I just read that RB Jonathan Stewart had surgery on his toe, and will be for the next 4-6 months. He has been considered a mid 1st round pick, and there have even been some mocks w/ us taking him. His agent says he should be ready for the start of training camp, but that is only if his rehab goes according to plan.

 

So the questions are,

 

(1) how far will he fall. He can't workout for teams, and his injury (at least) takes him out of mini-camps and puts into question his being ready to start training camp.

 

(2) If he fell to us in the 2nd, would he be considered a steal, or too great of a risk?

I honestly have no idea how far he'll fall.

 

If he does fall in to the 2nd, I think that's an acceptable risk for the Bears. There's no reason this should be a career ending injury, but there's also no reason why I'd want to spend my first rounder on a RB who might not be ready for training camp this year, especially if I was drafting in the latter part of the first round (And hence, had a winning team last year).

 

If he was projected to be a late first rounder, he might drop to early 2nd, Dunno. If he's there at mid-second and the Bears are satisfied his injury isn't serious, then that's a reasonable gamble.

I'd have a hard time not taking him with the 2nd rd pick if he were available. I can't imagine anyone thinking that's not a steal.

I'd have a hard time not taking him with the 2nd rd pick if he were available. I can't imagine anyone thinking that's not a steal.

That would be a pretty good value pick in the middle of the second round.

That would be a pretty good value pick in the middle of the second round.

 

Sorry but he is not gonna make it out of the first round all the injury did was make him the sure fire 3rd RB chosen.

agreed

 

That would be a pretty good value pick in the middle of the second round.

Sorry but he is not gonna make it out of the first round all the injury did was make him the sure fire 3rd RB chosen.

I didnt say I thought he would be there. I said if he did it would be a good value pick.

I just read that RB Jonathan Stewart had surgery on his toe, and will be for the next 4-6 months. He has been considered a mid 1st round pick, and there have even been some mocks w/ us taking him. His agent says he should be ready for the start of training camp, but that is only if his rehab goes according to plan.

 

So the questions are,

 

(1) how far will he fall. He can't workout for teams, and his injury (at least) takes him out of mini-camps and puts into question his being ready to start training camp.

 

(2) If he fell to us in the 2nd, would he be considered a steal, or too great of a risk?

 

The one thing I wonder is this: How many teams are desperate for running back help? Most teams have either filled the position in free agency, or they're hoping to find a "bargain." Not to mention, there's other good RB's still available, although they're older. At some point Shaun Alexander is going to go, and Deshaun Foster from Carolina is still there.

 

I'd imagine that most teams are like the Bears and have greater needs, as the Bears need O-line help.

 

I think this easily puts him into the 2nd round, although I don't know if he'll still be there for the Bears. If so, I'd draft him in a heartbeat.

The one thing I wonder is this: How many teams are desperate for running back help? Most teams have either filled the position in free agency, or they're hoping to find a "bargain." Not to mention, there's other good RB's still available, although they're older. At some point Shaun Alexander is going to go, and Deshaun Foster from Carolina is still there.

 

Deshaun Foster signed with the 49ers.

 

Below are the teams and the RB's ** bigger need at RB, * depth

 

Buf-M Lynch

Mia-R. Brown*

NE-L. Maroney

NYJ-T. Jones **

Bal-W. McGahee

Cincy-R. Johnson **

Cle-J. Lewis

Pit-W. Parker *

Hou-C. Brown,A. Green, R. Dayne, D. Walker **

Ind-J. Addai

Jax-M. J-D, F. Taylor

Ten-L. White*

Den-T. Henry, M. Bell, S. Young

K.C.- L. Johnson

Oak-J. Fargas **

S.D.-L.T.

NYG-B. Jacobs

Dal-M. Barber *

Phi-B. Westbrook

Was-C. Portis

Chi-C. Benson **

Det-T. Bell **

G.B.-R Grant

Min-A. Peterson

Atl.-M. Turner

Car-D. Williams *

N.O.-R. Bush, D. McAllister

TB-C. Williams, E. Graham*

Arz-E. James **

Stl.-S. Jackson

SF-F. Gore, D. Foster

Sea-J. Jones, TJ Duckett

if we some how got Jonathan Stewart,do you think he will be able to push Benson for the starting spot...

if we some how got Jonathan Stewart,do you think he will be able to push Benson for the starting spot...

Talent wise I would have to think so. However, being injured he might not have enough time to earn it.

Talent wise I would have to think so. However, being injured he might not have enough time to earn it.

 

 

thats what makes me think we should have gone for a RB in FA,at least we would have someone that would push Benson IMO.

thats what makes me think we should have gone for a RB in FA,at least we would have someone that would push Benson IMO.

We definitely should have addressed in FA so then we could have went after O lineman an a WR in the draft.

We definitely should have addressed in FA so then we could have went after O lineman an a WR in the draft.

 

is there any good RB's left in FA?

is there any good RB's left in FA?

That depends on how you define "Good". Then again, you could probably have said that about the RB's who started off in the class.

Free Agents RB's still available

Ron Dayne Hou

Kevin Jones Det

Musa Smith Bal

Anthony Thomas Buf - ****Why not-I want to bring out my #35 jersey again*****

Michael Pittman Tampa

Mike Anderson Bal

Free Agents RB's still available

Ron Dayne Hou

Kevin Jones Det

Musa Smith Bal

Anthony Thomas Buf - ****Why not-I want to bring out my #35 jersey again*****

Michael Pittman Tampa

Mike Anderson Bal

 

With Alexander presumably available shortly.

With Alexander presumably available shortly.

 

Ron Dayne or Kevin Jones maybe..