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[Stinger226]

I would say we have only signed 2 starters so far unless you consider Jackson a starter as the third LB.

Bush and Bryant. 

7 hours ago, Mongo3451 said:

Turner 3T, Dayo DE.  Just clarifying...

What I'm saying is I think that's where they will end up. Turner was seeing DE snaps before the injury and Dayo plays more effectively inside as stated by some pundits. I think both will be looked at movable players.

[AZ54]

3 hours ago, Stinger226 said:

We need bodies so these signings are popping up that may not make the final roster. Lewis was signed for 2 years and will take the Gardner- Johnson role of playing several positions. 

I think that’s a good assessment.  Just watching his highlights he’s got some good attributes and he looks quicker and faster that CJGJ. 

[Alaskan Grizzly]

3 hours ago, BearFan PHX said:

But mostly, like you said, free agents generally arent the people to come fix your team, but to fill holes so you can draft more freely.

Except maybe someone like Trey Hendrickson, Devin Bush and Coby Bryant.  All positions of need who will contribute right away.  
 

If you’re differentiating that a majority of FAs are as you suggest, to “fill holes” then maybe.  Same goes for drafted players…most of the time.  If you happen to draft (let’s say) 10 players one year, maybe only 3 will contribute (right away) where the others might stick around and ‘fill holes’ until the next draft.  

[BearFan PHX]

57 minutes ago, Alaskan Grizzly said:

Except maybe someone like Trey Hendrickson, Devin Bush and Coby Bryant.  All positions of need who will contribute right away.  
 

If you’re differentiating that a majority of FAs are as you suggest, to “fill holes” then maybe.  Same goes for drafted players…most of the time.  If you happen to draft (let’s say) 10 players one year, maybe only 3 will contribute (right away) where the others might stick around and ‘fill holes’ until the next draft.  

Right i totally agree. That's why I said free agents who make over, say $15M are a different thing than the hole fillers.

[Stinger226]

All drafts aren't judged just by the first year contributions. We still have potential starters in Turner, Newman, or rotational contribters. 

Teams like NE were good for a long time by good overall drafts that keep finding value every year without them necessarily being stars.

[ASHKUM BEAR]

3 hours ago, Stinger226 said:

I would say we have only signed 2 starters so far unless you consider Jackson a starter as the third LB.

Bush and Bryant. 

I would count Jackson.  He will see more snaps than Edward's imo.  Edward's will be out in nickle. 

[Alaskan Grizzly]

17 minutes ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

I would count Jackson.  He will see more snaps than Edward's imo.  Edward's will be out in nickle. 

From my understanding Jackson was brought back to bridge the anticipated absence of Edwards while he still recuperates.  I agree that Jackson will more than likely get more snaps by the end of the season. 

[Stinger226]

45 minutes ago, Alaskan Grizzly said:

From my understanding Jackson was brought back to bridge the anticipated absence of Edwards while he still recuperates.  I agree that Jackson will more than likely get more snaps by the end of the season. 

I hope they phrase out Edwards and Jackson ends up with more snaps. DA likes speed and Edwards has been good but doesn't have the speed. All 3 will get plenty of snaps as we deal with injuries.

[Alaskan Grizzly]

7 hours ago, Stinger226 said:

I hope they phrase out Edwards and Jackson ends up with more snaps. DA likes speed and Edwards has been good but doesn't have the speed. All 3 will get plenty of snaps as we deal with injuries.

I’ve been a huge fan of Edwards’ as he’s been an unsung hero on defense.  About a year ago I was discussing his stats with someone and found that he rivaled Lance Briggs on most of them.  I fear this injury could be a crippling blow for him. 

[Mongo3451]

13 hours ago, Stinger226 said:

I would say we have only signed 2 starters so far unless you consider Jackson a starter as the third LB.

Bush and Bryant. 

What I'm saying is I think that's where they will end up. Turner was seeing DE snaps before the injury and Dayo plays more effectively inside as stated by some pundits. I think both will be looked at movable players.

C'mon man.  Dayo is a DE, unless in a NASCAR package and Turner was drafted to be a 3T that can move outside on run downs.  Completely situational.

[Stinger226]

5 hours ago, Mongo3451 said:

C'mon man.  Dayo is a DE, unless in a NASCAR package and Turner was drafted to be a 3T that can move outside on run downs.  Completely situational.

What's nice about discussions is we get to see what happens in real time. 

[Alaskan Grizzly]

Former 1st round pick OT coming to Chicago.  10th overall pick in 2020 after playing at Alabama. 

[AZ54]

This is very welcome news.   
 

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jedrick-wills/32005749-4c62-6320-8b63-20c37d057bf8

[BearFan PHX]

He's got tools, but he was awful in the NFL. Maybe Dan Roushar can reclaim him, so this is a smart move for sure, but I wouldnt assume we will get anything out of it. Call it a cheap lottery ticket.

[dawhizz]

Seems like with three at least potential in-house LT options (Wills, Braxton, and Kiran) and Ozzy hopefully coming back next year, I very much doubt LT is in play in the first for the Bears. 

[Mongo3451]

58 minutes ago, Stinger226 said:

What's nice about discussions is we get to see what happens in real time. 

Don't use reverse psychology on me...🤪🍻