Stinger226

QBs always make GMs stupid.

With the effort their making in free agency at WR, I don't see a high pick in the draft going to WR. Warren would be a more versatile weapon if they don't go trenches,

Between him and Henderson, he's the one to buy. I like Skattebo that I think can be gotten in the 3rd. Actually there are quite a few good backs this year. Brugler thinks there could be 25 drafted. We resigned Travis Homer for ST. Not sure if Wheeler sticks with the team but he's still here.

I think you're pretty spot on with the roster evaluation but what does Johnson place more value on for players we need to upgrade. We can probably upgrade with the first 3 or 4 picks and after that develop type players. The draft will tell the story. We're all guessing at this point.

I don't disagree of his talent. Depending on how you view Travis Hunter, McMillan is the top WR in the draft, that's speaks a #1 to me. If this drafts WR class isn't rated very good then that would make me wrong.

I think adding to the WR room is just throwing darts at the board and see what scores a hit. I also think it means they're not taking a WR with a high pick. We need upgrade at several spots less talented that the receiving core. How many teams go 3 deep in stud WRs? With DJ and Odunze that is expected and Kmet is a potential top 10 TE. Add 2 RBs than can catch and that's a good offense. When the roster is more talented you should add weapons. Also Johnson is strong into the running game. Zach is a functional 3rd WR that's a good fit.

My point was we draft another #1 type WR or another #1 TE, it takes away from people we have in place to thrive, better spent on other positions that doesn't have as good of talent. More about value of the pick than to much competition.

I'm saying the Bears aren't going to do that, Johnson played St Brown in the slot 80% last year. I think DJ Moore is the St Brown in this offense. Odynze and DJ should both have over a 1000 yds this year. I have to go back and look didn't you suggest we draft McMillan?

It's not about where he plays it's another top 10 WR pick. I just don't think they do that. A blue chip DT or a third WR?

I think drafting another #1 type WR when you have 2 on the roster will slow down the development of Odunze. I don't see 2 WR picks in the first round 2 years in a row. They will address another position. I think the second T off the board will be Membou. Banks will be first round but not top 15.

I would be very happy with this draft. I would prefer Xavier Restrepo, but don't think they draft one this high. Later in the draft you can get Jimmy Horn or Donte Thornton Jr.

There are many players that I would like to see a Bear and unless it's something completely out of left field, I would be happy with many. I try to figure out what they would do. There's only a few DEs rated top 10ish, I have seen Pierce mentioned , no problem. Warren, Jeanty excited. I think they draft DT. I ve seen that some people think Graham may drop to 10. Otherwise I think they draft Grant. I now think they get OL prospects later in the draft. I predict at least 3 more draft picks with trade downs.

If we stay at 10,I would bet Nolen or Grant are our pick. Poles is always into surprising us. With all the rumors no one predicted Thuney or Jackson. Dalman was a logical get because as a center, he money isn't a cap killer I wanted OL pick but your arguments have changed my mind. I think James Pierce is possible also. He could surprise us with a Will Johnson pick also . Just like edge rushers, you never have enough good CBs. Stevenson has casted a lot of doubts. Gordon will be a FA next year. What if he wants 20+?

,When I say core,I don't mean blue chip,I m talking about people they figure to be here for at least 3 years or are under contract. What they see as roster value. Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent Swift, Johnson Moore, Odunze, Zaccheaus Kmet and Smythe Jones, Kiran A,, Wright, Thuney, Dalman, Jackson, Murray, Stromberg, Jordon McFadden Byard, Brisker, Hicks, Owens, Travis Moore Gordon, JJ , Stevenson, Smith, Blackwell , Edwards, Edmunds, Sewell, Ogbongbemiga, Swayze Bozeman Booker, Sweat, Odeyingbo, Billings, Cris Williams, Johnathan Ford, Jarrett, Dexter, Pickens , Daniel Hardy Once we have the draft this will change the list but for now this is their plan.

I agree that selections will have 2026 in mind but this year performance will say more to who we keep and who we get rid of. With Johnson and Dennis Allen, we will see who fits and who doesn't. Edmonds could have a big year in this offense and could stay. Braxton or Kiran might be the stable LT. I think Gordon gets extended before the season starts. By the contracts he is signing is where to start. Example: Dalman and Jackson are here 3 years. Totally think they extend Thuney. Wright and Kiran are here but Jones is the question with the future. If he was on the open market right now he would be getting 15-18 mil. Look at the OTs signed, better than some of those.

Totally agree, as a fanbase, because we had a bad year, right away people want people replaced that are core members of the team. Kmet is a top 10 TE in this league and Johnson will use him. People that think we draft Warren and go 12 scheme a lot is not what Johnson does. Detroit traded hockenson and drafted Laporte. If he likes 12 scheme, why would they trade him? Detroit liked Swift but wasn't going to pay him so they drafted Gibbs. Gibbs player comparison was Swift. We are not drafting a TE, RB or OL at 10. DE or DT makes all the sense period. I hope we trade back several times and get 2 to 3 extra picks and then we can draft all positions. I predict ( trade back) extra picks listed 1 st round DE or DT 2a. DE or DT depending on first pick. 2b. OL 2c. RB 3a open 3b open.

I expect something similar to that scenario. If Warren or Jeanty is there look for Denver to jump up. Payton does stuff like that. The value chart shows Denver pick 20, 51 and 122 for #10.

As much as I like all those players, there's no way we are drafting 3 DL with our first 3 picks. The first 2 picks are awesome but I think they pick an OL with pick 41. A RB instead of a WR at 47 and they may wait until 72 for that. I do like Martinez as our power back.

I am trying to guess what Poles does, my personal projection means nothing. If they think the top 3 LT prospects are potentially better than Kiran and Braxton, they will take one. Campbell and Banks have both been projected as guards. Simmons have never been mentioned inside but has the injury concern. If you're taking one they have to have more upside than Kiran at 10. I don't think he will see that. I think an above average DL will be more attractive to them and grab a OL prospect in the second round whether LT or fitting in anywhere. I expect them to extend Thuney, that will solidify the IOL for 3 years. I think AZ was right saying the first round won't be about drafting a backup. A second rounder can sit a yr or two to take over if an OL fails. Depth will matter on a good team since injuries happen all the time. Who's the backup center? Is Bates staying for that? He hasn't been cut yet and they will know about his health. Murray was resigned to backup the guards.

Their offensive line was already built and they added the final pieces to finish the offense. Signed Monty and had 2 first round picks, of which Gibbs was one of them. Their team was farther along in development than we are right now. What I find interesting is, the player comparison for Gibbs was Swift.

The best RB in the league last year only had one contract. Between injuries and contract demands, they never stay with one team for a career. Jeanty would be splitting carries with Swift, just look at Detroit and snaps. We don't have a premium roster yet to add a last piece. Trade back is the only scenario and add picks and then take a RB. The RB from NC is rated higher than Jeanty by some pundits. Seen a draft review of Banks. He was playing great his first 5 games last year, then broke something , came back and played bad. Who you getting the before or after Banks?

This talks about everyone to pick at 10. https://www.youtube.com/live/h2hn0VMLF4U?si=x-ktAseJPUb4md36

Last year Kiran A was the 60th rated player in the draft. Late 2nd projection. The injury obviously dropped him down. If he came out this year he would be a late first round draft pick. He has all the traits of a good NFL LT. Strength, quickness and 36" arms. I would say Banks, Simmons and Campbell would be rated higher but he has great traits for LT. We are underestimating his potential. He has one 1 year of adjusting to the NFL even though it was a disaster, he should have never been on the field. That wasn't his fault. He is one step ahead of any rookie we would draft other than maybe Campbell.( Who I thinks ends up inside) . He definitely is the competition to Braxton this year that makes me think we don't draft a LT at 10. I would like us move back to the back of the first round and take Zabel. He could back up every position on the OL and be a future starter if something fails. We would get extra picks that could add to DL, RB, TE, S and WR. We add enough picks to add another prospect on the OL later in the draft. ( Joshua Gray) Is an upside prospect rated around 160 position.

I listen to a podcast and they talked about getting a high end WR would slow development of Odunze. I think if we didn't have Allen last year he would have shined better. We have 2 #1 type WRs that you are taking the ball out of their hands. Feature DJ, Odunze and Kmet and we will be a successful offense.