Stinger226

These two make some good points about RB and getting rid of Sanborn.

I agree with most comments he makes in the video, its 20 minutes long

The other guy, Cowherd does his show out of Chicago

I dont think anyone disagrees with you, the past is written in stone but this year is different. The new coaches carry a load of aculades with them to this team. Its not just BJ, but Randle L, Eric B a long list of high end offensive minds. We had talent on this team last year but the chaos of Flus took any improvement away when the team quit on him. The Bears have never fired a HC in season. Bingo, its different. Paid a huge salary for the top offensive mind of the last few years. Bingo, different. \ I have 60 years of being let down, 1985, 2006, 2018 kinda. We live in a world of what have you done for me lately, but you cant ignore changes like this didnt happen. We got to see first hand the OL change to the better. weapons galore and still a potential top 5 QB. This is different, with 6 new starters and 15 new players that will contribute. What will be the complelation of all of this new has yet to be seen but a winning season is the floor.

I threw up in my mouth. Have no idea who this guy is.

Im not sure if this is what you refer to but this is a good article and video on the DA defense. We also have to remember he stunts a lot so inside out-outside in, so larger ends gives him the ability to do that. Dayo was signed because he perfectly fits what DA does, whether that proves to be a good get is yet to be seen. Sweat has stunted inside, Turner, Dexter, and Jarrett will be able to stunt outside and be effective. I think this explains why Hyppolite became a valueable pick and I's sure DA was behind that, he stunts LBers a lot. Edmunds has size and 4.54 speed. I see a lot of players already on the team make a better impact under DA. I think Billings will get less snaps under DA. Billings is one of the stongest players in the NFL, he was a power life champion in Texas but because of his mobility and speed will still be a rotation DT but less time on the field. https://www.marqueesportsnetwork.com/dennis-allen-chicago-bears-defensive-coordinator-ben-johnson/

Those are all options , training camp will answer a lot of questions going forward. If we end up keeping Jones on the roster (depth and injury protection if he doesnt start) he still has value. If another team signs him for 20+ we will get a comp pick either in round 3 or 4, I dont think it matters if he starts or not, its what he gets paid.

The Bears had targeted players available to them when they moved around the draft board. They easily could have stayed put and taken some players other people rated higher on the draft board. No one knows what their draft board looked like. I think they got players they wanted . The war room film showed how excited they were to draft their first 4 draft picks. Caleb Johnson went pick 83 and Cam Skattebo went pick 105. They had pick 39-56-62, If they liked them they would have taken them. Swift was the 5th leading rusher the year he played for Philly in the league. 1049 yards- 4.6- 5 TDs and 39 rec. When all the new coaches came in they had plenty of time to go over the roster and figure out what needs they wanted to fill in the draft. Clearly they didnt rate RB as a high priority position, the pundits and fans suggested that.

The Bears need to make sure LT is productive this year, until we see two young players produce, they are not going to trade him. You would trade him and then both of the young Ts play poorer and thinks that's OKaY? He's not expensive and was only a 5th round pick, if he plays this year and they let him walk it wont be a big deal.

He may not be, that is why we drafted Monangai and have BJ on the roster. Eric Bieniemy was a successful coach on a KC team that won two SBs. That is where he got his good coaching ratings from. While in KC, Karrem Hunt in 2017 run for over 1350 yards. Its the only time Eric had a dominate RB in 10 yrs at KC. He is use to RB by committee and that is exactly what our situation is this year.

No way I think we are signing him to a contract after this year. IF Ozzy and Kiran can play , they will be our future. A average LT is what Braxton has brought us for 3 yrs. We want better, even if he balls out , I dont think we pay him 20+. That is why we have drafted 2 LTs the last two yrs. We will just run with the younger guys. We get to watch the competition in real time. If the new guys struggle , Braxton will see the starting job again, its all up in the air. I hope he plays well that would improve our team, I want them all to play well.

You cant go a couple days without putting words in my mouth. I literally said he will not start at LT to begin the year but they wont be trading him because the other 2 LTs havent proven anything. He is the floor, that is just common sense, not making him an all pro. Can you direct message me on what I am going to say tommorrow so I dont have to put any thought in it.

Pundits keep trying to find something to talk about. Replace Santos? A better offense will produce more points in extra points. Over 50 is touch and go but I think more offense will put us in less long attempt FGs. Not yet.

I think with Eric and BJ directing things, our RBs will shine. What big names succeeded in KC while Eric was there, he used reative unknowns and created a running game that got them to SBs. Everyone wants the Barkleys and Henrys but not many of those in the league. 2 years ago Swift was the 5 th rated RB in the league in Philly. Last yr he didnt shine is a dysfuncional offense with fired coaches and a rookie QB. The OL sucked but for some reason no one thinks that affected Swift and DJ. Its ranked 30th in the league as a group by PFF. Next year they will be ranked top 10 without a big name and no one will remember what PFF ranked them.

If someone is not able to participate in TC, you really think someone is trading for him? I think not. I think they let him finish getting healthy and is the backup plan if Ozzy or Kiran cant handle the starting job. Say what you want about Braxton but a 3 yr vet with starting experience that was ranked 20th last year among all tackles is not a discard item at LT. He takes heat for all his weaknesses but no one mentions his run blocking ability and what got him to be ranked 20th among 142 Ts in the NFL. With Thuney next to him and a legitimate play caller, you can give him help to not be a noticable weakness on the starting 5. He is our floor, and we could do worst.

A two time loser as a HC , how many of those got 3 HC jobs? If we arre successful , he will ride with that tide or just give him more money. Everyone likes that. We are slowly converting to an offensive team but have horses on the D. This will be interesting to see this play out.

found this but no details. If he's not ready to go as training camp starts, he wont be starting LT at the begining of the season. Braxton Jones, the Chicago Bears' starting left tackle, is expected to be limited in training camp due to an ankle injury that required surgery after the 2024 season. While he's making progress in his recovery, he's unlikely to be at 100% when training camp begins, according to ProFootballRumors.com. The injury, a fractured ankle, occurred in a late-season game against the Detroit Lions. Details of the Injury and Recovery: Injury: Braxton Jones sustained a fractured ankle in a Week 16 game against the Detroit Lions, requiring surgery. Recovery: The surgery occurred in December 2024, and while Jones is reportedly on track with his recovery, he's not expected to be fully recovered by the start of training camp, according to ESPN. Training Camp Impact: The Bears' coaching staff anticipates Jones will be limited at the start of training camp, which could create an opportunity for other players to compete for the starting left tackle position.

If he doesnt start playing in TC, the competition will move in front of him.

Do not underestimate Monangai. He is 5'8" 211 but with a low center of gravity, he will be hard to tackle in the middle of the pack. He was productive against good talent in the Big 10. He was one of the best RBs in college in yards after contact, goods balance.

I agree with that but it seems every year one suprise team bounces that no one expected. ( as far as top 7) I think CIN could be that type of suprise.

Funny you bring this up, Im buying a new car.