamer Defense Special Solo Assist Sacks Yards TFL QB Hits Pass Def. INT Yards Forced Rec. Yards 2016 11 2 3 31.0% 18.2% 17 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2017 13 3 1 8.1% 43.7% 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018 15 1 0 14.4% 45.7% 8 0 1 7 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2019 15 0 1 5.4% 62.2%

Texans have released Tashaun Gipson. Should Pace be interested in him. Was a highly sought safety when the Texans signed

Can someone explain what the Bears are doing wrong with getting compensatory picks. Is it purely down the the team drafting poorly or do we do something wrong in free agency that affects us getting picks. Is it we waive players early instead of waiting for them to hit free agency and sign with another team. If I was the owner this would be an area that I would try to manipulate. I may be wrong but teams like the Patriots, Raven’s and Steelers always seem to gain extra picks.

What is the history of not picking up the 5th year and then the player lights up the league. How do QB’s generally take a team not picking up the 5th year option. This is the most important position on the team and at a position the Bears have never go right. I would have more faith in picking up Mitch’s 5th year than Floyd’s last year This will be his 3rd year in a system that is overall reliant on tight ends which was a weakness last year. How culpable was Mitch for the offense last year considering the oline was across the board poor, the tight ends were worse and we got rid of our best running back. Also Nagy or Mitch for some reason hardly ran the ball or move the pocket.

I looked at over the cap the other day and the Bears are stuck between a rock and a hard place due to money that has been set aside for a poor oline. We can’t move on from Leno or Massie this year. Unsure Whitehair is worth the contract and need to see way more from Daniels who seemed to be rated highly. Taking all of this into account there no way we bring in a free agent guard our only route is through the draft If we can’t get adequate play from the oline I can’t see Mitch developing and the run game will be suspect again. I have been a Pace supporter but the money spent on contracts for this line is shocking. The only blessing is Kyle retired but he would have been moved on from because he wasn’t going to be a big cap hit.

I’m biased about this. Means I will be able to watch this game. The game against the Bucs was on my birthday in 2011. I can’t believe that was just over 7 years ago. Would love to get to a game at Soldier Field but with tickets it would cost around £2000 for me and the wife. Can’t see me persuading her with this because I could get 2 to 3 weeks all inclusive in Europe.

Looks like we’ve been shafted by the 49ers who haven’t turned up to play. I would try try for Trubisky to score a touchdown and get the score to 20-3 and play the 1st D for the 3rd qtr and then sit Mack and Hicks. If if we have a lead in the 4th around 10 pts I would start playing 2nd teamers across the board. Pissed off with how the 49ers are playing.

Don’t like the fake punt bac fired on us big time. There a time and a place to be aggressive and it’s not there. I hope Nagy learns from this.

I can’t get the tribunes article in Europe due to GDRP (data protection law). Can anyone take a screen shot of the tribune article and post it

When I stated expensive I meant where he was drafted. I thought he was a 2nd round pick but he was drafted in the 3rd round. I expected him to win the end position opposite Hicks although it looks like we play in nickel a lot with 2 DL, 4 LB’s and 5DB’s unless I’m mistaken. That would drop his potential playing time I suppose.

What has happened to Bullard is he injured or looking like an expensive bust

I agree Mitch didn’t have a good game but on the Bellamy and Miller ints the player who touched the ball first was the Bear and then the defender came down with the ball. I thought the receiver once they had the could have fought better and at the least caused the pass to be an incompletion. Can’t understand why White isn’t being given the opportunity. I know Nagy stated Bellamy knows the play book better but he can’t catch a cold.

Shame we went from first to last today in the NFC North

Can’t understand the decision to play Mack. It would be better for him to rest the ankle than play hurt. Special teams lost this today. I know Mitch threw some bad throws but Bellamy and Miller could have fought more on the ints. Suprised that White wasn’t used more when Robinson went out. He had 2 good catches and I would rather have him on the field than Bellamy.

Lucky to get out of first half 7 points down. Oline need to keep Mitchell clean and no pass rush at all even before Mack hurt his ankle. Looks like the bye week hasn’t been good to us again. Hope Nagy and Fangio make the necessary changes so we win this game.

As per NFL.COM looks like the hold out is dismally over. Hallelujah hopefully we get to see him in pressing game 4 before the season start. Don’t think we will see him in game 5.

I know this isn’t the soft tissue injury that he had with us that caused him to miss time that could have been attributed to him not being in football shape but as per NFL.COM he hasn't recovered from his shoulder surgery. Still glad we decided to move on from him.