Pick #25

[Mongo3451]

Depends on the year.  This year 25.

[ASHKUM BEAR]

30 minutes ago, adam said:

Just curious, you would you rather have Pick #25 with a 5th year option, or a 2nd (#40) and a 3rd (#72) for 4 years?

I feel like in order to get true impact players, most of the time they are first rounders, and it feels like the Bears need more of those type of players to upgrade existing positions where there are average players. On the flip side, how big of a difference is it from #25 to #40?

 

Depends on the position target, you get a DL, OL, or another premium position, 5 years can make a difference. If they want a S, maybe trade down for more picks.

[ASHKUM BEAR]

On 1/20/2026 at 2:40 PM, ASHKUM BEAR said:

With all the drops by all the receivers, they need to spend the offseason together taking Caleb's bullets.  I love Randall El, but he needs to work harder getting his WR hands stickier.

I was happy to see TTNL post Rams/season clip and they call out Randall El also. The WRs had a bad year with catching the ball and giving effort. They were all put on notice, not from the last play either.

[Mongo3451]

3 minutes ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

I was happy to see TTNL post rmRams/season clip and they call out Randall El also. The WRs had a bad year with catching the ball and giving effort. They were all put on notice, not from the last play either.

You mentioned earlier that they need to train more to catch Caleb's bullets.  True, but Caleb also needs to relax and lead them better with softer passes.  The combination of his quick release and throwing piss missiles gives the receiver less time to react and make the grab.  I truly believe Caleb will slow down a lot this coming year and every year after.

[ASHKUM BEAR]

16 minutes ago, Mongo3451 said:

You mentioned earlier that they need to train more to catch Caleb's bullets.  True, but Caleb also needs to relax and lead them better with softer passes.  The combination of his quick release and throwing piss missiles gives the receiver less time to react and make the grab.  I truly believe Caleb will slow down a lot this coming year and every year after.

I seen some bad passes dropped and others that should be caught.  They are in the big boy league, one making 25 million to catch, they need to be better both QB and WRs. BJ made sure to call that out so I expect it not to be an issue next season. 

[Stinger226]

2 hours ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

I seen some bad passes dropped and others that should be caught.  They are in the big boy league, one making 25 million to catch, they need to be better both QB and WRs. BJ made sure to call that out so I expect it not to be an issue next season. 

Both need to be better to have a better passing game. We won 12 games, I think we are better than last year. Improve every year.

[ASHKUM BEAR]

Where do you see Sherman Turner playing going forward?  3T or DE, or DL-Joker? 

At 6-3, 290 he has quickness to penatrate. Determining his position will help slot this draft priorities.  Let him and Dexter play 3Tand draft a 0-T like Kayden McDonald? 

 

[BearFan PHX]

I feel like the idea of Dexter playing 3T has run its course. I expect he will show up a little bigger and play Nose. And if we draft a rookie nose with more talent anyway, we only get better.

A lot will depend on free agency of course first.

[Stinger226]

3 hours ago, BearFan PHX said:

I feel like the idea of Dexter playing 3T has run its course. I expect he will show up a little bigger and play Nose. And if we draft a rookie nose with more talent anyway, we only get better.

A lot will depend on free agency of course first.

He's not a bad player but doesn't have the push at the 3T spot. Definitely needs to move to NT, several people have suggested that here.

Jarrett needs to be the backup to a new 3T and Dexter at NT. We need two starters there more than at DE. I think a push up the middle will get more sacks out of the DEs.

If they resign one of the Ss, I think you  could get a good S at a decent price. Maybe a 1 yr deal to Brisker to make sure he stays healthy. They may draft 2 Ss to get youth in the pipeline .

Someone else may be more informed on free agent DLs available. 

 

[Mongo3451]

11 hours ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

Where do you see Sherman Turner playing going forward?  3T or DE, or DL-Joker? 

At 6-3, 290 he has quickness to penatrate. Determining his position will help slot this draft priorities.  Let him and Dexter play 3Tand draft a 0-T like Kayden McDonald? 

Turner should be 3T only.

Dexter is horse crap at 3T and should only play 1T.  Honestly, I don't really like him at all.  He's still the last person off the ball.  If it's 4th and 1, I know I'm getting one by running at him.  Billings gets a lot of crap, but he's faster off the ball by a longshot. 

Your pick of Kayden McDonald is a good one.  He's a big man that is disruptive.  I would draft another 3T after that.  Turner and draftee would make Jarrett obsolete.