Bears Free Agents

[BearFan PHX]

I posted a TTNL video with "Cars" (who is damned smart about the cap) and he showed where with simple restructruing we could create $64M in cap room, and obviously, your source says even more. So we know it's possible.

I think the entire defense is getting overhauled. And I wont be shocked to see Trey Hendrickson in blue and orange next year.

[AZ54]

5 hours ago, BearFan PHX said:

I posted a TTNL video with "Cars" (who is damned smart about the cap) and he showed where with simple restructruing we could create $64M in cap room, and obviously, your source says even more. So we know it's possible.

I think the entire defense is getting overhauled. And I wont be shocked to see Trey Hendrickson in blue and orange next year.

I don’t want another old expensive player on the Dline.  We can spend judiciously and improve all three levels of the defense and then add more in the draft.  

[Stinger226]

14 minutes ago, AZ54 said:

I don’t want another old expensive player on the Dline.  We can spend judiciously and improve all three levels of the defense and then add more in the draft.  

After bringing in Jarrett an older good pro, I think Poles will have second thoughts going that route. Also a young up and comer Dayo, all these moves say is ( overpay). I think the draft is the key and then if we need something else a one year deal with an older pro. Clowney, Fowler, Floyd, Bosa.

[Alaskan Grizzly]

6 hours ago, BearFan PHX said:

I think the entire defense is getting overhauled. And I wont be shocked to see Trey Hendrickson in blue and orange next year.

Agree on the defense overhaul.  But think the targeted guy (if they go that route) is Maxx. 
 

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[ASHKUM BEAR]

3 minutes ago, Alaskan Grizzly said:

Agree on the defense overhaul.  But think the targeted guy (if they go that route) is Maxx. 
 

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[BearFan PHX]

3 hours ago, Alaskan Grizzly said:

Agree on the defense overhaul.  But think the targeted guy (if they go that route) is Maxx. 
 

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Id rather have Crosby too, but I think that while the cap cost will be similar, the trade cost will be too much for us.

But thats just a guess.

[Stinger226]

4 hours ago, Alaskan Grizzly said:

Agree on the defense overhaul.  But think the targeted guy (if they go that route) is Maxx. 
 

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My problem is Maxx just had his 8th knee surgery this season. It pauses me to wonder when it will slow him down. Sweat and Crosby both had 10 sacks this year. 

He has missed 7 games the last two years. I prefer someone more healthy.

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[AZ54]

8 hours ago, Stinger226 said:

My problem is Maxx just had his 8th knee surgery this season. It pauses me to wonder when it will slow him down. Sweat and Crosby both had 10 sacks this year. 

He has missed 7 games the last two years. I prefer someone more healthy.

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That is a very legit concern.   

[ASHKUM BEAR]

In Bears news, Theo Benedet signed a 1 year extension.  At least the Bears have one guy to help hold the LT spot.

1 yr at 1 million. 

[BearFan PHX]

5 hours ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

In Bears news, Theo Benedet signed a 1 year extension.  At least the Bears have one guy to help hold the LT spot.

1 yr at 1 million. 

hopefully he can put on some lower body strength in the offseason and handle the bull rushes next year. he had a good season for coming in out of nowhere. 

[Stinger226]

7 hours ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

In Bears news, Theo Benedet signed a 1 year extension.  At least the Bears have one guy to help hold the LT spot.

1 yr at 1 million. 

I would love him to improve enough to hold the spot down but I still think they add a assert to compete for the starter spot. The big question is does Kiran have anything going into his 3 Rd year? Stranger things have happened.

[BearFan PHX]

1 hour ago, Stinger226 said:

I would love him to improve enough to hold the spot down but I still think they add a assert to compete for the starter spot. The big question is does Kiran have anything going into his 3 Rd year? Stranger things have happened.

if there were no other concerns, Id LOVE to take a LT high. But we're probably talking about a 3rd rounder at best in the draft, and they probably arent going to be better than Benedet. I can see us signing a mid tier free agent maybe, but that costs cap space too.

And if we do add another LT by any of these means, I think that means Amagadje is gone.

I'll bet the plan is Benedet until Ozzie is ready, with Amagadje, a mid tier free agent, and/or a 3rd round or lower pick competing with him in camp. And Benedet probably wins that, depending on who the free agent is.

I thin Benedet did OK this year, and if he can put on some muscle in his base, he should be even better?

 

[AZ54]

7 hours ago, BearFan PHX said:

hopefully he can put on some lower body strength in the offseason and handle the bull rushes next year. he had a good season for coming in out of nowhere. 

From the breakdowns I watched his issue is not strength it’s technique.  He has quick feet but he’s not good at keeping them on the ground.  You can find still photos of him blocking where he literally has both feet up in the air at the same time   Yes that means he often hops or takes little jumps left or right when he gets caught out of position.  If he works on that this off-season he could be good.  I don’t think he has the arm length to be great.  Of course that also might be why he feels he’s losing the edge and tries to move fast to get back in front.  

[BearFan PHX]

1 hour ago, AZ54 said:

From the breakdowns I watched his issue is not strength it’s technique.  He has quick feet but he’s not good at keeping them on the ground.  You can find still photos of him blocking where he literally has both feet up in the air at the same time   Yes that means he often hops or takes little jumps left or right when he gets caught out of position.  If he works on that this off-season he could be good.  I don’t think he has the arm length to be great.  Of course that also might be why he feels he’s losing the edge and tries to move fast to get back in front.  

interesting. thats good news then. another offseason with Roushar should help a lot.

I wonder when Ozzie will be fully ready. Week 5? Week 8? Any ideas?

[ASHKUM BEAR]

19 minutes ago, BearFan PHX said:

interesting. thats good news then. another offseason with Roushar should help a lot.

I wonder when Ozzie will be fully ready. Week 5? Week 8? Any ideas?

My guess, week 13. BJ said only be a  late return. 

[BearFan PHX]

23 minutes ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

My guess, week 13. BJ said only be a  late return. 

ugh. at that point, and figuring it takes a few games to get back to form, he'd have missed most of the season.

Maybe that mid tier Free Agent is looking more possible.

I sure hope Poles finds a way to clear a bunch of cap space and rebuild the defense while also making sure the LT position is good. It's just, we're not gonna find a sure fire ready to play on day one long term answer at pick 25, and we need the pick for something else anyway.

It's gonna have to be Benedet and/or a free agent I guess.

 

[ASHKUM BEAR]

7 minutes ago, BearFan PHX said:

ugh. at that point, and figuring it takes a few games to get back to form, he'd have missed most of the season.

Maybe that mid tier Free Agent is looking more possible.

I sure hope Poles finds a way to clear a bunch of cap space and rebuild the defense while also making sure the LT position is good. It's just, we're not gonna find a sure fire ready to play on day one long term answer at pick 25, and we need the pick for something else anyway.

It's gonna have to be Benedet and/or a free agent I guess.

 

Id be happy with Ozzys teammate who is a rd 2-3 prospect. He played LT at BC, while Ozzy played RT. 

[BearFan PHX]

25 minutes ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

Id be happy with Ozzys teammate who is a rd 2-3 prospect. He played LT at BC, while Ozzy played RT. 

I havent done any work yet, so I have no idea, but that does sound good.

[Stinger226]

3 hours ago, BearFan PHX said:

if there were no other concerns, Id LOVE to take a LT high. But we're probably talking about a 3rd rounder at best in the draft, and they probably arent going to be better than Benedet. I can see us signing a mid tier free agent maybe, but that costs cap space too.

And if we do add another LT by any of these means, I think that means Amagadje is gone.

I'll bet the plan is Benedet until Ozzie is ready, with Amagadje, a mid tier free agent, and/or a 3rd round or lower pick competing with him in camp. And Benedet probably wins that, depending on who the free agent is.

I thin Benedet did OK this year, and if he can put on some muscle in his base, he should be even better?

 

I don't disagree with you. Players like Demarco Jackson has been in the league since 2022 and played well this year. I think some players take longer to develop. Kiran is the perfect trait LT but injuries has hampered his career. If he can stay healthy, we get to see if he has anything to offer.

[Stinger226]

2 hours ago, AZ54 said:

From the breakdowns I watched his issue is not strength it’s technique.  He has quick feet but he’s not good at keeping them on the ground.  You can find still photos of him blocking where he literally has both feet up in the air at the same time   Yes that means he often hops or takes little jumps left or right when he gets caught out of position.  If he works on that this off-season he could be good.  I don’t think he has the arm length to be great.  Of course that also might be why he feels he’s losing the edge and tries to move fast to get back in front.  

He has 36 1/8 inch arms. Arm length isn't his problem. It's learning fundamentals for a pro LT.