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I'm sticking with Caleb but I'm not going to get too down on Maye..he'll be #2 in MVP voting and is coming off a statistically spectacular season (and in year 2) and like Caleb his tools are off the charts strong. I don't think you could go wrong with either of them right now...but to somehow say Maye hasn't been good because his first post-season run he's had some struggles just doesn't cut it for me. I'd also acknowledge that the Texans, Chargers, and Broncos all have outstanding defenses...especially the Broncos and Texans, so it isn't like he's going against some subpar defense. And the weather was atrocious. Doesn't absolve him from his play but right now I'd have those 2 (along with Nix) as the top 3 from the Caleb class (Daniels having dropped to #4 - but he's clearly uber talented too...durability is the question there). The ceiling on Caleb, Maye and Jayden is pretty high, imo.

I wonder if this is one where BJ kind of encouraged him to at least put his name out so he can go through the interview process and gain experience. Feels like BJ is one who is very comfortable in his own skin and certainly has lived the assistant coach journey so wants to be uber supportive of his coaches and this can be part of it - hey go see what else is out there, always good to know (and I support it) and at the same time, I'm hoping you'll stay but you'll also develop better experience for future interviews.

Very good news

Guys - can you please just put each other on ignore for the sake of the rest of the board and for each other please.

This is where I am. It really sucks but this guy played through a ton of injuries and made some good plays. I think he wishes he had a do over but I also appreciate that Caleb didn’t throw him over the bus and as fans I think we have to look at the whole population of work vs the unfortunate sample. I also think this can be a good opportunity for DJ to grow from this as it really looked like the chemistry was finally starting to form.

If Jaquan is willing to go short I could see both being back but right now I’m guessing just Byard.

Seems like it. Seems like Nagy might be looking for an OC job since Titans just went with Saleh.

Evidently some rumors that Bears might look at Scotty Montgomery from Lions to take over. Was Ben Johnson’s running backs coach and might be out with them getting a new OC. This past year was the WR coach for Lions.

Bain is a stud but I think he’s supposed to be like a top 10 pick.

Nagy is likely getting a HC gig. He also is a free agent (similar to Flores).

Kiran is going to get cut. They tried everyone and their brother at tackle and didn’t even bring him in at guard. He’s a failed pick.

Our LB play was pretty bad. Sewell stinks, hyppolite couldn’t even get special teams snap and Jackson is a good special team / depth player. Edward’s might be cooked - he is already getting older and that injury probably costs him half a step. I think DT and De are huge needs

I feel like a good DT, safety and LB should all be in range of picks they are making in first 2 rounds. Maybe move down to get 3 in first 2 rounds.

So decent shot we lose our rb coach with Bienemy rejoining Reid and Mahomes.

Thuney was excellent against pass rush (only one bad play) but the run game was hampered having him out there…doesn’t have the speed to run the zone concepts out there. That is where Theo and Trapillo made a difference.

Yeah I think it was purely they didn’t think they could afford that in this game and made the move. Hopefully Trapillo ends up developing and recovering and another offseason helps Theo…but is also seems like we could see them look for a vet stop gap or another option.

My guess is DT or LB end up going here. Could even see a slight move down and target one of those spots or a safety. But don’t force your hand - play best talent that falls. I doubt it will be a DE.

Fun season and a nice foundation - could have won which is tough for how it ended but this was a fun year and I’m excited and confident for the future. I don’t think anyone is satisfied and I expect a lot of hard work this offseason getting better. Caleb and offense is just scratching the surface and Caleb in particular has made major growth but still has a ton of opportunities for growth (which is so exciting). Defensively I believe in the staff and they will get some key players back but I expect a lot of new faces - let’s see what staff and front office can do.

Let’s go 🐻

This is really well said and interesting to see...it also is going to be interesting to see how NFL adjusts to him but also how he continues to adjust. I go back to - he's the type of guy who has all of the ability to win games...which is a very unique skill. Doesn't mean he is perfect, cause he still is far from it and has a lot of room to grow...but that is what makes it so exciting.

There were a few real nice check down throws he made. When he and Bears figure it all out…look out. I’m kind of excited what this unique will look like when they have a full offseason and we get Rome back to 100 percent. I think we forget how good he is and will be.

My bad I thought for some reason he was taking about Braxton Jones playing well in playoffs and getting us a comp pick. You are right and it seems like no one knows for sure.

Also it seems like there is some uncertainty if Cunningham gets this job whether it would be eligible. Rapaport reported Ryan will have final say which makes this gig more akin to an asst gm role. No Rooney rule and Bears evidently could block him from interviewing. As much as I want Ian to get the gig - If Bears can block they should. Now if it is a true GM role and we get the picks…than best of luck to you Ian…otherwise you are here until you get that true GM gig (and I hope you get it)

It depends on the size of the contract he gets. Than it also depends on how many we sign vs lose at a certain size (and signed by a certain time).

I legit can’t sleep - that was insane.