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And the flipside. Gabriel is a very good follow given his ties to the org (which still seem to exist to this day, despite the fact that Pace is in now). Pretty successful overall career and he's had some good tidbits on potential Bears move this season so I consider him well connected. Greg Gabriel ‏@greggabe 17m17 minutes ago These "insiders" throwing Mo Wilkerson to Bears rumors are just throwing darts at a wall. Nothing to it as of NOW Greg Gabriel ‏@greggabe 8m8 minutes ago The real experts like @BradBiggs laugh at these "rumors". These so called experts are looking for followers and make stuff up Greg Gabriel ‏@greggabe 9m9 minutes ago The people who get hurt by this BS are the fans who want reliable information Greg Gabriel ‏@greggabe 4m4 minutes ago I've been around GM's my whole adult life. They tell nothing to the media this time off year. I've seen more lies this year than ever 1/2 Greg Gabriel ‏@greggabe 3m3 minutes ago 2/2 more lies than ever as to this GMsaid certain things about certain players. It's 95% made up by these Twitter experts

Doug Moore ‏@DMooreNFL 2h2 hours ago Still hearing that the #Bears are as of right now, the front runners for #Jets DL Muhammad Wilkerson. Lots of factors involved though. #NFL Doug Moore ‏@DMooreNFL 2h2 hours ago Doug Moore Retweeted Doug Moore Biggest factors are compensation for #Jets & also for the #Bears to negotiate a long term extension w/ DL Wilkerson.

I look at the teams above the Bears pick and believe the Browns, Cowboys, Niners, and Philadelphia could all use a QB and might all pick one high. I pretty much have 99% confidence that the Browns select one and presuming the Niners trade Kaep (and even if they don't), think with pretty high confidence the Niners take a QB. I also view the Rams as a team who has a strong need and could move up, however, I don't know that they will. To be honest, I would be thrilled if a QB fell to the Bears and I think both of those QB's are worthy of being top 10 picks so I'm fine with the value at 11 and am on board with drafting them and having a future in place as Jay ages (in fact, if the QB ended up proving to be ultra worthy, Jay's deal will actually be pretty friendly and attractive so we could likely capitalize on a good pick when the time is right to move Jay even). That said, I don't see two QB's getting past those four teams in particular. If the Browns pass, than I think the odds increase of one coming to us. I could also see the Jets being extremely interested in moving up as well. I actually think this is a pretty good QB draft, maybe not the sure fire #1 overall selection, but lots of players who have intriguing possibilities (whether it is Goff or Wentz or even the plethora of potential later round picks).

If Goff or Wentz are there when we pick, we are either trading them to another team or we are taking them. I can't see us passing on one of those QB's at 11. I also see almost zero scenario where either of them are on the board when we pick. I would not draft the wideout. I'd rather trade down or give up our 1st for Wilkerson and a 2nd or the Jets 1st rounder) or take one of the CB's (such as Apple).

I'd argue that he is elite and he's 26 so would be considered a core player. I would absolutely swap 1st and give Wilkerson the money as long as we truly believe he's a difference maker in our D and have done as much homework as possible on his character, etc (as you don't want to run into a Suh incident and I don't believe we have anyone in the org who has worked with Wilkerson). I would not give up a 1st for him without swapping picks, given we are going to have to give him big money. I think he would fill a major void on this defense.

With Cook gone, Davis is about the only guy out there worth signing. That said, I presume he wants to go to a contender and right now that isn't the Bears.

Saints match.

If we trade Alshon, sure, but even than, given his previous injury, there is more risk in taking him, imo (especially since White is coming back from injury). I don't think it is much more than just being diligent.

I imagine it won't. Bolden isn't just valuable as a returner, he's also a pretty solid ST tackler (and backup safety).

1 year deal. Presumably less than what we would have had to tender him (which I believe was 1.7M).

I am 100% convinced Bears will not pass on Goff / Wentz. I still think they might even take Lynch. I think they are serious players at QB and it is a wrap if one of Goff / Wentz is on the board. I could even see Pace moving up a few picks. I've heard from a few people that he's very high on both of the top QB's. Either way, we are taking a QB somewhere in the 1st 3 rounds, you can book it, and I think it will be earlier than the 3rd. I also don't think them signing RG III means they don't take a QB, but I could be wrong.

I think we'd get a 2nd for him and if push came to shove we might get a 2nd and a future 2nd for him. More likely would be a 2nd and 3rd or a 2nd and future 3rd. I'd rather sign Alshon at that point, but if he didn't want to be here, I'd be open to the alternative. It would mean we'd have to target a wideout early in the draft though. Any idea of us getting 2 1st's for AJ are probably delusional. I also haven't read anything recently which indicated anything about the negotiations being hostile. All I've seen is tons of optimism about the two sides ultimately agreeing.

I want absolutely nothing to do with Hardy.

I think we will put in an offer for Tony Jefferson (S).

I think it will be Cook, who has familiarity with Loggains from his Tennessee days (where he was last really good). Cook is still juts 28 years old. Below is an excerpt from a Tribune article: One item to point out is we have to fill the longer term void somewhere, as neither of these guys are long-term solutions.

Greg Gabriel on Twitter: "Been told that reports that Akiem Hicks is close to deal with Lions is false. Still flying to Chicago tonight"

Ian Rapoport on Twitter: "DL Jarvis Jenkins to the #Jets on a 2-year deal, source said. Low-cost signing."

@JasonLaCanfora Jets working out a contract with DL Jarvis Jenkins. Lions working to secure DL Akiem Hicks. Both deals likely to get done Aaron Leming ‏@AaronLemingNFL 48s48 seconds ago Was told report of Akiem Hicks to the #Lions may not be as "close" as has been reported. Maybe worth a night's wait for #Bears fans.

Wow.

Jason La Canfora ✔ ‎@JasonLaCanfora Lot of action on DL today. Akiem Hicks is in Chicago then scheduled to visit Detroit after that

Dom Cosentino ✔ ‎@domcosentino Source confirmed Jets are hosting ex-Bears DL Jarvis Jenkins for a visit, as @JasonLaCanfora said. Source added visit is today.

Brad Biggs @BradBiggs 20m #Bears were not awarded a compensatory draft pick and have not had one since 2009. NE, DAL, SF get 4 each per NFL. Brad Biggs @BradBiggs 18m #Bears had 3 compensatory picks in 2009 and they were used on WR Juaquin Iglesias, G Lance Louis & WR Derek Kinder. Brad Biggs @BradBiggs 15m Based on start of free agency this year, #Bears might be shut out of compensatory picks again in 2017. Brad Biggs @BradBiggs 15m Since league began awarding compensatory picks in 1994, #Bears have received 17. Only 7 teams have received fewer.

Chris Emma ‏@CEmma670 2m2 minutes ago Danny Trevathan was given word that the Bears would be adding more pieces to their defense. The linebacker is pumped for what may be coming.

Gresham and Hicks will be at Halas hall tomorrow. Kearse on the radar as well and I presume we'll look at a safety at some point or another person within the secondary.

Good move. He's a good ST player.