NFL Draft News Thread

[Discus fish salesman]

Not saying they do but i am saying we're good at RB for next year after we replace Homer and i'm definitely not using a draft pick in the first 3 rounds on a RB, maybe not even a 4th round pick. That would depend on what RB's are still sitting there when we're on the clock in the 4th.

Bears don't have a 4th round pick (or 5th I believe)

 

[Rise]

Again, no.

RoJo was a very good value as a pass blocker and runner. He’s going to be a mainstay.

Look closer at the secondary. I think you may have missed something.

Dexter? Hello.

Did he even have a bad draft pick in ‘24? That punter looks even better in hindsight.


He is very good at drafting as a GM. He has some battle scars to learn from, now, so I’m thinking he has a great draft.

I also hope he doesn’t take Ben “stop the run when we are ahead like Nagy” Johnson. Give me the high floor of Vrabel.

Rojo is as average at best as possible, I guess since he actually does something he can be considered the 2nd best Poles pick outside of rounds 1 and 2.

Dexter was a 2nd round pick he is improving but again my point was after round 2.

You keep saying the secondary but again what has Poles brought to it in the draft outside of round 2? Even those guys in round 2 are not great, they are good but replaceable.

So you have Jones and Rojo from round 3 on. I’d say you can add the CB who plays sometimes to the list. So 3 field worthy players in 3 years in rounds 3 and on. That’s horrible. Not one star, not one difference maker.

 

[bamainatlanta]

Rojo is as average at best as possible, I guess since he actually does something he can be considered the 2nd best Poles pick outside of rounds 1 and 2.

Dexter was a 2nd round pick he is improving but again my point was after round 2.

You keep saying the secondary but again what has Poles brought to it in the draft outside of round 2? Even those guys in round 2 are not great, they are good but replaceable.

So you have Jones and Rojo from round 3 on. I’d say you can add the CB who plays sometimes to the list. So 3 field worthy players in 3 years in rounds 3 and on. That’s horrible. Not one star, not one difference maker.

lol most teams don’t find a “star, difference maker” after round 3 in most years. Not sure what your point is here. This isn’t to say Poles could/should be fired but no GM’s get fired for what happens after round 3.

 

[playthrough2001]

Bears don't have a 4th round pick (or 5th I believe)

No 4th but they have a 5th…

This is the latest after trading Herbert.

• First-round pick
• Second-round pick
• Second-round pick (from Panthers)
• Third-round pick
• Fifth-round pick
• Sixth-round pick (from Steelers)*
• Seventh-round pick (from Bengals)
• Seventh-round pick (from Vikings via Browns)

 

[EDPeezy]

Why do people seem to think you can draft a RB in the third round and it’s just set in stone that they’ll be a good starter? I don’t even think Swift is some great player, but the odds are way more than likely he’ll still be better than any random third round grade RB in this class. Or pretty much any class.

As far as early picks IDK. As long as it’s the OL/DL I don’t care. They need help all over both lines. I think you probably have to go IOL with one of the two second round picks. The other two early picks need to be some combo of OT/DE or DT. And if any of them don’t get addressed during the early rounds of the draft they need to make a splash with it in FA. I guess FA is before the draft. Either way. Those areas need upgrades big time. I need to look at their contracts more to get an idea of what positions need immediate addressing outside of those obvious ones.

 

[dabears70]

Bears don't have a 4th round pick (or 5th I believe)

Yeah the Chargers have our 4th for K.Allen but think we have a 5th. Not 100% on that.

Here's your 3rd round RB in this mock.

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[dabears70]

Rojo is as average at best as possible, I guess since he actually does something he can be considered the 2nd best Poles pick outside of rounds 1 and 2.

Dexter was a 2nd round pick he is improving but again my point was after round 2.

You keep saying the secondary but again what has Poles brought to it in the draft outside of round 2? Even those guys in round 2 are not great, they are good but replaceable.

So you have Jones and Rojo from round 3 on. I’d say you can add the CB who plays sometimes to the list. So 3 field worthy players in 3 years in rounds 3 and on. That’s horrible. Not one star, not one difference maker.

Terrell Smith

 

[baselman1974]

Use early rounds for trenches. Don’t use early rounds for RBs unless it’s someone special. Even then a team needs a good oline before drafting and the special RB.

Example Bijan Robinson and Etienne. They haven’t got going due to their Olines suck.

 

[TL1961]

Bears using a high 1st on a O lineman screams Gabe Carimi lol lol

Why?

 

[TL1961]

Rojo is as average at best as possible, I guess since he actually does something he can be considered the 2nd best Poles pick outside of rounds 1 and 2.

Dexter was a 2nd round pick he is improving but again my point was after round 2.

You keep saying the secondary but again what has Poles brought to it in the draft outside of round 2? Even those guys in round 2 are not great, they are good but replaceable.

So you have Jones and Rojo from round 3 on. I’d say you can add the CB who plays sometimes to the list. So 3 field worthy players in 3 years in rounds 3 and on. That’s horrible. Not one star, not one difference maker.

You said “his drafts have been horrible“. That didn’t say anything about certain rounds haven’t been good. You said “his drafts have been horrible“.

They have been nothing close to horrible.

 

[Runruffshod75]

This class is loaded with Defensive Tackle talent, Safety talent and Running Back talent. It's top heavy with its OT talent.

Hopefully the Bears are in a position to draft Campbell or Banks but if they're not then hopefully trading back and picking Aireontae Ersery.

I would love it if the Bears got out of the first round with Ersery and an extra pick or two. He reminds me of Tevin Jenkins minus all of the injuries.

He's an excellent run blocker, excellent anchor very good pass blocker but does need to brush up a bit on his footwork, the high ceiling to improve is present and his floor is still an immediate upgrade to anyone thats currentlty on the Bears roster.

It would be nice if the Bears could adress talent/need with an OT & extra pick(s) from round 1 to allow them to snag a couple of DTs in this class that are a true 1 GAP 4-3 TAMPA 2 tandem.

The Bears have got to get 2 offensive line upgrades in the draft and one in FA, 2 upgrades on the defensive line in the draft, they need a significant upgrade to what we have with Roschon Johnson at HB, a backup QB is also needed.

Netting an extra pick or two would really help the Bears situation.

 

[bamainatlanta]

Use early rounds for trenches. Don’t use early rounds for RBs unless it’s someone special. Even then a team needs a good oline before drafting and the special RB.

Example Bijan Robinson and Etienne. They haven’t got going due to their Olines suck.

lol Robinson is having a good damn year and Atlanta has an above average OL, after tomorrow night Bijan will probably have 1600 total yards and maybe 11 total TD’s. Etienne looks like the tread is off the tires. (Not that I am suggesting to use a 1st on a RB)

 

[Discus fish salesman]

lol Robinson is having a good damn year and Atlanta has an above average OL, after tomorrow night Bijan will probably have 1600 total yards and maybe 11 total TD’s. Etienne looks like the tread is off the tires. (Not that I am suggesting to use a 1st on a RB)

Suggesting Atlantas OL sucks is weird. It would've been much easier to say "I don't watch Atlanta."

 

[ijustposthere]

Use early rounds for trenches. Don’t use early rounds for RBs unless it’s someone special. Even then a team needs a good oline before drafting and the special RB.

Example Bijan Robinson and Etienne. They haven’t got going due to their Olines suck.

Bijan has definitely gotten going. Dude has over 2800 total yards in 2 seasons. He's gonna easily rush for over 1k this year now that they're giving him the bulk of the carries

 

[bamainatlanta]

Bijan has definitely gotten going. Dude has over 2800 total yards in 2 seasons. He's gonna easily rush for over 1k this year now that they're giving him the bulk of the carries

What Arthur Smith did last year with Robinson was felonious @PrideisBears

 

[ijustposthere]

Why do people seem to think you can draft a RB in the third round and it’s just set in stone that they’ll be a good starter? I don’t even think Swift is some great player, but the odds are way more than likely he’ll still be better than any random third round grade RB in this class. Or pretty much any class.

As far as early picks IDK. As long as it’s the OL/DL I don’t care. They need help all over both lines. I think you probably have to go IOL with one of the two second round picks. The other two early picks need to be some combo of OT/DE or DT. And if any of them don’t get addressed during the early rounds of the draft they need to make a splash with it in FA. I guess FA is before the draft. Either way. Those areas need upgrades big time. I need to look at their contracts more to get an idea of what positions need immediate addressing outside of those obvious ones.

Because 2nd/3rd round is where good RBs generally go now. There are guys in this draft that are probably gonna be better than Swift, but I'm not sure the Bears will be in a spot to draft them, and then there's a couple that would probably pair very well with him they can get in the 3rd or 4th (if the bears moved up).

 

[EDPeezy]

Because 2nd/3rd round is where good RBs generally go now. There are guys in this draft that are probably gonna be better than Swift, but I'm not sure the Bears will be in a spot to draft them, and then there's a couple that would probably pair very well with him they can get in the 3rd or 4th (if the bears moved up).

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2024​	2​	66​	Trey Benson​	Cardinals​	Florida State​
	2024​	19​	83​	Blake Corum​	Rams​	Michigan​
	2024​	24​	88​	MarShawn Lloyd​	Packers​	USC​
	2023​	8​	71​	Kendre Miller​	Saints​	Texas Christian​
	2023​	18​	81​	Tyjae Spears​	Titans​	Tulane​
	2023​	21​	84​	De'Von Achane​	Dolphins​	Texas A&M​
	2023​	25​	88​	Tank Bigsby​	Jaguars​	Auburn​
	2022​	27​	91​	Rachaad White​	Buccaneers​	Arizona State​
	2022​	29​	93​	Tyrion Davis-Price​	49ers​	Louisiana State​
	2022​	34​	98​	Brian Robinson​	Commanders​	Alabama​
	2021​	24​	88​	Trey Sermon​	49ers​	Ohio State​
	2020​	12​	76​	Ke'Shawn Vaughn​	Buccaneers​	Vanderbilt​
	2020​	22​	86​	Zack Moss​	Bills​	Utah​
	2020​	29​	93​	Darrynton Evans​	Titans​	Appalachian State​
	2019​	6​	70​	Darrell Henderson​	Rams​	Memphis​
	2019​	9​	73​	David Montgomery​	Bears​	Iowa State​
	2019​	10​	74​	Devin Singletary​	Bills​	Florida Atlantic​
	2019​	23​	87​	Damien Harris​	Patriots​	Alabama​
	2019​	38​	102​	Alexander Mattison​	Vikings​	Boise State​

I get what you mean. But a lot of the stuff I’m reading is worded like “we can just replace Swift with a 3rd round RB and be fine.“ These are the 3rd round RB‘s taken over the last 6 drafts. How many of these guys would easily replace Swift? And how many would be ready year 1? Based on the contract Swift is coming back. They don’t need a replacement this year. There are too many needs to think taking a RB with that high of a pick is a necessity. You can find a thunder to Swift’s lightning all over the place without using a third round pick. They’re all over the league and are cheap.

 

[UChiLAbear]

OT: There are 5 games left in the season in which both teams have worst records that da Bears. Including today's Jags-Jets. So with some luck maybe da Bears can get Top-5 pick. I'm not expecting them to win another game.

 

[ijustposthere]

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2024​	2​	66​	Trey Benson​	Cardinals​	Florida State​
	2024​	19​	83​	Blake Corum​	Rams​	Michigan​
	2024​	24​	88​	MarShawn Lloyd​	Packers​	USC​
	2023​	8​	71​	Kendre Miller​	Saints​	Texas Christian​
	2023​	18​	81​	Tyjae Spears​	Titans​	Tulane​
	2023​	21​	84​	De'Von Achane​	Dolphins​	Texas A&M​
	2023​	25​	88​	Tank Bigsby​	Jaguars​	Auburn​
	2022​	27​	91​	Rachaad White​	Buccaneers​	Arizona State​
	2022​	29​	93​	Tyrion Davis-Price​	49ers​	Louisiana State​
	2022​	34​	98​	Brian Robinson​	Commanders​	Alabama​
	2021​	24​	88​	Trey Sermon​	49ers​	Ohio State​
	2020​	12​	76​	Ke'Shawn Vaughn​	Buccaneers​	Vanderbilt​
	2020​	22​	86​	Zack Moss​	Bills​	Utah​
	2020​	29​	93​	Darrynton Evans​	Titans​	Appalachian State​
	2019​	6​	70​	Darrell Henderson​	Rams​	Memphis​
	2019​	9​	73​	David Montgomery​	Bears​	Iowa State​
	2019​	10​	74​	Devin Singletary​	Bills​	Florida Atlantic​
	2019​	23​	87​	Damien Harris​	Patriots​	Alabama​
	2019​	38​	102​	Alexander Mattison​	Vikings​	Boise State​

I get what you mean. But a lot of the stuff I’m reading is worded like “we can just replace Swift with a 3rd round RB and be fine.“ These are the 3rd round RB‘s taken over the last 6 drafts. How many of these guys would easily replace Swift? And how many would be ready year 1? Based on the contract Swift is coming back. They don’t need a replacement this year. There are too many needs to think taking a RB with that high of a pick is a necessity. You can find a thunder to Swift’s lightning all over the place without using a third round pick. They’re all over the league and are cheap.

Those drafts are not this draft. Swift himself was a 2nd rounder that hasn't exactly lived up to his draft capital. When you look at those RBs, Swift basically fits right in with them anyway. Regardless, outside of a couple of those names, basically all those guys would not sniff the 3rd round in this class.

 

[EDPeezy]

Those drafts are not this draft. Swift himself was a 2nd rounder that hasn't exactly lived up to his draft capital. When you look at those RBs, Swift basically fits right in with them anyway. Regardless, outside of a couple of those names, basically all those guys would not sniff the 3rd round in this class.

Complete nonsense. 18 guys on that list. 16 if Im being fair and dismissing the rookies. 4 guys on that list you could say with confidence would replace Swift. A very small number below that have had okay careers and the rest are busts and backups.

As much as you want to dismiss him Swift has had a good career and is a solid NFL RB. This narrative that he’s just replaceable is naive.

I don’t even like Swift really. I’m in the camp of not spending on RB’s unless your roster is loaded and you have the luxury. But I can still acknowledge he’s talented and can be a difference maker and is pro bowl calibre if in the right situation. he’s not just another guy. He can be replaced by going cheap if you want to do some 3 headed committee approach where you’re putting these hungry young guys out there who will put their bodies at risk because they’re making on average like $950,000 and don’t give a shit. Guys that have to run like it’s their last carry ever because that’s the only chance they have to make it. But the odds say overwhelmingly he’s not replaceable with some random 3rd round pick. I don’t care that there is strength at the position in this years draft. Even with that the odds are still way in his favor. You’re also clearly being a creature of the moment and overvaluing the strength of this class anyway. Acting like this shit is the 82 Qb draft but for RB’s. If there are guys as talented as you’re acting like there are they won’t just drop to the third round. There has been a resurgence of the position this year anyway. The game is clearly cycling away from the constant passing and big passing numbers. RB’s are excelling more this year than they have in the last 8 or so seasons. Teams are playing nickel and inviting the run more than ever.