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I like Windy's idea about being aggressive. Sitting around hoping for a QB gem to fall into your lap seems like a bad plan. Not sure Mariota is worth the risk- but I can see why some people would like him. Still- it is all a smokescreen. One ought not believe anything heard or written about draft rumors this time of year.
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Like we were winning more than 6 games otherwise?
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I sometimes wonder if he really is that dumb or if he is trolling the hell out of us?
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With Cutler and this roster I think we win 6-7 games, pick around 15.
Without him who knows, but 3-13 wouldn't be the worse thing for restocking talent.
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Where did was get this idea that the Bears desperately need draft picks?
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huh?
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I know right?
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What good are draft picks in the hands of someone dumb enough to trade up for Mariota?
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Ding. Ding. Ding. Someone who knows what they're talking about.
If you have time, take a listen to Daniel Jeremiah's 360 podcast on Mariota. He discusses his strengths and weaknesses. I can't link it because i'm new to the board.
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I see Mariota having similar impact to Cam Newton. Cam was in the same position coming out of the draft, not calling plays out of the huddle and he had a fantastic rookie year.
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Does he touch on his horrible hair plugs during the podcast at all?
If not, I wouldn't be interested.
If not, I wouldn't be interested.
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I'm all for trading for & drafting Mariota, even more so if the Bears could get him without having to trade up even if that means having to give him similar time to develop like GB did with Rodgers. I like seeing that SD has interest too. They've done a pretty good job at acquiring QB's from Stan Humphries, Brees, & Rivers.
That being said, I' almost be happier in not trading picks, & just signing Phillip Rivers in 2016, who is worth the money being wasted on Cutler, very likely does have a good 3-5 seasons of play left in him while the Bears draft & develop another young QB, & I believe is QB that could lead a big market team like Chicago to the promised land.I think I'd almost be happier if the Bears just kept their picks, got far away from Cutler, & signed Rivers.
I'd lover to see the Bears draft a WR like White, extend Jeffery, draft another HB(if needed), maintain the good players on offense, tweak the O-line & defense, & then add Rivers in 2016.
Getting away from Cutler & his contract, & signing Rivers in 2016 just makes a lot of sense to me. Signing him not only lets the Bears draft & develop a young QB from what should be better draft classes, he would give the Bears legitimate chances of reaching & succeeding in the postseason while a young QB develops, & the Bears improve the defense because they didn't have to trade picks to move up for a young QB that I believe needs a at least a year to develop into a pro style offense.
I believe Rivers would shine in Chicago & would be a very wise investment when he more than likely doesn't resign in SD.
That being said, I' almost be happier in not trading picks, & just signing Phillip Rivers in 2016, who is worth the money being wasted on Cutler, very likely does have a good 3-5 seasons of play left in him while the Bears draft & develop another young QB, & I believe is QB that could lead a big market team like Chicago to the promised land.I think I'd almost be happier if the Bears just kept their picks, got far away from Cutler, & signed Rivers.
I'd lover to see the Bears draft a WR like White, extend Jeffery, draft another HB(if needed), maintain the good players on offense, tweak the O-line & defense, & then add Rivers in 2016.
Getting away from Cutler & his contract, & signing Rivers in 2016 just makes a lot of sense to me. Signing him not only lets the Bears draft & develop a young QB from what should be better draft classes, he would give the Bears legitimate chances of reaching & succeeding in the postseason while a young QB develops, & the Bears improve the defense because they didn't have to trade picks to move up for a young QB that I believe needs a at least a year to develop into a pro style offense.
I believe Rivers would shine in Chicago & would be a very wise investment when he more than likely doesn't resign in SD.
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Cam Newton and Mariota - is that supposed to be encouragement? If you look at pure athletic ability, I don't think it's close. I don't mind a trade, but I would not be selecting Mariota at 2.
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Newer rumor today says Bradford to Cleveland for Manziel and high draft pick.
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Chip is a lunatic so maybe.
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Big Cam fan here and not really. Cam barely threw in college he had way more critics where Mariota lit it up passing and running. Mariota is way more farther along then Cam and Kap. Kap and Mariota look like clones they are very similar. Cap has bigger biceps and frame and Mariota is quicker.
