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playthrough2001 said:
I would make this trade 10 out of 10 times.

"10) Miami Dolphins​

Armand Membou, OT, Missouri​

*Trade: Miami sends Nos. 13, 98, 135, and 224 to Chicago for Pick No. 10.

The Dolphins have work to do following the retirement of veteran left tackle Terron Armstead. The team has already added notable pieces to its offensive line, but the chance to land Missouri’s Armand Membou is worth trading up for.

Arguably, no college offensive lineman in the country faced more high-quality pass rushers on their schedule than Membou in 2024. Likewise, no blocker consistently found a way to disallow pressures and sacks against top-notch competition the way Membou did.

It feels as though the window may be closing for Miami, with several key stars either over or approaching 30. Membou gives the Dolphins an immediate starter in a key position while giving them one less thing to address when the time comes to tear it down."

Here’s what he projects for Chicago:

"13) Chicago Bears​

Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina​

*Trade: Chicago receives Nos. 13, 98, 135, and 224 from Miami in exchange for No. 10.

This, again, may be bullish. But I have been wondering how high Omarion Hampton would be getting projected if it wasn’t for Jeanty. Sticking at No. 10 and taking Membou would have been an option, but a team plugging gaps in free agency often suggests they have other plans in the draft.

Therefore, I’m giving them Hampton here. After two years of David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, I’m not sure that D’Andre Swift moves the needle for Ben Johnson. The Bears have a competitive defense when they’re all focusing on the play and not the opposition fans (still too soon?), so they can afford to splash out on offense.

Hampton combines blistering home-run ability with the bruising power that weakens defenses over time. If Johnson wants his new offense to dominate as the Detroit Lions did, he’ll need dominant players like Hampton.

39) Chicago Bears
Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State

41) Chicago Bears
Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College"


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I'd take Membou if they project he can be a LT. If not, then yea... I'd probably do it, but I would likely not choose Hampton at 13.
 
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playthrough2001 said:
I would make this trade 10 out of 10 times.

"10) Miami Dolphins​

Armand Membou, OT, Missouri​

*Trade: Miami sends Nos. 13, 98, 135, and 224 to Chicago for Pick No. 10.

The Dolphins have work to do following the retirement of veteran left tackle Terron Armstead. The team has already added notable pieces to its offensive line, but the chance to land Missouri’s Armand Membou is worth trading up for.

Arguably, no college offensive lineman in the country faced more high-quality pass rushers on their schedule than Membou in 2024. Likewise, no blocker consistently found a way to disallow pressures and sacks against top-notch competition the way Membou did.

It feels as though the window may be closing for Miami, with several key stars either over or approaching 30. Membou gives the Dolphins an immediate starter in a key position while giving them one less thing to address when the time comes to tear it down."

Here’s what he projects for Chicago:

"13) Chicago Bears​

Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina​

*Trade: Chicago receives Nos. 13, 98, 135, and 224 from Miami in exchange for No. 10.

This, again, may be bullish. But I have been wondering how high Omarion Hampton would be getting projected if it wasn’t for Jeanty. Sticking at No. 10 and taking Membou would have been an option, but a team plugging gaps in free agency often suggests they have other plans in the draft.

Therefore, I’m giving them Hampton here. After two years of David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, I’m not sure that D’Andre Swift moves the needle for Ben Johnson. The Bears have a competitive defense when they’re all focusing on the play and not the opposition fans (still too soon?), so they can afford to splash out on offense.

Hampton combines blistering home-run ability with the bruising power that weakens defenses over time. If Johnson wants his new offense to dominate as the Detroit Lions did, he’ll need dominant players like Hampton.

39) Chicago Bears
Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State

41) Chicago Bears
Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College"


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There shouldn't even be a question of excepting that trade or not. It's an easy yes.
 
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DefNextYear said:
I'd take Membou if they project he can be a LT. If not, then yea... I'd probably do it, but I would likely not choose Hampton at 13.
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I would not take Hampton either but I’d love to move down and grab the picks. I want trenches. I’d be fine with Membou but I prefer Banks.
 
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playthrough2001 said:
Here’s the rub, they’re going to have to pay Jones like he’s elite next off season if they don’t cover themselves.
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No they don’t. I believe the Rams just paid Alaric Jackson roughly 18 mil per year which is not elite money for a LT. He’s basically Braxton Jones. Believe he was another late round pick too just like Braxton.
 
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Enasic said:
No they don’t. I believe the Rams just paid Alaric Jackson roughly 18 mil per year which is not elite money for a LT. He’s basically Braxton Jones. Believe he was another late round pick too just like Braxton.
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Just because Jackson signed that contract doesn’t mean Jones and his agent will use that deal as a template.
 
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Just because Jackson signed that contract doesn’t mean Jones and his agent will use that deal as a template.
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That’s true they might not. Or they’d be fine with it…or they’d sign for less. It’s hard to say

Barring taking another step though, he’s not going to get “elite money.” Only way he gets elite money would be if he stays healthy and plays elite…which would be great.
 
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That’s true they might not. Or they’d be fine with it…or they’d sign for less. It’s hard to say

Barring taking another step though, he’s not going to get “elite money.” Only way he gets elite money would be if he stays healthy and plays elite…which would be great.
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Depending on who makes it to free agency will have a huge impact on his market. Just because he’s not elite doesn’t mean he’s not going to get vastly overpaid.

They should take some of the risk out of the equation from an injury and financial standpoint.
 
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playthrough2001 said:
Depending on who makes it to free agency will have a huge impact on his market. Just because he’s not elite doesn’t mean he’s not going to get vastly overpaid.

They should take some of the risk out of the equation from an injury and financial standpoint.
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Over paying is always a risk in FA..not always, though…and doesn’t mean you have to draft an OT at 10 if you’re not sold on their projection. Truth is the bears could go in so many directions and this draft is extremely unique. There’s going to be a ton of surprises
 
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--CyBear-- said:
Who said Kiran was as good as Banks? Is T their only need? I won't complain about a T in 1 but is it really a pressing or #1 need?

We'd like Jones to be better with a bull rush but imagine if Caleb actually had a pocket to step up into instead of having to constantly back up and all those outside rush deep redirects that were troubling are now a yard or more behind him. Most of Jones' pressures and sacks were as much the interior's fault as his.

Kiran got drafted as a guy with a ton of potential to be coached up and has had zero opportunity to have that happen due to not being able to practice until a few weeks into the season. No idea what he'll become but I suspect the staff will want to find out. You don't waste an early 3rd on an injured player you don't plan on using that year unless you project a round or more higher grade on him once back to normal and coached up.

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Yeah, I shouldn’t have quoted you my comment was more general. Apologies.

In regards to your question about offensive line being a pressing need, I believe so. I believe great teams are constructed like this:
Owner-GM-QB-Head Coach-Offensive Line.

Once that’s situated, the rest is easy.
 
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