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

[Midway Fields]

First you say Warren can't get separation and now you claim he has a tiny catch radius. I guess Penn State must have an amazing QB with pinpoint accuracy because how else do you explain how Warren had 1,233 yards receiving, 100 receptions and 218 yards rushing??

Apparently you have a superior eye for talent that everyone else is lacking.

Meanwhile Kmet's best college season was 43 catches and 515yds, but people are acting like Warren isn’t worthy of consideration.

Describing Warren as having a tiny catch radius is the dumbest draft comment of the offseason. Hilariously awful eye for talent.

 

[playthrough2001]

Deion, one of these things is not like the other!

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1908258917664149775

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[playthrough2001]

“Famous relatives in 2025 NFL draft class

Few things in life confirm the passing of time like hearing Frank Gore Jr. is entering the draft. Dane Brugler shared with me this year’s crop of prospects with famous relatives — more details will be in “The Beast,” which is live on April 9.

Wyoming S Wyett Ekeler, the younger brother of Commanders RB Austin Ekeler.

Michigan OT Myles Hinton, son of seven-time Pro Bowler Chris Hinton, known for his time on the 1980s Colts.

Washington LB Carson Bruener, son of Mark Bruener, who played in Pittsburgh for nine of his 14 NFL seasons. The Athletic profiled the unlikely star back in 2021.

Boston College OG Drew Kendall, son of Pete Kendall, a first-round pick by the Seahawks who spent 13 years in the NFL.

LSU TE Mason Taylor is the son of Jason Taylor, the Hall of Fame defensive end, and the nephew of Zach Thomas, the Hall of Fame linebacker. Must be nice. Expect the Jets to be interested.

Of course, this group’s most famous football son is QB Shedeur Sanders, who will throw at Colorado’s pro day today.”

Four draft lessons from 2024, plus which NFL draft prospects have famous relatives?

Inside: Four things we can learn from last April, why a tush push ban feels inevitable and three stories you might've missed.

www.nytimes.com

Plus, there is this guy too.

Oronde Gadsden II - Syracuse Orange Tight End - ESPN

View the profile of Syracuse Orange Tight End Oronde Gadsden II on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.

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[Discus fish salesman]

Describing Warren as having a tiny catch radius is the dumbest draft comment of the offseason. Hilariously awful eye for talent.

I honestly didn't realize he was 6'6", but his arms are still 3 inches shorter the gronks. They are also shorter than the average TE. I mischaracterized when saying tiny catch radius if that was my original wording but in comparison to gronks, it certainly pales.

Hes certainly not gronk in catch radius or blocking aspect.

 

[Discus fish salesman]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1908357540615794782

Gary Ross looks like a guy who would hate the halftime show

 

[dabears70]

We gave a lot of shit about MJDs draft rankings… and I don’t think the Bears would take Henderson at 10, but I highly recommend listening to this segment. It should start at 30:11 automatically. Given his pass blocking skills, the fit does make a lot of sense. And, sounds like he knows for a fact that Bieniemy is a big fan.

We give MJD a lot of shyt for his odd takes but he brings up something legit that T.Henderson does with his blocking that nobody has brought up about him on here or anywhere as far as i know.

Good stuff in all about some of the top RB's in this class.

 

[Luke]

don't know who this dude is and didn't listen but I did scroll across his list and I half ass expect either Hampton/Johnson at 10 much to the chagrin of CCS. I'm in the camp that Carter/Hunter go 2/3 forcing the Pats to take Campbell who are desperate for a LT and also think the Raiders take Jeanty. Hampton/Johnson are both top 10-15 prospects across all boards and can add immediate starting impact from day 1. Heck, if Will has a great private workout, he could go top 10.

 

[dabears70]

Gronk had a huge catch radius which was a big part of what made him such a threat in the passing game. Warren is the exact opposite in that he's a pretty small catch radius. Feels like a truly awful comp.

Also gronk was an incredible blocker. Warren is probably slightly above average

Warren the exact opposite of Gronk is ridiculous to me and Warren is better than above average blocking. He's not exactly Gronk but don't think Miller was being too literal when he said that.

 

[Discus fish salesman]

Warren the exact opposite of Gronk is ridiculous to me and Warren is better than above average blocking. He's not exactly Gronk but don't think Miller was being too literal when he said that.

Gronk could block DEs 1 on 1 if needed. Warren's arm length makes that a real challenge for him. Gronks versatility as a blocker opened things up scheme was with him on the field.

I think a better comp for Warren if he hits his ceiling is kittle. Although kittle is still a far superior blocker and creates better separation. But the physicality in run after the catch has a similarity.

 

[bamainatlanta]

I honestly didn't realize he was 6'6", but his arms are still 3 inches shorter the gronks. They are also shorter than the average TE. I mischaracterized when saying tiny catch radius if that was my original wording but in comparison to gronks, it certainly pales.

Hes certainly not gronk in catch radius or blocking aspect.

He’s not even f’ing close to Gronk. And some scouts don’t even consider his blocking to be average. I am going to be so thrilled to see him drafted before 10. I’d much rather have Fannin, Arroyo, or even developmental TE’s like Helms or Gadsden late. This team needs an impact player on day 1 on the defensive line. Hell or even a true BPA like Johnson or Walker.

 

[msadows]

He’s not even f’ing close to Gronk. And some scouts don’t even consider his blocking to be average. I am going to be so thrilled to see him drafted before 10. I’d much rather have Fannin, Arroyo, or even developmental TE’s like Helms or Gadsden late. This team needs an impact player on day 1 on the defensive line. Hell or even a true BPA like Johnson or Walker.

Nah, we need a rookie TE with a similar skillset of our current fringe top 10 TE we didnt use last year

/s

These dummies dont realize rookie TE's usually struggle and suck. Cole is going to put up a pro bowl level year in ben johnsons scheme.

You could have put brock bowers on the bears last year and it wouldnt have made a difference if he's not schemed for or targeted.


We're also one injury on the OL away from putting in bates or kiran again and being in the same situation as last year.
If kmet or one of rome/dj go down the offense can still function, if braxton or thuney go down its going to be a long season.

 

[RubberBanMan]

First you say Warren can't get separation and now you claim he has a tiny catch radius. I guess Penn State must have an amazing QB with pinpoint accuracy because how else do you explain how Warren had 1,233 yards receiving, 100 receptions and 218 yards rushing??

Apparently you have a superior eye for talent that everyone else is lacking.

Meanwhile Kmet's best college season was 43 catches and 515yds, but people are acting like Warren isn’t worthy of consideration.

Yeah but kmet was fighting star chase claypool for targets!

 

[bamainatlanta]

Nah, we need a rookie TE with a similar skillset of our current fringe top 10 TE we didnt use last year

/s

These dummies dont realize rookie TE's usually struggle and suck. Cole is going to put up a pro bowl level year in ben johnsons scheme.

You could have put brock bowers on the bears last year and it wouldnt have made a difference if he's not schemed for or targeted.


We're also one injury on the OL away from putting in bates or kiran again and being in the same situation as last year.
If kmet or one of rome/dj go down the offense can still function, if braxton or thuney go down its going to be a long season.

Thats his comp. He’s a better version of Kmet. He’ll be a fine player in this league but he ain’t moving the needle on this roster much.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

Nah, we need a rookie TE with a similar skillset of our current fringe top 10 TE we didnt use last year

/s

These dummies dont realize rookie TE's usually struggle and suck. Cole is going to put up a pro bowl level year in ben johnsons scheme.

You could have put brock bowers on the bears last year and it wouldnt have made a difference if he's not schemed for or targeted.


We're also one injury on the OL away from putting in bates or kiran again and being in the same situation as last year.
If kmet or one of rome/dj go down the offense can still function, if braxton or thuney go down its going to be a long season.

Technically Kiran is already in as BJ has said Braxton won’t be ready to start camp.

 

[thenewguy]

Thats his comp. He’s a better version of Kmet. He’ll be a fine player in this league but he ain’t moving the needle on this roster much.

Have you ever watched Warren play? Kmet is a terrible comp. Warren is way more dynamic in every aspect of his game. You can not want to draft a TE at 10, there's arguments for that, but Warren is a very very good prospect.

 

[Discus fish salesman]

Have you ever watched Warren play? Kmet is a terrible comp. Warren is way more dynamic in every aspect of his game. You can not want to draft a TE at 10, there's arguments for that, but Warren is a very very good prospect.

I agree that Warren isn't similar to kmet. He's a better athlete. I do like Loveland better than Warren.

Taylor is my favorite te in the draft based off value of where you can get him though

 

[bamainatlanta]

Have you ever watched Warren play? Kmet is a terrible comp. Warren is way more dynamic in every aspect of his game. You can not want to draft a TE at 10, there's arguments for that, but Warren is a very very good prospect.

Yes I watched him play. I watched when ND switched to Watts in single coverage on him and he couldn’t get open. He struggled against an unathletic Jack Kiser too. Taking a “very good” TE at #10 is the reason not to take him. I was impressed with his ability to beat the zone coverage in that game though. He couldn’t shake Watts in that game. That’s very telling.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

Warren would be a pretty bad pick

 

[thenewguy]

I agree that Warren isn't similar to kmet. He's a better athlete. I do like Loveland better than Warren.

Taylor is my favorite te in the draft based off value of where you can get him though

Warren is more physical than Loveland and I think has a much better chance at becoming a true Y. I like Loveland too, but this board is underrating Warren. He is more versatile than any other TE and I would love to see what BJ would do with him. He has elite YAC, he is like a bigger Kittle, and his football IQ is really high. The guy is an alpha and he has that best player on the field mentality. I wouldn't even consider him or Jeanty at 10 with past regimes, but BJ will turn these guys into stars.

 

[Enasic]

Yes I watched him play. I watched when ND switched to Watts in single coverage on him and he couldn’t get open. He struggled against an unathletic Jack Kiser too. Taking a “very good” TE at #10 is the reason not to take him. I was impressed with his ability to beat the zone coverage in that game though. He couldn’t shake Watts in that game. That’s very telling.

For a TE being talked about at #10, he’s not very athletic. He’s not shifty or elusive, doesn’t appear to be very quick or fast…I think he’ll be a solid TE in the NFL, but like you eluded to, that’s awful value at 10