For all the PFFers, Bush was the 3rd highest graded LB in the NFL at 87.6 with over 500 snaps. The highest graded Bear last year was Jackson at 76.4, and Byard at 75.4. 

So the Bears have had a slight downgrade at Center, a solid upgrade at Safety, and a very solid upgrade at LB.

Also, they signed Bush and Jackson for less than what Edmunds hit would have been. 

16 minutes ago, adam said:

So the Bears have had a slight downgrade at Center, a solid upgrade at Safety, and a very solid upgrade at LB.

Also, they signed Bush and Jackson for less than what Edmunds hit would have been. 

I didn't know much about Bush but he has speed to burn. 10 mil sounds like a good deal for his stats.

Bush is a hunter. He's great at sniffing out the run and blitzing. He's not great in coverage, his INTs all came on deflected balls, but his situational awareness is very high. If something floats near him, he's snatching it. Hes a real asset in the run game tho - he locks on like a missile and finds his way through traffic well. Hes got a high motor too, making plays from the backside when the hole gets slightly gummed up.

Bryant is great. Physical, good in coverage, a ball hawk, and a peanut puncher.

Both these guys look like Bears players.

The Giants signed Edmunds for more than the Bears did on Bush. 

24 minutes ago, adam said:

The Giants signed Edmunds for more than the Bears did on Bush. 

I saw that. Also saw where Bryant first year cap hit is 6 mil and 4 mil for the DT. Never saw the Bush cost yet.

He is going to fit in nicely in Chicago

 

 

 

This year we are seeing DA have more input in to the decision making for the defense. He likes more speed and it will be interesting to see what we ad in the draft.

We say he likes speed - for the record Edmunds is quite fast and similar age. This is a solid move but It is far more of a lateral move. Reality is right now they have kind of treaded water at LB corps, but slightly more cost effective, while doing the same at safety - but certainly got younger and quicker at safety position.  I'd argue DT is a bit better too as the new guy has a bit more burst.  

Offense is worse overall - our new center is not as good as Dalman, and no Moore replacement (not that it was expected - we need to see our existing talent step up) and they are replacing his funds / pick to go to defense.  

It comes down to - can we execute in the draft - I think they can and certainly hope they can. I'm glad they are where they are - I don't think they made any bozo moves and overall given what room they had I think they've done a solid job. They do need to address the secondary though - even with Gordon/JJ/Smith coming back, I think it would be nice to add a bit more there (or bring back Brisker on a 1yr deal). 

Defensive line I expect to be addressed via the draft.   

I think the CB room is pretty full with Cam Lewis coming in board. The forgotten Terrell Smith will be back and a healthy Gordon and JJ. They had the chance to resign Wright and decided not to so they must like Lewis.