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A majority of the cap space and draft picks have gone to the defense.
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Have you not paid attention these last two years? Poles spent 5 top 64 picks the last two years on defense. 6 if you count the Sweat trade this year.
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Honestly, imo, yeah it kinda is.
First, it is not quite correct to say it's been 6 years since we used a 1st round picks on defense. I think you are forgetting that Pace used two 1sts on Mack in the two years after Roquan. Pace also obviously used two 1sts to get Fields. So yeah, not a lot of 1sts in general to use on a direct pick lately.
Second, as I have said several times in various threads now, Poles has dumped a boatload of resources into this defense already. Quick reminder below:
- 2nd round picks on Gordan, Brisker, Dexter, Stevenson, Sweat
- 3rd round pick on Pickens
- FA money to Edmunds, Edwards, Walker, Jones, Billings
- Big contract extension now to JJ
From Sportrac, below is a breakdown on cap dollars by side and then position group. Clearly more cap dollars spent on defense. Defensive Line is top 5 in the entire NFL already and that even before they likely sign more DL in FA.
So again, yeah, I think it's time to make some serious investments into the offense and to set up and maximize your shiny new #1 pick QB to be a successful franchise QB - not just another Chicago standard QB but have an actual, honest to god, NFL elite franchise QB. Give Williams the tools that the other guys were not given and see if we can actually make it work.
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They also got a 1st quality DE last year in Sweat and the O still needs more help. I certainly wouldn't mind D there but I suspect it's one of the WRs if still there. If not, I suspect it may be a trade down for a 1 plus 2 with a WR at one of those.
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He’s stuck in the past and will ignore a very good informative post like this one here.
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Anyone know a lot about him? I don't know much, saw he made the pro bowl as an alternate one year, but really haven't heard much about him.
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He's been one of the best safeties in the league for most of his career. Versatile, solid in the box and can also play deep. Missed zero games in his eight year career.
I didn't watch Philly much last year but seemed like he didn't quite fit in there. Also getting a little up there in age.
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Two PB’s and started 16-17 games every year since 2017. But I’m not gonna act like I’ve watched him play a ton… I haven’t. Just stat scouting. Saw he was listed at FS most years but SS another. Don’t know what he played last year as it lists just safety for a position
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i don’t think the Bears should spend big on defense beyond what they have done. Budget buys to fill it out sound good to me. Time to spend real money on offense.
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Russ to Steelers quite possible
Heading into the meeting, league sources told All Steelers there was a "40 to 45% chance" Wilson signed with the Steelers. Now, according to Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac, there's a "better than not" the two sides reach an agreement.
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Heading into the meeting, league sources told All Steelers there was a "40 to 45% chance" Wilson signed with the Steelers. Now, according to Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac, there's a "better than not" the two sides reach an agreement.
Optimism Growing Steelers Sign Russell Wilson
The Pittsburgh Steelers' chances of landing Russell Wilson are getting higher.
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Hahahahaha....see I told all you dummies. Now even Mac Jones is in higher demand than Fields. Fields is so bad and so are the people who like him....
I feel like I fit in with the CW side now. I needed that.
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With one more year left on his current contract, Reddick, who will turn 30 in September, can likely be had for a reasonable price given his expiring deal.
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Only thing Bears should invest on heavily for defense is trench depth/pass rushers. But not at the expense of offense. I'm positive Poles will shore up the safety hole soon, and MAYBE swing a deal on a pass rusher. I think Huff/Wilkins/Hunter are too expensive, at this point but you never know. The most likely scenario with Odunze/Nabers likely gone at 9 is trade back and grab a receiver and pass rusher in the draft.
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You draft BPA at 9, and the only possible defensive player that falls in that group (my opinion) is Dallas Turner, and that is the one position we need on defense. This is also a very deep draft at both WR and OL, so if you can trade down, that might make sense. But if the pick is one of the top 3 WR, I have no qualms. Just do not lock Into one position only on a team with many needs. I also would love to see Mooney re-signed (unlikely), because he is a good receiver with every QB but JF.
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That would be the dream scenario, but he likely seeks one last big pay day. I could see him going to New England opposite of Judon.
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Stay away from former Steeler receivers. We should know this by now.
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This next week is so fun. Love all the roster moves. Give me chaos!
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