Stinger226

They may draft Shelton, and he will be a good player, but the most impactful position on the 3-4 is rush OLB. That came out of Fangio's mouth,I will find the interview and post it. If Shelton is not the BPA, he will not be our draft pick. We simply cant draft for need , that's what bad teams do. Shelton will not be the BPA at 7, no matter what you think. He is a top 15 player not a top 10. We will see what the league thinks on draft day.

Oh shit, Trent Richardson signed with Raiders.

I totally think the BPA could be a OT. There are a couple that will go high and a good OL will help everybody.

These are just vet min. contracts, just more options to choose from.

I could see us doing some trading, but dont think Gurley will go that high, more of late 1st round valve. What other choices did you have at 15?

Inherently we disagree on the importance of positions. We do need some DEs,DTs, just dont think we will be adding them with the 7th pick and so far not in FA. In Fangio's past schemes, he has had smaller quick guys and has had fat guys. By who they bring in will tell us what he favors.

I think he adapts to what ever his talent is for that year. I seen a break down of his defense and he listed the lineman LDT-NT-RDT so for the players he had in those spots were 6'3"-6'4" types like 285 to 310. They stated that they will be in the 2-4-5 60% of the time and that they want the DTs to stay on the field instead of subbing. So if one of the DTs drops off to LBer that would be Houston. So the guys upfront need to be more mobile than the typical NT type.

Knighton got a 1 year 4 mil contract, if we really wanted him, I think he would be here. I dont think the big fat guy is the ideal guy in Fangio's defense.,Fox has already stated Ratliff is a NT, I dont think he is a big bullshiter.

Bears sign LS Thomas Gafford(hey its news)

That would be nice, but see him going in the 3rd which may be to soon for our taste.

No matter where he plays we need more DEs in the 3-4 scheme on the team, from Foxes mouth he thinks Ratliff and Fergeson can play NT. So I think we draft players like Davis and Harry Anderson that can fit in at either spot.

You know as well as I do the best at picking the right mock drafts are about 30%, so not many you can put a lot of faith in. It is hard for people to pick the exact drafted player, so I go by how many right they had that were picked in the first round.

I think the more we go forward with the brain trauma thing, the more this is going to happen.

The first week of FA is over paying for people. They judge there needs and pay accordingly.

Thank God there still is enough boneheads that want to play football, but some will take the high road. Smart for him bad for football.

Cris Borlander is retiring from football after just one year. Doesnt want to lose his brain.

I dont think this was with the intention of being a starter, but more of Ebon Brittons spot on the backup role.

He is close to a deal but the holdup is the guaranteed money. Hopefully this comes soon, so we can go to the next victim of the new regime.

There rebuilding the roster from both ends. If they throw enough darts one of them is going to stick. What there doing now is bargain shopping, any names coming are not popular but if they view it as upgrades, I will wait and see how it turns out.

They are remaking the roster from both ends. He is an average vet with starter experience. He is not as good but the same type of signing as Slauson, remakes his career, or just competition?

None of them are worthy of pick 7. If we trade back then I would be all in with those picks. If Cooper or White are there, they have to take them. There different makers.

Maybe he is a better system fit on our team. Will definitely have to prove his worth. They sure are good at keeping things quiet.

I always get excited with a new regime but I have to admit, these guys act different and that is refreshing.

Just since an interview with Parker and he said Bears were in the same ballpark with the valve of the contract. Said he was impressed with the brass here, KC gave more money so he went back. I would say maybe we offered 4-15?

I injected the more money thing, as a conclusion of the total interview that was happening. that is why I had it in brackets.