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What was said? I don't know any specifics i just remember a ton of people wanted him and then pretended like he sucked and they didnt want him after he passed on signing with the Bears.
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Not sure i'd say he sucks as much as i'd say he had a shitty season. He's been a good pro mostly.
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Let's agree to disagree on the top part - that's just going to suck us back up into the same shit, and I'm here to talk football.
The rest, I get your perspective. Honestly I agree with a lot of it, and really want the Bears to land a tackle somewhere between FA, trade and the draft for me to really feel good about the offensive line, and I think with QB being the most important position in football, that the offensive line is the second most important, since you need to protect that investment, and none on the line more important than LT to protect your QB's blind side.
I think where I fall is that I think its too early for people to get histrionic over it, but I acknowledge the legitimate concern.
For the draft, I think they are targeting that kid from Northwestern to be their 3 tech, thinking that he will be an early to mid second rounder. My hope is that they trade down, add a pick in that range, and then pick up that tackle they really need in round 1, and that 3 tech in round 2. Then they likely go HAM on Edge rushers, also picking up a RB and a center somewhere in there as well.
Based on what Poles said, I think the interior is set unless it was a smoke screen - It's going to be a combo of Jenkins, the new guy they signed, and whomever wins in the battle between Whitehair and Patrick.
As far as the linebackers go, I think they made the move for 2 reasons - the first is he is still young and could end up being a core piece if he pans out, and 2, the Bears have to spend a cap minimum going into next season as well, which is why I think the contract was heavily front-loaded. They were so far under, they need to overspend a little to hit that minimum, especially since Poles doesn't want to lock into any long term, boat anchor contracts.
So, sure, it was high, but this is a bit of a weird year, so I am looking the other way on that one, otherwise, I'd agree with you.
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Both can’t pass block or catch well out of the backfield. Still need to draft a RB in the middle rounds
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Who knows........................Poles/Flus may still have a plan for Leatherwood at RT.
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Jenkins is doing great at guard but should Bears give up on him at RT?
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True, but I think the Bears may bring in a rookie to add to the RB room.
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Yeah it is fine if you wish to take the risk. I wouldn't and not only because of positional value. I don't view him as highly as you do as his college tape and production doesn't blow me away. I mean LDT had over 2k yards from scrimmage 2 years running when he was drafted.
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Agree, but Homer is a good receiver and one of the leagues better blockers.
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If he is doing great at RG why mess with a good thing?? Sometimes the simplest answers are the ones right in front of you.
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It depends. If they don't like his ability to go lateral, then yes.
I think Jenkin's value is that at guard he's like an alligator snapping turtle - a monsterous behemoth who once he latches on to you, he doesn't let go.
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I think they draft one.
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If Bears see a future of Jenkins at RT then it'll give Bears a lot more freedom in the draft.
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