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

[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)

 

[Nelly]

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.

#5 = 1700 points

#10 + #72 = 1530 points.

Adding a future 3rd in there might get the job done if they're desperate enough to move down and pick up more picks. But yea, I don't do that for Jeanty, I do that for Graham only. Then you're looking at adding to the O-line and scooping up your RB with #39 and #41.

 

[DefNextYear]

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.

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I see how this worked out for the Bears, but I've heard a lot of times that Banks' floor is the Dolphins. If that's Poles' real target, it's dangerous to move behind them. If Mason truly fell that far, I can see the logic of "I'll get at least Banks or Graham", but I can't see that really happening. Someone may move up and scoop Mason. It's also a hell of a gamble at 10 to assume Nolen and Booker go 11 and 12.

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

I know it's an aggregator account, but:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1914840696558588048

 

[Nelly]

I see how this worked out for the Bears, but I've heard a lot of times that Banks' floor is the Dolphins. If that's Poles' real target, it's dangerous to move behind them. If Mason truly fell that far, I can see the logic of "I'll get at least Banks or Graham", but I can't see that really happening. Someone may move up and scoop Mason. It's also a hell of a gamble at 10 to assume Nolen and Booker go 11 and 12.

Nolen over Graham? Seems unlikely. And you're right, if Banks isn't there then what's the backup plan? Conerly?

 

[Luke]

I know it's an aggregator account, but:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1914840696558588048

and he's dropping.

 

[bamainatlanta]

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

This draft is all over the place.

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

Ok.

Hopefully Ben Johnson doesn't agree with your nonsense.

You've probably seen an advanced copy of the script, and while I know there are rewrites until the last minute, who does the league have the Bears taking?

 

[DefNextYear]

McShay's latest Mock:

1. Ward
2. Hunter
3. Carter
4. Campbell
5. Jeanty
6. Banks
7. Walker
8. Nolen
9. Mykel
10. Mason
11. Shemar
12. McMillian
13. Membou
14. Warren
15. Pearce

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1915001976527429832

Will someone with ESPN see if there’s anything interesting in this?

 

[bufordht]

McShay's latest Mock:

1. Ward
2. Hunter
3. Carter
4. Campbell
5. Jeanty
6. Banks
7. Walker
8. Nolen
9. Mykel
10. Mason
11. Shemar
12. McMillian
13. Membou
14. Warren
15. Pearce

I could live with it.

 

[Discus fish salesman]

Why would the Raiders take banks over membou?

 

[DefNextYear]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1914999662462853428

The infamous pretty Ricky dropped this nugget yesterday and now McShay has mocked him top 10. The odds at the moment at +1100 that Nolen is a top 10 pick. Any degenerates out there, those seem like solid odds.

@playthrough2001

 

[DefNextYear]

Why would the Raiders take banks over membou?

For what it's worth, I think Jeremiah said they're also looking at Banks. Sounds like McShay and him are hearing similar things. Also:

Many rate Armand Membou higher, but Raiders general manager John Spytek and part-owner Tom Brady, who is very much involved in this decision, are big on culture, and Banks is one of the highest-character players in the draft. He would immediately compete for the starting job at right tackle or guard. Left tackle Kolton Miller is entering the final year of his contract, so this pick would represent a short-term upgrade with long-term flexibility built in.

Edit: Here's where Jeremiah first mentioned it

Five biggest NFL draft takeaways from Daniel Jeremiah’s conference call previewing 2025 event

 

[DefNextYear]

These damn pundits are getting my hopes up that Graham falls in our laps...

 

[knoxville7]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1915001976527429832

Will someone with ESPN see if there’s anything interesting in this?

theres not anything interesting or new in there. i browsed it earlier

 

[Discus fish salesman]

For what it's worth, I think Jeremiah said they're also looking at Banks. Sounds like McShay and him are hearing similar things. Also:

Many rate Armand Membou higher, but Raiders general manager John Spytek and part-owner Tom Brady, who is very much involved in this decision, are big on culture, and Banks is one of the highest-character players in the draft. He would immediately compete for the starting job at right tackle or guard. Left tackle Kolton Miller is entering the final year of his contract, so this pick would represent a short-term upgrade with long-term flexibility built in.

Edit: Here's where Jeremiah first mentioned it

Five biggest NFL draft takeaways from Daniel Jeremiah’s conference call previewing 2025 event

If I need a RT, I'd rather just take membou. If they needed a LT I'd understand hesitation with membou but they don't. Membou is just a better prospect. His strength is unmatched by the other OTs and his athleticism is ridiculous. He also doesn't have a balance issue that shows up. Just needs coached up on technique

 

[DefNextYear]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1915033061722394671

 

[Discus fish salesman]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1915033061722394671

Maybe the bears will move to 5 for 10 and two 7th rounders!