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All the preconceived thoughts of the Bears is based on last year. This year will change the narrative forever. 2018 was awesome with how it played out, but this team has more potential for ongoing success. It wasnt bringing in quick fixes and some people having career years. The basis for this team is two drafts by Poles and the luck of having Justin Fields. It only gets better from here out.

true thoughts.

So are you still looking for two more players? I'll ask a friend that doesnt view this site, in another league.

It reminds me of the Roquan situation last year but is about an injury, not a contract. Chase is in a contract year so I expect maximum effort. He only had one good year with a good QB, the other 2 years were spotty QB play. With him missing some OTAs , the negative talk starts popping up. I think he will be fine unless the soft tissue injuries become year long.

Clearly how Justin does is the key to anything good that will happen but I honestly believe he takes that step. I don't worry about it. I think how good the pass rush is the biggest concern. The thought of Borom or Dietch having to play a number of extended games is scary but they can give a OT extra help if we have a weak spot. Still have time to bring in a vet as people get cut at training camp. The other questions not so much because of our good depth.

Since an article ranking the best LBers in the NFL. Edmunds was 7th and no Roquan. Fred Warner was ranked the best. https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-best-linebackers-fred-warner-bobby-wagner-lavonte-david/

Poles has did a good job of upgrading the roster but what is the biggest question that needs to be answered going into training camp. BFX asked the question that spurred this poll.

I like his optimism but don't always quite have the same opinion as him. I didn't know about some of the stats he presented which gives more hope that Gipson may be productive. Obviously this particular stat ( double teams) isn't the most important but does add to it. I think he should have won more of the one on ones thou. He'll be better than last year but don't see him anywhere close to double digits.

Cool, I played in High school(Northern Illinois area) in the late 60s and at a junior college for a few months before I tore a knee up. I was just to small. I did plumbing all my life but went to college with the intend of being a school teacher, I wanted to coach football. My dad offered to set me up in business at 23 so I had to take that opportunity. Boy I sure did want to try to be a football coach .

Anyone is any walk of life can learn something from new experiences. The key is to keep expanding your mind, the more you know the best to apply your particular talent. Mongo, where did you play at and when? If you mentioned it , I never seen the response.

Let us know how your progress is going Pix. I have had 4 implants (two knees, two hips) so I know our body recovers differently. Not saying they are anything like your issue, but know its a slow progress.

So if someone takes over a new team, which 2 rosters do they take over. Maybe I want to quit and take over new team. Joking

Little bits and pieces of information isnt enough to make a character decision on Claypool for me . I do know a selfish person would not had taken the time to go workout with Justin over the winter. He did that. He has never talked about wanting a big contract. I cant say either way how he will play this year by a soft tissue injury in June. He has a lot to prove his worth, but it will be determined on the field not in social media.

By the looks at that picture I would say he got a lot of exercise while in Paris.

Take PFF for what its worth but they had Davis and Jenkins rated in the top 10 last year for OGs. I think one was 6th one was 10th. At least they both are in the top half of the league.

Here's a list of Bears podcasts. https://blog.feedspot.com/chicago_bears_podcasts/

The lions may be very good this but these two picks won't have big Impacts in the first year. I compare Campbell to our later round pick in Sewell. Gibbs will be OK but not a value at 12.

Bad juju, it takes a long time to get back from back surgery. They wanted to operate on my back 20 years ago but I choose against it. Don't know if it was the right choice but but worked 15 more years. Got into yoga that helped a lot. When you get to a recovered state, try it . It helps. Good luck

Now that you mentioned that, he does have (twitch) that Devin had. It's not high end speed. Movable quickness.

As you watch him I'm not sure what made him so great. The acceleration, the vision, quick twitch ? There have been many that ran faster than him, 40 yard dash, 100 meters but on the field he just visibility accelerated past people. If you watch tape of him and compared with Tyrek Hill ( presumed fastest ever) , he seems faster.

These are boring days. https://twitter.com/DeeksViewOG/status/1672339005789073408?s=20

I always liked Durkin, was wondering where he ended up, started at the SCORE