Mock'd Offseason (Pre-Combine)

[msadows]

The tape on the Georgia end imo is awful. He looks slow off the ball and seems to just make tackles when the back or qb runs by and he is there because the blocker had him stonewalled. Please find someone more dynamic, or just take more OL at that spot. Or trade down.

The other georgia player in the top 20 is going to be a stud tho, Jalon Walker or whatever.

Really like him, but doesnt seem a good fit for the bears defense and needs. Seems more like a hybrid 3-4 LB who can situationally rush the linebaccker at times.

He really impressed me when I watched kelvin banks tape. Kept seeing #11 flash and looked him up

 

[msadows]

If the goal is to make life easier on the 2nd year QB, give him a strong running game that can carry the offense even if the passing game is stalled.

What happens if DJ or Odunze gets hurt, are hoping Roschon & Swift suddenly become world beaters?

Based on your mock...depend on tyler scott

FYI, i doubt tyler makes the team this year lol. The bears 100% need to sign a FA wideout, cant depend on a late round rookie and tyler scott

 

[Xplosive]

Personally I dont think he's overpaid. Maybe a mill or two, but he brings a vet presence and was still good last year.

Kevin gave up a 91 passer rating against, which is solid/good. In comparison moehrig gave up a 105.8

Not trying to pay a safety 14m when the issue on defense is edge and DT.

The OL moves are much more realistic than most people on here expect tho.

Byard is 32 and has no future on this team beyond next year. He is a decent veteran Free Safety, so he is going to be better in pass defense. I'd rather move Brisker to FS and form a dynamic big hitting safety duo instead.

 

[Xplosive]

Based on your mock...depend on tyler scott

FYI, i doubt tyler makes the team this year lol. The bears 100% need to sign a FA wideout, cant depend on a late round rookie and tyler scott

Its a microwave society that expects instant success from WRs when in reality many dont have success until year 3.

The Waldron offense was a disaster and if he couldn't figure out that Kmet was better than Gerald Everett, perhaps people should save their judgement on Scott until we see him in a functional offensive scheme.

 

[msadows]

Byard is 32 and has no future on this team beyond next year. He is a decent veteran Free Safety, so he is going to be better in pass defense. I'd rather move Brisker to FS and form a dynamic big hitting safety duo instead.

brisker really isnt a FS, but i understand your thinking. I still dont want to pay a safety 14m.

 

[msadows]

Its a microwave society that expects instant success from WRs when in reality many dont have success until year 3.

The Waldron offense was a disaster and if he couldn't figure out that Kmet was better than Gerald Everett, perhaps people should save their judgement on Scott until we see him in a functional offensive scheme.

The guy simply sucks. I liked the pick at the time but he's been awful. If he somehow learns to run routes, track balls, and catch then sure...i just dont see it happening. Him being bad wasnt a scheme issue like the rest of the offense.

There is a reason guys off the practice squad got play time while he was a healthy scratch.

He probably still makes the roster, but i expect them to sign a vet #3 wr like elijiah moore

 

[napo55]

If the goal is to make life easier on the 2nd year QB, give him a strong running game that can carry the offense even if the passing game is stalled.

What happens if DJ or Odunze gets hurt, are hoping Roschon & Swift suddenly become world beaters?

Yes. And a strong running game will take some of the pass rush pressure off the QB and also make the passing game more effective with play action.

Roschon and Swift are second tier RBs and the offense could make a huge jump with a dynamic RB, and RB is one position where rookies can contribute right away.

 

[msadows]

Yes. And a strong running game will take some of the pass rush pressure off the QB and also make the passing game more effective with play action.

Roschon and Swift are second tier RBs and the offense could make a huge jump with a dynamic RB, and RB is one position where rookies can contribute right away.

Honestly not a big fan, but I could see Poles/BJ going after najee in FA to pair with swift.

 

[Les Grossman]

Byard doesnt deserve to be cut but he'll be gone next season and he's over paid. He also isn't better than Hicks or Owens in run support even if Brisker does get hurt.

Better to cut bait a little early and find a long term solution, that's what Moehrig is.

Byard is better than Hicks and much better than Owens. How can you say that?

 

[Les Grossman]

Byard is 32 and has no future on this team beyond next year. He is a decent veteran Free Safety, so he is going to be better in pass defense. I'd rather move Brisker to FS and form a dynamic big hitting safety duo instead.

Stop making holes in the team and worry about that next year. You can't fix all the problems in one year. Go after the other more important positions as a priority.

 

[Les Grossman]

If the goal is to make life easier on the 2nd year QB, give him a strong running game that can carry the offense even if the passing game is stalled.

What happens if DJ or Odunze gets hurt, are you hoping Roschon & Swift suddenly become world beaters?

What happens with any team when their top two playmakers get hurt...?

What happens if Caleb and Bagent get hurt omg! We probably should draft anpother QB just in case!

It's funny to hear people talking about building depth on this team when we are struggle to even have legit starters.

 

[Xplosive]

I like the emphasis in OL and that is pretty realistic.

Hargrave doesn't provide any cap relief. Even if cut after 6/1 it's a wash. He's being released because of his injury. Relying on a 6th round rookie to play meaningful snaps (Billings is not going to play 60%+) and a big injury risk at 3T is not a good combo.

Brisker is a SS. I think keep Byard, sign a cheap backup and draft S in the 3rd or 5th.

I wouldn't draft an off-ball LB at #72 to be the the #4 LB on the team. Good spot for WR or S.

Pryor is an FA and would need to be re-signed.

Zero chance Jake Majors is available at #149.

The WR group is ass cheeks after the first two. If one of those guys goes down it's the worst group in the league.

I think Bates is cooked, but maybe not.

Brisker is a pretty good all around safety, I think moving him to FS allows him to take less of a physical beating and lengthens his career.

Sanborn is a MIKE/SAM and will be the #4 LB, Bassa is a WILL and will be #3. Edmunds only elite trait is size and he can easily be moved on from after this season, the Bears can easily keep Edwards or Sanborn as the MIKE and save a ton as Bassa gets a year to put on weight and prepare to be a difference maker in the years to come.

I like Majors a lot, but there are many guards in this class that may make the switch and push him down the board. He will go somewhere betwern 3rd-5th round so its hard to say for sure but his consensus mock draft position is #185.

 

[Xplosive]

Stop making holes in the team and worry about that next year. You can't fix all the problems in one year. Go after the other more important positions as a priority.

I think you are being a bit short sighted. Byard was a pretty good player but does he really make much of a difference or really improve the team?

I see no reason to not try and build the best team possible NOW, while you claim they cant fix the problems in one year...

Do you really think Brisker can't play FS as well as Byard? How much of an upgrade over Hicks or Owens is Byard for his $7M salary?

 

[Les Grossman]

I think you are being a bit short sighted. Byard was a pretty good player but does he really make much of a difference or really improve the team?

I see no reason to not try and build the best team possible NOW, while you claim they cant fix the problems in one year...

Do you really think Brisker can't play FS as well as Byard? How much of an upgrade over Hicks or Owens is Byard for his $7M salary?

IDK but IMO, Byard is a significant upgrade over those two. Owens is pretty terrible. He's a STs player.

As for Brisker, I think it's pretty short sighted of you to be counting on him to be even available. Even if you moved him to FS, he's not gonna change his style of play, he's still gonna be a missile out there. We don't even know if he's healthy yet lol.

Honestly, the Bears should be looking at Brisker's replacement right now, not Byard's.

It's OK to have some players that are veteran's on shorter deals. Not every player on the team can be 26 years old on a 4 year contract lol

 

[playthrough2001]

Honestly not a big fan, but I could see Poles/BJ going after najee in FA to pair with swift.

I don’t think Harris has missed any games in 4 years. He’s a tough SOB. Maybe Johnson and an improved 0-line could unlock him for a few years. There are games when he looks like a brute. That plays in November and December.

 

[dennehy]

Brisker is a pretty good all around safety, I think moving him to FS allows him to take less of a physical beating and lengthens his career.

Sanborn is a MIKE/SAM and will be the #4 LB, Bassa is a WILL and will be #3. Edmunds only elite trait is size and he can easily be moved on from after this season, the Bears can easily keep Edwards or Sanborn as the MIKE and save a ton as Bassa gets a year to put on weight and prepare to be a difference maker in the years to come.

I like Majors a lot, but there are many guards in this class that may make the switch and push him down the board. He will go somewhere betwern 3rd-5th round so its hard to say for sure but his consensus mock draft position is #185.

Edwards is the will.

 

[BearDown104]

Brisker can’t make the move to FS. He likes to hit too much and will always have his eyes in the backfield and bite on PA. No way.

 

[Clancyb424]

This. The RB fascination with Bears fans is strange.

You know a strong run game is a young QB’s best friend, right? Swift ain’t an every down, wear em down, back. I’m all for taking a RB in round 2 and Omarion is my #1 back in the class.

 

[maxhatter]

sooooo you can't count on Brisker going forward, so you wanna cut Byard??? That still leaves you with the Brisker problem... lol

No, Moehrig is an upgrade over the 32-year-old Byard, and by cutting Byard, you clear salary to help cover the cost of the signing. Even if Brisker plays the entire season, I don't see the Bears signing him to a long-term contract, and they're definitely not extending a 33-year-old safety.

 

[Les Grossman]

You know a strong run game is a young QB’s best friend, right? Swift ain’t an every down, wear em down, back. I’m all for taking a RB in round 2 and Omarion is my #1 back in the class.

And so is a great defense, and so is a good OL, and so is good TE, and so is a a good WR, ...

You can't have a strong running game without a good OL. Let's start there people. RBs can be found all over the draft.