Bears4Ever_34

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Something different. Curious as to how some here came up with their usernames. Some are obvious (like mine) and others not so obvious. For me, the Bears4Ever came from a site I used to visit back in the day called "Bulls4Ever" which has since been transformed into RealGM. The 34 came from Walter Payton, whom I was named after (Payton is my first name). I debated using Sweetness34 but stuck with Bears4Ever. I've been a Bears and Bulls fan since I was about 8 or so, which was around the time I started sitting down and actually remembering games that I had watched with my dad. Unfortunately I grew up during the dog days of Bears football and Bulls basketball. Right around the time Jordan left and the Bulls began the worst 6 year stint in the history of American sports. The Bears weren't much better as I can recall. The Cade McNowns of the world and the Shane Matthews.. It was probably the most inopportune time to become interested in Chicago sports but somehow I kept watching, and things eventually turned around for both clubs. Anyone have a story of their own that they would like to share?

I actually didn't mind this draft. I didn't like the 1st round pick but I'm over it and I'm rooting for McClellin to succeed. I actually feel bad for being as upset as I was when I heard his name. It's not fair to the kid. I just didn't like that particular pick at that particular time. I felt he was better served as an OLB in a 3-4 scheme and there were other DE's available that would have been better selections. But it is what it is. With that said, I loved the Alshon Jeffery selection for obvious reasons. He can catch, he can run after the catch, big body in the redzone etc.. He's going to be a weapon in this offense whenever teams decide to put bracket coverage on Brandon Marshall. He'll have every opportunity to succeed because he's going to get single coverage and he's coming in to be the #2, not the #1. Less pressure to be great early on. Give him 2 seasons and he'll be a pro bowl candidate. The 3rd round pick I didn't like, only for this reason. The guy has been injured 3 out of his 4 seasons he spent playing for Oregon St. We've been burned by this sorta stuff year after year, with injury prone college players, thinking that they somehow will not be injury prone at an even higher level. Other than that though, if this kid can stay healthy, he's a very talented prospect. Has ideal size for a safety and has the quickness and athleticism I think to be a decent player. Sound tackler from what I've seen. My favorite pick other than Alshon Jeffery might be this Evan Rodriguez. I know nothing about the guy, never saw him play but from the looks of it, we may have gotten a potential steal in the draft. Reminds me of an Aaron Hernandez type or maybe even a Marcel Reece, who can flex out in certain situations and be a dual threat as a FB and TE. Love this pick if he can stay out of trouble. I think this kid may end up being a starter and could become a weapon in the passing game in just his first season. And then I can't even comment on the other two picks because I wasn't watching the draft at the time and haven't even looked into who they are. Too busy being on suicide watch from witnessing Derrick Rose tear his ACL in a playoff game..

Well then blame NFL.com because that's where it came from, not me.

Aaron Hernandez-lite? 4.5 speed.. Not bad. I know nothing about this guy.

Lol I missed the pick. We drafted a Fullback?

Refer to Jason's post. If you still don't understand where I'm coming from then, you're just ignoring the obvious. Again, reading comprehension is a learned skill. Case in point: What I said just a few short posts ago.. Perhaps there is an extra seat for you in the classroom.

I forgot about him. That may be comparable, but I think they are different players in terms of style. I don't feel like Osi is the high motor guy that McClellin seems to be. I brought up Jason Babin before. Similar height/weight, style of play, small school. Unfortunately, for McCellin's sake, I hope it doesn't take him 6 seasons to start producing like it did for Babin, who was the 27th pick in the draft back in 04. Close to where McCellin was projected to go.

I worry about giving up a massive chunk of rushing yards on his side of the ball. Which will end up happening, if he is the 3 down player Emery claims him to be. Most guys his size that have their hand in the ground are one trick pony's. I'd feel more comfortable if he can get his weight up to 270 but he came in to the senior bowl having just gained 20 pounds from his senior season. I'm not sure he's ever played above 260 before so it's sort of an unknown as to how it will effect him on the field.

Appreciate the thoughts. At least there's one person that understands. I was beginning to feel like I was living in an alternate reality for a moment where people lived under rocks and the simple concepts about human life never existed or couldn't be grasped.. The Twilight music started up and everything, I swear.

As if it needed to be mentioned another time.. Most NFL scouts had McClellin scouted as an OLB. That's what he played at the Senior bowl. He wasn't strictly a DE at Boise either. He played multiple positions. Suggs is a 3-4 OLB. Dumb comparison. Andre Carter kept going back in forth between 3-4 LB and 4-3 end. Also was a better prospect than McClellin. Taken 7th overall, won award for nation's best defensive player in college. Dwight Freeney was a much better prospect coming out of college than Shea McClellin. Only a two year starter, he still managed to rack up a total of 34 sacks, 17.5 of which came during his senior year. Not to mention his 4.4 forty time and a 40 inch vertical jump. And finally, as previously stated, Jared Allen is 3 inches taller than Shea, which is a big difference. Quite honestly, there really aren't too many guys I can think of that you can really make a comparison. Maybe Jason Babin, is about the only one off the top of my head.

The reason I dislike the Hardin pick so much is because of the injury history. How many times do the Bears have to get bit by this before they realize that drafting injury prone players in college usually results in being injury prone in the NFL? It's not like they are going to get any healthier playing professionally. The kid seems talented based on his measurables and he's built like a tank. I think this was a major reach for a guy that didn't even play his senior season and has been hurt 3 out of 4 years he's played in college.

The difference now is he's coming in to a perfect situation. He's not going to be the #1 and he's not going to be double covered. He'll have ever opportunity to succeed right away in this league. I think within 2-3 full seasons, he should be a Pro bowl quality receiver. Both Marshall and Jefferey have that "100 catch" type of talent. Not saying both of them will grab 100 balls but Jeffery, at his best, I believe is that type of possession (move the chains) type of receiver that's going to be targeted quite often, especially in the redzone.

The Bears should have the most dominant special teams of all time entering this season. There shouldn't be any excuses on that front.

Jury is still out. He at least showed flashes but nevertheless, injury prone just like Major "Made of porcelain Wright". Massie was sitting right there and we passed. There were also some decent corners.. Ugh.

If you take history into consideration, at least 8 games.

I'm starting to feel like Jerry Angelo never left. Or maybe Lovie Smith is actually in charge after all. This pick and the 1st rounder has Lovie's finger prints all over it. I hate drafting "Special Teamers" in the 3rd round, much less a guy that's always hurt. This guy wasn't even invited to the combine and you use a 3rd round pick on him?

Agreed. Hate both 1st round and 3rd round pick. Hardin may be a terrific special teamer but I don't see how he was the best football player available.

Well that's great. Another injury prone safety

So we just drafted another FS?

Emery said he wants role players in the 3rd and 4th rounds. Doesn't sound like an OL, so I'm guessing a rotational DT or S. I like this Massie guy though.

I'd take Dennard if he's there. Not sure what OL is still available. Massie?

What is Detroit thinking? Ryan Broyles? I like Broyles but what did they draft Titus Young for last year then?

Bennett now gets to play his best position as a #3 and Hester can back him up while Jeffery gets single coverage all game with Brandon Marshall dominating every corner that tries to stop him. We're talking about a guy that made Derell Revis look like a scrub. Can't wait to see our offense now.