ChileBear Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 Keith Randolph Jr., DT, Illinois Austin Reed, QB, Western Kentucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChileBear Posted April 28 Author Report Share Posted April 28 Add: Ian Wheeler, RB/KR, Howard (link) Odieu Hiliare, WR, Bowling Green (link) Carl Jones, LB, UCLA (link) Brenden Bates, TE, Kentucky (link) Keith Randolph, DT, Illinois (link) Jamree Kromah, DE, James Madison Theo Benedet, OT, British Columbia (link) Austin Reed, QB, Western Kentucky (link) Reddy Steward, CB, Troy (link) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawhizz Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 Austin Reed has been training with Caleb in the offseason. https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2024/4/27/24143222/caleb-williams-fired-up-new-chicago-bears-udfa-austin-reed-will-hewlett-qb-collective-nfl-draft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonej Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 I like the Illinois DT Randolph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 It seems like Poles always finds a few UDFAs that make the roster. This year it will be Randolph and Reddy Stewart, a DT and CB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 11 minutes ago, Stinger226 said: It seems like Poles always finds a few UDFAs that make the roster. This year it will be Randolph and Reddy Stewart, a DT and CB. There is a big difference in the roster we have going into 2024 versus going into 2022, or even last year. There is a glaring need for a 4th DT on our roster and that gives Randolph a fighting chance but beyond his hustle on plays he doesn't offer much athletically. I expect Poles will be looking to bring in more vet FA competition for that spot. We might not even know who the 4th DT is until other teams make their cuts in training camp. Everywhere else it's going to be tough for any UDFA to make the roster. Somebody will have to show they are a special teams maven to stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearFan PHX Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 14 minutes ago, AZ54 said: There is a big difference in the roster we have going into 2024 versus going into 2022, or even last year. There is a glaring need for a 4th DT on our roster and that gives Randolph a fighting chance but beyond his hustle on plays he doesn't offer much athletically. I expect Poles will be looking to bring in more vet FA competition for that spot. We might not even know who the 4th DT is until other teams make their cuts in training camp. Everywhere else it's going to be tough for any UDFA to make the roster. Somebody will have to show they are a special teams maven to stick. right - the days of finding starters in the later rounds are over for us, because our roster is so much stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 2 hours ago, AZ54 said: There is a big difference in the roster we have going into 2024 versus going into 2022, or even last year. There is a glaring need for a 4th DT on our roster and that gives Randolph a fighting chance but beyond his hustle on plays he doesn't offer much athletically. I expect Poles will be looking to bring in more vet FA competition for that spot. We might not even know who the 4th DT is until other teams make their cuts in training camp. Everywhere else it's going to be tough for any UDFA to make the roster. Somebody will have to show they are a special teams maven to stick. Good points, right now we have 5 DTs, so Randolph would have to beat out Cowart and Michael Dwunfour for the 4 th spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackerDog Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 I think Bates has a chance of making the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 50 minutes ago, CrackerDog said: I think Bates has a chance of making the team. Possibly but TE is a tough position to learn. Seems like we’d be better off grabbing a cheap vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 Hmm... what do we have here? You've got the arm length and strength needed to set the edge. With a 1.6 10yd split on his forty he has a very quick first step which can be seen when he lines up at 3-tech. Watching these highlights he's got a little bend to him. Competition level is an obvious concern but there are highlights here where he is shedding a double team to make a tackle. 600lbs of whatever is still 600lbs. They used him across the front too which won't help his development at DE but does showcase his versatility. Very similar to DeMarcus Walker but quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killakrzydav Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 he's a boowling ball of wrecking force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackerDog Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 On 4/28/2024 at 10:30 AM, AZ54 said: Possibly but TE is a tough position to learn. Seems like we’d be better off grabbing a cheap vet. He’s a TE you put out there on running downs so should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 16 hours ago, AZ54 said: Hmm... what do we have here? You've got the arm length and strength needed to set the edge. With a 1.6 10yd split on his forty he has a very quick first step which can be seen when he lines up at 3-tech. Watching these highlights he's got a little bend to him. Competition level is an obvious concern but there are highlights here where he is shedding a double team to make a tackle. 600lbs of whatever is still 600lbs. They used him across the front too which won't help his development at DE but does showcase his versatility. Very similar to DeMarcus Walker but quicker. I am always surprised how some of these guys don't get drafted. 10 sacks on a top 25 team with a high RAS. What is not to like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 These seem like the most likely guys to make the 53-man roster: Brenden Bates, TE (still need a TE3) Keith Randolph, DT (still need another DT) Jamree Kromah, DE (could replace Robinson who has been ineffective so far) Theo Benedet, OL (would be a back end replacement for someone like Borom ($3.1M cap savings)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABEARSDABOMB Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 4 hours ago, adam said: I am always surprised how some of these guys don't get drafted. 10 sacks on a top 25 team with a high RAS. What is not to like? James Madison is a top 25 team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 4 hours ago, adam said: These seem like the most likely guys to make the 53-man roster: Brenden Bates, TE (still need a TE3) Keith Randolph, DT (still need another DT) Jamree Kromah, DE (could replace Robinson who has been ineffective so far) Theo Benedet, OL (would be a back end replacement for someone like Borom ($3.1M cap savings)) Gosh, I sure hope our 3rd pick can be out a UDFA for the swing OT job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearFan PHX Posted April 30 Report Share Posted April 30 1 hour ago, DABEARSDABOMB said: James Madison is a top 25 team? who knew? https://jmusports.com/news/2023/11/12/football-jmu-rises-to-18-in-ap-top-25.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killakrzydav Posted April 30 Report Share Posted April 30 jmu is a powerhouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABEARSDABOMB Posted April 30 Report Share Posted April 30 3 hours ago, BearFan PHX said: who knew? https://jmusports.com/news/2023/11/12/football-jmu-rises-to-18-in-ap-top-25.aspx Wow - I had no idea. I was thinking they were like a d2 school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearFan PHX Posted April 30 Report Share Posted April 30 1 hour ago, DABEARSDABOMB said: Wow - I had no idea. I was thinking they were like a d2 school. me too! never heard of them! I googled it and found that link. Crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted April 30 Report Share Posted April 30 If I remember correctly someone broke down where the players came from that made up rosters. (average over the league) I think 1st led that % but UDFAs were second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearFan PHX Posted May 4 Report Share Posted May 4 So I love me some Tyson Bagent. Coming off the bench and in preseason, he had that quick decisive release that I had been wishing for all the time while Fields was in there. It was a breath of fresh air. Then a couple NFL games in, he threw a bunch of interceptions. We all saw his plusses, but his arm strength was questionable and the interceptions really brought him down to earth. I was left saying "Id love to see more of him, and see if he can improve his arm strength" I thought he was one of the better backups in the league. Now i think he may have some competition. Another d2 guy who led all of college at any level with passing yards in 2022 with like 4,700+ or something insane like that. AND this guy has a really strong arm. Plus hes been working out with Caleb WIlliams with the same guy that trained Brock Purdy. Caleb loves him. There is definitely going to be a QB battle in Chicago this year, but it will be for 2nd string Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted May 4 Report Share Posted May 4 Bagent looked good getting ball out because Gretsy kept it simple with his play calling, step and throw. He only had 3 completions over 20 yards on 93 completions. Here is a throw chart in the Raiders game. Its easy to make throws when 90% are under 5 yards. This is where the plays ended so YAC has to be figured in. I think he is capable of more but wasnt ask to do it in his playing time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawhizz Posted Wednesday at 09:33 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 09:33 PM On 5/4/2024 at 4:23 AM, Stinger226 said: Bagent looked good getting ball out because Gretsy kept it simple with his play calling, step and throw. He only had 3 completions over 20 yards on 93 completions. Here is a throw chart in the Raiders game. Its easy to make throws when 90% are under 5 yards. This is where the plays ended so YAC has to be figured in. I think he is capable of more but wasnt ask to do it in his playing time. Hey, Bo Nix parlayed a throw chart like this into being a first round pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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