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I heard where DJ Moore said he cant believe so many vets aren't showing up for OTAs in Buffalo. He always was a team first guy. I also heard that Harris said that he likes the way Tyrique Stevenson is looking . I would think if they didnt think him and Terrell Smith couldnt fill the #2 CB spot they would have resigned DuShon Wright since he didnt get a big money deal. The OL coach referred to the LT spot and is okay with Jones and Theo's progress to fill in for Ozzy. I think they would have went out and signed Taylor Decker if they didnt think they couldnt handle it. He is still now signed by anyone.

I dont know if the scouting dept. has changed since BJ got here but it seems different in both drafts that we have had. They had a great draft last year and this year seems just as dynamic. It has to have the BJ effect attached to it since Poles has had a lot of misses previously.

I hate the Packers but have to say Lambeau is one of the best stadiums in the league. The only time I went there we won and that was great sitting around Packer fans.

Kmet is on the team for this year. BJ stated every year is a new reset so I am only referring to just this year. If they drafted Roush to replace Cole then why arent they trading him? He is signed thru 2027 and I suspect he finishes that contract. Next year is going to be our SB run so I think they will keep as many good players around for that . Now when Caleb gets his money , if in 27, then he will be gone but I think the Bears pick up Caleb's 5th year option in 27 and then sign him to be the big money starting in 28. I like Kmet but its not some kind of delusional thought that he's here until he retires.

It's hard to run a 13 set with 2 TEs.

Good vibes. If these draft picks are all crazy football oriented players, this could be a very good draft.

I read where one charge is a felony. My memory fades me but hasn't there been a lot of criminals that has played for the Pack over the years? Thank God the Packers have a top 5 QB to carry the load because they lost their running game.

I know the feeling, I had season tickets for 2 yrs and it was a chore going to cold games. Nice weather wasnt a problem for me.

I was uncertain about the pay taxed place where it goes. I am not sure, but if I worked in Wisconsin but lived in Illinois, it is taxed in WI. That sound right. IF the Bear's moved to Anchorage, I would still be a fan. Many Bear fans on here live other places and it didnt change for them. With modern technology, I never miss a game in Thailand for 5 months, being in the same area has a slight advantage but not a deal killer.

And a team leader. BJ was a TE coach before he became an OC and he loves complete TEs. He drafted one after having 2 in the building. The premise that Roush was drafted to replace Kmet is fictional. Eventual that will happen but not this year and I would assume they renegotiate Kmet's contract to make it a more favorable cap space deal. IMO

I think the main reason BJ was aggressive is because he thought he needed to do that to win with an inconsistent offense last year. This year will not look like last year, he is learning what he can and cant do.

I missed where we traded Kmet? BJ is a maniac and he attracts players with his mentality . He will not let this game get away from him no matter who it is or where its at. Panthers is a winnable game and expect us to win. I know BJ isnt worried about it, why should any fans?

Im a Bear's fan, I dont care about Illinois enough to require that in front of the name. I like tradition but the tradition doesnt lose its history because they move. When I watch video of Dick Butkus play, it isnt presented to me as Indiana. I would prefer they go to AH because its an hour away from me but from a technical view, the Indiana site is 40 minutes from where they play now. Living in Illinois and how poorly its run doesnt unconditional get my loyalty . No state taxes and warm weather is an advantage over player movement but being a Bear gets you lots of endorsements you may not have somewhere else. A enclosed stadium will do more for getting some players, so do whatever it takes to get the new stadium.

As much as we have a better roster, Carolina at home will not be an easy game. They have a weakness with the run defense and we have to exploit that.

I watched all our games last year in the condensed form and it was educational. Penalties killed a lot of drives. Caleb made a lot of big plays but he needs to get more consistent with his change up. To many drops by our WRs. The OL had a lot of bad games even thou they were improved overall. We were 22nd in the league in 4th down efficiency. (51%) I like being aggressive but BJ needs to never do it before he crosses the 50 yard line. We had to many FGs when we should have scored TDs. play calling had a lot to do with that. We need to keep it simple and not get so cute. Sewell was terrible when he was on the field. An upgrade in our LBers will be huge in our defensive scheme. The middle of the field was a big weakness. With our second year in the offense we will run a lot smoother and BJ will have a better idea of his strength. We were more consistent when ithe 12 ad 13 group was on the field. Can understand why he brought in a competent 3rd TE. With the improvement of Caleb, our offense should be top 5 in the league. 9th in points last year, we should challenge for the top scoring team.

Odds are not in his favor but the new RB coach did say he looks in good shape for the OTAs, of course its his durability that is the problem.

This is old news but the Bears cut Deion Haskins and added Salvon Ahmed/RB and Anthony Johnson/S.

I think it remains to be seen when he can get on the field. Everyone's body chemistry is different and maybe his recovery is from having a body that repairs itself quickly. Adrian Peterson surprised everyone when he recovered from his torn ACL and MCL in 9 months and rushed for over 2000 yards that season. Terrell Suggs recovered from the same injury in 5 and 1/2 months and played in a SB season. Suggested recover times are always projected conservatively but its not set in stone.

Going into voluntary OTAs Kyle Gordon has a soft tissue injury and (surprise) JJ isnt here. Now to be fair JJ got married two weeks ago but with the no show injury last year, he needs to show he's committed.

Who leads the team in receptions? As much as i think all the weapons will get an uptick in targets do to a more effective offense, I think Loveland leads in receptions. The first 9 games of the season Loveland had 33 targets, the last 8 he had 49. As much as Caleb has some type of bond with Rome, Loveland has become his go to guy. IMO

Todays question I would say it is very probable that Sweat leads in sacks again but who is second and how many? I think Booker has a breakout season and could possibly lead the team. I think he has 11 sacks. Also, I can see where our defense has a Seahawk type of year and has several with over 5 sacks. They had 47 last year but didnt lead the league in sacks.

Today's question? Will the added speed on the defense put up better results against the run?? I saw a projected top10 rankings of LBers and our 3 starting LBers were all on the list. Health in the DB room, JJ and Gordon have always been good in run supporters. Also we have move speed in the front four.

This year will be the first time in 3 yrs where he is fully healthy going into the season. That plus its a contract year, I see him playing his best ball this year. With the same bodies in the room last year coming off an injury he started the year as the starter. Bad play got him sat but with the OL coach, hard work(reported) , I see him stepping up his game. Where the ceiling lands remains to be seen but as you stated working out with Armstead, it has to have better results. His weakness has not been his movement but strength to handle the bull rush, a full off season of work may be all he needed to change that. Players can get better. Im curious if he plays above average, if the Bear's brass will consider signing him to a contract going forward? I suspect it depends on Ozzy's rehab.

I have lots of questions that I would like your opinion from and will share mine. Today's question: Who will start at LT and how well will he play?