Jahns Bears post draft depth chart

[Luke]

Running back​

Jahns: It wouldn’t be surprising if the Bears added another back to their group. It would fit with everything that Poles and Johnson have said about increasing competition in the name of increasing victories. Monangai’s final-round selection appears to be the result of the depth of his position as other teams filled needs on Day 3. He’s a solid back. My favorite thing about his tape might be his pass-blocking.

Wide receiver​

Jahns: So, let me get this right: the Bears’ best receivers are the No. 24 pick from the 2018 draft, the No. 9 pick from last year and the 39th pick from this year. How crazy is that? These aren’t your grandfather’s Bears. Burden was a luxury pick. They didn’t “need” him. But you don’t pass on elite playmakers, especially when they stand out on your draft board as Burden did. In an ideal world, he will be the Amon-Ra St. Brown option in Johnson’s offense. Receiver is also a position that changes often. Stars get traded and injuries happen. The Bears are now better prepared for everything.

Tight end​

Jahns: Picture this: Loveland, Kmet, Moore and Odunze take the field along with Swift. Seeing the 12 personnel, an opposing defensive coordinator sends out his base defense, which includes three linebackers. At first, the Bears line up with Kmet in the backfield as a fullback and Loveland in line at tight end. But then Johnson (through Williams) shifts them before the play. Now, Loveland is in the slot against a smaller safety, while Kmet is in a three-point stance and in line, but he’s now covered by a smaller, slower linebacker. This is what Johnson wants. There will be mismatches to capitalize on.

Offensive line​

Jahns: If Trapilo performs at a high level as a rookie in camp, he will be a starter in Week 1. Second-round picks are expected to become solid starters. He played left tackle at Boston College before becoming an All-ACC player on the right side. Wright’s experience at left tackle for Tennessee is also worth highlighting. He was an All-SEC right tackle in his final year, but his junior season was spent on the left side. The mixing and matching will be tracked in camp, but one possible outcome is Wright on the left side and Trapilo on the right.

Defensive line​

Jahns: The arrivals of Jarrett and Turner not only improve the depth and talent of the Bears’ defensive front; they change its attitude. The Bears’ offseason moves strongly indicate that they wanted that. Allen does have options. Odeyingbo can slide inside, while Turner can move outside. Maybe Dexter can provide the same versatility. Allen’s scheme may suit him better.

Linebacker​

Jahns: Speaking of the base defense, I wonder if Edwards is better off in the middle for Allen, while Edmunds moves to the weakside because of his speed. Hyppolite also becomes a faster version of Jack Sanborn on the roster. Sanborn’s instincts made him an NFL player. But, as you said, Fish, speed was something that the Bears sought for this position group. “(Hyppolite) can fly,” Poles said. “We like the combination of speed and the intelligence.” Fast linebackers always have a place on special teams, too.

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[Zvbxrpl]

Doesn’t really answer much.

So Ben gets hired, and one of the first things we hear from “journalists,” Adam Jahns included—was that: he’s not like Matt. He’ll tailor his scheme to the talent and put them in a better position to succeed as opposed to handing them playbooks and commanding them to learn them, or the old, archaic way of doing things that doesn’t work in 2025.

Now, yeah, we can admit burden is a luxury pick but stars at WR get traded all the time and the bears should be ready for that and Burden is Ben’s new Amon Ra not the established, already paid star or the guy they took at 9 last year. What? Thats a bad word salad for ‘Ben wants his guys, and last years guys aren’t it despite talent and value.’ They could have avoid a shitload of criticism by just saying: this is Ben’s team, we’re getting Ben’s guys and not trying to make it seem like Ben will have everybody, even the swing OT masquerading as a starting LT better.

Doesn’t name starters at OT, just speculates what could happen at the void that is LT. More stellar modern “journalism.”

Hippolyte is a faster Jack Sanborn? Sanborn didn’t shy from contact and could be physical annd shed a blocker who got the the 2nd level, and he knew how to play the position. He had instincts. Hippolyte is fast, can’t tackle, and for an off ball lb, doesn’t hit anybody, and whenever a FB or OL hit the second level on a run play, he was blocked and taken out of the play. I also have never seen footage of Sanborn being trucked and put on his ass by the midget RB taken in the 7th round.

 

[--CyBear--]

Doesn’t really answer much.

So Ben gets hired, and one of the first things we hear from “journalists,” Adam Jahns included—was that: he’s not like Matt. He’ll tailor his scheme to the talent and put them in a better position to succeed as opposed to handing them playbooks and commanding them to learn them, or the old, archaic way of doing things that doesn’t work in 2025.

Now, yeah, we can admit burden is a luxury pick but stars at WR get traded all the time and the bears should be ready for that and Burden is Ben’s new Amon Ra not the established, already paid star or the guy they took at 9 last year. What? Thats a bad word salad for ‘Ben wants his guys, and last years guys aren’t it despite talent and value.’ They could have avoid a shitload of criticism by just saying: this is Ben’s team, we’re getting Ben’s guys and not trying to make it seem like Ben will have everybody, even the swing OT masquerading as a starting LT better.

Doesn’t name starters at OT, just speculates what could happen at the void that is LT. More stellar modern “journalism.”

Hippolyte is a faster Jack Sanborn? Sanborn didn’t shy from contact and could be physical annd shed a blocker who got the the 2nd level, and he knew how to play the position. He had instincts. Hippolyte is fast, can’t tackle, and for an off ball lb, doesn’t hit anybody, and whenever a FB or OL hit the second level on a run play, he was blocked and taken out of the play. I also have never seen footage of Sanborn being trucked and put on his ass by the midget RB taken in the 7th round.

Day 3 RAS guy that they hope they can coach up or have a specific plan for. Should be great on ST but not many guys stick if that's all they can do.

 

[playthrough2001]

Hippolyte is fast, can’t tackle,

At Maryland, he was 2nd in tackles in ‘23 and first in ‘24.

I hated the pick but we should not be just making stuff up. Did he miss a lot of tackles? Is that what you meant?

 

[modo]

At Maryland, he was 2nd in tackles in ‘23 and first in ‘24.

I hated the pick but we should not be just making stuff up. Did he miss a lot of tackles? Is that what you meant?

You new here?

 

[bamainatlanta]

At Maryland, he was 2nd in tackles in ‘23 and first in ‘24.

I hated the pick but we should not be just making stuff up. Did he miss a lot of tackles? Is that what you meant?

I would rather have a linebacker that can cover

 

[playthrough2001]

I would rather have a linebacker that can cover

I have to look back at the 4th round, but I’m pretty sure I’d have at least ten players I would have rather had than Rueben.

Brugler did say he would have moved him up in The Beast if his pro day numbers had been available. Still…

 

[Washington]

I can't read the article but did he put Hippolyte as the day 1 starter over Sewell and Amen? It would be great if it plays out that way but I am not sure it does. I am not a fan of Sewell at all but I see potential in Amen. I think Carl Jones has more upside than Sewell too.

I was sort of hoping the Bears would get a shot to draft Danny Stutsman. I like taking players who performed well in college versus just drafting on measurables.

 

[playthrough2001]

I can't read the article but did he put Hippolyte as the day 1 starter over Sewell and Amen? It would be great if it plays out that way but I am not sure it does. I am not a fan of Sewell at all but I see potential in Amen. I think Carl Jones has more upside than Sewell too.

I was sort of hoping the Bears would get a shot to draft Danny Stutsman. I like taking players who performed well in college versus just drafting on measurables.

He has him as SLB 1.

Sewell is SLB 2.

Amen is MLB 2.

 

[Nelly]

Hyppolite doesn't strike me as a "oh we need a linebacker to start so let's get him in the 4th round" type pick. Then again this isn't Eberflus' defense anymore and maybe Allen has a place for a blazing fast little linebacker.

 

[Rise]

Hippolyte would have intrigued me if he was 21, but he is going to be 24 in September. I’m not a fan of old projects. It’s the defenses version of Velus.

Hope I’m wrong. I guess if he is good on special teams that’s a win for the 4th round. It sure seemed like starters were still available though.

 

[Discus fish salesman]

Hippolyte would have intrigued me if he was 21, but he is going to be 24 in September. I’m not a fan of old projects. It’s the defenses version of Velus.

Hope I’m wrong. I guess if he is good on special teams that’s a win for the 4th round. It sure seemed like starters were still available though.

This is absolutely his velus and Zach pickens pick in this draft. There was so many valuable players still available and he drafted a guy whi will be lucky to play ST

 

[Washington]

He has him as SLB 1.

Sewell is SLB 2.

Amen is MLB 2.

Thanks buddy. Surprised he has him penciled in as the starter. It would be great if it plays out that way as it would add speed to the D. Sewell has proven to be a wasted draft pick they should move on from.

 

[msadows]

I would rather have a linebacker that can cover

Ideally.

Look at the positives, least the bears didnt draft a linebacker who cant cover at pick #19 overall like another NFC North team did.

 

[Luke]

I have to look back at the 4th round, but I’m pretty sure I’d have at least ten players I would have rather had than Rueben.

Brugler did say he would have moved him up in The Beast if his pro day numbers had been available. Still…

if you look at some of Zierlein's analysis, maybe this wasn't a bad pick for a late 4th round pick.

he has the kind of speed that is rarely dismissed out of hand by NFL evaluators. The more one watches, the more one realizes he plays with natural instincts to sniff out and pursue the play. It appears his lack of take-on technique and tackle consistency will be his biggest hindrances at the next level. A move to Will linebacker could free him from some of the physical rigors inside and allow him to highlight his pursuit speed, but he needs to prove he can make more plays in coverage.

Strengths​

• Made 46 career starts over five seasons.
• Showed blazing speed for a 236-pound inside linebacker at pro day.
• Solid job of recognizing and reacting to play design.
• Good pacing and mirroring of the runner in his lateral scrapes.
• Has plus acceleration to chase and tackle or close on throws underneath.