Official NFL Draft Thread - Bear Fans ONLY - DA likes his Hyppo

[Applefan]

Two different reports from two different resources.

From the Arizona Republic, who was there at the workout.

Cam Skattebo ran in the 4.53-4.57 range, per scouts in attendance.

Bane Brugler's report is the same as he posted months ago.

No matter which reports you choose to believe, Cam Skattebo is not running away from any pro linebacker.

RoJo ran 4.57,plays slower. He went in round 4 I think. What makes Skattebo worthy of going earlier than round 4?

 

[bearsfan1977]

RoJo ran 4.57,plays slower. He went in round 4 I think. What makes Skattebo worthy of going earlier than round 4?

Nothing. He’ll be a career backup. I think a team will overdraft him, though. I just hope it’s not the Bears.

 

[msadows]

Two different reports from two different resources.

From the Arizona Republic, who was there at the workout.

Cam Skattebo ran in the 4.53-4.57 range, per scouts in attendance.

Bane Brugler's report is the same as he posted months ago.

No matter which reports you choose to believe, Cam Skattebo is not running away from any pro linebacker.

I believe the actual top draft journalist who puts out a fucking bible for the draft every year. Not some random ASU newspaper.

 

[msadows]

It’s really hard to imagine someone with even a tiny bit of football knowledge not seeing the talent Jeanty has. I can understand not wanting the Bears to take him at 10. I’m in that crowd.

My only pause with jeanty is the level of competition he faced. Like 9 of the teams he faced were bottom 10% in rush defense for all of CFB.

When you do watch his tape its special. If he did this against the SEC/Big10 I think taking him at #10 would be a no brainer, and I dont believe a rb deserves to be the #10 pick

But its not like HOF players havent came from the mountain west conference before. Urlacher came out of there. Josh allen is balling right now.

 

[DanielCCSBears]

Elite contact balance. Elite vision. Elite cutting and change of direction and acceleration to speed again. Elite tackle breaking. Looks on film to have excellent speed, looks like a 4.45 to me, though obviously he declined to run. Very good pass catcher.

I don't know why everyone thinks he's elite. He's just like every other number one graded RB of the last decade. I don't see Marshall Faulk, Barry Sanders etc.

 

[SugarWalls]

I don't know why everyone thinks he's elite. He's just like every other number one graded RB of the last decade. I don't see Marshall Faulk, Barry Sanders etc.

I don’t even want jeanty but literally who tf has made these outlandish comparisons??? He’s not in the convo for top 5.

This is a draft with very few elite players, and the bears pick at 10

 

[Les Grossman]

Jeanty reminds me of Ezekiel Elliot without the benefit of playing against good competition.

 

[dentfan]

Yeah and there's like three elite backs in the NFL. Saquon Barkley Derek Henry and Bijan Robinson. Jeanty isn't either one of those three. The entire scouting community is caught up in his production like they were with Ron Dayne.

 

[DanielCCSBears]

Jeanty reminds me of Ezekiel Elliot without the benefit of playing against good competition.

Elliot is 6-0 228 so no

 

[Discus fish salesman]

I don’t even want jeanty but literally who tf has made these outlandish comparisons??? He’s not in the convo for top 5.

This is a draft with very few elite players, and the bears pick at 10

Don't you remember his unsubstantiated claim that people were claiming roschon was Leveon bell?

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

I have decided not to be caught up in stats anymore. Jeanty has no elite traits and will be below average.

I now hope they take the immortal Skattebo at 39, who will lead the team to glory for many years.

In all seriousness, I hope they take Grant or Nolen at 10. OL and RB in round 2.

In no particular order:
1. Jeanty
2. Grant
3. Nolen
4. Williams
5. Pearce Jr.
6. Simmons
7. Emmanwori

I think with everyone but Jeanty you could probably trade down and pick up an extra pick or two this year - depending on how far back you go.

 

[TL1961]

not the first year there have been discrepancies.
as noted, teams will do their own homework on this.
It won't be equal among all teams but in my mind If the Bears think he can play LT, a needy team ahead of them might think the same thing and he will be gone. Conversely, if the Bears think he's a guard, teams ahead of them might also think that. Either way, I don't think The Bears take him either because he will be gone or he will drop and they will pass.

This is one hell of a word salad.

 

[TL1961]

By all accounts he is supposed to be ready by training camp.

I am all for improving the the LT position. I have said as much. I don't think Jones is the guy. That being said, I don't want the Bears drafting a LT in the first unless they know he can step in and be the guy day one.

Jones is a human being and can demand a trade and be a detriment to the team. Jones wants to get paid as well when his contract is up. He won't get nearly as much riding the bench.

Don't just assume he will be compliant and be a dutiful swing tackle. Bears need a backup plan to Jones if they draft a LT in the first.

He can’t demand a thing.

 

[modo]

He can’t demand a thing.

Any player can demand something. Whether the team feels it’s in the best interest is up to the Bears.

Players are human beings not Madden spreadsheet numbers.

 

[TL1961]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1905649354720891270

How do you screw up measuring an arm?

“Hi. I’m here to take a measurement that can cost you a lot of money if wrong and I don’t know how to use a measuring tape. Ready?”

 

[--CyBear--]

I'm staying on DE/Edge being our biggest need right now and hoping that's the way we go in the 1st round.

I'm really intrigued by both Mike Green and James Pearce Jr as long as the character checks work out with both of them. The whole thing with they aren't the right size for a Dennis Allen defense is hopefully false cause he should be able to find the best way to use a guy at 248 pounds as he can a guy at 265 pounds. Put him on the end and tell him to get the damn QB. I don't care if they're standing up or their hand is in the dirt.

DL for sure but a quick twitch DT is of equal need. Maybe a guy that can play both depending on down.

 

[--CyBear--]

LT is our biggest need. We have healthy experienced vets starting at pretty much every other position. (Maybe not safety as Briskers brane worries me)

But until I see Braxton 100% healthy I will say this is need #1.

I'm not disagreeing here but Poles may not see it that way with last years T selection and Jones out of his cast. It's very understandable why Amegadjie didn't look good last year but he was drafted as a projection for 2025. Not predicting greatness here but Poles may feel he's OK at LT for now. I had Simmons on a round 1 trade down in my last draft so I get it but it's very possible this staff feels a greater need elsewhere.

 

[--CyBear--]

He's following DJ's suggestion of 3-4 1st round RB's.

I'm trying to figure who the blue chip prospects are. - Carter, Hunter for sure, then maybe Graham. Jeanty?
We were spoiled with last years super strong draft - finally!

NFL GM: Draft Has 4-5 'Blue-Chip' Prospects and 40 Players Graded 1st-2nd Round​

Scott PolacekFeb 24, 2025

Teams picking later in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft will love to hear what one general manager told ESPN's Matt Miller for a Monday story.
"There are four, maybe five, blue-chip players," the GM said. "After that, it's 40 guys with a late-first-round or second-round grade."
In essence, there seems to be some agreement that this year's draft will feature a number of quality starters but not many franchise-altering superstars.
"You're going to see a ton of rookie starters from this class because it's such an experienced group," an AFC South area scout said.
That's not exactly what teams picking in the early portion of the first round want to hear considering front offices are looking for foundational Pro Bowlers when selecting that high. Still, it will give more teams around the league the opportunity to fill needs with immediate starters even if they aren't in full-on rebuilding mode picking at the top of the draft.

Bears need to hope QBs go early and other team's needs allows one of those Blue Chips to drop. The other problem is that 2 of those are likely CBs and another is a RB.

 

[--CyBear--]

This right here is why taking a Jeanty or Warren at 10 isn’t that bad of an idea. The gap between the top talent and the next tier is huge, but, when in the next tier, there’s not much of a difference between the DE one could get in the second or at 10.

Going 2 TE with 4 viable pass catchers could force a 5 DB shell. Just run the ball all day. There’s a big picture here as far as the O goes. I want best talent available at 10. It is a top heavy draft, and if some knucklehead GM wants to take one of these mid QBs like Dart before 10, all the better for us.

Warren isn't one of those top 5 or so.

 

[--CyBear--]

Why is he an obvious elite talent? You should be able to formulate an argument to support your opinion.

My guess you just agree with someone else's opinion.

More like he's agreeing with everyone that does projections for a living's opinion. Your claim is being right because you say so. It's not just your opinions that fall short, your arguments are reactionary and idiotic.