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I think after two drafts, Poles appears to know what he's doing. I still expect Velus Jones to step forward this year and show us he was worthy of a third round pick.

Not sure that is who they bring in. He clearly wants to be on a team that is a SB contender, a long term contract. Both of those wont happen here. I think they bring in someone but not a game changer. Last year Justin Houston 9.5 sacks in 33 % of snaps. Plus cheaper.

Heard a Under Center ( NBC Sports) podcast and they brought up a good point. With a more talented WR room and our Defensive backfield having lots of good prospects, they should make each other better.

I think when Eddie Jackson came into the league, he carried an injury concern. In his 6 years, he played at least 64% of the snaps every year and that was last year. The point is no you take care of your body, you be able to play the majority of games. I think Jenkins is learning to take care of his body and mentally is in a better place.

Appears more mature, always had the physicality. Now just have to wait and see if his injuries are in the past.

We had the worst defense and a lowly offense last year and won 3 and lost 7 in one score games. if we competed in 10 out of 17 games last year, what will an improved roster do? It's a need but Poles did add some new players. Is it ideal, no but to think that they will allowed QBs a lot of time to throw is a little premature.

I don't think the fact we don't have a star edge rusher, that means we can't be good. This defense will get done enough to be in the middle rankings. A push from the middle will push the QB into pass rusher lanes on the outside. Are we better with one player with 12 sacks or 5 with 6 sacks each ?

I agree with everything you said. If we don't add anyone, I still think the defense won't be in the bottom 10 this year. That could still put us in double digit wins.

The preseason will determine who's here. I would like to see them add Danielle Hunter. IF it doesn't cost to much.

I'm in , I vote yes for both new rules. For now I'll keep Tony Pollard and lose my 5th round pick.

Everyone mentioned good names. my potential pro bowlers. Mine: Jenkins-Davis-Kmet-DJ Moore-Fields Velus Jones as a P +KR Edmunds-TJ Edwards-Brisker-Danielle Hunter(futre Bear) All Rookie team- Stevenson-Wright

I dont think Poles is not getting a DE because of the margin players on the squad. Robinson was a draft pick so he will give him every chance to succeed. He brought in Green and Walker , they arent going anywhere. Gipson is the one to watch, he has to show something or whoever comes in will take his place. The marginal players of Terrell Lewis, D'Anthony Jones, Jalen Harris will have to show something to make the final roster. All 3 could go to the practice squad if Poles wants to keep them. If Gipson gets cut he will only cost 81 thousand dead cap and save 2.7 mil on the cap. Last year they kept 8 DL on the roster , they also always kept 2 to 3 on the practice squad. Remember they changed the rules for that that can include 2 vets.(not just R-1-2 yr players Billings-Justin Jones-Dexter-Pickens will be the four DTs. I think he hides Travis Bell on the Practice squad unless he shines in the preseason. Walker-Green-Robinson I think are for sure. Gipson-Lewis could fill the last spot unless he brings in a vet DE. Jalen Harris and D'Anthony Jones could be put on the PS or cut. One name of interest is Jalen Harris. He played DE in college and some call him a DE and some call him a LB. Poles gave him a 3 yr contract for an UDFA.

I never paid attention to him before but Swifty did a video on him awhile back. It would be nice to have a surprise nobody emerge as a somebody. He has the traits.

Honestly it might take more but I would have no problem giving the 2025 2nd round pick from Carolina to them also. Keeps our own picks.

Justin Jones just became one of my favorite Bears because in an interview today he said Packer Fans were Shitty, Obnoxious and half of them dont know anything about football.

I read where Hunter had a neck (pectoral) injury. Its not his knees and makes 24 mil the next two yrs. If Minny wants to tank, trading him in the division would help with that plus Kevin Warren came from Minnesota. This might be a possible situation. Last yr he only played 7 games but had 14 sacks the two previous years. Lets get it done. Offer them the 4th we got from Phil.

For us to be very successful, we need to break some of those passing records.

A few weeks ago Flus had an interview where he was asked about an edge rusher addition. He said that we needed one and it would be sooner than later. Since we dont have one signed at this time that tells me he was after one of the ones that has already signed. Probably Floyd since he was the most complete edge available. Couldnt get the job done being he said he wanted to play for a contender. Buffalo. I think his plan A is gone so what is his plan B? Maybe that player isnt available yet. Ngakoue wants to play for a contender to, so I dont think he comes here unless Poles throws him some money or long term contract of which Poles has showed he's not doing that unless he believes he is a core player.

Dane Brugler looked back at his preseason football prospect ranking in 2023. We had 4 in the top 50 and Wright wasnt on it. 22 Noah Sewell 29 Gervin Dexter 41 Zach Pickens 45 Tyrique Stevenson I find this interesting and it shows you how things change from one season to the next.

We agree on who will be the worse teams. Lions might be better, but hard to always assume a team with an average QB takes bigger steps. It's going to come down to the QB and I knows ours has the higher ceiling.

We'll find out how good their coaches are this year with losing some blue chip players. I think they could be bottom dwelling . Hard to say what GB has but us and Detroit are going to have winning records. Bears- 12-5 Detroit-10-7 GB- ---7-10 Minny-6-11.

Monty is making 6 mil this year. Foreman, Herbert, Johnson and Homer are making 6 mil this year. Cudos to Poles.

He is a football player. Worked hard, played hard got a descent contract. Hope he does well but not when we play Detroit. Unfortunately his bloom is off the rose and will end up in a secondary role. I'm calling as least 2 of our RBs will have more yds this year than Monty. If we win the division I will be happy to tweet him that he picked the wrong winning team. He should have trusted Justin.

That is probably the real reason for getting rid of expensive contracts, good call.

I'm not sure they are tanking though and plan on winning 7-8 games. I think they are trying to update the roster and focus more on a passing game. They're not winning anything soon, so might as well transform the team.