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Poles said in an interview that Luther was not on their big board because they didn't think he would make it out of the first round . I don't think they expected to take him but couldn't pass on the talent. The deeper you dig into the other draftees the more you like them. Hippo was the biggest surprise because pundits appeared to ignore him because he didn't go to the combine. After his pro day, he started moving up draft boards. Team captain for 2 yrs, good production, high football IQ, and speed to burn. He would have been the fastest LB at the combine which would have gotten him drafted in the 4th round where we took him. Also he did come in on a pre draft visit, no one had that info. DA likes to blitz LBers, why not the fastest LB in this draft. On YouTube ( Chicago bears channel) watch his interview, mature player, team leader in the future. https://youtu.be/UWw_zsqquaU?si=ejgEPMed26-xKV7c

Yes and the statement was more pointed at other members that disagree.

They had several chances to draft a RB higher but they choose to trade down. Let's say Henderson was their guy and got picked the player before us. Why not just pick your next option right now instead of trading down? I think that indicated it may not be a priority. The same with the other trade downs plus in the 4th with lots of options at RB, they took a LB. They had several opportunities to grab a higher rated RB. They may have targeted Monongai all along knowing he would be a late pick.

Poles said they were bringing in competition for Jones and Kiran. Why? Jones isn't ready to play yet. Also Jones would have to play top ball to even considered to get a contract. So they speculate he might not be here, so they draft a T. It's just speculation that they would have drafted Banks if available. Not any different than me saying they were drafting Loveland anyways. Both are opinions that can't be proven. We have to assume by their actions and also their statements that they are fine with Braxton and Kiran as their LTs this year. The ( we need a LT) was clearly fan based chatter.

I think we now have a 90 nan roster. To add anyone else they have to cut someone.

1) they like Swift better than fans do 2) they like RJ better than fans do 3) they think Monongai can play All along fans were putting Swift down while coaches like him. Because of the fake story ( the bears are trading up for Jeanty) fans assumed we want a load back really bad. Clearly a disconnect between what the coaches feel and the fans don't know

I'll look for it. I watched so many videos, I lose track where I seen it. Thanks

The Pace comparison confuses me, Poles actually manages the Cap brilliantly. Doesn't give huge contracts to average players. All the contracts he gave to core players in yr 2 looks like a bargain. If you mean he thinks he's the smartest guy in room when taking people we never heard of, they all do that. This is the year the rebuild pays dividends. I thought it was going to be last year but I think keeping Flus sealed that not happening. Burden will be in the rotation, tripoli will become the swing T, Turner gets in the rotation on the DL, and the RB will be the duel back guy. Newman will make the 53, we finally are adding depth. The LB and CB Will probably be PS all year.

I watch some tape on Newman and on one play the defense was stunting. He slung the first guy on the ground slide to the right and knocked that guy on the ground. Went down field in front of the RB and run over another defender to the ground. Literally blocked 3 guys and everyone got the ground. It was awesome. I'll try to find it.

I agree we needed to add more bodies but not sure how it's a weakness? Swift had a lot of positive for a totally inept offense. The bad OL affected Caleb's play but it didn't affect the running game? I don't get the logic. Safety is not a weakness with all 4 Ss coming back. They clearly don't think it is or they had added in free agency. Next year absolutely but they don't need to address that now with other needs. Loveland was not a reach, most had him in the top 15. Burden was mostly projected as a first round pick. The next two were top 100 players, not sure where they were slotted. The rest of the draft may have been reaching but they drafted players they wanted.

After the draft, I get on here and hard to find positive statements. Of course it's a board to express opinions but let's be honest we may not know how well this draft was for 2 years but I'm not going to pretend I know the answer the day after the draft. It seems like most predict failure. I love the new coaching staff and most of the roster, so I am optimistic. When Johnson and DA clearly influenced the draft, it's same old Bears, Poles is now the new Pace, instead of trying to figure out what they are trying to do. If this year does not excite you especially with Caleb as the QB, in not sure you're capable.

To me this could be a Trey Smith pick, major school, taken in later rounds ends up being very good.

To me, they wanted Henderson, he got picked and traded back. Skattebo got picked right before our pick, traded back. Brashard Smith got picked, backup plan was Monongai. They waited to the end and still got someone that can play duel RB role. They guess where a player is picked and design their board according but always had a backup plan. Clearly they had targeted some players, on their board. I would say questions on LB and CB but everyone else makes the roster.

That was nice tape for a non football player. The combine snubbed him so he got lost in transition. These are the types that start in 2 yrs and play 10.

We do have a lot of depth at CB, barring injury, PS

People like to say same old Bears but they are not. New blood, hopefully different results.

I like surprises,he could be the daring of the draft. All big 10 2 yrs in a row does not scream failure. He fits what we need, physical running in short yardage situations. Pass blocks well and NO fumbles in his career.

I have no idea about this player but they do. Pundits didn't have him on their radar but after his pro day, some teams did. Interesting to see this play out.

I hope you're wrong. To many people think because they didn't draft who they wanted, bad draft. We got 4 good players that can help this team. Actually the first two could be future pro bowl types. Both scenarios could turn out good. They know what they have here, we try to guess what's good and bad. It's something no one knows on the day the draft ended.

Trapilo is a RT but they may try him there. People base the draft on weaknesses they think the bears have. I would say maybe they like the roster better than you think . They let the draft fall to them. Once Skattebo was picked, they traded back. They had a backup plan knowing he would probably not be picked. I think the edge I thought they would take, Swinson got picked right before their pick, moved back. I think Turner plays more outside than inside. I also think Dexter may see some snaps outside. As rostered are developed and players are cut , we may add a few cheap additions during the training season. The roster is never done moving forward. If Newman is a good player it may allow us to cut Bates, 4 mil cap savings. You left out Stromberg but if healthy could get a roster spot. Our WR and TE has a lot of talent now and I think Johnson wants them for chess pieces to attack defenses. Last year Detroit scored 70tds. If Johnson sniffs even in that area that means Caleb is swinging it and we have a lot of wins.

He's the same size as Jeanty and the same speed as David Montgomery. Pacheco surprised the NFL maybe Kyle does too.

I think DA has a big influence on this pick. Like you said can move around to any DL spot. I think he ends up playing more outside than inside. Dayo can play inside. Once this puzzle gets put together it may look much different than it does now. I think this draft does say this coaching staff likes the roster better than the fans do.

Easy to say same old Bears but in fact it's not. Johnson and DA clearly influenced this draft. If you thought those were good gets then maybe you let this play out. We are a losing franchise always hoping to get better, every year is a walking on eggshells kind of year. This is a bad spot to judge the season because they didn't draft who you liked. Off-season was very positive and they definitely drafted 4 good football players. As Adam pointed out they didn't draft anyone I liked but I'm not pretending to be smarter than their scouting Dept. Apparently most of you are . I'm a hope for the best person and willing to let it play out. Have fun wallowing around in your misery.

I would be willing to say, no one had any of these players on their radar, so what's your point? I take that back,dawhizz mentioned Burden.