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Flus defense is a 7 to the ball all over the field which I suspect will give up some yardage but prevent less scoring and produce more TOs. The 2018 defense was great because it had so many TOs. I think we will definitely be more productive in that area. Also with everybody having to be in better shape and with more speed on the D, I think we end up with a better defense. Everywhere Flus has coached was always better when he took over the defense. One thing was constant, more speed.

Mechanics is something that can be fixed. We have already seen some changes. Changing foot positioning, and shorter throwing motion. I think we have coaches that can actually develop a prospect. Nagy was stuck in the ( my scheme) lane and couldn't get past it. These coaches are going to fit the offense around Fields. Win win

The only way Quinn gets traded is if the other DEs look good and a contender has an injury with a stud pass rusher making a big offer. If they really wanted to trade him they would have during the draft.

They base their opinions on who left more than who's here. Mack gone, only played 7 games and was hurt. Hicks gone , was injured and only played 9 games. AROB sucked. Then Daniels wasn't resigned, truth is he was second in the league in giving up pressures at the OG position, 39 last year. They all will play better this year but they're to pricey to rebuild the roster with. I believe we will be a lot better this year. #1 better coaching or I should say, no Nagy. #2 Fields is going to be the man. He has ever trait the elite QBs have, smart, hard worker, loves football and wants to be the man. Plus , fast , strong arm, and focused. He's the guy getting Mooney and Kmet to work out with him. Isn't injury prone. I don't remember the name of the test but before he was drafted they talked about him being ranked first out of all the QBs drafted over the last 10 yrs. I think Burrow was second. He has it all and will be the main reason we win 8-9 games this year.

I don't put a lot of stock in PFF, but it is just a measuring tool to compare. Sometimes their right but they never figure intangibles in their equations. They project stats by what they did in college for rookies and that can be so wrong.

I seen where PFF had us listed as the worst WR group in the league. I know there are a lot of questions but the fact we have Justin Fields at QB will make a lot of questions go away. Mooney is going to be a star, and Pringle has the traits to be a dependable member. The rest will have questions but with Kmet and Monty out of the backfield, we have weapons. Someone else will standout from that group.

I dont know if the injury has had a effect on his play, but here is the NFL draft profile for Tevan Jenkins. His athleticism and blocking on the second level is a strength. I think they know what they have in Jenkins and are trying to see what other players can do. Its amazing how journalists are raging on Tevan over one practice. Maybe out of all the OTs on the team he is the only one they think could play RG at a high level. Playing in shorts does not say much about line play. As far as Braxton Jones, we already have a comparison player on the team, Julian Danvenport. Has all the measurables, small school, athletic. He has developed into a backup player in the NFL. Jones has a long way to go, but I think development it what makes or breaks players in the NFL. We just have to see how this plays out. I think the fact we have a good edge rusher room will help on the development of all our OTs on the team. By Lance Zierlein NFL Analyst Draft Projection Round 1 NFL Comparison Joe Thuney Overview NFL-ready frame with broad chest and thick lower half. Jenkins not only plays with excellent upper-body power and hand strength, he combines it with a desired level of body control and athleticism to create a consistent, toolsy talent. His instincts and processing serve him well in quickly sifting through moving pieces. He can be an intolerant run blocker, looking to finish and bury his opponent once he gets his block locked and centered. Jenkins has good tackle tape, but his short arms and average range in pass sets could be something to keep an eye on. Whether it is at tackle or guard, Jenkins has the talent to become an early starter and a successful pro. Strengths Split low with wide frame, good power and excellent body control. Instinctive feel for positioning and quick to adjust his blocks when needed. Powerful core allows him to base up and flatten the edge for running backs. Full sustain mode closes door once his hands lock in. Ready and willing to bury his man. Plays under squared pads as a climbing blocker. Athleticism for smooth drift from block to block on second level. Quick to set out on wide-angle rushers and close the distance. Keeps hands back until his target is within range. Strong, sure hands clench up and stall rush attack. Capable hand fighting to recapture control. Solid mirror and redirection win space.

agree with everything. I dont know if you like Greg Gabriel or not but he is insightful. People raging on Jenkins because he was with the second unit. The press only get to see a few practices, Greg noted that they are probably changing things around in every practice to figure out what they have and who will be the best 5 on the field. Patrick seems to be locked and Whitehair aint moving but every other position has many suitors. If Mustifer is the 5th best OL, I can see him going to OC and Patrick slide over. He could still make line calls at the RG spot. I like that they arent stuck with one scenario. I think the lineup they put out there will be good enough.

I read where when WRs were running some routes and they let them have contact. And some pass rush drills were more physical than normal. No big deal. The players started it, the coaches just let them play. No big deal.

With all the talk about the pro or con with the different position groups, the key to this season is Justin Fields. I think he is capable of a Josh Allen type of step forward. He's intelligent, hard worker, and loves football. Everything needed to be a successful QB. I think our coaches now are capable of developing players, I couldn't say that last year.

With all the Bear content I look at I have never noticed Bears Digest until you posted if before, I like the article.

I get bored so I have been watching highlights from our offensive playmakers. Monty is a very good RB and worth being on our team. Giving him 8-9 mil a yr new contract next yr would be worth it being we have so much cap room. Herbert showed well in a small sample size, I would not doubt if Ebner or Evans steals some snaps from him. Mooney is a budding star, Pringle will be a reliable #2 , Jones is a boom or bust and I have seen him compared to Percy Harvin. Havin's first yr stats: 60 recs-790 yds-6 TDs, 15 rushes for 135 yds, He was Offensive rookie of the year that yr. I think he can hit those marks. I also think one of the other WRs will surprise David Moore-Tajae Sharpe-Dante Pettis. I think this is much more solid group than last year. We are FASTER and BIGGER. Mooney is 5-11, Pringle is 6-1, Jones 6-0, Moore is 6-0, Sharpe is 6-2, and Pettis is 6-1. Oh shit, I forgot St Brown 6-5.. Speed Jones-4.31, Mooney 4.38, Pringle 4.41, St Brown 4.48, Moore 4.38, Sharpe 4.55, and Pettis 4.32. Cole Kmet should have a breakout year. Griffin and O'Shau sould be solid backups. I see all of this as positive and expect 8-9 wins this yr.

I was going to say Morrow, nobody is talking about him and he will be the second on the team in tackles this year but Edwards will be the biggest surprise because no one is expecting anything from him. The 3 T is a prime position on this D and he has some talent for that spot. I can see them playing Jones at NT with Edwards along side. We have a 3 spot edge with Quinn, Gipson and QMo that will not disappoint. I look at all these adds by Poles as a positive. We can be 3-1 after our first 4 games and the doomsayers will be silenced.

At LT we have Borom ?, Davenport or Coleman, below average vets, and rookie Braxton Jones. I think Davenport was brought in to be the swing T, someone you could live with for a few games. Jones could potentially be a future starter but not ready yet. So its Bottom or add a Fisher or Brown that have not signed yet. RG Dozier, A vet backup, Thomas or Carter ( rookies) maybe will be ready. Mustifer, unlikely. Michael Schonfield , Daryl Williams, as Duvernay- Tardif . Someone will be available to start if they wait to see what they have. I think Daryl Williams would be best choice that can play at several positions and be best backup at 3 positions.

I think a lot of not signing other free agents is they think they have talent on the roster. If it doesn't prove out, I think they will still be able to bring players in.

Fuller got paid 10.5 mil last year while playing .056% of the snaps. He hasn't signed yet because he still wants to get paid. No no no . spend10 mil on Duane Brown instead he played 97.9% of the snaps.

I think Pringle will succeed, if you look at his production with more targets , he is easily a 70 rec player. I dont think they will try to fill two spots on the Oline. If they intended to bring in another lineman, why would they have not already did it? With Brown and Fisher still out there, why has no one else signed them either. Mandatory mini camp starts June 14-16. If they do anything it will be before that camp. I think they think they are set at WR., the only two WRs available that had better yrs than Pringle still out there are Beasley and OBJ. Beasley is only a slot WR and they have Jones and Pringle to fill that role. OBJ wont be available to play until later in the season and he will go to a contender. If they bring in another one it will be an X WR, who fits that? Julio Jones?

He's going to spend money and he's not always going to shop at The Dollar Store, but he wont be the lead dog on huge contracts. I think an example of what he will do is like the Joe Noteboom signing. A young guy 27, with upside for 13.3 mil a yr. instead of a Cam Robinson at 17.5.

When you're trying to make a SB run, you take risks. Hicks is a monster but has not been on the field enough to make 10 mil worth it.

If you notice, rarely do great players make it to FAgency, there are tagged or get traded. One yr is a small sample size to make predictions, but not paying big contracts on medium to above average players is a good thing. Making BPA is the right way even thou it I wanted other people. So far so good. As far as the Oline, Sam had a PFF rating of 47.8, Patrick was 72, upgrade plus he can direct the line in playing in the same scheme. PLUS The highly regarded Jenkins, is put to RT , a position he has a better chance to succeed. This yr we complained when he didnt draft a 2nd round OL, Jenkins is that same person. Whitehair had an off year, the worst of his career. Chances of him being better is very good. That is 3 positions up graded. LT is a question and if he okay with Borom ? but if not Fisher and Brown are still available. RG is a question. I dont think he is on the roster yet but maybe it is as simple as bringing Duane Brown in and moving Borom to RG. The thing to remember is , he's not done yet. We can be skeptical but until we see the first game starters its all a reach. If you cant look at the changes as positive instead of tearing them apart, how good of a Bears fan are you ? Have fun or live in misery, I choose hope.

I think something we understate when talking about the Bears is the players Poles brought in are all high motor. Relentless and hustle all the time. Goldman, Jackson took plays off last year. It will change how we play.

Correct, this year will determine a lot at what direction we go. The difference with Poles he walks the talk , not just throwing words around. Pace made statements like, draft a QB every year and didn't do it. Poles does what he says he does. Pace made you scratch your head from the beginning. Don't remember the name but the guy that did contracts was great at it , Pace puts his guy in, Poles brings him back. He just seems more trustworthy than Pace was. You would never see him giving Glennon that contract, he might have brought him in but at 1/4 mil.

When you're signing one yr deals and not big contracts, it's a little easier to accept a few mistakes. The draft is the key but probably be 2 years before that ? Is answered.

Being he is committed to rebuilding threw the draft, maybe one trade, he values draft picks.

There are some other players that may end up being productive that we are leaving out of conversations. Blasingame,Evans, Blackson,Cruikshank,Dawkins, Mario Edwards, Caleb Johnson, Dieter Eiselen, and Tonga. These are all people that might make a decent contribution that will make and roster and play.