It was a forgone conclusion from the beginning. Christian Wilkins appears to be available though. I hope Poles targets him or Danielle Hunter.
Yup. I REALLY hope that Poles makes Daniel Hunter their top priority in the same manner that Jerry Angelo did in the 2010 offseason for Julius Peppers.
It's almost an identical situation with Daniel Hunter. He's a very similar player to what Peppers was when the Bears signed him and would likely have a similar effect on the field also.
Like Peppers when the Bears signed him, Hunter is 29 years old and would likely be one of the few FA contracts worth its weight in gold. Peppers had 3 great seasons in Chicago and likely would have been 4 great seasons had Phil Emery taken Chandler Jones to compliment Peppers instead drafting the laughing stock that was Shea McClellin
I believe that signing Daniel Hunter would be very similar to the Peppers signing. The Bears have the cap space to get this done in their sleep , as well as extend Johnson and meet Lee's pressing needs.
If Poles signa Hunter, then uses one of his top picks on one of the top 3 TECHS (Newton or Murphy), and uses a mid round pick on a rotational 3TECH like Ruke Orhorhoro to pair with Dexter and Pickens at the SHADE positions, then the Bears will have the #1 defense in the league
A defense that will rip away their opponents names, and leaves them all blank and listless.
All while still being able to add a couple.of weapons for a new QB play with.
Ryan Poles, please get this done.