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I’d be happy with Graham, Campbell, Membou, Banks, Jeanty, Warren, or Simmons (hopefully after a trade back) in round 1.
 

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People want to go RB because of what the Eagles did, but they forget about moves like drafting and sitting Jurgens for a year to develop. OL is the long term play and it requires patience.

People want to go RB because Jeanty is a top 3-5 player in the draft and he’d be BPA at a position of need. He’d be a major weapon for BJ and what he wants to do, and unfortunately, it’s a weak OT class. There are no elite level NFL LTs that will be there at 10. I don’t think there’s an elite LT in the entire draft, tbh. Prob a few average/slightly above average starters, but not an upgrade from what the bears currently have.
 

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There's no fucking depth on the offensive line. The offensive line isn't fixed until there's adequate depth. Same thing on defense. The Bears don't have a complimentary edge rusher. They don't have depth and they have two defensive tackles on the wrong side of 30.

Its almost a guarantee that your offensive line wont play a full 17 games.

If thuney gets hurt and braxton isnt the same you are back to watching caleb get sacked every drive
 

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People want to go RB because Jeanty is a top 3-5 player in the draft and he’d be BPA at a position of need. He’d be a major weapon for BJ and what he wants to do, and unfortunately, it’s a weak OT class. There are no elite level NFL LTs that will be there at 10. I don’t think there’s an elite LT in the entire draft, tbh. Prob a few average/slightly above average starters, but not an upgrade from what the bears currently have.

So you don’t think any of these tackles will have better careers than Braxton or Kiran? Guess we shall see in a few years.

I do trust Roushar at least.
 

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There's no fucking depth on the offensive line. The offensive line isn't fixed until there's adequate depth. Same thing on defense. The Bears don't have a complimentary edge rusher. They don't have depth and they have two defensive tackles on the wrong side of 30.
I know that and I agree with that and I posted that about a dozen times!

I am talking about at number 10.

I am very much in agreement with adding depth to the offensive line. I am always ok with that. I am not going to be upset if they draft a tackle at number 10. I am responding to the notion that only tackle at 10 should be considered.
 

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Its almost a guarantee that your offensive line wont play a full 17 games.

If thuney gets hurt and braxton isnt the same you are back to watching caleb get sacked every drive
Murray looked good in his short stint and Bates is solid... if he can play.
 

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wouldn't mind the top 3, though I'd rather have Judkins. Probably take a DL at 72.

Oladejo is DL at 72.

People want to go RB because of what the Eagles did, but they forget about moves like drafting and sitting Jurgens for a year to develop. OL is the long term play and it requires patience.

I dont think this is 100% accurate. Barkley, Henry, lions and Buffalo run games (great rbs & OLs [outside of baltimores]) may have swayed people some but people also notice the bears rb room is fucking awful. Fortunately if they did go rb in 1 there is quite a few OL (& DL) they could take in rd 2 & 3 with those 3 picks that could contribute and develop as well.
 

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There's no fucking depth on the offensive line. The offensive line isn't fixed until there's adequate depth. Same thing on defense. The Bears don't have a complimentary edge rusher. They don't have depth and they have two defensive tackles on the wrong side of 30.
I also agree with needing much more on the defensive line. Not just depth but quality top end.

See that would be one of the reasons I would be saying you don’t have to go offensive line at number 10 because you also need defensive line.

You can respond to someone who has the same views as you and make it into an argument. With you it’s an art form.
 

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Murray looked good in his short stint and Bates is solid... if he can play.

We absolutely can't rely on either but if you want to thats cool

Bates has played 140 snaps the last two years combined and Bill Murray is a random guy off the street who's played 42 snaps
 

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So you don’t think any of these tackles will have better careers than Braxton or Kiran? Guess we shall see in a few years.

I do trust Roushar at least.
Of course one will but which one? Then again Kiran could be all that in a year or so as well. Biggest problem for the Bear right now is the ? at LT this year but even top rookies often struggle at LT early in the NFL.
 

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Oladejo is DL at 72.



I dont think this is 100% accurate. Barkley, Henry, lions and Buffalo run games (great rbs & OLs [outside of baltimores]) may have swayed people some but people also notice the bears rb room is fucking awful. Fortunately if they did go rb in 1 there is quite a few OL (& DL) they could take in rd 2 & 3 with those 3 picks that could contribute and develop as well.

I think swift is dookie, but if you put swift/roschon as a starting duo behind this OL(Healthy) they should be much much better

Shit, you take last years starting OL and give them actual coaching and a real blocking scheme and the run game would already look better.

It's hard to judge anyone off the shitshow that was the 2024 bears offense.
 

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We absolutely can't rely on either but if you want to thats cool

Bates has played 140 snaps the last two years combined and Bill Murray is a random guy off the street who's played 42 snaps
So relying on a Backup rookie is err, reliable? How early do want to draft a backup vs a contributor? They'll take developmental OL somewhere.
 

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Oladejo is DL at 72.



I dont think this is 100% accurate. Barkley, Henry, lions and Buffalo run games (great rbs & OLs [outside of baltimores]) may have swayed people some but people also notice the bears rb room is fucking awful. Fortunately if they did go rb in 1 there is quite a few OL (& DL) they could take in rd 2 & 3 with those 3 picks that could contribute and develop as well.


Consciously or not I guarantee you this has affected the discussion this year. It was a big talking point this year.

As far as noticing the Bears RB room…. I am 100% on board with drafting RBs and agree it needs help. I would be fine adding two RB’s actually. My only issue has ever been with round 1 for one.
 

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