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Smith doesn't have an agent which makes it complicated. Stein is use to negotiating , Smith probably got one offer and gets pissed off. Unless he gets to be the highest paid LB, he may think anything less is garbage. At least an agent understands the process.

I agree, Poles wanted a couple vets to go with his young guys. With Dozier gone, we have Patrick, Schofield , Coleman, and Davenport. All have starter experience . All just average rating but could get you by if needed. I still think if any of the young guys are close, they will start. I still think we could see Patrick at RG and Mustifer at OC to start with. I know PFF is unreliable but I use them for comparison reasons. Schofield has a 67.5 overall rating , 72 for pass blocking and 58 for run blocking. Patrick has similar numbers but is a little better run blocker. I think we emphasize running the ball to start out with.

The contracts are slotted. The player before him got a 100 thou guarantee in his 3rd yr. , the player after him got 0. Its not a big deal but it does tell me if Brisker is very good, in two yrs he will complaining about getting a new contract early. It is an ego thing.

The Chargers have redone their oline, and he is going to be turning 32 this fall. He has more experience than Dozier did, the player he is replacing. Last year in 12 games he had a 67 grade at PFF (just a comparison tool) which is considered average. Only gave up two sacks. I think if the players they project at RG, doesnt work out, he is a back up vet for stability. As much as Daniels was considered a better player, we need to not forget, he gave up 39 pressures last year, the second worst number for a OG in the NFL.

Everything he does now affects everything going forward. Its nothing as far as money but giving in opens the door for future rookie contracts. Brisker is controlled by his agent with this. I would be curious to know who that is. Both sides save face if they compromise for 50 thousand in the 3rd yr guaranteed money.

If I remember Brisker didnt participate in the last camp practice we had. Everyone thought it was a secret injury but he wasnt going to play until he signed his contract. Those contracts are usually cut and dried, it has set limits, the only thing it could be is the guaranteed money. If I remember right, Smith didnt practice right away his rookie year and it all turned out ok with him. So all this does is put pressure on the Bears to give in to his demands. Not sure Poles caves on stuff like this. Actually I just read where unsigned players arent allowed to practice until they are signed.

Rookies report tomorrow. Finally here. Im always excited and hopeful for a fresh start. With Fields at QB, even more so from this day forward.

If they sign him again, he's not coming back to be a backup. Like AZ , I don't see him playing well in a wide zone. The younger guys move better and may fit better . With having TEs and WRs that can block well , it gives more help for Braxton if he starts. I listened to the NoName podcast with Olin and he restated that he thinks the starters will be Borom-Whitehair- Mustifer-Patrick- Jenkins. He said Jenkins is the most talented OL we have. He just needs experience. He thinks they are going with what they have to put the best line out there. He says he trusts Poles since he played the position until he proves otherwise. We have lots of maybes but won't take long to know if it works out. Less than a week for training camp.

So what is your opinion on wins and losses this season? If Fields takes a step forward, I see 9 to 10 wins. Easier schedule, more speed, better coaching ( we sucked on play calling). Better attitude , everywhere Flus has went, the D got better. Lots of questions but getting players on 1 year deals that have to prove themselves, has to create better energy.

I think the extra back means they only keep 3 TEs , so Harry could fill in there.

He got paid, took a Year off and had a child. I suspect that changed his life. Not everyone plays football for love of the game, some just do it for money. He got paid 30 mil with the Bears. He won't have to worry about anything if he invested it right.

Now ESPN is predicting that Fields will led the league in interceptions. WTF

I was looking at our stats from last year. As best I can tell we led the league in sacks, is that true? 58

Its mind boggling all the negativity around our team this year. I get it has a lot to prove, but national writers saying ( lucky to win a game) is ridiculous. Where do you think our WR group will end up being ranked ? I say in the top 20. Jones will have over 50 catches, Pringle 70, and Mooney 96. Kmet 65, Monty 43, Ebner 30, Hebert 25. The key is the not WR room its the steps taken by Fields. Last year we had 542 attempts and 332 rec so I am probably under projecting.

Jones , Pringle and Mooney are our speed guys. Sharpe at 6'2" has had more production than St Brown and Harry combined. Not as much upside but a reliable #4 at worst. Pettis is a wildcard, hopefully he shines. I think in this offense Kmet and our rbs have a big input as you suggest.

I think there are several on the verge of being relevant but they have to show up this year. Its possibility that our entire defensive backfield could be very good if Jackson gets back. Morrow could be good in this defense scheme.

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Seen where one writer for PFF has an article on Bleacher report where they think we will have trouble winning one game this year. Keyshan Johnson said we have only two players that could start on other NFL teams. These guys have to be doing drugs. It is outrageous that they lack the research to say such stupid stuff. Players that could start on most teams: Whitehair Mooney Montgomery Quinn Smith Jaylon Johnson That's 6 and there are probably a few more . Justin Fields would start on at least 1/3 of the teams.

Soon we will have questions answered and new ones starting. That's called Bears football

Jones at 200 lbs can handle the underneath stuff and mainly will be playing out of the slot.

Mooney , Jones, Pringle, and Sharpe make it. Pettis or Moore and St Brown or Harry round out our top 6. IMO.

I think Moore is going to be cut, so just another body in the room to take Moore's place.

I'm on Anthony Herron's Twitter and he announced many of Harry's games in college. He said he is very talented and in his first year got in the coaches doghouse and has wanted out of NE for two years. Maybe he clashed and a new start could get him a new attitude. May be a diamond in the rough. At worst he pushes ST Brown to perform better. Also last year, the top two blocking WRs in the league were Harry and Pringle. Sounds like run run run.

We get to find out in two weeks. Always full of hope at this time of year.

As we suggest these potential moves, what if we go 3-1 out of the blocks? I don't think anyone gets traded. I think we are better than the general consensus says we are. I predict 9 wins, which doesn't get us a playoff spot but definitely the arrow pointing up. I think the defense is better and our offense starts to show signs of life. Fields starts to be real good. The team gets a bad rap because they didn't draft who people thought they should and didn't get the free agents everyone wanted. I think they upgraded the roster with youth and speed, it will not be a negative.