Is Mooney a #1 WR?

[modo]

I think a true #1 gets them to compete next year

 

[MikeDitkaPolishSausage]

I think a true #1 gets them to compete next year

I feel the opposite. I think Mooney and 2 other 2nd or 3rd tier guys can make a bigger overall impact than spending a ton of money on a true #1. With that said I would not be upset at all if they went all in on a top Wr.

 

[modo]

If they can significantly improve their oline thru free agency I think they should forgo a #1, but I don't think those players will be available.

I think a top flight #1 is something the Bears really need.

A #1 will accentuate what Fields can do to stretch the defense. I think it would be a force multiplier.

 

[DammitFullerTurnUrHead!]

Nobody here knows. People on this forum are very shortsighted and want to judge every young player solely off of their first year or two in the league. It took Davante Adams 5 seasons to start playing like a #1. Mooney’s first 2 seasons are far superior to Adams’ first 2, and with much worse QB play at that, so it is very possible that Mooney could develop into a #1

 

[DC]

1055 yards last year. 19th in the league.

Are you guys good with DM as your #1 WR going into next year?

I see a lot of people talking about making a splash at WR in free agency by signing one of the top guys. Do the Bears really need to? Can they afford to? Or would you be OK with Mooney as #1 and then signing a lower tier guy(s)? Such as Valdez-Scantling. (new OC familiarity) Byron Pringle (new GM familiarity) Cedrick Wilson. etc... Then adding a draft pick. (or two)

I personally think this is much more likely than the Bears dropping 15+ million on a big name WR. And Poles has already said he loves the second and third wave of free agency. Also leaves more money for the Oline rebuild which I think will be priority numero uno.

Thoughts?

I do not believe Mooney can be a true #1, unfortunately. I believe we are going to have a rough season as the new GM focus our limited resources on the offensive line in an effort to protect/develop Fields. I believe we are in a holding period as we continue to shed bad contracts from the previous regime.

6-11 but massive signs of offensive improvement/cohesion.

 

[modo]

Nobody here knows. People on this forum are very shortsighted and want to judge every young player solely off of their first year or two in the league. It took Davante Adams 5 seasons to start playing like a #1. Mooney’s first 2 seasons are far superior to Adams’ first 2, and with much worse QB play at that, so it is very possible that Mooney could develop into a #1

Its possible, but he's not there yet and I don't think the Bears can assume he will be.

 

[remydat]

If they can significantly improve their oline thru free agency I think they should forgo a #1, but I don't think those players will be available.

I think a top flight #1 is something the Bears really need.

A #1 will accentuate what Fields can do to stretch the defense. I think it would be a force multiplier.

They need a Travis Kelce ie a guy that can take advantage of the underneath stuff created by Mooney and the other speed WRs they acquire.

Whether that comes in the form of a No 1 WR or TE doesn't matter. If for example you had Mooney and a Kyle Pitts, that would be perfectly fine. The issue right now is that we lack a guy that consistently can get upon underneath to give Fields that outlet.

 

[greg23]

Mooney
Chark
Crowder
Pickens

 

[Midway Fields]

If Mooney is the de facto #1, Ryan Poles failed in his first offseason as GM.

I trust that the guy who helped build the Chiefs weaponry will make a concentrated effort to put playmakers galore around Fields.

If you want 0 chance of winning it all trot out a Bears team with Mooney as your #1.

 

[dabears70]

He's not a #1 (at least not right now) but he's a great #2 who could be really dangerous in an offense that will actually use his speed more than we have so far. Also i need to have confidence that my #1 is gonna catch the ball on those 3rd and longs and he just dropped too many balls last year.

I really think we should go after DJ Chark on a 1 maybe 2 year prove yourself deal or go get C.Kirk cause i think both would be great to play with Mooney. I was really wanting M.Gallup before he got injured and would probably still be good with getting him since i don't think next year is gonna be about much besides getting Fields right. Also re-sign J.Grant to play the slot. The 2023 season is the season we should be looking at after having another draft and this one having all of our picks besides the 6th we traded for J.Grant and depending on how Poles works the cap we could have some good money to spend.

 

[mecha]

he would've been the all-time Bears receiver if not for Marshall's run with the team.

that's the Bears and where receivers go to die. would he be #1 on other teams? probably not.

 

[Les Grossman]

If Mooney is the de facto #1, Ryan Poles failed in his first offseason as GM.

I trust that the guy who helped build the Chiefs weaponry will make a concentrated effort to put playmakers galore around Fields.

If you want 0 chance of winning it all trot out a Bears team with Mooney as your #1.

Nahhhh, Poles is working with a Handicap already thanks to Pace. He doesn't have a ton of draft picks and the team has to be smart with their cap space given the number of players (not) under contract.

Poles will be best served making sure the OL is fixed this offseason. Not sure what else he can completely "fix" this offseason.

Expectations should be tempered.

 

[modo]

They need a Travis Kelce ie a guy that can take advantage of the underneath stuff created by Mooney and the other speed WRs they acquire.

Whether that comes in the form of a No 1 WR or TE doesn't matter. If for example you had Mooney and a Kyle Pitts, that would be perfectly fine. The issue right now is that we lack a guy that consistently can get upon underneath to give Fields that outlet.

ideally someone that can strech middle of field and pick apart zones. Fields will see a lot of zone coverage.

I am not sure, do to cap space they will target a prime TE. They need WRs and so that is where they will get a guy who can bust open the center of the field. Adams can fit that bill, but Bears can't afford him.

 

[TexasBearfan]

They need a Travis Kelce ie a guy that can take advantage of the underneath stuff created by Mooney and the other speed WRs they acquire.

Whether that comes in the form of a No 1 WR or TE doesn't matter. If for example you had Mooney and a Kyle Pitts, that would be perfectly fine. The issue right now is that we lack a guy that consistently can get upon underneath to give Fields that outlet.

when i was researching about Poles i found it fascinating he was scouting for a replacement for Kelce and they ended up getting their target, curious to see how good he ends up being

 

[ThatGuyRyan]

he’s a low end 1 right now and that’s a reach. Mike Furrey and Nagy both suck sob who knows, but right now a really good 2

 

[Chicago Staleys]

No. He’s a solid #2 and that’s his ceiling.

 

[Chicago Staleys]

If Mooney is the de facto #1, Ryan Poles failed in his first offseason as GM.

I trust that the guy who helped build the Chiefs weaponry will make a concentrated effort to put playmakers galore around Fields.

If you want 0 chance of winning it all trot out a Bears team with Mooney as your #1.

They don’t have the money or draft capital to go straight out and get a #1. The Bears have 32 fucking Free Agents. There is holes everywhere. It may take another year. Relax in calling him a failure if he doesn’t fill that spot in the first year.

 

[remydat]

ideally someone that can strech middle of field and pick apart zones. Fields will see a lot of zone coverage.

I am not sure, do to cap space they will target a prime TE. They need WRs and so that is where they will get a guy who can bust open the center of the field. Adams can fit that bill, but Bears can't afford him.

Oh wasn't suggesting it needed to be a TE. The point was they need someone that can take advantage of the space Mooney creates. I don't care if it is a TE or a WR. A TE just does it for cheaper if you can find an elite one.

 

[cameronkrazie86]

I'm good with Mooney as the #1 this year and see if he's able to take the next step to cement himself as a legitimate #1 (I think he's a #2 tho). Maybe with a competent scheme and better coaching, his game gets elevated or... maybe he's just a #2 receiver and that's his ceiling. It's hard for me to judge a lot of the offensive players and their ceiling because of how terrible Nagy's offensive system was especially for receivers.

The one thing about a #1 receiver is you know that guy is gonna get open. The Bears were the worst (or among the worst) in getting guys open so how much is it scheme and how much is it talent? Would be nice to get the foundation of the offensive line set this offseason and then try to grab a legit #1 next offseason.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

Surprised at those that say he isn’t or can’t be a #1. He is statistically ahead of some great wide receivers despite a shit “scheme” and bad QB play. I could easily see him going for 1200+ next season. That’s a #1 in my book. Think some just have this 6’3 225 lbs guy in their head and anything else can’t be a #1.