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Disagree. But I think the odds are against any of the 3 being a top-tier franchise QB.
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Most players take 3-4 years in every sport.
But if you think otherwise we like stupid
You think dexter lawrence was the player he was after a year?
Perfect example is Jamo on the lions. Most bears fans thought he was a bust, me included. Now he looks like a legit NFL weapon after year 3.
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Do you know anything about the allegations at all or is the fact that he was accused enough for you?
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I've been mostly spot-on since the Cade debacle tho, but your point is fair, can't really dispute.
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We don’t know it was a woman.
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I just finished building a cabin that direction. Beautiful country.
Watch out for those spring storms, they can be quick and dangerous.
If you get a chance cruise over to Granjean. It’s a cool little place. Or if you have time definitely get up to Atlanta. Lots of cool history, nice hot springs, and gorgeous. I put my mom’s ashes at the base of the greylocks.
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Don’t know if this is accurate but the Bears so far have most if their picks from Top 30 visits
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Guy I know retired from the CPD a few years ago and then took a job out in Boise on year to year contract. He loves it out there, but yeah, he complains about that summer heat.
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It's literally the most recent Hoge and Jahns podcast. Nobody has said, suggested, hinted, or implied that Ben Johnson said that Tyler Warren is redundant to Cole Kmet. What myself and @SugarWalls were discussing is what Eric Edholm of NFL.com said about the Bears drafting Tyler Warren.
Are you ok? You don't typically not follow along with the thread like you're doing here.
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Just to tie to your comment to the guys drafted.
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Just download the espn app. It lets me see all the paid articles for free without paying a cent.
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From Austin Mock at The Athletic:
“Ashton Jeanty Top 10 Pick?
Picking Ashton Jeanty in top 10 would be a mistake, learning wrong lesson from Saquon Barkley
The perceived value of the running back position appears to be on the rise, largely buoyed, I suspect, by Saquon Barkley’s sensational 2024 season in which he rushed for 2,005 yards and helped deliver the Philadelphia Eagles a Super Bowl title. While Barkley is undeniably great — my projection model sees him as the best back in the league — he is not the reason the Eagles won a Super Bowl. He helped, of course, but Philadelphia already had constructed the best roster in the league before acquiring him.
Barkley was the cherry on top.
Before signing Barkley in free agency, the Eagles had done what most smart organizations do: They targeted premium positions (QB, WR, OT, DL, CB) with their premium draft picks. In fact, since 2015, every first-round pick the Eagles made was spent on a player who plays a premium position.
Their past five first-round picks were: CB Quinyon Mitchell, DT Jalen Carter, Edge Nolan Smith, DT Jordan Davis and WR DeVonta Smith, all of whom played pivotal roles on their Super Bowl run this past season.
It’s also worth noting that in 2023, the Eagles had a chance to draft running back Jahmyr Gibbs in the top 10 before the Detroit Lions ended up selecting the star running back at No. 12. Philly instead opted to trade up to No. 9 for Carter, who has blossomed into an interior game-wrecker on defense.
The lesson to be learned here is that constructing a foundation with first-round talents who play premium positions remains the ideal way to build. Unfortunately, because Barkley played so well last season and helped push the Eagles over the top, I fear teams are going to fall into a trap by trying to take a shortcut to an elite running game and invest too much capital into a running back as they hope to “replicate” the Eagles’ success.”
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www.nytimes.com
The above applies especially in this draft because of the plethora of RB talent.
That’s why they need to take the best OT, Edge, DT, or CB.
Draft Kelvin Banks Jr!
Draft Will Campbell or Membou!
Draft Will Johnson!
Draft Walter Nolen!
Draft Kenneth Grant!
Draft Mike Green, James Pearce, Mykel Williams or Jalon Walker!
Draft Graham if he drops!
Don’t draft Jeanty or Warren!
Oh, and please don’t draft Shemar Stewart just because!
“Ashton Jeanty Top 10 Pick?
Picking Ashton Jeanty in top 10 would be a mistake, learning wrong lesson from Saquon Barkley
The perceived value of the running back position appears to be on the rise, largely buoyed, I suspect, by Saquon Barkley’s sensational 2024 season in which he rushed for 2,005 yards and helped deliver the Philadelphia Eagles a Super Bowl title. While Barkley is undeniably great — my projection model sees him as the best back in the league — he is not the reason the Eagles won a Super Bowl. He helped, of course, but Philadelphia already had constructed the best roster in the league before acquiring him.
Barkley was the cherry on top.
Before signing Barkley in free agency, the Eagles had done what most smart organizations do: They targeted premium positions (QB, WR, OT, DL, CB) with their premium draft picks. In fact, since 2015, every first-round pick the Eagles made was spent on a player who plays a premium position.
Their past five first-round picks were: CB Quinyon Mitchell, DT Jalen Carter, Edge Nolan Smith, DT Jordan Davis and WR DeVonta Smith, all of whom played pivotal roles on their Super Bowl run this past season.
It’s also worth noting that in 2023, the Eagles had a chance to draft running back Jahmyr Gibbs in the top 10 before the Detroit Lions ended up selecting the star running back at No. 12. Philly instead opted to trade up to No. 9 for Carter, who has blossomed into an interior game-wrecker on defense.
The lesson to be learned here is that constructing a foundation with first-round talents who play premium positions remains the ideal way to build. Unfortunately, because Barkley played so well last season and helped push the Eagles over the top, I fear teams are going to fall into a trap by trying to take a shortcut to an elite running game and invest too much capital into a running back as they hope to “replicate” the Eagles’ success.”
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Picking Ashton Jeanty in top 10 would be a mistake, learning wrong lesson from Saquon Barkley
Don't learn the wrong lesson from Barkley's success: Running backs haven't suddenly become more valuable than they were before.
www.nytimes.com
The above applies especially in this draft because of the plethora of RB talent.
That’s why they need to take the best OT, Edge, DT, or CB.
Draft Kelvin Banks Jr!
Draft Will Campbell or Membou!
Draft Will Johnson!
Draft Walter Nolen!
Draft Kenneth Grant!
Draft Mike Green, James Pearce, Mykel Williams or Jalon Walker!
Draft Graham if he drops!
Don’t draft Jeanty or Warren!
Oh, and please don’t draft Shemar Stewart just because!
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Lots of information in here on offensive lineman the Bears have spoken with that will land all over the draft and some potential UDFAs…
www.si.com
What Ryan Poles layering 30 visits for offensive linemen suggests
The Bears are taking good looks at offensive linemen through 30 visits at all levels of the draft, a tactic they would use if they only wanted to do one thing.
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Gruden talks about Jeanty and drafting him at 5:22.
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This gives me hope that if those 3 shitty mock draft outlets predict this that maybe the Bears won’t screw this up.
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I'm really thinking this as the draft gets closer
Pick 10: Jalon Walker, Mike Green, James Pearce
Pick 39: Josh Conerly, Donovan Jackson, Xavier Watts
Pick 41: Trevyon Henderson, Emeka Egbuka
Pick 10: Jalon Walker, Mike Green, James Pearce
Pick 39: Josh Conerly, Donovan Jackson, Xavier Watts
Pick 41: Trevyon Henderson, Emeka Egbuka