Playing GM 26

[Stinger226]

Here's a complete look at the off season and will say I agree with some and not with others moves. I'll post my view after I study the draft more but this is a first look at the off season.

 

[Stinger226]

We have limited cap space, probably be around 5 to 6 mil, so the only way to get more is redo contracts or dump big salaries thru trade or cuts.

Offensively DJ,Kmet, Swift are the contractors that may be dealt. IMO they keep this offense together one more year since we are so close to being a high octane scoring team.

I think Swift has played his way into the lead role and won't leave on the last year of his contract. Maybe they extend him another yr to get the 26 Cap hit down. I think more likely to redo both DJ and Kmet for more money instead of dealing them. Depth has been important this year as every WR and Loveland has missed games or not 100 % been healthy. I think both are here one more year.

Defense has been terrible and I don't care who stays or who goes. Edmunds was an all star before injury and clearly affected him coming back. I think for sure he won't be here. If any player that are most entitled it's JJ. I don't think he's been 100% and hasn't played well since back . He signs a contract then before he comes back there was rumor he wanted more money. Those are the two contracts I would like to see gone for Cap space. Dayo and Jarrett haven't been worth it but contracts won't allow them to leave until 27. 

I think a priority should be bringing back Byard besides his play is the defense leader. Him and Edwards fill those roles. Terrell Smith will be back so I think we could afford to lose JJ. Sweat is a 2nd tier edge but until we replace him, he won't be leaving. I think Booker is getting better every week and will have a breakout season next year. Don't really care about who else stays or goes. Would like to see them bring back Wright, Gad-Johnson, and D  Jackson but trust BJ and Poles to figure that out.

 

[BearFan PHX]

The Bears 2026 sack leader is not currently on this roster.

[ASHKUM BEAR]

3 minutes ago, BearFan PHX said:

The Bears 2026 sack leader is not currently on this roster.

I think Montez will be that guy in 2026 unless they do something crazy and trade for one. If they don't trade for one, I see them beefing up the middle. Billings is gone, move Dexter over and draft two studs early. I only say this is because I dont see a stud DE being there pick 24-32 but good DTs. 

[BearFan PHX]

31 minutes ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

I think Montez will be that guy in 2026 unless they do something crazy and trade for one. If they don't trade for one, I see them beefing up the middle. Billings is gone, move Dexter over and draft two studs early. I only say this is because I dont see a stud DE being there pick 24-32 but good DTs. 

if we get a stud 3T, then maybe they will be the sack leader. But i cant imagine them not doing something in free agency first. And that doesnt mean they wont draft the very same position, but we arent gonna take a championship ready offense and make them wait for rookies to develop pass rush moves for 3 years. i think theyll make some moves.

[ASHKUM BEAR]

22 minutes ago, BearFan PHX said:

if we get a stud 3T, then maybe they will be the sack leader. But i cant imagine them not doing something in free agency first. And that doesnt mean they wont draft the very same position, but we arent gonna take a championship ready offense and make them wait for rookies to develop pass rush moves for 3 years. i think theyll make some moves.

That is why I feel a major trade is comimg as much as some hate it. The window is now and might shut for 50 more years. I dont care about DJs 50-60 receptions if he can relieve cap and have trade value to bring in a guy up front.  They cannot stop the opponent and every game is a shootout.

Once you have a QB and line, the rest rise. 

[Stinger226]

7 hours ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

That is why I feel a major trade is comimg as much as some hate it. The window is now and might shut for 50 more years. I dont care about DJs 50-60 receptions if he can relieve cap and have trade value to bring in a guy up front.  They cannot stop the opponent and every game is a shootout.

Once you have a QB and line, the rest rise. 

You could be right we have a bevy of ideas on here. Trade any D player, it's not good anyways.

SF is successful and are worst in the league in sacks. 

I just want us to get a run in the playoffs with a powerful offense, the modern day NFL.

Houston have 2, 14 and 13 sacks. Denver has one at 12.5, Rams have 2, 12.5 and  11 sacks. 

Denver leads the league in sacks with only 1 over 8 sacks. Only Houston and Denver are in the playoffs of the top 5 sacking teams in the league.

Only 4 of the top ten sack leaders are in the playoffs. 7 of the top 20 which includes Sweat.  

I think top coaches and top QBs are the most important aspects of teams that makes SB runs .  A good roster helps also. 

 

[Mongo3451]

8 hours ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

That is why I feel a major trade is comimg as much as some hate it. The window is now and might shut for 50 more years. I dont care about DJs 50-60 receptions if he can relieve cap and have trade value to bring in a guy up front.  They cannot stop the opponent and every game is a shootout.

Once you have a QB and line, the rest rise. 

The window is just opening.  I'd rather it stay open for a decade.

[BearFan PHX]

1 hour ago, Mongo3451 said:

The window is just opening.  I'd rather it stay open for a decade.

I think Poles and Johnson want this too - they are aiming at sustainable roster turnover. Eventually that will mostly come from the draft.

But with Caleb on his rookie deal, now is the time to make a run, and acquiring a free agent pass rusher is a good idea. In fact, its a necessity.

We've seen what it takes to win without a pass rush - last minute heroics that have been exciting to watch, but we need to be able to pressure opposing QBs.

This offense is gonna cook with or without DJ Moore, but the defense is awful without a pass rush.

[BearFan PHX]

10 hours ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

That is why I feel a major trade is comimg as much as some hate it. The window is now and might shut for 50 more years. I dont care about DJs 50-60 receptions if he can relieve cap and have trade value to bring in a guy up front.  They cannot stop the opponent and every game is a shootout.

Once you have a QB and line, the rest rise. 

I agree entirely.