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As much as lots of fans want us to acquire the top players in the league, I think the bears will bargain shop free agents. I think Byard is a given to bring back, but the other safety may be a TJ Edwards type of signing. Same for S. Those two positions can find a lot of value in FAgency. I suspect we go after one (tier 2) edge or DT for around 9 to 10 mil. Poles could surprise us with another trade but IMO it's not a big money guy. If some of the older vets still playing may want to get on a SB contender that we will be. Those signing won't be until later in free agency. Mack, Cam Jordan. Poles has brought in TJ Edwards, Billings, D Jackson, Gardener-Johnson Zacchus all on cheap money that has made contributions. I suspect more of the same.

I think when the owner had a meeting with the brass at the NFL to present the nature of hiring minorities, he has a great case to argue with. Clearly a GM job is an upgrade over the assistant GM job. I am very hopeful that meeting paid off.

I'm only going by what he said. He also stated the answer will likely be on the team. Doubt he meant moving Wright. I was also the one suggested we draft one high before I heard him speak. Theo could get better? , Kiran finally produces? We will find out in a few days what they are planning. Ozzy may not play this year but I still think they think he is their future LT.

No trade,oh well, we at least get the money. I expect a Demarco Jackson signing shortly.

Jonathan Allen is being released with a lot of money in his pocket. Would he play for 2 years at 16 mil?

I'm not the expert in the room when it comes to center but we do have good options at a time when we need it. Does anyone think they might bring back Bates for a year while waiting for a rookie or even Newman gets ready? They valued Dalman because he was very smart to handle the mental part of the game. Find out who the smartest option is and we may find our center.

Actually I was the one that mentioned he has had 8 in his career. That's a red flag for me. Parsons had an injury when he was traded and ended up not finishing the year. The biggest reason I don't think we are getting him is the two 1st round picks. I don't think Poles will do that.

I think they end up with Connor McGovern at center. If they were going to sign Baidarz, they would have already signed him. Tyler would be nice but way to much money. Connor only had 1 sack and 11 pressures. Very good at pass blocking.

There's no reason they shouldn't be able to get top dollar for Crosby. They said they don't want to trade him and he doesn't want to leave. He's the most popular Raider. Why settle for less? Especially after the Parsons trade last year.

Wright didn't do well in coverage but has great ball skills, I think he can improve in only his second year of starting. Or if there's someone they like better. The problem with FAgency is most get overpaid.

Just my opinion but we will trade Edmunds next probably a 5th, Bagent is up in the air. Resign Demarco Jackson, Zacchus now that DJ is gone and Byard. I also think we bring Braxton Jones back to compete at LT. The OL coach said he talked to all three LTs about the job vacancy. That would be Kiran, Theo and Braxton for one year? The job will be filled from within the house. It's just a stop gap until Ozzy recovers.

If we could exchange JJ contract for Crosby that would be amazing. Then resign Wright.

No one is trading for an injuried player. No one even knows if he will be ready for training camp and Jarrett earns to much to be a consideration.

As much as a lot of fans bad-mouthed DJ, the value Poles got shows other teams seen his value. Poles wants to build through the draft so he is now acquiring draft capital. Edmunds and Bagent trades could make this a great draft again. He's going to bring in a 2nd tier pass rusher, Clowney or Cam Jordan but it would be great if he could get Johnathan Allen here.

Daniel Jeremiah is one of the pundits that I respect his opinion.