After 3 weeks, there are 14 teams with a 1-2 record. CLE is technically the last WC team in the AFC. So the Bears could be as low as #4 or as high as #17 thru 3 weeks.  Honestly, I am surprised CIN and JAX are 0-3, but CIN did look terrible in joint practices, so it does make sense a little bit. I have no clue how JAX got worse, but they did have a super easy schedule last season that may have masked their issues. Crazy to think the entire QB draft class with Fields may end up not living up to the hype, with Lawrence as the last victim. 

1. JAX 0-3
2. TEN 0-3
3. CIN 0-3
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4. IND 1-2
5. NE 1-2
6. CLE 1-2
7. MIA 1-2
8. CAR 1-2
9. DAL 1-2
10. CHI 1-2
11. NYG 1-2
12. BAL 1-2
13. DEN 1-2
14. LAR 1-2
15. ARZ 1-2
16. SF 1-2
17. ATL 1-2

 

Also, you don't want to fall to 1-3. The chances of making the playoffs at 1-3 is around 12%. It is worse for the Bears because the other 3 teams in the division all have 2+ wins. 

9 hours ago, adam said:

After 3 weeks, there are 14 teams with a 1-2 record. CLE is technically the last WC team in the AFC. So the Bears could be as low as #4 or as high as #17 thru 3 weeks.  Honestly, I am surprised CIN and JAX are 0-3, but CIN did look terrible in joint practices, so it does make sense a little bit. I have no clue how JAX got worse, but they did have a super easy schedule last season that may have masked their issues. Crazy to think the entire QB draft class with Fields may end up not living up to the hype, with Lawrence as the last victim. 

1. JAX 0-3
2. TEN 0-3
3. CIN 0-3
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4. IND 1-2
5. NE 1-2
6. CLE 1-2
7. MIA 1-2
8. CAR 1-2
9. DAL 1-2
10. CHI 1-2
11. NYG 1-2
12. BAL 1-2
13. DEN 1-2
14. LAR 1-2
15. ARZ 1-2
16. SF 1-2
17. ATL 1-2

 

Also, you don't want to fall to 1-3. The chances of making the playoffs at 1-3 is around 12%. It is worse for the Bears because the other 3 teams in the division all have 2+ wins. 

With 3 good teams in our division , we will have to pass at least one of them to make the playoffs

CAR is currently 4th, but tied with 3 other teams at 1-5. So they would pick 3rd in the 2nd round, currently pick #35.

The Bears are currently pick #24 as WC2, 6th Seed. In the 2nd, that is pick #56.

So if the season ended today, the Bears would have the 24th, 35th, and 56th pick in the 2025 draft. Obviously things can change, but I don't foresee the Bears getting a pick lower than 18, so pick 50 in the 2nd seems like the lowest there. I can't see CAR breaking out of the bottom 5, so that 2nd rounder is going to be great for the Bears. Fill the trenches. 

On 10/15/2024 at 12:40 PM, adam said:

CAR is currently 4th, but tied with 3 other teams at 1-5. So they would pick 3rd in the 2nd round, currently pick #35.

The Bears are currently pick #24 as WC2, 6th Seed. In the 2nd, that is pick #56.

So if the season ended today, the Bears would have the 24th, 35th, and 56th pick in the 2025 draft. Obviously things can change, but I don't foresee the Bears getting a pick lower than 18, so pick 50 in the 2nd seems like the lowest there. I can't see CAR breaking out of the bottom 5, so that 2nd rounder is going to be great for the Bears. Fill the trenches. 

Are the Bears actually the 6th seed right now? Tankathon has them the first team out. I'm not sure how the tiebreakers work, but seems strange the Packers would be ahead of them given they've already lost a divisional game. 

2 hours ago, Bears4Ever_34 said:

Are the Bears actually the 6th seed right now? Tankathon has them the first team out. I'm not sure how the tiebreakers work, but seems strange the Packers would be ahead of them given they've already lost a divisional game. 

I am going off of Conf Record because that is the only visible tie breaker. The Bears are 2-0 in the Conf, TB is 4-1, and GB is 2-2. Since there are multiple teams tied, I do believe the Bears lose out right now due to common games against GB, but I can't find a tiebreaker where TB would pass the Bears because they have no common games yet and the Bears have the better conference record. So 6th seed straight up with conference record, might slip to 7th seed due to common games, but I don't see the tie breaker that would allow TB to jump the Bears. 

Here is CBS showing Bears at #6:

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/standings/playoffrace/

Here is Fox Sports Playoff picture, Bears at #6:

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-playoff-schedule-bracket

Yahoo Sports has the Bears at #6:

https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/standings/

 

but NFL.com has them at #8:

https://www.nfl.com/standings/playoff-picture

Amazing news Bears fans, the Panthers are now 1-7 and dead last in the NFL, so they now have the #1 pick and the #33 pick is the Bears.

Bears now drafting 18th, the best team to not make the playoffs (lovely). Arguably the worst spot to be in, NFL purgatory, too good to draft outside of top 15, bad enough not to make the playoffs.

So the Bears now have 3 picks in the top 50. #18, #33, and #50. 

3 hours ago, adam said:

Amazing news Bears fans, the Panthers are now 1-7 and dead last in the NFL, so they now have the #1 pick and the #33 pick is the Bears.

Bears now drafting 18th, the best team to not make the playoffs (lovely). Arguably the worst spot to be in, NFL purgatory, too good to draft outside of top 15, bad enough not to make the playoffs.

So the Bears now have 3 picks in the top 50. #18, #33, and #50. 

As of today, those 3 picks all need to be oline. I don't care about the defense.  The Bears only concern needs to be on protecting CW.  If he doesnt thrive, a great defense doesn't matter unless you want to be mediocre. 

1 hour ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

As of today, those 3 picks all need to be oline. I don't care about the defense.  The Bears only concern needs to be on protecting CW.  If he doesnt thrive, a great defense doesn't matter unless you want to be mediocre. 

They need to get a new Center, new RG, and depending on what you think about Jones, a new LT. The also need another Edge and DT. So they need to go all trenches with the first 4 picks and have the other holes filled already in free agency. 

The way it sounds we are now in the running for the worst record. Terrible coach, terrible OC, clearly we picked the wrong QB, Daniels is playing much better. Trade Caleb get 2 or 3 first round picks. New coach, new OC, and new QB so they all can grow together. 

4 minutes ago, Stinger226 said:

The way it sounds we are now in the running for the worst record. Terrible coach, terrible OC, clearly we picked the wrong QB, Daniels is playing much better. Trade Caleb get 2 or 3 first round picks. New coach, new OC, and new QB so they all can grow together. 

no, we have a pretty good roster, but we need help on the OL. Caleb is a star in the making, and the coaching is holding us back.

THis isnt about being negative, it's about wanting good people at all the positions including coaches.

15 minutes ago, BearFan PHX said:

no, we have a pretty good roster, but we need help on the OL. Caleb is a star in the making, and the coaching is holding us back.

THis isnt about being negative, it's about wanting good people at all the positions including coaches.

I was being sarcastic. Everyone on X today that was preaching doom and gloom, that's what I posted.

28 minutes ago, Stinger226 said:

I was being sarcastic. Everyone on X today that was preaching doom and gloom, that's what I posted.

well youre right writers always take everything to the extreme. Narratives becomes stories for sure.

7 hours ago, adam said:

They need to get a new Center, new RG, and depending on what you think about Jones, a new LT. The also need another Edge and DT. So they need to go all trenches with the first 4 picks and have the other holes filled already in free agency. 

In a way, it was tongue in cheek.  But realistically, they might need 3 interior olinemen if Poles reads this forum.  It would be dangerous to spend all that draft cap and plan to ride 2 or 3 rookies.  That is why I think Jenkins sticks.  Kiran displayed some good traits (w some mistakes) in his emergency action.  I think they get him and Borum ready if Braxton cannot go and he cleans upnon Blitz reads.  I am not finding my Frazier type Center yet in this draft, but hopefully one emerges.  RG should be an easier find.  If they go 3 lineman, I hope it's for LT rd1, C 2A, and RG 2B.  If no LT, get a DE to pair with Sweat.

2 hours ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

In a way, it was tongue in cheek.  But realistically, they might need 3 interior olinemen if Poles reads this forum.  It would be dangerous to spend all that draft cap and plan to ride 2 or 3 rookies.  That is why I think Jenkins sticks.  Kiran displayed some good traits (w some mistakes) in his emergency action.  I think they get him and Borum ready if Braxton cannot go and he cleans upnon Blitz reads.  I am not finding my Frazier type Center yet in this draft, but hopefully one emerges.  RG should be an easier find.  If they go 3 lineman, I hope it's for LT rd1, C 2A, and RG 2B.  If no LT, get a DE to pair with Sweat.

all that assuming Bates isn't good at center. I hope he will be, but after all this, i wont be shocked if he isnt.

Also, as dangerous as it sounds, this coaching staff have not been shy about playing rookies either. Then again, they probably wont be the coaches next year anyway.

10 hours ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

In a way, it was tongue in cheek.  But realistically, they might need 3 interior olinemen if Poles reads this forum.  It would be dangerous to spend all that draft cap and plan to ride 2 or 3 rookies.  That is why I think Jenkins sticks.  Kiran displayed some good traits (w some mistakes) in his emergency action.  I think they get him and Borum ready if Braxton cannot go and he cleans upnon Blitz reads.  I am not finding my Frazier type Center yet in this draft, but hopefully one emerges.  RG should be an easier find.  If they go 3 lineman, I hope it's for LT rd1, C 2A, and RG 2B.  If no LT, get a DE to pair with Sweat.

Drafting OL highly is the best way to build quality depth.  They don't need to start right away, as long as they are pushing the starters.  Players with pride; train, study and practice harder when they are being pushed by someone who wants their job.  We've improved slightly over Poles tenure, but not to my liking...

Carolina now tied with 6 other teams at 2-7 after their win, currently 4th based on SoS. So drafting 3rd in the 2nd round giving the Bears the 35th pick. Bears still 18th at 4-4 tied with 3 other teams at 4-4. 

So 18th, 35th, and 50th for their first 3 picks.

4 minutes ago, adam said:

Carolina now tied with 6 other teams at 2-7 after their win, currently 4th based on SoS. So drafting 3rd in the 2nd round giving the Bears the 35th pick. Bears still 18th at 4-4 tied with 3 other teams at 4-4. 

So 18th, 35th, and 50th for their first 3 picks.

I wanted to make the playoffs this year and am disappointed. Was that asking too much in 2 and 1/2  yrs in  a complete rebuild with a rookie QB? We  probably have 3 top 50 picks, so reinforcements are coming but not now. 

We are sitting at 17.  My guess is we'll finish with 6, maybe 7 wins.  That should put us in the 8-11 draft slot.

On 10/29/2024 at 9:33 PM, ASHKUM BEAR said:

In a way, it was tongue in cheek.  But realistically, they might need 3 interior olinemen if Poles reads this forum.  It would be dangerous to spend all that draft cap and plan to ride 2 or 3 rookies.  That is why I think Jenkins sticks.  Kiran displayed some good traits (w some mistakes) in his emergency action.  I think they get him and Borum ready if Braxton cannot go and he cleans upnon Blitz reads.  I am not finding my Frazier type Center yet in this draft, but hopefully one emerges.  RG should be an easier find.  If they go 3 lineman, I hope it's for LT rd1, C 2A, and RG 2B.  If no LT, get a DE to pair with Sweat.

With our 1st pick, I want them to take a LT, many start in their rookie yr. Move Jones to swing T and move Kiran to LG. We check out Bates for the rest of the yr. Still draft a OC and sit as a backup until he's ready to go. Draft a player than can play all 3 IOL and sign Trey Smith starting right G for KC. KC has cap issues coming and wont be able to bid on him. 3 rookies starting on the line could be a diaster.

LT rookie- Jones as backup

LG Kiran A.- rookie as back up.

 OC  Bates - rookie as back up- sign Shelton for depth ( he can play all IOL)

RG- Trey Smith- rookie as back up- Shelton for depth here

RT- Wright- Jones as back up-rookie

You have a mix of vets and rookies Kiran in his second should start to show his value and Wright in his 3d yr should dominate.

Bears have a realistic shot at the #1 pick at 4-13, or at least a top 5 pick at 5-12. Do they win more than 1 game out of the next 8?

41 minutes ago, adam said:

Bears have a realistic shot at the #1 pick at 4-13, or at least a top 5 pick at 5-12. Do they win more than 1 game out of the next 8?

LOL I hate this!

7 hours ago, BearFan PHX said:

LOL I hate this!

That is how losers think, I agree .  Iast yr we were 2-7, this year 4-5 with 8 games left. The most important function is to develop CW. Last yr with a worsr team we finished 5-3 aganist a  schedule that included GB, Detroit-twice  Minny. We are not going into next year with a 11 game losing streak. Depending on injuries we still have a shot at going 4-4 which would be more wins that last yr. If CW does actually develop, that is doable. We changed one problem, so lets see what happens.

On 11/12/2024 at 9:55 PM, adam said:

Bears have a realistic shot at the #1 pick at 4-13, or at least a top 5 pick at 5-12. Do they win more than 1 game out of the next 8?

Unfortunately I see top 10 in their future…but I hate it. I hope they surprise me and win half of the division games and get to 7 wins…rooting for wins and Caleb and collective growth. This isn’t last year/two when I was rooting for picks. 

8 hours ago, DABEARSDABOMB said:

Unfortunately I see top 10 in their future…but I hate it. I hope they surprise me and win half of the division games and get to 7 wins…rooting for wins and Caleb and collective growth. This isn’t last year/two when I was rooting for picks. 

It all starts Sunday for me.  If they lose, then I might jump on the high draft pick wagon.  They need so much talent on the oline that I'll take that slot to help achieve that need