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.

[BearFan PHX]

I agree with all of these thoughts, but i suspect it wont be a metter of DT or DE, but we will be more active than that and put new faces all over the DL. Some may be big names, and some not, but i think this defense is in for a major overhaul.

[Stinger226]

I don't think she's wrong.

 

[BearFan PHX]

Whatever the need at LT is, maybe great - it doesnt change that we desperately also need a pass rush.

[jason]

On 1/25/2026 at 5:04 PM, 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.

100% concur.

Caleb seems to be a fastball pitcher only. It’s great and works a lot. Reminds me of Nolan Ryan early in his career. But just like ole’ Nolan, gotta develop the off speed pitch to be great.

[Stinger226]

4 hours ago, BearFan PHX said:

Whatever the need at LT is, maybe great - it doesnt change that we desperately also need a pass rush.

We need safeties too but BJ values that line. They will address both. One of the first 3 picks will be a LT , probably the 1st. You were always the one to say you need to draft in the first round.

[DABEARSDABOMB]

49 minutes ago, Stinger226 said:

We need safeties too but BJ values that line. They will address both. One of the first 3 picks will be a LT , probably the 1st. You were always the one to say you need to draft in the first round.

I think we see them go with a vet Lt or maybe even trade a 3rd or 4th rounder for one.  I think first round will be best available defense - think dt is probably where they will go. I see a safety or LB with one of next 2 picks. If it were me I’d find a way to sign Hendrickson to short term deal (cap be damn) and roll with young dt, getting ayo back, shemar back and the rest of the crew knowing a bunch of cap space rolls off the following year. 

[ASHKUM BEAR]

4 hours ago, BearFan PHX said:

Whatever the need at LT is, maybe great - it doesnt change that we desperately also need a pass rush.

Ozzy Trapilo and Sherman Turners injuries threw a wrench into the process. One established themselves at a premium position but is likely missing the next season or majority.  The other was just getting into the mix and didn't get much established. Would have been good to see his fit. 

With the personal we have at DE and how DA schemes pressure, I can see them use those early picks on the interior dline. That day 1 of the draft will be hard since we are used to drafting the first half. 

 

 

[BearFan PHX]

2 hours ago, Stinger226 said:

We need safeties too but BJ values that line. They will address both. One of the first 3 picks will be a LT , probably the 1st. You were always the one to say you need to draft in the first round.

yeah i do think its almost impossible to getting a plus starting OL later than the first round (or maybe a few picks into the 2nd) but Im not sure they wont sing a free agent for that. Or ride with Thuney at LT and McFadden or whomever at LG until Trapilo is back. I hope thats not what they do, its better if Thuney plays his natural position all year, but the Bears have options other than a first round pick is all Im saying.

[BearFan PHX]

1 hour ago, DABEARSDABOMB said:

I think we see them go with a vet Lt or maybe even trade a 3rd or 4th rounder for one.  I think first round will be best available defense - think dt is probably where they will go. I see a safety or LB with one of next 2 picks. If it were me I’d find a way to sign Hendrickson to short term deal (cap be damn) and roll with young dt, getting ayo back, shemar back and the rest of the crew knowing a bunch of cap space rolls off the following year. 

Yes. This sounds like a likely plan.

Im not sold on Dayo, but the rest of it sounds right. Hendrickson, Sweat and Booker is a good rotation.

A disruptive 3T is a real need, and that could be our #1 pick.

Also, the 25th pick is kind of nowhere land. I could see us trading up to take a DT in the teens, or down for extra picks to the bottom of the first, or the early second.

[Stinger226]

Last years draft had two starting Ts drafted from 25 on. Josh Connelly and Josh Simmons. Josh got hurt but played well until then. 

2 DL were taken, James Pierce and Tyleik Williams. James had 11 sacks and Williams played 40% of the snaps but wasn't special.

So there is players in that range. The second round were littered with lots of good players on both lines, so we can definitely get some value with our first two picks.

Dayo and Jarrett were big disappointments but hard to judge when not playing. Jarrett played better later in the year but he's never going to be a star anymore. They both have outs in 27 with contracts but are here for sure one more year.

We only have 2 DTs on the roster but 5 DEs for next year.

 

 

[AZ54]

13 hours ago, BearFan PHX said:

Yes. This sounds like a likely plan.

Im not sold on Dayo, but the rest of it sounds right. Hendrickson, Sweat and Booker is a good rotation.

A disruptive 3T is a real need, and that could be our #1 pick.

Also, the 25th pick is kind of nowhere land. I could see us trading up to take a DT in the teens, or down for extra picks to the bottom of the first, or the early second.

Nah there is enough depth at DT and our need is high enough that we can wait.  We might even be able to trade back a few spots and still get one who can help.  When I say the need is high enough I mean we don’t have to be specific on the need.  Either a 3tech or 1 tech makes us much better.  FA will likely change that a bit or I could be completely wrong and they will want to focus on pass rush first.  

[Mongo3451]

48 minutes ago, AZ54 said:

Nah there is enough depth at DT and our need is high enough that we can wait.  We might even be able to trade back a few spots and still get one who can help.  When I say the need is high enough I mean we don’t have to be specific on the need.  Either a 3tech or 1 tech makes us much better.  FA will likely change that a bit or I could be completely wrong and they will want to focus on pass rush first.  

I'm right there too.  From what went read, DA likes to create pressure inside.  At this point, we have zero pressure up the middle.  Dexter didn't progress and Jarrett didn't add much either.  It's a shame Turner got hurt, because he was probably the guy.  So, 1T, 3T or EDGE; I don't care.  It's time to throw draft capital in that direction.

[BearFan PHX]

1 hour ago, AZ54 said:

Nah there is enough depth at DT and our need is high enough that we can wait.  We might even be able to trade back a few spots and still get one who can help.  When I say the need is high enough I mean we don’t have to be specific on the need.  Either a 3tech or 1 tech makes us much better.  FA will likely change that a bit or I could be completely wrong and they will want to focus on pass rush first.  

I agree with all of this, and in the "dead zone" at #25 a trade back does make a lot of sense.

But if you think Warren Sapp is there at 15, you might trade up if you really believed. Thats all Im saying, that its possible.