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

[thenewguy]

I think both will probably be better than Kmet. But imo neither will be some elite top-tier TE for years to come. If, say they had taken someone other than Rome last year and Bowers was in this draft? Thats a no-brainer pick all day long.

Jus adding that Warren was a high school QB. First converted to fullback and then later to tight end. Not surprised he didn't beat out NFL caliber players in a bad offense his first couple years. Prospects all have different journeys. Loveland's production the last two years combined doesn't equal what Warren did last year, and with a first round QB most of his time there. Doesn't mean he won't be a great pro. Neither are Bowers, but both have pro bowl potential and this is a way weaker first round than last year.

 

[Enasic]

Is 4.2ypc really a “force” though? Gibbs has the same situational & personnel run splits as him and averages about 30% more in ypc.

Force might have been an overstatement but he’s a red zone/goal line monster. Double digit tuddys (12 & 13) and over 1k total yards each of the last 2 seasons splitting playing time with Gibbs. I’d certainly take that …although I think skattebo is actually better receiver and runner overall.

 

[bearsfan1977]

Agreed. To me it feels like this TE class is similar to the 2023 TE class with Sam LaPorta (who was an early 2nd rounder btw) draft class. Dalton Kincaid was the highest taken at 25 overall.. A bunch of good ones but not a diamond like Bowers was.

Great comparison. 100% agree with you.

 

[bearsfan1977]

Jus adding that Warren was a high school QB. First converted to fullback and then later to tight end. Not surprised he didn't beat out NFL caliber players in a bad offense his first couple years. Prospects all have different journeys. Loveland's production the last two years combined doesn't equal what Warren did last year, and with a first round QB most of his time there. Doesn't mean he won't be a great pro. Neither are Bowers, but both have pro bowl potential and this is a way weaker first round than last year.

Perhaps. I wish both of them the best and hope they both have all-pro careers. For me, with this draft and the way the roster is currently constructed, I think neither one of them would be a good use of the 10th pick.

 

[Luke]

Yeah I don't want any TE in rd 1. BUT if they do waste the 10th pick on one, Loveland actually gets open and is a good run blocker. Two things that Warren isn't great at.

Listen to what Kyle Long says about Warren when he mocks him to the Bears at 10. Sure sounds like he wants him.

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[thenewguy]

Perhaps. I wish both of them the best and hope they both have all-pro careers. For me, with this draft and the way the roster is currently constructed, I think neither one of them would be a good use of the 10th pick.

It's a valid argument to not want an RB or TE at 10, but to me Walker, Jeanty, and Warren are the only pro bowl caliber players that may be available at 10. My favorite comp for Warren is Trey McBride. To me, if you walked out of this draft with that in the first round, you did well.

 

[Wild_x_Card]

Watch for the Giants to draft Carter and trade Kayvon Thibodeaux

 

[TL1961]

He’s a 4.65ish guy just like Monty. BJ turned Monty into a force in Detroit and I think skattebo is actually better overall. Ideally, you could get him in the 4th, assuming the bears could acquire one.

I wouldn’t consider Monty being a force in Detroit so much as I would consider Detroit offensive line being a force. Skattebo is not as fast, and monty’s weakness is lack of speed.

 

[Discus fish salesman]

Listen to what Kyle Long says about Warren when he mocks him to the Bears at 10. Sure sounds like he wants him.

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Not interested. I know why people think they should take him. I just disagree

 

[Enasic]

I wouldn’t consider Monty being a force in Detroit so much as I would consider Detroit offensive line being a force. Skattebo is not as fast, and monty’s weakness is lack of speed.

They both ran between 4.57-4.63..I think he’s a bit better than Monty though. But yes, the lack of top end speed will be his weakness. I think he has really good acceleration within the first 10 yards but yeah, he’s definitely not a burner. If he was, he’d be drafted in the 1st round.

 

[dabears70]

Exactly. This talk of Warren at 10 is crazy to me.

You say this only because we have Kmet already right? That's the only reason it would be somewhat crazy to me. If we didn't have Kmet it would be a great pic IMO. It just seems like people have forgotten or are just overlooking what Ben can do with a TE and how important the TE is to Ben.

If Warren goes to the right team he'll be a star.

 

[DefNextYear]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1914454450296471625

Even Jeanty himself thinks 5 to the Jags is too high.

 

[bamainatlanta]

Force might have been an overstatement but he’s a red zone/goal line monster. Double digit tuddys (12 & 13) and over 1k total yards each of the last 2 seasons splitting playing time with Gibbs. I’d certainly take that …although I think skattebo is actually better receiver and runner overall.

Jamal Williams arguably had a better season in 2022; it’s really the line that makes them go. Monty is a superior pass protector and a threat in the passing game but his running lacks the home run threat.

 

[thenewguy]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1914454450296471625

Even Jeanty himself thinks 5 to the Jags is too high.

Jeanty to the Raiders is also crazy to me. That team has so many needs.

 

[knoxville7]

It's a valid argument to not want an RB or TE at 10, but to me Walker, Jeanty, and Warren are the only pro bowl caliber players that may be available at 10. My favorite comp for Warren is Trey McBride. To me, if you walked out of this draft with that in the first round, you did well.

Trey McBride? I don’t see the resemblance in their games at all

 

[Les Grossman]

Jeanty to the Raiders is also crazy to me. That team has so many needs.

It’s not though. New coaches and in rebuild. They aren’t expected to do much this year. Grabbing another blue chip player like bowers would be smart in some ways

 

[playthrough2001]

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Overall, it’s easy to be bullish on a new-look Bears team with Ben Johnson calling the shots, especially with what’s expected to be a new, high-profile running back — but there could be growing pains for a first-time head coach on a big stage.

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[thenewguy]

Trey McBride? I don’t see the resemblance in their games at all

I should've clarified. It's more how flexible he was in Ari offense. Warren could be used the same way. He can play inline and be the move TE without changing personnel. He can even lineup wide .

 

[bearsfan1977]

It's a valid argument to not want an RB or TE at 10, but to me Walker, Jeanty, and Warren are the only pro bowl caliber players that may be available at 10. My favorite comp for Warren is Trey McBride. To me, if you walked out of this draft with that in the first round, you did well.

Oh I wouldn’t mind Jeanty at 10 at all. A lot of others would, and they have a perfectly reasonable argument against taking him. But I think Jeanty is one of the few blue-chippers in the draft and is capable of 1500+ yards from scrimmage and 10+ TDs.

I felt Bowers was a blue-chip prospect. I don’t feel that way about the 2TEs in this draft.

I can see Walker as being the pick. Actually, I think Mykel Williams is an under the radar possibility. His ceiling, like Walker’s, is incredibly high.

 

[Discus fish salesman]

Oh I wouldn’t mind Jeanty at 10 at all. A lot of others would, and they have a perfectly reasonable argument against taking him. But I think Jeanty is one of the few blue-chippers in the draft and is capable of 1500+ yards from scrimmage and 10+ TDs.

I felt Bowers was a blue-chip prospect. I don’t feel that way about the 2TEs in this draft.

I can see Walker as being the pick. Actually, I think Mykel Williams is an under the radar possibility. His ceiling, like Walker’s, is incredibly high.

I think williams will go 9 to NO. But I think Poles probably really likes him if he makes it to 10.