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[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.

 

[bamainatlanta]

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.

Wouldn’t it still be 9 hours anyway?

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

Wouldn’t it still be 9 hours anyway?

Do you even know how time zones work?

I have said it for years. Those of you watching in early time zones need to STFU and stop spoiling picks

 

[Rise]

The Panthers GM is praying Jeanty falls to 8 cause he just watched the draft day movie and he is full of spice.

 

[dabears70]

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

Jedd Fisch is high on the Jacksonville Jaguars' hire of Liam Coen.

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Arizona football’s Tetairoa McMillan earns ‘biggest freak’ compliment from former coach

Throughout his decorated coaching career, Jedd Fisch has worked with several elite athletes but still sees Tetairoa McMillan as the most impressive. Ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, Fisch gave his former player and top prospect a glowing compliment based on their time together in the Arizona...

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Even if they are bluffing do the Bears take their chances or do they want Jeanty so bad that they just think they can't take the chance that they are or aren't and make the trade. We will never know if they were or weren't besides idiot draft people coming out with tweets after the 1st round with their own opinions but will make it look like they actually know when they actually don't and CCS will believe whatever side they want to believe.

 

[Xplosive]

Im not sure which will piss me off more, Shemar Stewart at 10 or trading up for Jeanty at 5...

Equally depressing.

 

[modo]

Teams are going to want to trade out of spots but will get stuck over drafting players.

Have I mentioned this draft sucks.

 

[modo]

Im not sure which will piss me off more, Shemar Stewart at 10 or trading up for Jeanty at 5...

Equally depressing.

I'd prefer to watch Jeanty's highlights as opposed to the nonexistant Stewart highlights...

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

The Panthers GM is praying Jeanty falls to 8 cause he just watched the draft day movie and he is full of spice.

I refuse to watch that. Sounds awful

 

[BearDown104]

What would make me the most angry-

1- trading up for a RB, TE or Shemar
2- drafting Shamar at 10
3- drafting Warren at 10

 

[ZOMBIE@CTESPN]

One thing I will enjoy are tards on here knighting for poles if he takes a te in the first round. The copesters are the driving force of ccs

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

One thing I will enjoy are tards on here knighting for poles if he takes a te in the first round. The copesters are the driving force of ccs

There’s a few TE fans here but I think the majority don’t want that

 

[DefNextYear]

The annual Boris mock is here: 2025 NFL Draft projections | Times News Online

The NFL Draft is an inexact science — which is a polite way of calling it an educated guessing game. Between mock drafts, smokescreens, television analyst debates and social media speculation, the she...

www.tnonline.com

This guy is the best mocker out there over the last 5 years.

 

[ZOMBIE@CTESPN]

There’s a few TE fans here but I think the majority don’t want that

Yeah watch them cope for poles though if he does draft one