Ashton Jeanty

[bearsfan1977]

Oh I don’t think OL will be BPA at 10 either. That’s why I’m hoping for a trade down. Hell, I’d trade down to 20 or so if it netted a 2nd round pick. Think the value at 20 would be great for OL/DL. Much more so than staying at 10….unfortunately, I can’t imagine many teams wanting to move up and give us a 2nd.

I agree. I don’t think the offer to move back will happen with this draft, but you never know.

 

[Raskolnikov]

I agree. I don’t think the offer to move back will happen with this draft, but you never know.

Jeanty could be the key to that happening.

 

[Enasic]

Jeanty could be the key to that happening.

Jeanty or a QB could perhaps entice a team to trade up and part with a 2nd. Probably won’t happen, but you never know. Just takes one team.

 

[Raskolnikov]

I think you guys are wrong. Doubtful he even falls to ten. Look at these comparisons.

Swift/Jeanty is a nice duo.

I think Jeanty helps Williams and the o-line the must.

We should be buying the best center in free Agency. And the best guard available for FA or a trade. Our tackles are kinda set unless a top guy comes available.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

Jeanty or a QB could perhaps entice a team to trade up and part with a 2nd. Probably won’t happen, but you never know. Just takes one team.

Any team that trades up for a RB in this draft is batshit crazy. I know i know…. Only takes one. But still.

 

[remydat]

I seriously doubt Johnson is going to rely on 2 or 3 rookies to start on the OL. I think he wants guranteed protection for Caleb so I suspect OL gets addressed primarily via FA with only one OL taken in the draft in the first 3 rounds to groom to start by 2026.

If that is the case and if we address one pass rusher in FA as well then I could see us going RB in the 2nd.

If Hampton falls to 39 I take him in a heart beat as I think if he shows 4.4 to 4.45 speed he is the closest thing to Barkley in the draft as he is well built and physical at 220, is explosive, a good pass catcher and can pass protect.

Of course as a UNC alum, I am biased.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

I seriously doubt Johnson is going to rely on 2 or 3 rookies to start on the OL. I think he wants guranteed protection for Caleb so I suspect OL gets addressed primarily via FA with only one OL taken in the draft in the first 3 rounds to groom to start by 2026.

If that is the case and if we address one pass rusher in FA as well then I could see us going RB in the 2nd.

If Hanpton falls to 39 I take him in a heart beat as I think if he shows 4.4 to 4.45 speed he is the closest thing to Barkley in the draft as he is well built and physical at 220, is explosive, a good pass catcher and can pass protect.

Of course as a UNC alum, I am biased.

There’s some decent older guards in FA that could act as bridges while they develop some rookies. I definitely don’t think they’re starting 2 or 3 rookies on OL at once.

 

[bearsfan1977]

There’s some decent older guards in FA that could act as bridges while they develop some rookies. I definitely don’t think they’re starting 2 or 3 rookies on OL at once.

Trey Smith has obviously been talked about the most as a FA target. But I think Zeitler is the more likely acquisition. Yeah, he probably only has a few years left, but he is rock solid and has shown no signs of decline.

 

[alswank87]

It really comes down to how FA goes. If Bears fans should have learned anything it’s you can’t and won’t win shit without a solid offense and the quickest way out is not protecting your QB.

IMO, rbs and wrs come after you solidify the lines, on both sides.

GM-HC-QB-OL-Defensive front 7.

Figure out the rest later.

I think we’re on the same page. I see scenarios where draft Jeanty, but that will probably change very quickly knowing how the bears usually fare in free agency.

 

[discplayer]

Kaleb Johnson had a good Big Ten career. But let's not draft a RB with average speed and quickness.

I agree with this sentiment, and I’m a Hawkeye! He’s not that fast, not quick and has next to zero wiggle. As much as I’d like to see Kaleb be a Bear and see how BJ would use him, I think there are better RB’s that are a better fit for the team.

 

[alswank87]

All that matters is the production you get out of the RB position. Whether it is from a single back ( Primarily ) or a RB by committee approach.

A Running Back's production is so highly dependent on the offensive line ( among other things ) that the small amount of production an individual RB is responsible for is far outweighed by wasting high value draft capital on them.

I think that’s true to a certain extent. However, when a running back is the fastest player on the field, those 25 yard runs become touchdowns.

 

[discplayer]

Would fucking love it. Johnson isn't only a power HB either, he has a smooth stride with noticeable separation speed, and he hits his stride quick.

I wouldn't be shocked at all if he reels off a 40 time somewhere around 4.45 - 4.48

Has an Iowa RB ever done anything in the NFL? They tend to be overhyped.

Which overhyped Iowa RB’s are you referring to?

 

[cwcwcwcw1]

I think that’s true to a certain extent. However, when a running back is the fastest player on the field, those 25 yard runs become touchdowns.

The speed factor for an RB is not exclusive to the types of backs that some ( not me ) view as worthy of a first round pick. You can go deep into most drafts and even UDFA's to get the backs with speed.

Also ""WHEN"" is the key word here. This type of play doesn't happen often enough to justify the draft position.

 

[Raskolnikov]

The speed factor for an RB is not exclusive to the types of backs that some ( not me ) view as worthy of a first round pick. You can go deep into most drafts and even UDFA's to get the backs with speed.

Also ""WHEN"" is the key word here. This type of play doesn't happen often enough to justify the draft position.

I think Jeanty is a cross between MJD and Marshawn Lynch.

 

[napo55]

Drafttek is a good draft site with a 7 round draft. They have the Bears taking Jeanty after Graham, Banks, and Campbell are off the board.

At 39 they have theBears taking Tyler Booker, OG, Ala. At 41, it's ILB Jihaad Campbell, Ala, which is questionable with Landon Jackson and Ezeiruaku of BC still available. But given that scenario, and assuming no good trade down is possible, it makes sense. Agreed?

 

[hyatt151]

Roschon is just a guy. The running game is important in Johnson’s offense. Swift is not good enough to carry the running game on his own. He’s never been that kind of back. Plus, if he gets hurt, who do you want to rely on? Roschon? A good running game does matter to the success of Johnson’s offense. It’s a good RB class. Get a good back on a rookie contract. I am confident they will draft one somewhere in the first 3 rounds.

Treveyon Henderson in the 2nd or 3rd would bw a nice move but I read that the bears prefer Judkins which I think would be a mistake, NOT A BIG ONE, but I think Henderson would be a better fit in the Johnson type offense

 

[Xplosive]

Yeahhhh, after further review this guy is not the #10 we need for this team. He puts me in the mind of a young Kareem Hunt. I would like to know who the comparable player is that people are seeing to determine he is the best option for the Bears this year. I am absolutely taking Omarion Hampton or Kaleb Johnson in round 2 over this guy 10/10 times.

 

[cwcwcwcw1]

I think Jeanty is a cross between MJD and Marshawn Lynch.

I think if Jeanty had played at UNC and Hampton had played BSU everyone would be talking about him instead of Jeanty. Or insert the what two or three other backs that would have smashed the Mountain West Conference like Jeanty did.

 

[hyatt151]

I think Jeanty is a cross between MJD and Marshawn Lynch.

for every late round gem like Irving and Achane there will be 3 to 4 busts making the correct choice is dependent on your scouting dept

 

[hyatt151]

Drafttek is a good draft site with a 7 round draft. They have the Bears taking Jeanty after Graham, Banks, and Campbell are off the board.

At 39 they have theBears taking Tyler Booker, OG, Ala. At 41, it's ILB Jihaad Campbell, Ala, which is questionable with Landon Jackson and Ezeiruaku of BC still available. But given that scenario, and assuming no good trade down is possible, it makes sense. Agreed?

I'd love to surmise how miserable I could make @msadows life if the bears took Jeanty at 10