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I think Carl Nicks would be a great options. he can play LG or either OT position.

I would think that Hagrid would be the better choice. you cant tell me a dude that big didnt play some sort of football.

Isnt JD Runnels still on the roster? I thought he was IR'd last year.

no.....they watched the Matrix triligy. JA is a huge Neo fan!

That drove me freaking nuts. Running wolfe up the middle with a very shitty OL against 2 of the best run stuffing DTs in the league inside our own 5 yard line? how freakin retarded is that. I think if used properly, Wolfe can be a very valuable contributor but as long as Turner keeps on insisting on running him up the middle like that, I have serious doubt he'll be used correctly. But I guess there is hope. Wolfe did have some nice screens and catches out of the backfield at the end of the season.

IIRC, there would be about a $1.75M cap hit if Benson is cut/traded this year.

I still think it's completely retarded he didnt get any play time.

I was listening to an interview of him on Sirius a couple days ago. He sounds like a real quality character guy. I'd love to have him on the Bears

They're also talking with Gholston. I'm sure the other Long will be involved at some point too. Looks like they are just going to see who they can sign the easiest since there is not real clear cut #1 guy out there. Frankly, I dont see how they dont go Jake Long but that's just my opinion.

I do. and if you question if Johson can, you'd have to question if Charles can. they are the same size. And Felix is within 5-10 pounds of both of them One thing I noticed is that ECU runs a more tradition offense....at least it looked like form the highlights. Most of the other schools with top backs run some sort of spread. the ECU offense looked pretty similar to what the Bears run from what I saw. And with Johnson, I love how he doesnt show boat and 'acts like he's been there' when he scores. the other guy I really like is Forte. He does a LOT of things really well and is probably the most complete back available. my top 3 are CJ Forte Charles If we end up with any of them, I'll be happy.

he also drops more balls than a drunk hooker. I wouldnt be too upset if JA takes him but he has to get a handle on his fumbling issue. But I'd go for Chris Johnson instead. They're the same size but CJ is faster and runs with more authority.

hmmm....no, the only one that has a chance of being there in the 3rd is Forte.

my preferences are for a RB after taking OL in round 1 are.. Chris Johnson This guy has Hester/Deon speed and although he's only 200#, he does not shy away from lowering his head. He runs with much more power than you'd think from a speed demon like him. He can make an immediate impact in the passing game on 3rd downs and as a change of pace to Benson. Forte Does a LOT of things well.....run, catch and block. Plus he's not slow as he ran a sub-4.5. over 2K yards and over 20 TDs last year. He the best blocker in pass protection of the 3. Charles Home run threat but seems to shy away from contact. The less physical of the 3 but I wouldnt be upset if JA took him in the 2nd. Charles and Johnson are almost the exact same size except Johnson is faster and more physical from what I've seen.

I wonder if DM can play WR? lol. not like he's excelling at S or CB.

That would be funny as hell.

I wanted no part of him anyways. Now I really dont want any part of him being drafted by the Bears. I'll freaking hurl if he's drafted by chicago.

I was just going to post about this. lol. someone should create a team so we can all get on.

If we get Albert, Clady or Williams, I'll be very happy. hell, even Otah too.

Charles is LESS physical than Johnson. From what I've seen Johnson can run inside. despite his size, he runs with power and is not afraid of contact.

I think a burner like Chris Johnson or Jamaal Charles would compliment him nicely with a solid OL.

so all the Bears need to do is put together one of the best OL of the past 20 years and Benson will be all set. Sounds like a plan to me. There were plenty of decently prices OL FA available. JA didnt bite. Mo Williams and Jake Scott for example. Both were VERY resonable deals for pretty good OL and would have not broken the bank for the Bears. Though, I wouldnt be upset with Mendenhall, I want Williams, Clady or even Albert with the #14 and get a playmaker at RB in the 2nd.

I got the impression that it would have only happened if Briggs was traded or left via FA

If JA doesnt get some guys in here for the OL, we'll be lucky to be in the top 3/4th of the league.

not to mention the cap hit

if JA doesnt get any OL help, the Bears will be lucky to win 5 games.