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In my ideal world - I could draft Mykel, Simmons and Treveyon Henderson with my first 3 picks. Mykel being a trade down and add grab and Simmons being someone we move back into back half of round 1 for (using some of the capital from our original trade down). Henderson is the back I’m leaning too - he’s got speed and good receiving skills out of backfield - plus still plenty of mileage left. I think all 3 of those picks have legit blue chip tools - all have some level of risk as well. Note: Bears are perfect for Simmons. Jones and Kiran can push each other while Simmons eases in - Kiran can always kick into guard as I recall some teams liked him there as well.

The other thing about Williams - he got hurt his first game last year and played basically the entire season on one healthy leg. Could have not played but he gritted through it and still played well. Tells me he has grit, toughness and character.

I presume Kramer is well liked and works hard and thus they don’t mind him around for practices etc. they also need depth still and Stromberg has to earn it.

After his combine I think he jumped into top 10. Good thing since this isn’t a position of need. Best thing would be if a wr, db and 2 qbs go before us. Better yet if someone likes Dart a lot and wants to move up to get him (honestly if a team like Giants passed on qb but offered a 2nd and future 1st I might just take it if I were Poles).

I agree - that would be an outstanding draft..even if safety is unexpected at 20 I could get on board and love where rest of the draft went.

He’s 20 so I think question is whether it is maturity or not. But haven’t heard any major knocks. Physical specimen who should be a 3 down end. Very good athlete and he is massive. Great fit for Allen’s scheme. 30 percent of his tackles were for a loss.

Are you referring to Mykel?

Johnson has had two years and flashed zilch. New regime so that could change but he is very pedestrian.

And as importantly I have zero interest in a RB at 10. Zero. The Boston College DE had a ton of sacks and on field production as well which I like. But Mykel Williams tools are elite - he is young, production not quite there but I think he has Chandler Jones upside.

Simmons is the one I actually like the most but obviously coming back from injury. Reality is I can get on board with anyone they think will stick at LT and be good. Don’t want to take a guard prospect in round 1 given the other moves they made. Missouri tackle has very good athleticism if they think he can grade out at LT as well. Would also be fine with Mason Graham at 10 but can’t see him there.

I haven’t watched the tape - so my opinion is purely based on some oline scouts I tend to like who seem to question his ability to stick at LT. I don’t see that same question with Campbell. But being clear - I still have homework to do and could change my mind.

Myles Williams or Cambell are who I really want at 10. If I can’t get one of them - I’m moving down for Simmons.

I agree - Bears now need blue chip impact players. That is an area Poles has struggled to find and we need to see that change.

Rondale Moore and Mecole Hardman visited the Bears today. I really would love a short term deal for Moore. 24 with tons of speed - coming off injury and I think in right role could thrive as a slot / take the top off guy with some gadget and special teams thrown together. Both players are speed guys. Moore was like 4.33 coming out - injuries have been a big issue with him and he missed all of last year.

Definitely a name I like - my guess is we see dline, oline and RB with 3 of first 4 picks…so maybe wideout is the next (or te) or safety or another dlinemen. A trade down or two to get a few extra picks in a draft where the top isn’t super strong but than the next pool is deep would be awesome.

I agree. It would take a team who needs a wideout or has a high grade on an interior linemen or a better grade on one of the tackles than the Bears (imo).

This is my view. He is a utility guy - can’t give a first round pick to a guy who doesn’t project a starter in the next year (and an elite starter at that). Would much rather take a shot at Simmons - high high upside presuming he is healthy. Or the Missouri tackle - shorter arms but elite LT athleticism.

I really think unless they have Avery high grade on an LT or DE there, or they have the TE or RB super elite - they are best moving down (but they need another team willing to move up). The one wildcard - is there an elite LB or DB available? If so - even if not a position of need, I can see Bear surprising us there. But given needs and depth (with lack of elite likely at 10)…if they can get something to move back 7-10 spots, I think it would be worth it. Than take the back or move back one more time and take Hampton and than go with a TE, Guard, Tackle (Simmons) and a linemen or two with the slew of 2nd and 3rds they would have from moving back.

Thuney is getting one too - presume this basically helped with the cap and gave Bears basically the prime of Jackson’s window while he is under contract. Thuney probably gets a 2yr extension is my guess - probably 40M. Maybe a 3rd year that is like dead money.

I think they still need one more wideout - unless they plan on drafting one in first 3 rounds.

Keenan is still out there too - wouldn’t be shocked if he ended up coming back. Figure it is here or LA. Don’t think he will go anywhere else. Haven’t looked to see what Chargers did but I could also see Keenan on a 1yr 10M type deal (big cut from last year but with a better coach). I would prefer one of the other guys - just cause it seemed like the broader parts didn’t compliment each other well enough - but I know Caleb got along real well with Keenan.

Cooper Kupp, Amari Cooper or Lockett would all be very good short term deals at wideout. I say Kupp because it seems like he is trending towards a release. Great route runner in slot / 3rd down option for Caleb.

I wonder if Jeanty is a smokescreen and they are trying to hope one of top OT or DEs make it there to 10.

Tyler Lockett would also be a good slot guy on a short-term deal. Older but he's been a model of durability in his career and has made his money on 3rd down.

I'm not going to lie - I have said I'm going to wait until I see in season productivity from this franchise - but Poles and Warren and McCaskey's have killed the off-season. From hiring Ben Johnson and the staff they put in place to how they have upgraded the trenches significantly in the past week - and with a combination of youth and vet's as well. Really really fired up about what they have accomplished - better than anything I could have put on paper and it feels like the draft matches up well for them to really take this off-season next level and truly put the franchise in a position to really accelerate forward. Just don't take Jeanty - I don't do RB's at 10.