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another log on the fire for our glorious GM. here is what he also had to say about our 3rd round draft pick:

Courtesy of Sports Illustrated:

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Thomas in particular may not even be ready to contribute on offense in Year 1, something general manager Ryan Poles has previously said is possible.

"So this is a tough system. It’s going to be a challenge for him to break through quickly (on offense). But we’re going to open that competition up for all of these guys coming in," Poles said of Thomas.

"So, maybe that role starts small and grows over time. But I don’t want to put a cap on that. If he comes in and downloads fast and he’s up and running, we’ll see what happens," Poles added.

seriously? a third round pick and it's possible he won't be ready to start?? the freaking role starts small and grows over time?

this guy is laughable. we drafted the same positions last year and this years 3rd round guy has the starting prospects of a 7th round pick?

i think Ben Johnson generally doesnt start rookies at first, and then phases them in over the season, like he did last year for Monangai, Loveland and Burden?

45 minutes ago, BearFan PHX said:

i think Ben Johnson generally doesnt start rookies at first, and then phases them in over the season, like he did last year for Monangai, Loveland and Burden?

Not so sure about your assumption. If I remember correctly, Loveland was recovering from shoulder surgery and could not fully participate in preseason camps, making it difficult to learn what is described as a difficult system to master. Burden also lagged behind in learning the system because of a preseason injury. Time lost in preseason camps is difficult to make up for during the season. I'm guessing both would have been far more active starting game one if not for their lack of preseason prep.

I pray our team can stay healthy this year.

Pix, youre right there were injuries too. But another way that can be interpreted is that Johnson was OK taking rookies that wouldnt be ready to start too, so theyd have time to adjust.

I do know he has said that players start once he trusts them, so i do think that there is some period of time where some rookies need to get up to speed?

Maybe this is true on Offense and not Defense as well, because i expect Thienemen to start opening day.

We will also see whether Logan Jones takes the job away right off the bat, or if it takes half the season? He will have Thuney next to him to help with the calls if necessary. I can remember some teams starting rookie Centers who let an OG make the protection calls at first. Didnt we do that one year? That would get Jones out there more quickly I think? Also Jones is an older player and has already played in 51 games in college.

But in any case, I dont see Roush having a full role opening day, or Zavion Walker at WR either, for example?

And yes, I hope we stay healthy too!

Its just BJ getting another log the for fire. If the young wood isnt dry enough to burn, he brings in some aged wood to burn. Common denominator (speed)

7 hours ago, Lucky Luciano said:

another log on the fire for our glorious GM. here is what he also had to say about our 3rd round draft pick:

Courtesy of Sports Illustrated:

Chicago Bears On SI

Bears' Ben Johnson and Antwaan Randle El Get Their Wish W...

The Chicago Bears are signing wide receiver Scotty Miller. Here's how the veteran fits on Chicago's wide receiver depth chart.

Thomas in particular may not even be ready to contribute on offense in Year 1, something general manager Ryan Poles has previously said is possible.

"So this is a tough system. It’s going to be a challenge for him to break through quickly (on offense). But we’re going to open that competition up for all of these guys coming in," Poles said of Thomas.

"So, maybe that role starts small and grows over time. But I don’t want to put a cap on that. If he comes in and downloads fast and he’s up and running, we’ll see what happens," Poles added.

seriously? a third round pick and it's possible he won't be ready to start?? the freaking role starts small and grows over time?

this guy is laughable. we drafted the same positions last year and this years 3rd round guy has the starting prospects of a 7th round pick?

He’s not going to start over Rome nor Burden. Why would you expect that? He’s going to learn the role of the guy we signed to a 1 year contract. I know this feels odd but we’re getting the kind of depth good teams have. I’ll add that this guy is a much better route runner and hands catcher than he’s being given credit for. It won’t take him too long to show up on the field. The fact he can return kicks and punts means he’ll be active on game days so it’s easy for Ben to fit him in early on a small set of plays early on and then expand the role each week. This guy is also impossible to cover on scramble scenarios because route combinations and play structure go out the window. That affects aDB far more than a WR. Caleb will take advantage of that.

2 hours ago, AZ54 said:

He’s not going to start over Rome nor Burden. Why would you expect that? He’s going to learn the role of the guy we signed to a 1 year contract. I know this feels odd but we’re getting the kind of depth good teams have. I’ll add that this guy is a much better route runner and hands catcher than he’s being given credit for. It won’t take him too long to show up on the field. The fact he can return kicks and punts means he’ll be active on game days so it’s easy for Ben to fit him in early on a small set of plays early on and then expand the role each week. This guy is also impossible to cover on scramble scenarios because route combinations and play structure go out the window. That affects aDB far more than a WR. Caleb will take advantage of that.

A lot of smoke for a kid that wasnt drafted or signed initially as an udfa. He might pick up the plays faster, but dont think the 3rd rounder is not smart, watch his tape. They had him doing a lot at LSU. He will be like Burton coming on late. When he clicks, the Bears have pieces to exploit any defense.

7 hours ago, AZ54 said:

He’s not going to start over Rome nor Burden. Why would you expect that? He’s going to learn the role of the guy we signed to a 1 year contract. I know this feels odd but we’re getting the kind of depth good teams have.

poles said, and i quote the article.... "may not even be ready to contribute on offense in Year 1".

nobody is talking about starting over dunze or burden, although that SHOULD be in the equation for a THIRD ROUND pick, but not ready to contribute in year one? that is the mindset of the GM who drafted this player in this round?

unless your roster is absolutely set with starters, any GM who drafts a player on day 2 should EXPECT this player to be ready to start games by mid season or used in a rotation, not "contribute" two or three years down the line.

not "ready to contribute on offense" is where 4th round and lower players are picked and especially if that player is predicated for special teams.

by any standard that is an abysmal pick.

14 hours ago, AZ54 said:

He’s not going to start over Rome nor Burden. Why would you expect that? He’s going to learn the role of the guy we signed to a 1 year contract. I know this feels odd but we’re getting the kind of depth good teams have. I’ll add that this guy is a much better route runner and hands catcher than he’s being given credit for. It won’t take him too long to show up on the field. The fact he can return kicks and punts means he’ll be active on game days so it’s easy for Ben to fit him in early on a small set of plays early on and then expand the role each week. This guy is also impossible to cover on scramble scenarios because route combinations and play structure go out the window. That affects aDB far more than a WR. Caleb will take advantage of that.

This 100%.

Peace