On 4/17/2026 at 11:38 PM, dawhizz said:

It’s really crazy how two completely unlikely random events - Trapilo getting majorly injured in the playoffs and Dalman retiring, affected this draft. Think how focused we could be if we don’t have to (potentially) address LT and C long-term.

I don't think we address either of those positions in the first two rounds. You can get a good center prospect in the 4 th or 5 th. I think Poles trades back and adds several later picks.

I read every profile I could on centers and don't count out James Brockermeyer as a later round pick. His best trait is a high football IQ and do line calls. His physically can get better and a great value 5th round and beyond.

34 minutes ago, Stinger226 said:

I don't think we address either of those positions in the first two rounds. You can get a good center prospect in the 4 th or 5 th. I think Poles trades back and adds several later picks.

I read every profile I could on centers and don't count out James Brockermeyer as a later round pick. His best trait is a high football IQ and do line calls. His physically can get better and a great value 5th round and beyond.

He better be able to run because Ben wants a center that can get to every block on the field.

48 minutes ago, AZ54 said:

He better be able to run because Ben wants a center that can get to every block on the field.

The Beast and Draft Buzz have profiles, he's not a one trait player. Moves well and a nasty attitude.

New Bears 1920 video on free agency. Interesting to hear them say they feel they have starters at every position - wonder who they think the other starter at S is. More on the focus on speed, aggression, and love for football.

1 hour ago, dawhizz said:

New Bears 1920 video on free agency. Interesting to hear them say they feel they have starters at every position - wonder who they think the other starter at S is. More on the focus on speed, aggression, and love for football.

Probably Cam Lewis?

12 hours ago, BearFan PHX said:

Probably Cam Lewis?

Id say Elijah Hicks. He has a little more size and speed and knows the system.

2 hours ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

Id say Elijah Hicks. He has a little more size and speed and knows the system.

could be him too. and I just googled, good point about the speed.

Cam Lewis has starter experience but seems more as a NB to me . I would say they definitely plan to find a starter in the draft which means one of our first 3 picks is a S , could be at one.