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I hope Banks doesn't get the Eric Lambert kiss of death. He wrong a lot if you follow him.

I like Matt Miller and always have followed him but he's not always right. Last year he had Maye rated ahead of Daniels in the QB rating and we know how that turned out. Daniela was the best rookie QB and Maye faulted early. Banks may be our LT of the future but the bears will have to draft him at 10 for that to be considered. They just scheduled a workout with him in Texas, that at least is showing interest in him which may have the way for that to happen. Braxton did not get better in year 3 so that puts him on notice but it seems most people throw away the Kiran factor. We will look at this year 3 rd round pick and say he may end up being a starter. Kiran was a third round pick. The missing information is what the bear coaches think of both Braxton and Kiran. We will have more information one week from now when they make pick 10 .

I'm not routing for Warren just wouldn't have a problem if we took him. I heard an interesting stat today. 50% of all first round picks never get second contracts with the team that drafted them. Not that they all are misses just that they never lived up to expectations.

I would gladly take that draft. If Warren or Jeanty are there, it would enhance trade assets, especially if two teams want a player. My first choice would be to trade back no matter who is there. The more 10 to 50 players we can get the better. 76 is still a good spot especially for a RB or TE that could help our team. These two make good points but lots of pro and con for Banks. You have to look at all opinions. I pay more attention to scouts and they are divided on where Banks goes. It's that division of opinion that causes me to question how good he might be. Great players usually have a consensus of opinion. My concern is not that Banks is better than Jones, it's is the difference enough to use #10? A lot of scouts think he will be playing OG eventually, the premise is do you want a good LT or a pro bowl LG?

So for all the Braxton haters, if he plays well this year that still doesn't change your mind? He was 21st out of 141 OTs in the NFL . He did have 5 sacks and 7 penalties on 719 snaps. Banks had 935 snaps with 1 sack and 7 penalties. I will be interested to see what Banks first year stats are and Braxton 2025 stats are to see how much better banks is. Braxton has been a average LT, Kiran A was drafted to compete and possibly take his job. I expect a LT drafted but just not in the first round.

I have watched highlight films and 2 games, it's not my opinion he's a blue chip player that's almost every scouting services lists as the 6 in this draft. Ben Johnson commented on him and DA said he would not like to scheme against him. I don't know if he is or isn't but I forgot to check on here before I made that outrageous statement ( an all pro type), I apologize.

Just seen we're having a private workout with Banks, that could change our first round choice.

If Tyler Warren is an eventful all pro as people suggest, does that change your mind? I'm not a Warren advocate but if he adds a Bower type year, that means this offense is cooking.

Not bad, never heard of Mbow being a LT. Willie would be intriguing but Poles likes length and he'll never measure up . At 2a there should be a good choice of higher rated DEs than Stewart.

Defense positions: big board DE- Jaylon Walker,Tyrek Williams, James Pierce, Shemar Stewart, , Landon Jackson, Nic Scourton, JT Tumoloau, jack Sawyer, princely Umanmielen, Bradyn Swinson DT: Mason Graham, Derrick Harmon, Kenneth Grant, Walter Nolen, Darius Alexander, Alfred Collins, Omar Norman Lott LB ' Danny Srutsman, CB: S: Xavier Watts, Kevin Winston, Andrew Mukuba, Lathan Ransom, Jaylon Reed

Of course they will mix coverages but I read somewhere DA runs 70% man. I'll try to find the article.

I did and then they signed 3 IOL and it changed the conversation. I've never said Braxton is the goat and we don't need to draft anyone. My comments are related to Kiran A already being on the team and inline to take over if Braxton doesn't get better. I think they draft a true LT but just not in the first round. Jones leaves after this year, Kiran next up draftee gives him competition. Question, do you think whoever the LT is , they will play better with an all pro next to him?

1-10. Tyler Warren 2-39 trevon Henderson 2-41 Aireonte Ersery 3-72 Jack Sawyer 5-148 Jaylon Reed/ S 7-233 Cody Lindenberg/ LB 7-240 Kyonte Hamilton/DT I like a few other players better but would have no problem if this is where we ended up.

You're entitled to your opinion, some people don't agree with you. I don't think the bears agree as a #10 LT pick is necessary. They will take a prospect to add competition. They had a starting LT that statistically is average. They drafted a 3 rd round pick last year to compete with Braxton. They will draft a 2 nd round LT prospect to mix in. Campbell and Membou probably aren't pro bowl types at LT. Banks can be a starter but how much better of a prospect is he over Kiran A? I could be totally in left field on this, but I think the bears don't prioritize LT with the prospects this year. The OL coach spoke yesterday and talked well of both LTs on the team and was asked about upgrading the position. He said the OTs positions are easier to give help with. WR, TE , RB for support but also said they are looking at OTs to draft. Does any of that sound like it's an emergency to get a LT? It doesn't to me.

Needs: IOL, depth future starter OT, depth, competition at LT QB, none RB, duel back role starter WR, added depth, speed TE, depth #2 (weapon) DE, edge ( starter capable) DT, depth ( NT) starter capable LB, depth future starter CB, depth S, depth future starter Priority: DE - RB- LT- NT - S- WR- TE - LB 6 blue chip players: Hunter - Graham - Walker - Jeanty - Warren - Carter 2 top 10 QBS Ward and Sanders Next 6: Campbell - Membou - Banks - Golden - McMillan - Barron Next 6- S Stewart - Loveland -M Williams -Emmanwori- Nolen - Pierce If a blue chip player falls, they take him. That will determine the next 3 picks. Trade back extra 2nd round pick 5 top 72 picks for need. Top 100 big board OL: Campbell, Membou, Banks, Conerly, Ersery, Simmons , Grant, Belton, Pierce WR: Golden, jaylon Noel, Tai Fenton, Kyle Williams, Jalon Lane , Tre Harris RB: Jeanty, Hampton, Johnson, Henderson, Judkins, Skattebo, Brashard Smith TE: Warren, Loveland, Arroyo, Taylor, Ferguson , Conyers

Are you describing a zone Def? The other teams were targeting the gap in the zone where the underneath guy passed responsbity to the down field zones. We are predominantly man this year and I expect the underneath players to engage WRs right away instead of letting WRs get to their routes. More aggressive,

I agree with that so he drafted Kiran to give him competition. He wasn't supposed to see the field last year but he did. So now healthy he gets his shot. Wright was a top 10 pick, his last 2 yrs haven't been stellar but everyone thinks pro bowl potential. If we draft a rookie, automatically he will play well and we live happily ever after. The truth is, not very often do you get instant success with high draft picks. There are exceptions but usually they have to develop. I would be willing to bet Braxton has a better yr than the rookie we could have drafted to take his place.( I still think we are not taking one in the first round) Contract yr, has Kiran breathing down his neck. I expect to see improvement this year.

You seem to focus in on a specific player and if we don't get that player it's a bad draft. Clearly if we don't take Banks, you will have comments to make. Now if we don't get CJ, I expect the same. I have wants to but I have many scenarios I would be happy with. Jeanty+ Judkins+ kJ+ Cam Skattebo+ Brashard Smith+ I also could see Jayden Blue as a late round take even with another RB, to use his speed in packages as a weapon I'm just not struck on one.

DA talked yesterday about he liked Spider-Man playing some saftey. Tyranny Mathieu played that role for DA in NO and he was pretty good.

I think KJ will be gone but we pick early in round 3, very possible Cam Skattebo could be there. Draft Buzz lists him as a 4th round pick. Several have him 3rd and lower.

I think the argument could be made for anyone projected to be a first round pick could be our #10 pick. My first choice is to trade back.

Jeanty is a given but the rest of the RB room is a debate. Hell RJ Harvey or Dylan Sampson could end up being real good. It's not always the obvious choice. I'll hang my hat on Cam Skattebo.

We all have our opinion and people we think would be best for the team. I think whoever they take at 10 needs to be special, not just a player that becomes a NFL starter. Braxton was an NFL starter day one and was a fifth round pick. Pundits are pretty consistent with 6 all pro player types available in the draft. A few say 8 and of course a few could surprise but I think if we get the chance, we will draft one of these. If not one falls then it could be 10 different players. In one week the conversation starts with the mistake they made by taking so and so at 10. I trust them to get it right.

If one of the main criterias of a RB is pass blocking, then LeQuint Allen is your guy . Draft Buzz has him rated by far the best pass blocker.

I don't have a problem if we get Banks, I just don't think they are going to draft a OT in the first round. Now if they trade down, I think the attention they have given to Conerly makes him more likely to be a Bear. Everything is projection, with only 6 blue players in the draft 10-50 could be drastically different than people are predicting. The teams don't have a single big board exactly the same.