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

[Kurtosis]

Shit I’m tired, up till 3am to get my daughter that switch 2! I landed the plane, will Poles?

Damn, good for you (well, your daughter) man! That’s the hottest ticket in town right now.

 

[Rise]

Damn, good for you (well, your daughter) man! That’s the hottest ticket in town right now.

You know I’ll be playing it lol at least Mario kart. They need to make a new goldeneye for us old people!

 

[msadows]

Consensus from the ratings generators is the bears pick Tyler Warren. I’m not thrilled with a TE but if this is the pick I trust Johnson has a plan for him. Having two TEs would be great for Caleb as well. Trying to see the positive but myself I’d prefer one of the edge or tackles.

He already has 2 tight ends. Rome Odunze @ILoveDick

 

[knoxville7]

If they are hell bent on Jeanty, 10 and 41 for 5 and 107 is a fair deal. **** giving them 39.

Plus, there is no way in hell they should add 148.

They should stick and pick or trade down.

I’m still hoping for Banks Jr. but now it seems everyone is coming to the conclusion I’ve been stating for months, the guy is pretty damn good!

Although, I’m sure the NFL people knew this all along. It’s the pretend experts that have been dogging him.

WE'VE

 

[oso4lyf]

I wouldn't be very happy if they trade up for a RB.

 

[Rise]

I wouldn't be very happy if they trade up for a RB.

I’m with you. Unless it’s something small like a future 4th to jump to 8 etc. plenty of good RBs in this draft.

 

[JesusHalasChrist]

If they did trade up for a running back the NFL would have to postpone the rest of the draft because no one in the media could stop laughing long enough to talk about the other picks. And 75% of this fan base would think they're laughing at the Jaguars.

 

[Rise]

If they did trade up for a running back the NFL would have to postpone the rest of the draft because no one in the media could stop laughing long enough to talk about the other picks. And 75% of this fan base would think they're laughing at the Jaguars.

Is Jeanty even going to be the best pro RB in this draft? I’ll take the field of 14 other guys vs him. Let the Jaguars have him if they want.

 

[DefNextYear]

Maybe they are in trade talks and will keep upping the offer until the last second, then pull the rug and tell Jacksonville they are going in a different direction, just out of spite

I’ll die on the hill that they’re bluffing. Another link for the Jags, Coen is “really good friends” with Jedd Fisch. They coached together with the Rams. He coached McMillian and loved McMillian.

Washington Huskies HC Jedd Fisch Reacts to Jaguars Hiring Liam Coen

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[DefNextYear]

Didn’t say he was just an interior rusher. Just saying he will do it a lot.

No I know you didn’t. Maybe I worded badly. Just meant I think they have a lot of plans for him to fill a lot of snaps at edge regardless of what happens in the next days.

 

[playthrough2001]

9 hours

 

[playthrough2001]

TG I'm golfing today and will then be back for the draft.
Sunny, mid 70s, light wind. winner, winner, chicken dinner.

I’m playing too. I’ll definitely be back for the draft.

Where are you playing?

 

[Rise]

if they do fall for the Jaguars and trade up it will be almost as embarrassing as the Trubisky trade.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

9 hours

Probably doesn’t need to be said but I will say it anyways….. this is dependent upon which time zone you are in. Adjust accordingly.

 

[dabears70]

From Mark Silverman via the Daily Herald:

“I’ll praise the Bears if:

1. Will Campbell or Kelvin Banks is the choice at 10 and either starts at left tackle. Campbell started opening day as a true freshman for LSU, was All-SEC for three years and was named a consensus All-American last season.

Banks was a three-year starter for Texas, a unanimous All-American last season, and awarded the Outland Trophy as the best lineman in football. The Bears cannot hope Braxton Jones heals or Kiran Amagadjie develops, finish off this offseason offensive line rebuild with a franchise left tackle.

2. Mason Graham falls to 10 and the Bears sprint to the podium announcing that the Michigan defensive tackle is the pick. In a scenario that was deemed unlikely just a few weeks ago, Dennis Allen is handed a do-everything player. Graham would provide the Bears with a force on the defensive line still short of playmakers.

3. Armand Membou is too good of a right tackle to pass up and Darnell Wright flips to left tackle. Wright and Membou are much better than Jones/Amagadjie and Wright. While this isn’t my favorite offensive line scenario, Ryan Poles did open the door to the possibility when he met the media on Tuesday.

4. Trade down. More picks = more better. The middle of the first round is the perfect spot to select one of the talented edge rushers. You can also win me over by picking the best edge on the board at 10. It’s not my favorite scenario, but if you are certain that player will be a stud, I’ll never argue with more help for the defensive line.

5. Swap picks with the Bengals for Trey Hendrickson. Remember him? 35 total sacks in the past two years and someone who has played for Allen. The Bears can still draft a player with the Bengals pick at 17. Throw in pick 72 and you still get a premier pass rusher along with young building blocks at 17, 39 and 41.

I’ll shrug and talk myself into:

1. Drafting running back Ashton Jeanty, tight ends Tyler Warren or Colston Loveland at 10. I’d rather draft a running back and/or tight end later, especially since that’s the strength of the draft. But I’m also in full trust Ben Johnson mode. If he’s convinced he can create offensive magic with one, I’ll roll with it and probably end up buying their jersey for my kids.

2. Trade up for Abdul Carter. I am strongly against the Bears giving up more draft capital and they are not a player away from contending for a Super Bowl. That said, Carter is a near sure thing if he’s healthy and the Bears need blue chippers.

I’m going Jets fan mode if:

1. The Bears trade up for Jeanty or anyone else not named Carter. I can barely get behind drafting Jeanty without the trade up — I explained why in last week’s column.

The shorter version is running backs don’t impact winning like other building blocks do. It’s the running game, not necessarily the running back. Not sure if I’ll actually boo at the official draft party, but it would dampen the accomplishments of the offseason.”

Silvy: These Bears draft scenarios would make me very happy

For the past several months I’ve been asked by friends, acquaintances, and strangers what I want the Bears to do at No. 10 in the NFL draft. My response is always “get it right.” After hundreds ...

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I could literally take everything said here as i was the one writing it. Pretty much agree with everything but can't see Cincy sending Trey Hendrickson our way for only swapping 1st round picks but maybe if we add the 3rd rounder.

 

[bamainatlanta]

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

With a lot of smoke surrounding the Raiders taking Banks, maybe the trade up is to get him, and not Jeanty?

 

[playthrough2001]

With a lot of smoke surrounding the Raiders taking Banks, maybe the trade up is to get him, and not Jeanty?

I’d be ok with that.

 

[Les Grossman]

Probably doesn’t need to be said but I will say it anyways….. this is dependent upon which time zone you are in. Adjust accordingly.

Is it though…??

 

[Rise]

With a lot of smoke surrounding the Raiders taking Banks, maybe the trade up is to get him, and not Jeanty?

Honestly if they believe in him that much I can get behind this. LT is premium but he better be worth it or what a disaster.