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I don’t think the Bears will be in on the Hunter/Jones/Wilkins sweepstakes. I’d expect them to target Epenesa or Huff at DE.
I think they’ll want to target a DT like Ruke Orhorhoro on Day 2. Hasn’t played football for very long, but has shown flashes and is really athletic. Not sure I see Sweat being a fit. Being at that size is definitely a concern conditioning wise. Is it worth investing a high pick if he can only play 10-12 snaps a game?
In terms of safety, I think they’ll sign a stop gap veteran to a 1-2 year deal and consider drafting one in the 3rd-4th round range. Someone like Dadrion Taylor-Demerson would fit that mold. I still think you need to improve the depth behind Brisker, given his injury history. Hicks should not be your backup. Go out and sign someone like Jeremy Reaves, who can also play ST.
I think they’ll want to target a DT like Ruke Orhorhoro on Day 2. Hasn’t played football for very long, but has shown flashes and is really athletic. Not sure I see Sweat being a fit. Being at that size is definitely a concern conditioning wise. Is it worth investing a high pick if he can only play 10-12 snaps a game?
In terms of safety, I think they’ll sign a stop gap veteran to a 1-2 year deal and consider drafting one in the 3rd-4th round range. Someone like Dadrion Taylor-Demerson would fit that mold. I still think you need to improve the depth behind Brisker, given his injury history. Hicks should not be your backup. Go out and sign someone like Jeremy Reaves, who can also play ST.
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I'm surprised the Bears haven't re-signed Mooney on the cheap considering how open he was all the time....
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Well, this is interesting and neat way to chart things:
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Maybe he doesn't want to come back? It takes both parties to make a deal
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why? Money and you get Caleb Williams as your QB
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I assume that Mooney wants to see what his market is. Poles has spoken highly of Mooney in the past, so maybe they have an offer on the table and it's Mooney that wants to explore his options.
The Bears definitely need to sign someone to a WR2/3 contract in FA.
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As much as fans want to use as much cap space as possible to make the best possible team in 2024, I could see Poles deciding to roll over a big chunk of change into 2025 and pass on all high end FA/go with "value contracts" only (hope im wrong on this though). I could see him taking a cheap 1 year flier on a DT like Kinlaw - only 26, elite size and billed as extremely athletic, former 1st round pick who had his career derailed by injuries but was healthy all last season. He would let Bears avoid taking snaps away from Dexter too so a guy like that kind of seemlessly fits into the roster.
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I think it more about getting some size at the position with no projected starter over 6'. I think this is more about Poles and price. He'd be the #3 here simply due to stature needs, not ability. He'll do fine in FA and fit better elsewhere. Mooney turned down a 3 year, $30m extension last year.
At this point he's only back if he can be the #3 for less.
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dont see any takers for bosa, he just hasnt stayed healthy and unless the chargers are gonna give up a pick for a team to take on his deal hes getting cut...
mack just had a crazy year so maybe some team trades a pick but i doubt it...they probably keep him and let him finish out his contract
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The Bears brought in Safety Kevin Bryd from the Eagles for a visit Friday.
We'll see what happens next week.
We'll see what happens next week.
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Yes we will see what happens in free agency when free agency starts. Wise words.
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Alohi Gilman is someone they should target at FS. First year as starter, but had 2 picks, fits the HITS principles, and is good against the run
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He was released from the Eagles so we don't have to wait until the new league year to sign him.
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Because Huff, a 2nd and a 3rd may be better than Sweat and Reddick. Just like Edmunds, Edwards and Dexter may be better than Quan.
Makes them younger and cheaper.
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