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Ozzy, the guy dropping the rumors dropped the GB games and has us playing GB the last game in GB.

Titans would be fine but prefer on the road because lots of Bears fans are crazy. I had season tickets for 2 yrs and if thinks look bad starting out, hell will erupt at the stadium.

There was a lot of Justin Fields activity on X yesterday. I thought it would be negative because of the Foles comments but surprisenly it was Pittsburgh fans posting highlights of JF doing the love. I know this is crazy but sometimes I am. Wouldnt it be ironic if Pitt and the Bears met in the SB and it was JF against CW. I wonder what odds would be on that bet?

I think playing Washington on the road would be a good option. Not very good, getting away would get away from the fanfare of the first game. Its going to be crszy with expectations. Our defense is nearly complete and should start strong, it will take some time for the offense to get up to speed, Of the teams mentioned, Washington was the worst rushing defense (5th ) and we will come out running.

Luck definity involved but Poles took the chances to improve and it worked out. If CW plays great his first 2 yrs does he then want a new contract?

Gerald Goff just got a 212 mil contract extension. 170 mil guaranteed, 73 mil signing bonus. Now he has played well the last two years and is the second highest paid QB but I would rank him 10-12 as far as best QBs. QB salaries are crazy.

The Thursday night and Monday night games are gone. Also the extra Friday game. Sunday night is the only main spot left.

Being his rookie year I dont find it to be anything defining, he was not looked on to be the starter. He clearly proved he has a great work ethic, that could have been very early in that year.

So you think the Vikings should be the first team? I prefer non division teams for less importance if we might lose. As well as we look like a much better team it may take a few games to get up to speed.

He's going to start but may limit his playbook to start the year and run the ball more.

He more likely will play well against a bad team. Washington isnt a very good team. If we play Det or SF , odds are he wont look good.

I guess its who you think the NFL wants as the first game. We will be better latter in the year so I would rather we play our division games later. I think if they have the top two QBs drafted play on Monday night. They could sell the new QBs to the nation.

To be honest this is 15 throws at a two hour practice. Its like watching a players highlight film, its just a small sample size. If you knew nothing about Caleb, a person would say this was nice but its just nothing special in the oversll perspective of s player.

It may start with a lot of success but then teams will adapt to it. I think it could help our team because of the speed options. I think the rules changes affecting defenses so offensivbe teams run wild is the joke, they take good football players out of the game because they are agressive. Dont like that.

I've seen high school QBs do that before. I'm not sure that drill is special. Its like having a pitcher warm up and throw 75mph balls over the plate. Its just a drill

Good teams always seem to have a good punter , most the time a kicker that can make pressure FGs. Since the rules have changed, special teams will require better players to play because of potential big plays. I think Poles and Flus are paying attention to that. V Jones will excel at that or be gone, not any help as a WR. Dante Pettis is back and a unspetacular but reliable punt returner that adds speed to the WR room. 4.32 He had 9 punt return TDs in his college career. Maybe we can revive his career.

I dont know if its true I haven't got an offical confirmation. Here is the up to date current rookie camp attendees. https://www.shawlocal.com/bears/2024/05/09/chicago-bears-officially-sign-9-undrafted-free-agents-host-24-more-for-rookie-tryouts/

I know they signed him but most UDFA contracts are not 3 yrs. They is a standard UDFA contract unless a bonus is attached.

Anyone see we signed UDFA Ian Wheeler to a 3 yr contract? Its not guaranteed so we can still cut him anytime. Dont know if this is true, only seen one post on it and it is not listed in the Bears transaction page. Wasnt listed on NFLTradeRumors transactions page either. That was probably a post by his dad. wishful thinking

Are you talking about Rushing Offense? or rushing defense?

Last year we were the top rushing defense in the league, tied leading the league in interceptions with 22. Other areas we were not very strong. When Sweat got here things started to change. The worst pass rush in the league got better. We lost Justin Jones ( a good player) and Eddie Jackson who IMO didnt contribute anything to the defense. What's different? We will have Sweat for the whole year. He upgraded the play of everyone around him. Kevin Byard is a better player than Jackson. 28 career intceptions in 8 years. A much better tackler than Eddie. They both are the same age and Byard is statiscally better in every area. Young players make there biggest step in year two. Pickens, Dexter, Stevenson, Smith, Sewell. Also young players Gorden, Brisker, Hicks, and Sanborn are improving. Resigning JJ was important for stability and leadership. Austin Booker is the only rookie draftee that could help this year. Sleepers to watch Jamree Kromah/DE and Kieth Randolph/DT could make the roster. Walker played better once Sweat got here and hopefully play better. We have a new DC and DL coach in Eric Washington We still could add another pass rusher of which could be Yannick Ngokoue who has been rehabing at Halas Hall this offseason. He played below average but maybe one year at Halas Hall will upgrade his play. Still lots of questions on Defence but the arrow is definitely looking up.

Last year we led the league in interceptions (tied with SF) with a poor pass rush for half the season. Now we have Sweat for the whole year and a baller at FS with 28 int. in 8 seasons. Caleb will be under fire every time we practice, that will make him better. Also 3 #1 WRs will make the DBs that much better.

The Seattle O was similar to ours last year so players that were here will adapt quickly but new players will need some time. Of course the key to the season will be how quickly Caleb adapts to his coaching. I think he has a good work ethic and has love of football that will get him there quicker.