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

[BaBaBlacksheep]

3 OT's before 10 seems quite possible now, so Conerly is next up if the Bears want an OT at 10.

I think there’s no consensus this year. You could have 3 or 4 different guys as OT1 depending upon the team. We shall see tomorrow I guess

 

[Luke]

All the rumors basically say they’re hell-bent on offense cause Coen. That pick is just a shitty spot for offense if you’re not taking OL. That said, Membou is the obvious pick if I’m the Jaguars.

they do have Harrison who was a 1st rounder in 2023 at RT and Little on the other side.

 

[msadows]

they do have Harrison who was a 1st rounder in 2023 at RT and Little on the other side.

Yea, and they just took brian thomas jr and have ettiene(I know he's struggled lately) and bigsby at RB.

They dont need an offensive player. That team is HOT trash because of defense and their inability to get to the quarterback. Their starting DT last year had 5 total pressures, and they want to pass up mason graham to potentially draft an RB?

I pray to god mason graham falls to #10, that would be a fucking homerun.

 

[Luke]

Yea, and they just took brian thomas jr and have ettiene(I know he's struggled lately) and bigsby at RB.

They dont need an offensive player. That team is HOT trash because of defense and their inability to get to the quarterback. Their starting DT last year had 5 total pressures, and they want to pass up mason graham to potentially draft an RB?

I pray to god mason graham falls to #10, that would be a fucking homerun.

Etienne had a hammy and shoulder last year as well, they could grab another RB later. (like everyone)
Coen had Godwin alongside Evans in TB, he might just want a BJT/TET combo too. Tet currently at +450 at #5.

 

[knoxville7]

Wright couldn’t cut it at LT in college, but he’s going to do it in the league?

False narratives for 1,000 please

 

[Nelly]

False narratives for 1,000 please

I don't really believe any of the stuff we're reading here. Thing is, I don't know what to believe otherwise. We're in the thick of lying season, so that "I'm told this team is looking to move up" or "this team is looking to move down" could be total bullshit and posturing by GMs to either jockey for the guy they want or look to get the most value they can, be it in a deal or standing pat.

Fun stuff!

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1914884313482498120

 

[dennehy]

Yea, and they just took brian thomas jr and have ettiene(I know he's struggled lately) and bigsby at RB.

They dont need an offensive player. That team is HOT trash because of defense and their inability to get to the quarterback. Their starting DT last year had 5 total pressures, and they want to pass up mason graham to potentially draft an RB?

I pray to god mason graham falls to #10, that would be a fucking homerun.

Erik Armstead had 36 pressures. He plays DT in their 4-3 even though he's listed at DE.

They need players all over the field. Past Thomas their WR are very bad, they have no TE really at all, their CBs are bad and thin. They could use DT but it's one among several positions.

 

[Nelly]

Erik Armstead had 36 pressures. He plays DT in their 4-3 even though he's listed at DE.

They need players all over the field. Past Thomas their WR are very bad, they have no TE really at all, their CBs are bad and thin. They could use DT but it's one among several positions.

A very good, disruptive DT would help the back-end out quite a bit. But just reading the tealeaves, they hired Liam Cohen who's an offensive guy who then basically picked his GM. Coen was hired to fix Lawrence and it'll be easier to do that with a big-time weapon at his disposal. McMillan alongside Thomas, Jeanty to take over the backfield or even Warren/Loveland would make sense... moreso the receiving weapons anyway. Loveland seems like a nice fit even though that's awfully high for a TE in general.

If New England rolls with Will Campbell like most expect them to then #5 is where the draft really starts.

 

[DefNextYear]

they do have Harrison who was a 1st rounder in 2023 at RT and Little on the other side.

Yea, you're right, but that's kind of why this is a crappy spot to draft. Membou is an upgrade to both their tackles. Little always gets banged up and Harrison is a bit of an unknown for now. Don't forget, Little was on the bench for Cam Robinson before Darrisaw went down and the Vikings traded for him. Cam is an ok OT, and Little being benched for him, being younger, says something about where they value him.

I understand if they prefer to keep that crew and pass on Membou, but the OL in Jacksonville needs work. Guard is the bigger need, but again, no way at 5 overall. So... my thinking is Membou locks down the RT spot. If Little shows signs of not lasting with his iffy knees, then Membou can slide to the left side one day. The hope would be that Harrison can then find a home inside. But, who knows... maybe Little moves inside or maybe they don't love Little enough to begin with. And ultimately, my real point is I don't love picking at 5 if I'm the Jaguars. I rather move down and get better value cause offense at 5 doesn't seem like the best fit.

 

[DefNextYear]

Etienne had a hammy and shoulder last year as well, they could grab another RB later. (like everyone)
Coen had Godwin alongside Evans in TB, he might just want a BJT/TET combo too. Tet currently at +450 at #5.

I think if they were able to move down a couple of slots, Tet is the guy. I think they're in a position where they feel it's a bad value pick at 5 and throwing smoke out there to get someone to hand them a free day 2 pick.

Also, Lawrence's best years in college were with two 6'-4" WRs (Higgins and Ross). So, not only would Coen like his big security blanket WR to be Evans, Lawrence likes it. They also lost Engram and Kirk, so they've currently downgraded their pass catchers and will almost certainly add a new WR2 in this draft... especially after Coen completely neglected to mention Davis when talking WR2s for the team.

 

[Nelly]

Yea, you're right, but that's kind of why this is a crappy spot to draft. Membou is an upgrade to both their tackles. Little always gets banged up and Harrison is a bit of an unknown for now. Don't forget, Little was on the bench for Cam Robinson before Darrisaw went down and the Vikings traded for him. Cam is an ok OT, and Little being benched for him, being younger, says something about where they value him.

I understand if they prefer to keep that crew and pass on Membou, but the OL in Jacksonville needs work. Guard is the bigger need, but again, no way at 5 overall. So... my thinking is Membou locks down the RT spot. If Little shows signs of not lasting with his iffy knees, then Membou can slide to the left side one day. The hope would be that Harrison can then find a home inside. But, who knows... maybe Little moves inside or maybe they don't love Little enough to begin with. And ultimately, my real point is I don't love picking at 5 if I'm the Jaguars. I rather move down and get better value cause offense at 5 doesn't seem like the best fit.

If moving up in this draft is discounted compared to usual drafts, it'd be fun to be able to move up to #5 using just our 3rd this year and maybe another future 3rd or something. For Mason Graham? That'd be a homerun. Then you could likely slide down in the 2nd a bit to recoup that 3rd if you have to have one, though with Poles' 3rd round track record, probably best not to.

 

[Luke]

A very good, disruptive DT would help the back-end out quite a bit. But just reading the tealeaves, they hired Liam Cohen who's an offensive guy who then basically picked his GM. Coen was hired to fix Lawrence and it'll be easier to do that with a big-time weapon at his disposal. McMillan alongside Thomas, Jeanty to take over the backfield or even Warren/Loveland would make sense... moreso the receiving weapons anyway. Loveland seems like a nice fit even though that's awfully high for a TE in general.

If New England rolls with Will Campbell like most expect them to then #5 is where the draft really starts.

pretty much my thinking fwiw. Unless of course the fake report of Poles moving up to 4 to snag Jeanty becomes a reality lol.

 

[playthrough2001]

Peter Schrager has the Bears trading 10 for 14 and 80.

14. Chicago Bears (via projected trade with IND)

Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

Banks could end up going before Membou as the top tackle in this class. He has the better tape and is more consistent. If the Bears trade back and still get him, that's a major win.

Schrager's NFL mock draft: 32 predictions based on sources in the league

Peter Schrager's debut piece for ESPN is a Round 1 mock draft based on what he's hearing from his sources around the NFL.

www.espn.com

 

[DefNextYear]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1914884313482498120

I get it... probably figures it's a waste to bother with teams outside the top few. But, it doesn't keep an open mind about trades. That said, visits are probably an extremely small data point.

 

[playthrough2001]

Conerly at G is a pretty bizarre take. His lack of strength seems like a pretty terrible fit at G.

Yes, I never heard that about him anywhere prior to this.

 

[Nelly]

Peter Schrager has the Bears trading 10 for 14 and 80.

14. Chicago Bears (via projected trade with IND)

Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

Banks could end up going before Membou as the top tackle in this class. He has the better tape and is more consistent. If the Bears trade back and still get him, that's a major win.

Schrager's NFL mock draft: 32 predictions based on sources in the league

Peter Schrager's debut piece for ESPN is a Round 1 mock draft based on what he's hearing from his sources around the NFL.

www.espn.com

The narrative that the tackles could go higher than most people expect is one I can believe. Teams are hurting for tackles, what with all these guys that people says "he'd be better as a guard" and the volume of good D-line players in this draft. Banks could very easily not be available there.

 

[DefNextYear]

If moving up in this draft is discounted compared to usual drafts, it'd be fun to be able to move up to #5 using just our 3rd this year and maybe another future 3rd or something. For Mason Graham? That'd be a homerun. Then you could likely slide down in the 2nd a bit to recoup that 3rd if you have to have one, though with Poles' 3rd round track record, probably best not to.

I wouldn't mind that, but I'm super out on moving to 5 for a RB. I just can't stomach the multiple assets for a hole that can be filled later. Hell, even if we had 5 overall, I couldn't stomach the RB pick... I hate it even more if it also costs me a day 2 pick.

Generally, if the draft value is lowered that I can move to 5 for only a 3rd, I'm a bit more open minded. I do not want to give up 39 or 41 unless I'm getting Carter.

 

[bufordht]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1914884313482498120

Do they not know that teams are allowed to trade their picks?

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

I get it... probably figures it's a waste to bother with teams outside the top few. But, it doesn't keep an open mind about trades. That said, visits are probably an extremely small data point.

Shows the Bears are all in on improving the edge position too. (Which most of us knew already. But just more confirmation)