Official NFL Draft Thread - Bear Fans Only - and No Montucky!

[Discus fish salesman]

I like both of those players. Actually, Jackson is one of my favorite players in the draft.

Yeah I love Jackson. Liked him a lot before he got kicked to LT and even more after. I expect him to go in rd 1 honestly, as early as Minnesota which I'd hate.

 

[--CyBear--]

He might weigh less but he runs much harder. It's not only about the weight when talking RB types.

That's absolutely not true is your description is about the guy 'bowling' people. It's not the only thing but weight is big factor, especially when transitioning into league with bigger, stronger linemen,

 

[Luke]

"They are in a fantastic position when you're picking 10, 39, 41 and 72," he said. "They get four instant-impact players with the way this draft shakes out."

"If you are dead set on getting an offensive tackle and you want to get your long-term left tackle, you're going to want to do that with your first pick," Jeremiah said. "I just don't love the possibilities of you seeing someone that's going to be an upgrade over what you have once you get into the second round of this particular draft."

"If they want to reinforce the defensive line, get an edge rusher, to me a sweet spot for them would be pick 39 for an edge rusher," Jeremiah said. "That's a great area to find that guy.

"... They're in a great spot where they don't have to be aggressive with the first pick. Somebody's going to go to them there that they're going to love and is going to start from Day 1 and (make) an impact. I'm almost more excited to see what happens with their next picks, because that's going to be a fun combination of players they put together."

I had to laugh at 72 being an instant impact player, especially considering the last 3 drafts.

"Dead set on getting an OT at 10" sounds like **** our board, just take the highest rated OT left regardless of grade.

I do think that 39/41 is a great spot to add a developing edge rusher.

"being in a sweet spot where they don't have to be aggressive with the first pick" says let the draft come to you and is opposite of the "dead set on taking an OT at 10". This is how good teams operate, of course they never pick in the top 10 either.

 

[Discus fish salesman]

I had to laugh at 72 being an instant impact player, especially considering the last 3 drafts.

"Dead set on getting an OT at 10" sounds like **** our board, just take the highest rated OT left regardless of grade.

I do think that 39/41 is a great spot to add a developing edge rusher.

"being in a sweet spot where they don't have to be aggressive with the first pick" says let the draft come to you and is opposite of the "dead set on taking an OT at 10". This is how good teams operate, of course they never pick in the top 10 either.

There's absolutely players at 72 that would be instant impact. Maybe not stars, but players that are productive year 1.

 

[bamainatlanta]

I just hope the Bears get a stud like Kevin White, Michael Haynes or Gabe Carimi at #10!

 

[Luke]

There's absolutely players at 72 that would be instant impact. Maybe not stars, but players that are productive year 1.

in the tradition of Velus Jones, Zach Pickens and Kiran Amegadjie.
gotcha!

 

[--CyBear--]

I don’t believe other than cost you’re upgrading your RB room in round 5 this year. It’s deep, but not round 5 deep.

The #2 was drafted in round 4, the #3 in round 6 and someone with a ding that was going to make the team last year was a UDFA. They were all selected in much shallower RB drafts. A guy taken in round 5 this year definitely have a better grade and more 'potential' than any of these.

There are 43 RBs in this draft that have a higher draft grade than our #2 and I can't say that any of our guys have exceeded their draft expectations at this time.

 

[ZOMBIE@CTESPN]

I just hope the Bears get a stud like Kevin White, Michael Haynes or Gabe Carimi at #10!

A guy with no shins, a guy with no branes, a guy with no knees…..they drafting Simmons

 

[--CyBear--]

in the tradition of Velus Jones, Zach Pickens and Kiran Amegadjie.
gotcha!

I'm hoping Kiran breaks the cycle but until he does...
It's unfair to judge him by last year but he's not all that until he actually does show something.

I know people will see my Kiran posts as being a fanboy but it's not that. I have enough patience to wait and see where he'll be under normal circumstances and time to get coached up. That said, I hope the staff have a decent idea of his true potential at this point. That is what will determine what's drafted early.

Draft will tell us some of that as they likely want to replace Jones anyway. Ankle aside, I'm pretty sure that they want him more stout or replaced before they need to overpay him. He's actually fine when healthy but you want more if on a 2nd contract. They took Kiran last year for this year and unfortunately he had to play anyway. He'll be significantly stronger with a lot of incentive to show better.

 

[bearsfan1977]

Yes, next Friday (rounds 2 and 3) will be a pivotal moment for Poles and Johnson. There will be so many possibilities. My ideal scenario would be an OT, Edge, DT, and RB with the first 4 picks. Previously, I’d hoped to get the RB in the 5th but I’ve softened on that. If Mukuba is available at 72, I think they’ll take him. Safety is a need too.

I agree. I think those 4 positions will be the first 4 picks. The order they are taken will be the interesting thing to see. There are so many guys they could reasonably take at 10 and I could see the reasoning behind it.

 

[--CyBear--]

its the "instant impact player" that I was referring to, not judging on what he may become.

Come on! I'm just trying to defer my disappointment.

 

[Luke]

Yes, next Friday (rounds 2 and 3) will be a pivotal moment for Poles and Johnson. There will be so many possibilities. My ideal scenario would be an OT, Edge, DT, and RB with the first 4 picks. Previously, I’d hoped to get the RB in the 5th but I’ve softened on that. If Mukuba is available at 72, I think they’ll take him. Safety is a need too.

Really looking forward to seeing how the first 3 picks play out and which order the positions are selected. the 72nd player I'm hoping for some kind of contribution based on prior sections.

I must be loopy and am not a trade up/down speculator, but I was looking at teams picks and noticed that the Rams don't have a 2nd rounder.
They have been killing the drafts recently and wonder if they would drop 13 slots ( with probable similar grades between 26 and 39 ) to add an additional high 3rd rounder. Could there possibly be an impact player at 26 that won't be available at 39 that the Bears covet - perhaps an OT, DL who is unexpectedly there?

 

[playthrough2001]

Really looking forward to seeing how the first 3 picks play out and which order the positions are selected. the 72nd player I'm hoping for some kind of contribution based on prior sections.

I must be loopy and am not a trade up/down speculator, but I was looking at teams picks and noticed that the Rams don't have a 2nd rounder.
They have been killing the drafts recently and wonder if they would drop 15 slots ( with probable similar grades between 26 and 39 ) to add an additional high 3rd rounder. Could there possibly be an impact player at 26 that won't be available at 39 that the Bears covet - perhaps an OT, DL who is unexpectedly there?

I don’t think it’s worth burning that extra pick but I could see them possibly doing it if Hampton snuck past the Broncos.

Although, I can’t see how Hampton could get past Harbaugh. They need a RB in the worst way.

 

[Luke]

I don’t think it’s worth burning that extra pick but I could see them possibly doing it if Hampton snuck past the Broncos.

Although, I can’t see how Hampton could get past Harbaugh. They need a RB in the worst way.

which does seem doubtful right.
Like I said, I'm probably loopy waiting for Thursday night and making crazy things up in my mind.
Now if a Connerly or Harmon are there.....

 

[playthrough2001]

which does seem doubtful right.
Like I said, I'm probably loopy waiting for Thursday night and making crazy things up in my mind.
Now if a Connerly or Harmon are there.....

They might give up 72 to get Conerly.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

I completely agree with Jeremiah that I'm equally if not more excited to see what they do at 39, 41 and 72. I think all 3 of those picks could have a similar impact to #10.

Day 2 is gonna be fun

 

[Washington]

Day 2 is gonna be fun

It should be anyway. My biggest fear is --> Poles. I really have this suspicion I am going to walk away from days 1 and 2 and say WTF.

 

[bearsfan1977]

It should be anyway. My biggest fear is --> Poles. I really have this suspicion I am going to walk away from days 1 and 2 and say WTF.

That’s pretty much the case every year though.

 

[playthrough2001]

It should be anyway. My biggest fear is --> Poles. I really have this suspicion I am going to walk away from days 1 and 2 and say WTF.

I’m curious, what did you think of his only first round picks? That group is Wright, Caleb, and Odunze.

His first draft he grabbed Gordon and Brisker in the 2nd. How do you feel about them?

 

[BearDown104]

Where is the cut off for you and what prospects are you considering still possibly being available around that range?

I’m curious, I’ve seen so much speculation.

I’m only talking about Swift, but by our pick in round 5 who’s what I see gone….

Jeanty, Henderson, Hampton, Judkins, Johnson, Sampson, Giddens, Skat, James, Harvey and Neal.

That would leave ETN, Marks, Allen, etc… I believe none of them address the passing game like BJ will want.

Again, only my opinion. I just believe older RB’s aren’t coveted as much for the price, and we’ll see a good run before round 5, but again, I’m an idiot and thought Kevin White would be awesome