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Agree with that, they can be both and not just one or the other. It worked out last year when we lead that same category.

Like you said, he looks like Billings that can move. One year in the pros as they build his body , he could become a rotational starter. The 3 DTs they brought in Gallimore-Street-Lynch, depending on how they play will determine what rookies make the 53. Every where James Lynch has been praised. He was never a big snap guy so he doesnt have big stats but his last year in college he had 41 Ts-14.5 TFL-13.5 Ss- 5 PDs-3 FFs. Those are insane numbers for a DT. I dont know if he wasnt in the right scheme but he may surprise fans. When Billings came here, he was a low grade signing but produced for two years and fell off last year.

The eventual trading or cutting of Kmet will come next yr . Some people complain about the Roush pick but he is his replacement. They will restructure a few more players to get with what money they need to get by.

I liked DJ Moore a lot but with Rome and Burden now on the roster and expected to take the next step that is just the progression of football. They have Walker that everyone liked and brought in Raymond. Now they drafted Thomas. BJ wanted more speed and they got it, I take that as a positive and cant wait to see BJ used these weapons. Roush will take Smythes place that had 25% of the snaps. Roush adds to the run game with his blocking, the main reason he was drafted. Everyone is ignoring Dayo and Turner making a contribution this year. I think they will bring in another DE (Cam Jordan) would be a good pickup. They expect a better pass rush threw growth( Jarrett healthy, Booker) along with injured players being back. Add in Van Der Berg and a DE vet and they have upgraded last years DL. IMO We are all use to being the defensive minded Chicago Bears but we are now the BJ offense team and they are trying to have an adequate defense. Im okay with that.

They added speed and took the BPA according to their board. Although I am disappointed because they didnt get Jacas, they played the board right. NE moved up two spots in front of them to get Jacas or they would have drafted him at 57 and then took Jones at 60. It just didnt work out. The big outlier here was when Dalman all of a sudden retired. They scrambled to get the best vet at a reasonable price and then took the best center in the draft. BJ values the center position to work with Caleb and that's how they addressed it. We dont know how they valued the edge players left (Dennis-Sutton) went at 120 but they drafted Roush-Thomas. We will have to see how that works out. They clearly were targeting Van Der Berg later in the draft to pass up the DT position. They value Dayo and Turner more than the pundits and fans. They know medicals that we dont . Those two will be in the DE room that replaces any later round draft picks. I think they hit on Mummamd/CB and Elliott/LB but time will tell. Van Der Berg may not contribute right away but looks like a high ceiling on being very good. 10.0 RAS score is insane. The best DT score since they started using that metric. Reviewing Scouting Takes on Bears Picks I'm going through some scouting reports, and I just wanted to share the theme about almost every single one of these players. I'm mostly looking at the intangibles. To my mind, right or wrong, Ben Johnson feels he understands what it takes for a player with non-traditional measurements to succeed - a "what would I do without football?" lifer, and someone who is tough and competitive. Does that toughness and intelligence push smaller guys like Thieneman, Thomas, and Muhammed, and short-armed players like Jones, Roush, and Van den Berg to excel? We'll have to see, but to me, that's the clear theme here: smart guys who live and breathe football, are tough, and work their asses off. Agree with it or not, but my read on this is that Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles believe that: a) if a guy is a really good athlete, b) and he lives and breathes football, c) and he's smart and a leader, they will be able to coach that player into a good football player. Dillon Thieneman, S, No. 25 He's a scheme fit and a decent pick here Fast as hell Logan Jones, C, No. 57 Refits his hands quickly and efficiently for recoveries in pass pro (will protect Caleb Williams) Finished career going 17 straight games without a penalty (tell me Johnson wasn't pissed about the penalties last year) Rugged demeanor and hates coming off the field (Johnson's type of player) High-intangibles kid (NFL scout: “Pushes himself to the max. … I wish all our guys loved the grind like he does.”) (Bears' culture) Great athlete (won 100m dash in 6th and 7th grade in city track meets) Sam Roush, TE, No. 69 Strains in his blocking and plays with competitive edge Described as “down-to-earth, all-ball” player who willingly overachieves One of just six combine prospects (out of 319) who competed in every drill No stranger to special teams (529 career snaps) Zavion Thomas, WR, No. 89 Beloved in LSU program for his “positive energy” and “grinding attitude” Fast as hell Malik Muhammed, CB, No. 124 Hates to come off the field (Muhammad after missing one game in 2025: “I feel like I let my team down.”) Fast, great athlete Keyshaun Elliot, LB, No. 166 Extra coach on the field — communicates all calls to his teammates Described as an “A-plus kid” with “grown-man maturity” by coaching staff Sophomore team captain at New Mexico State; voted to the team’s Pat Tillman Leadership Council both of his seasons at Arizona State Already a professional in terms of his work ethic and study habits (NFL scout: “He wears out the coaches — in the best way possible.”) Fast, good athlete Jordan van den Berg, DT, No. 213 His motor is relentless, and his coaches said he was one of the team’s best leaders because of the example he set. He also brings outstanding personal and football character (he used his NIL money to become a small-busine

I dont care where they got there players (pick value) as long as they are good players. Most people use the big boards pundits put out to judge player value. After the actual draft you can see a lot of evaluations were off. A good example is the safety EMW. Some had him in the first round or early second. Almost every team passed him up a couple of times before he was taken. Taking Logan Jones that high was not in any drafts so does that mean we went to high, or they were to low? Logan Jones is a Tyler Linderbaum clone and Tyler was picked by the Ravens at pick 25. If Logan is that good, late second is right where he should have been taken.

Last years draft was a great success and still can pay more dividends with Frazier and Hyppolite. Until it proves differently this class looks like it added to the roster.

https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-draft-hq/prospects/jayden-loving

As I was looking for draft stuff, someone posted a Austin Booker video. He missed half the season with an injury but was playing his best ball at the end of the season. He had 4.5 sacks and 2 he didnt get credit for because of QB roughing calls. He is ready to be a 10 sack DE of which we are trying to find in the draft. IMO we have players on the team that will be contributing more this year coming off of injury or just getting better. Jordan Van Der Berg is an exciting prospect that definitely needs some coaching. His strength and quickness is off the charts.

UDFAs reported to have signed with the BearsJaren Kump, C/OL, Utah (link) Miller Moss, QB, Louisville (link) KC Eziomume, CB, Tulane (link) Caden Barnett, iOL, Wyoming (link) Gabriel Plascencia, K, San Diego State (link) Coleman Bennett, RB, Kennesaw State (link) Skyler Thomas, S, Oregon State (link) Hayden Large, TE, Iowa (link) Beau Gardner. LS, Georgia (link) Squirrel White, WR, Florida State (link) Jayden Loving, DT, Wake Forest (link) Omari Kelly, WR, Michigan State (link) Mason Murphy, OT, Auburn (link) Caden Barnett is a monster and Jayden Loving has some game.

It can not be put any better. An odd draft but as being a winning team now, we specifically filled spots without major additions at the DL , a glaring need. Van Der Berg is going to be a big surprise. IMO

It always amazes me how the scouts find these guys you barely hear of and the tape looks so good. Im trying to find one a little longer but some short ones shows this dude relentlessly tackling players. https://youtube.com/shorts/c900oal73EA?si=Cx3jXfxxXF-6yzTM

He didnt get invited to the Combine but did 35 BPs which would have been second in all positions.

Hayden Large -- TE, Iowa (CBS Sports)

Coleman Bennett RB Kennesaw State

Gabriel Plascencia, K, San Diego State

Caden Barnett/OG/Wyoming