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TL1961 said:
I started typing a reply asking the same question he's ignored previously, but I realize this is a vortex that isn't ending soon, and I didn't want to get caught in it.

I get liking certain players and not wanting others. And I am not advocating for drafting Stewart. But I can't understand why he keeps calling it "risky". Why is it any more "risky" than anyone else?

But most of all, the notion that if the Bears draft him at 10 and he plays like a guy worthy of a #10 pick, it's still a stupid move. That's one heck of a take. I mean if drafting players worthy of being drafted at their respective positions is stupid, give me stupid!
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Amazing part is knocking the GM for going on a hunch and getting it right but what does that mean for players that are drafted on advanced metrics and other characteristics but end up busting? Does that validate the GM’s decision? I don’t want Stewart either, and nor do I want Warren, but I will root for whoever they draft. Whatever I think is inconsequential at the end of the day.
 
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Well that’s not a good thing lol
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Could just be that he isn’t the most well spoken of guys and/or intelligent. Trying to protect him from himself. Just playing devils advocate
 

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Hard to imagine why a team would trade up to 10 to leapfrog the 49ers or Cowboys.
I think the Bears will stick and pick but it could go several ways.
top 10 odds as of April 10th.


1. Tennessee Titans: QB Cameron Ward, Miami (Fl.)​

As with Caleb Williams last year, it now appears all but certain that Cam Ward will be selected No. 1 overall. With odds on some sportsbooks as high as -20000, we can safely pencil Ward in as the draft’s top pick. While the Titans were reportedly engaged in trade talks earlier in the cycle, recent reports suggest they’re likely to move forward with Ward as their new franchise quarterback.

2. Cleveland Browns: WR/CB Travis Hunter, Colorado​

Following Travis Hunter’s pro day last week, betting markets shifted — with sportsbooks now favoring him over Abdul Carter as the likely No. 2 overall pick. As of now, FanDuel lists Hunter at -280 to go second overall. Questions remain about whether Hunter will focus on playing wide receiver or cornerback or continue as a two-way player in the NFL, but with Cleveland holding the pick and needing help at both positions, the market movement makes sense.

3. New York Giants EDGE Abdul Carter, Penn State​

If Cam Ward and Travis Hunter come off the board as expected, Abdul Carter becomes the clear favorite to go No. 3 overall. Sportsbooks currently give Carter better than a 60% chance to land with the Giants, who may opt for the best player available rather than force a pick at quarterback with Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson still on the roster. Even without an urgent need off the edge, Carter’s elite profile makes him tough to pass up.

4. New England Patriots: T Will Campbell, LSU​

The market currently projects Will Campbell as the favorite to land with the Patriots at No. 4 overall, with odds hovering around -125 — implying better than a 50% chance. Adding a high-end tackle like Campbell would give New England a much-needed anchor on the offensive line to help protect franchise quarterback Drake Maye.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars: DI Mason Graham, Michigan​

The market currently projects Mason Graham to be the most likely pick for Jacksonville at No. 5 overall, with odds close to -125. Given that the Jaguars’ top two interior defensive linemen ranked 78th and 105th out of 118 qualifiers in PFF grade last season, Graham — the top interior defender on the PFF big board — would fill a major need.

6. Las Vegas Raiders: RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State​

Jeanty is currently a -135 favorite at FanDuel to be selected by the Raiders, a team that struggled to generate consistent production from its backfield in 2024. Known for targeting athletic, explosive prospects, Las Vegas could see Jeanty — one of the most dynamic runners in the class — as a classic Raiders-style pick.

7. New York Jets: T Armand Membou, Missouri​

Armand Membou sits just outside the projected top five, with markets listing him around +115 to be selected within the first five picks. If the board falls as expected, No. 7 to the Jets appears to be his most logical destination. With New York favored at -130 to take an offensive lineman first — and Will Campbell likely off the board — the market is pointing toward Membou as the second tackle taken.

8. Carolina Panthers: Edge Jalon Walker, Georgia ​

Walker is -350 to be selected before pick No. 9, and the Panthers — who need defensive reinforcements — appear to be the logical landing spot. Especially if Mason Graham is already off the board, the betting market is pointing to Walker at No. 8, with his draft position over/under set at 8.5.

9. New Orleans Saints: QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado​

We’re entering “far less certain” territory, as the betting markets grow increasingly unsure of how the back half of the top 10 will unfold. Still, in the “first position drafted” market, sportsbooks suggest the Saints are leaning quarterback — with Shedeur Sanders the most likely pick at +270.

10. Chicago Bears: TE Tyler Warren, Penn State​

The Bears were among the heaviest spenders in free agency, so a trade down from this spot wouldn’t be surprising. But if they stay put — or if another team moves into this range — Tyler Warren is the name to watch, with odds of -210 to be selected in the top 10.


Are the highlighted the most likely for the Bears?
these are from the 11th

Ashton JeantyO 9.5 (+200) / U 9.5 (-250)
Cameron WardO 1.5 (+1300) / U 1.5 (-10000)
Colston LovelandO 19.5 (+175) / U 19.5 (-225)
Emeka EgbukaO 29.5 (+110) / U 29.5 (-140)
Jahdae BarronO 17.5 (-200) / U 17.5 (+160)
Jaxson DartO 24.5 (+150) / U 24.5 (-200)
Jihaad CampbellO 18.5 (-160) / U 18.5 (+130)
Kelvin Banks JrO 13.5 (+155) / U 13.5 (-195)
Malaki StarksO 23.5 (-115) / U 23.5 (-115)
Mason GrahamO 5.5 (+125) / U 5.5 (-155)
Matthew GoldenO 17.5 (-115) / U 17.5 (-115)
Mike GreenO 17.5 (+110) / U 17.5 (-140)
Mykel WilliamsO 15.5 (-130) / U 15.5 (+100)
Omarion HamptonO 19.5 (-180) / U 19.5 (+145)
Shedeur SandersO 8.5 (-250) / U 8.5 (+200)
Tyler WarrenO 9.5 (-160) / U 9.5 (+130)
 
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SugarWalls said:
He also said that he sees Warren as an in line TE and redundant to Kmet, and stated a better fit at TE will likely be there at 39
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I see draft boards with Loveleand ranked above Warren. He's also a VG blocker but more dynamic route runner. Played with a shoulder that needed surgery most of last year and still put up great #s. I know some here won't draft inured players but for me. I take a Doc's word for it. It's football and if you avoid everyone with a ding, you can't field a team.
 
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If Travis Hunter was only a CB and not viewed as this CB/WR hybrid, would you draft him over Will Johnson?

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Yes

He is that good in coverage and I prefer his length over Johnson’s. But Johnson is still damn good
 

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Luke said:
Hard to imagine why a team would trade up to 10 to leapfrog the 49ers or Cowboys.
I think the Bears will stick and pick but it could go several ways.
top 10 odds as of April 10th.


1. Tennessee Titans: QB Cameron Ward, Miami (Fl.)​

As with Caleb Williams last year, it now appears all but certain that Cam Ward will be selected No. 1 overall. With odds on some sportsbooks as high as -20000, we can safely pencil Ward in as the draft’s top pick. While the Titans were reportedly engaged in trade talks earlier in the cycle, recent reports suggest they’re likely to move forward with Ward as their new franchise quarterback.

2. Cleveland Browns: WR/CB Travis Hunter, Colorado​

Following Travis Hunter’s pro day last week, betting markets shifted — with sportsbooks now favoring him over Abdul Carter as the likely No. 2 overall pick. As of now, FanDuel lists Hunter at -280 to go second overall. Questions remain about whether Hunter will focus on playing wide receiver or cornerback or continue as a two-way player in the NFL, but with Cleveland holding the pick and needing help at both positions, the market movement makes sense.

3. New York Giants EDGE Abdul Carter, Penn State​

If Cam Ward and Travis Hunter come off the board as expected, Abdul Carter becomes the clear favorite to go No. 3 overall. Sportsbooks currently give Carter better than a 60% chance to land with the Giants, who may opt for the best player available rather than force a pick at quarterback with Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson still on the roster. Even without an urgent need off the edge, Carter’s elite profile makes him tough to pass up.

4. New England Patriots: T Will Campbell, LSU​

The market currently projects Will Campbell as the favorite to land with the Patriots at No. 4 overall, with odds hovering around -125 — implying better than a 50% chance. Adding a high-end tackle like Campbell would give New England a much-needed anchor on the offensive line to help protect franchise quarterback Drake Maye.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars: DI Mason Graham, Michigan​

The market currently projects Mason Graham to be the most likely pick for Jacksonville at No. 5 overall, with odds close to -125. Given that the Jaguars’ top two interior defensive linemen ranked 78th and 105th out of 118 qualifiers in PFF grade last season, Graham — the top interior defender on the PFF big board — would fill a major need.

6. Las Vegas Raiders: RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State​

Jeanty is currently a -135 favorite at FanDuel to be selected by the Raiders, a team that struggled to generate consistent production from its backfield in 2024. Known for targeting athletic, explosive prospects, Las Vegas could see Jeanty — one of the most dynamic runners in the class — as a classic Raiders-style pick.

7. New York Jets: T Armand Membou, Missouri​

Armand Membou sits just outside the projected top five, with markets listing him around +115 to be selected within the first five picks. If the board falls as expected, No. 7 to the Jets appears to be his most logical destination. With New York favored at -130 to take an offensive lineman first — and Will Campbell likely off the board — the market is pointing toward Membou as the second tackle taken.

8. Carolina Panthers: Edge Jalon Walker, Georgia ​

Walker is -350 to be selected before pick No. 9, and the Panthers — who need defensive reinforcements — appear to be the logical landing spot. Especially if Mason Graham is already off the board, the betting market is pointing to Walker at No. 8, with his draft position over/under set at 8.5.

9. New Orleans Saints: QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado​

We’re entering “far less certain” territory, as the betting markets grow increasingly unsure of how the back half of the top 10 will unfold. Still, in the “first position drafted” market, sportsbooks suggest the Saints are leaning quarterback — with Shedeur Sanders the most likely pick at +270.

10. Chicago Bears: TE Tyler Warren, Penn State​

The Bears were among the heaviest spenders in free agency, so a trade down from this spot wouldn’t be surprising. But if they stay put — or if another team moves into this range — Tyler Warren is the name to watch, with odds of -210 to be selected in the top 10.


Are the highlighted the most likely for the Bears?
these are from the 11th

Ashton JeantyO 9.5 (+200) / U 9.5 (-250)
Cameron WardO 1.5 (+1300) / U 1.5 (-10000)
Colston LovelandO 19.5 (+175) / U 19.5 (-225)
Emeka EgbukaO 29.5 (+110) / U 29.5 (-140)
Jahdae BarronO 17.5 (-200) / U 17.5 (+160)
Jaxson DartO 24.5 (+150) / U 24.5 (-200)
Jihaad CampbellO 18.5 (-160) / U 18.5 (+130)
Kelvin Banks JrO 13.5 (+155) / U 13.5 (-195)
Malaki StarksO 23.5 (-115) / U 23.5 (-115)
Mason GrahamO 5.5 (+125) / U 5.5 (-155)
Matthew GoldenO 17.5 (-115) / U 17.5 (-115)
Mike GreenO 17.5 (+110) / U 17.5 (-140)
Mykel WilliamsO 15.5 (-130) / U 15.5 (+100)
Omarion HamptonO 19.5 (-180) / U 19.5 (+145)
Shedeur SandersO 8.5 (-250) / U 8.5 (+200)
Tyler WarrenO 9.5 (-160) / U 9.5 (+130)
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That's the worst scenario if the top 9 falls that way.
 
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knoxville7 said:
Gen…gen…generational??!! 😜
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I still think jeanty is the best back in this class but the debate of him vs. hampton would be much closer if jeanty played in the SEC/Big10/ACC.

A lot of what makes jeanty special are the tackles he's breaking against guys who are 2 star recruits. He's certainly going to have contact balance and break tackles in the NFL but its not going to be like playing in the MWC.
 

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playthrough2001 said:
If Travis Hunter was only a CB and not viewed as this CB/WR hybrid, would you draft him over Will Johnson?

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I think the Browns plan on mainly playing him at WR seeing many OBJ comps.
 
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ndgt10 said:
That's the worst scenario if the top 9 falls that way.
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Still think shadeur goes #3 to the giants.

Also have a feeling the jets take warren too. Just too much smoke there. My guess is the patriots take membou, leaving will campbell for the bears.

After some reflection, I'd be okay with that pick even if it means he sits for half a season. If we extend thuney and braxton the entire OL would be making crazy money.
 
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