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

[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!

 

[dabears70]

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McShay put out his final board

J.Conerly at #45. No way he lasts that long.

 

[Luke]

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

FYI for the board.
DJ is having is final mock tonight on NFLN at 7pm ctl.
We could possibly hear some last-minute intel that he's been hearing which would affect his selections.

 

[Enasic]

Jesus, how the **** did this guy run the bears scouting department?

He's legit a fucking moron. Can't even tell if the photo is altered. Really buddy?

Gabriel is definitely a moron but he’s absolutely right when it comes to length/wingspan for OTs. Worst kept secret in the NFL, but it 100% matters. There is a minimum threshold for both, and Campbell simply doesn’t meet the bar…wingspan in particular

 

[dabears70]

I can’t believe the number of Bears fans that are suggesting trading up for Jeanty.

Yeah i'm down for Jeanty at #10 but trading up and at the very least giving up one of those two 2nd round picks is crazy for me. If this wasn't such a deep RB class then maybe i would think different cause Jeanty is going to be such a great weapon for whoever drafts him but it is and i'd rather just grab one of T.Henderson, Judkins, K.Johnson or even wait and grab one in the 5th, and if we did that i'd be all for using one of the 7th round picks on another one.

 

[dabears70]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1914863428327317851

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1914840849218761141

Call their bluff. They don't want to pick at 5.

 

[Enasic]

I can’t believe the number of Bears fans that are suggesting trading up for Jeanty.

I’m a jeanty advocate at 10 but no way in hell should the bears trade up for him.

 

[DefNextYear]

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

Yea, I like Membou a lot. I think he's easily the best combo of floor and ceiling.

 

[dabears70]

I love these behind the scenes draft videos.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1914791968837869887

I can watch them all day long.

 

[DaBears3434]

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.

Agreed. I placed a couple small wagers just to make things more interesting tomorrow night. One was Ersery to go in the first round ($20 to pay $105). The other was Jeanty to NOT be taken in the top six picks ($20 to pay $80). Hoping to hit one of them.

 

[playthrough2001]

I’m a jeanty advocate at 10 but no way in hell should the bears trade up for him.

I can live with Jeanty at 10 but a trade up would make me puke!

 

[playthrough2001]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1914754235469570503

 

[dabears70]

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

Conerly and plenty of others that will be on the board. The draft is so damn deep with starting level players that they'll still have plenty to pick from.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

I’m a jeanty advocate at 10 but no way in hell should the bears trade up for him.

They are all over twitter. Seen hundreds of posts hoping for it. Absolutely bonkers chit IMO

 

[dabears70]

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

Poles was supposedly asked about if they would look to try D.Wright at LT and he said something like it's something they would look at or some shyt like that so maybe Membou is in play for us at #10 if he's there.