Jack Sanborn is back.

https://www.chicagobears.com/news/fast-facts-jack-sanborn

1 hour ago, Alaskan Grizzly said:

Jack Sanborn is back.

https://www.chicagobears.com/news/fast-facts-jack-sanborn

Enter Sanman!

With Sanborn being back, I'm getting the impression they won't be taking a LB with the first few picks. As much as these lower rostered players aren't counted on to make the roster, I think it's looking more like S and DE will be the first positions addressed in the draft.. Makes me think CB could be in play also. If you look at the positions signed in free agency, it's leaving S and DE that needs additional help.

1 hour ago, Stinger226 said:

I think it's looking more like S and DE will be the first positions addressed in the draft

I would agree that is a very safe assumption. I’d even go as far as to say DE will be the first choice with Safety a close second. Once the Bears lost out in the high ticket DE FA market I feel they are now going to go with someone younger they can develop. That is unless a player currently on another roster they have their eyes on gets released.

53 minutes ago, Alaskan Grizzly said:

I would agree that is a very safe assumption. I’d even go as far as to say DE will be the first choice with Safety a close second. Once the Bears lost out in the high ticket DE FA market I feel they are now going to go with someone younger they can develop. That is unless a player currently on another roster they have their eyes on gets released.

I don't think they were ever planning on a high priced DL. They stated that and never did it. I think the injured players from last year could be available by training camp.

James Lynch is a rotational type player, not a player that bounces back and forth on the practice squad. He played 32% of snaps last year.

Sanborn - Jackson - Edwards -Bush-Hyppolite- Sewell are our rostered LBers. They will add one in the draft but I don't think in the first 2 rounds.

All the cheaper additions could easily be cut and not affect the salary cap.

44 minutes ago, Stinger226 said:

Hyppolite- Sewell

I know plenty here aren’t too fond of either of these guys. But I have a feeling this next season one or both will show us something.

3 minutes ago, Alaskan Grizzly said:

I know plenty here aren’t too fond of either of these guys. But I have a feeling this next season one or both will show us something.

That would be fantastic. You're right, I don't see it...

We don’t need him,Sewell, and Edwards. Similar skillets similar limitations. Likely Sewell is out.

Sewell is not supposed to be ready for training camp. If we draft a good prospect, I could see him being a injury settlement going away. Hyppolite did nothing but he was a project. DA likes speed so I see them giving him every chance to succeed. He has to show progress to stay here.

2 hours ago, Stinger226 said:

I don't think they were ever planning on a high priced DL. They stated that and never did it. I think the injured players from last year could be available by training camp.

James Lynch is a rotational type player, not a player that bounces back and forth on the practice squad. He played 32% of snaps last year.

Sanborn - Jackson - Edwards -Bush-Hyppolite- Sewell are our rostered LBers. They will add one in the draft but I don't think in the first 2 rounds.

All the cheaper additions could easily be cut and not affect the salary cap.

Sanborn, Sewell and Edwards are all slow by anyone's standards. DA likes them fast, which is NOT a height weight trait. I'm still thinking we draft a talented LB. lf you can't stop the run, the pass rush has little chance...

6 hours ago, adam said:

Enter Sanman!

Quality depth signing and solid special teams. Agree with a few of you - think this means it isn’t a likely target first few rounds unless they really love someone who falls to them.

I know this guy is not known for speed, but I would love to see Josiah Trotter. Feel like we would get a little taste of Butkus.