Stinger226

That sounds good to me. They know what they have in Borom ( not a starter) ,I think you may be right about asking him to restructure his contract, and if not post June 1 cut that still has 4.2 mil in dead money but saves us 9.9 mil. Elgton Jenkins can play either spot and maybe that can put Tev Jenkins at RT if they want to and grab a stud OC in the draft. This yr they are 4 about average OCs in draft, Stromberg/Ark--Schmitz--Van Pran--Olumwatimi. 2-4 round We are not sure yet how Poles is at drafting yet but I do think he knows the OL well enough to get us a starter in the 5th round. So he will know what OC to draft and who to grab in FAgency. I wouldnt mind if he grabs a OC in FAgency , instead of waiting for a rookie to grow at the spot. Pocic, Bradbury, Bozeman, Quisenberry. I would be fine with a OC and RT in FAgency and then draft a OG if you want to push Whitehair out. Dont forget we have J Carter on the roster than Poles liked enough to draft but as with most rookies, he needs to build strength.

That was the point I was trying to make. Need other spots filled before we get back to LT. Once he gains some strength and experience, he may end up being our best OL.

That's a joke

The NFL has good drugs, no problem. He doesnt want Ebner taking his job away.

Of course we can afford it. Orlando Brown should be available this yr. He is probably the only player that is heads above the upside of Jones. So lets say he does that, then what do you do with B Jones ? Put him at RT or LG ? They are a few other but only a few starter types available this yr. Wynn will be available from NE but he is rated lower than B Jones is. The point Im trying to make is, if he thinks B Jones may end up a 8 yr starter, why just throw that away? Bring in 2 OL vets and fill in at OC and RT and that should lift the play of the rest of the OL . He will use capital to fill tons of other spots over the LT spot.

actually I never watched any tape of him but has been productive and is big. Was a 34th pick. I thought that would compensate for the pick we traded away. I seen a draft from Goggles on took 2 LBs in the first 5 picks, picked Anderson and then didnt draft a DT until the last pick. Drafted WRs late. He either isnt a Bears fan or just dumb.

Technically other that Fields, we could upgrade anyone on the roster but if you're building a team, why fill spots you already think you filled with upside players? You cant bring in 21 new players in in one season. Braxton may not be the answer, but he will get next yr to prove that. Why would Poles say ( I can find better) after one yr. So is he going to bring in a new SS and CB in because you can find better players than Gordon and Brisker? Nope He has potential core players that he started with in his first yr, it may not pan out, but I dont think he chucks his first yr of trying. B Jones, Jenkins, Brisker, Gordon, Sanborn, Justin Jones, D. Robinson, Claypool, Jaylon Jones, E Hicks, Leatherwood. These are players he brought in.

Two important traits of good players is their work ethic and love of football. That is why people like Leatherwood fail, their head isnt in the right place. Can we change that? Probably not Both of those trades would be doable. How about with Indy #6, Pittman and Buckner, and pick #37

Leatherwood is just going to be competing with someone else, he's not given the job. I just don't think he's replacing players at 4 spots.

Been watching a lot of tape lately and some players I like. Not in any order. Devon Achane/RB 4.24 speed Tuli Tuipulotu/DT mauler Felix Anudike-Uzomah/edge quick Devon Witherspoon/CB very active Jalin Hyatt/WR speed 4.29 Mazi Smith/ DT gap eater

I agree to a point but he aint going out and spending all his money on 4 OL. I think if he adds two , that would be a lot for him. Otherwise if he goes with inexpensive players, that will keep us in a rebuilding position longer. Even if we he drafts a high pick at OT, that doesnt mean that become a blue chip tackle in the first yr With basically 3 yrs left of control of Fields, he sets the stability in the line down next yr with who I previously mentioned.

Poles is going to stick with the growing of B Jones at LT next yr. Jenkins earned a start so that's two spots. The OC spot has been disrupted and its the head of the snake. I think he brings in a top OC (Pocic), my choice to settle down the OL. Leatherwood will get a shot to start but he will not count on it and bring in a vet and a draftee to fight it out. Probably stays with Whitehair for another yr, but his future is not set in stone. Patrick will stay to compete and back up, but I hope he brings in Elgton Jenkins that will fit in where ever a player fails and play in the top 5. So ( my thoughts) Jones-Whitehair-Pocic-Jenkins- E Jenkins. One you stabilize the OL, then the passing game will take flight. I dont think he keeps adding rookies to delay the growth.

First time on the Tankathon site, I like it. On there I finally seen the name of T,Vondre Sweat. Was watching highlights of WRs and the 3 I like are Jaxon Smith-N, Jalin Hyatt, and Xavier Hutchinson . Not sure if any will be a #1 but would look good on our team.

Im hearing trade rumors before FAgency next year.

I read he had a stinger last yr in a game, but those only look serious usually not a problem going forward.

If we move back and still get a Murphy ( DE) or a Bresee DT and get extra high picks, I'm all in . DJ Moore is getting over 60 mil the next 3 yrs will have to weigh out that value over drafting a first round WR.

I think something is happening to him , remember he missed a week due to personal issues. His head may not be in the right place due to a divorce or a death in his family. Bring in competition and see if next yr he gets his act together.

They need to just sign Elton Jenkins and Pocic at OC and let the best 5 start.

I agree with most of your points. I can see Poles moving on from a bad draft pick, but suspect he is coming back and it would be next yr not this season end. It honestly takes 3 yrs to judge a draft. A lot of first yr good draftees every yr but the majority take 2 to the three yrs to develop. Hurts is a good example of that. His first yr wasnt anything to brag about, got better last yr and broke out this yr. If they judged him his first yr, he may never made progress. Leatherwood will compete next yr for RT but they will bring someone in to compete with him for the job. If Whitehair continues to play bad, he may be replaced next yr. The problem is, we played the best pass rushing team in the league, not sure that should be your ultimate game to judge a players worth. The referring hasnt been good this yr not just in our games.

I dont think we are losing our last 4 games. Fields is to good, and we get enough of an effort out of our defense that will turn into a win somewhere. Probably Minny.

I dont care how talented a player is , if you fumble all the time , you dont play. He will be around next yr and hopefully show some progress. Gordon played well today and one play the slow Sanborn run down Hurts in the backfield with the QB running away from him. Sanborn will be starting next yr.

I agree with everything you have said. I will have to re watch the game to see how Whitehair did. Up until this game he hadnt given up a sack or had a penalty.

There might be a blown assignment that someone didnt fill that lane, without knowing all of the details, hard to blame coaches. Not saying they dont deserve some criticism for somethings. I think the defense played fair against a team that averages over 30 points a game. With them basically not having a pass rush, the DBs performed fairly well. Stats didnt look good with both WRs blowing them up, but they have some promising moments.

Worst OT in the league last yr in pass protection. I think he plays more but next yr he will be given the chance to compete for the starter job at RT. Also as well as Jenkins has been playing dont discount putting him at RT and let Leatherwood and (Elgton Jenkins ) compete at RG.