Official NFL Draft Thread - Bear Fans Only

[dennehy]

My strategy would be to draft a RB every other year or so in R3-6, and sign a vet to a one year deal every year. It's a position where there are tons of competent guys available mid rounds. It's just not a position to invest heavily in, cycle through them on rookie deals and supplement with cheap vets - there are always a ton of these available.

 

[msadows]

Everyone wants another shiny new toy even if it comes with another 4 win season. Going trenches is only way to go to fix this mess

The amount of morons who think we need another Tight End makes me sad

Its like bears fans learn nothing from watching the shit they do every sunday

 

[msadows]

Would you trade 72 for Kyle Pitts? He’s still only 24 years old and hasn’t scratched the surface of what he could be.

Falcons rumors: Kyle Pitts could garner a Day 2 NFL Draft pick via trade

After three-straight underwhelming seasons, the Falcons could potentially secure a Day 2 pick for Kyle Pitts around the 2025 NFL Draft.

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https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1901040287054475276

No.

Cole kmet is better than him and only a year and a half older.

I have no clue why people want to kick a guy to the curb who was a top 10 TE prior to waldron.

Too many cooks in the kitchen. We dont need a guy complaining about targets in a contract year

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

When is the draft?

We have a thread for debating that. C’mon Tez

 

[DefNextYear]

I wonder if a “run” starts at RB and pushes those OSU guys up. I’ve been reading that is a strong possibility.

I’d bet if Taylor was there at 72, they would grab him that’s of course if they don’t lose their minds and draft Warren at 10 if he’s available.

I don’t think any of those RBs or Taylor are there at 72.

 

[playthrough2001]

No.

Cole kmet is better than him and only a year and a half older.

I have no clue why people want to kick a guy to the curb who was a top 10 TE prior to waldron.

Too many cooks in the kitchen. We dont need a guy complaining about targets in a contract year

Who said anything about kicking Kmet to the curb? Ben loves to utilize 12. Pitts, Kmet, DJ, and Rome would be pretty damn sexy.

They have absolutely nothing behind Kmet. If he goes down, they have a massive hole. Also, I’m not sure that Kmet is “better” than Pitts. Kyle’s ceiling is way above Cole’s and I like Kmet.

 

[ZOMBIE@CTESPN]

The amount of morons who think we need another Tight End makes me sad

Its like bears fans learn nothing from watching the shit they do every sunday

The draft a te crew is actually even worse than rb crew on pick 10

 

[BearDown104]

Cool story.

Exactly.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

Who said anything about kicking Kmet to the curb? Ben loves to utilize 12. Pitts, Kmet, DJ, and Rome would be pretty damn sexy.

They have absolutely nothing behind Kmet. If he goes down, they have a massive hole. Also, I’m not sure that Kmet is “better” than Pitts. Kyle’s ceiling is way above Cole’s and I like Kmet.

Maybe for blocking purposes but LaPorta is the only TE on their roster to get meaningful yards these last two years. It’s not even close

Last year’s TE2 only got 100 yards. (8th on their roster)

 

[playthrough2001]

Maybe for blocking purposes but LaPorta is the only TE on their roster to get meaningful yards these last two years. It’s not even close

Last year’s TE2 only got 100 yards. (8th on their roster)

So you don’t like the idea of Pitts for 72?

 

[msadows]

Who said anything about kicking Kmet to the curb? Ben loves to utilize 12. Pitts, Kmet, DJ, and Rome would be pretty damn sexy.

They have absolutely nothing behind Kmet. If he goes down, they have a massive hole. Also, I’m not sure that Kmet is “better” than Pitts. Kyle’s ceiling is way above Cole’s and I like Kmet.

How many targets did their #2 TE have and how many snaps did he play?

Ben loves to run the ball, we have our #2 TE

You just described an issue for basically every player on every team in the NFL. If laporta goes down the lions have no one either.

 

[DefNextYear]

Would you trade 72 for Kyle Pitts? He’s still only 24 years old and hasn’t scratched the surface of what he could be.

Falcons rumors: Kyle Pitts could garner a Day 2 NFL Draft pick via trade

After three-straight underwhelming seasons, the Falcons could potentially secure a Day 2 pick for Kyle Pitts around the 2025 NFL Draft.

clutchpoints.com

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1901040287054475276

Naw, not dealing with negotiations on that new contract. He’s too talented to have the numbers he has, so I unfortunately think he has motivational issues (“love for the game”… “putting in the work”) and I’d not be interested in dealing with those at his price tag. Maybe a much later round, and I’ll take on the one year he may be motivated and see how it is.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

So you don’t like the idea of Pitts for 72?

No because Pitts is going to be a FA and I don’t want to spend money on him.

72 should be for RB, Guard/Center, LB or safety IMO.

Or to package with one of the 2nds to get back into round 1 if someone they really like falls.

 

[msadows]

So you don’t like the idea of Pitts for 72?

Its like you guys legit learned nothing from last years expirement.

You dont need more than 3 receiving weapons on a good NFL offense.

Ben Johnson will have kmet in the pro bowl this year because he actually knows how to scheme his guys open

 

[msadows]

No because Pitts is going to be a FA and I don’t want to spend money on him.

72 should be for RB, Guard/Center, LB or safety IMO.

Or to package with one of the 2nds to get back into round 1 if someone they really like falls.

Always thought it would be a good idea to trade up into the mid 20's with that 3rd rounder if a guy like simmons starts dropping.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

Its like you guys legit learned nothing from last years expirement.

You dont need more than 3 receiving weapons on a good NFL offense.

Ben Johnson will have kmet in the pro bowl this year because he actually knows how to scheme his guys open

I think the Lions had 4 good weapons. 2 WR. 1TE and RB (both players)

Just pointing out the RB’s got a ton of usage too in that offense as receivers

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

Always thought it would be a good idea to trade up into the mid 20's with that 3rd rounder if a guy like simmons starts dropping.

If they walked out of day 1 with a long term LT and DL Poles could draft punters the next two days and I would still be happy

 

[playthrough2001]

Grant gives me Akiem Hicks vibes. He is a rare athlete who absolutely can anchor that line for many years.

Dexter, Billings, Jarrett and Grant all rotating in on the DL would be nasty.

If he’s Hicks, you draft him and you don’t think twice!

 

[DefNextYear]

Always thought it would be a good idea to trade up into the mid 20's with that 3rd rounder if a guy like simmons starts dropping.

I’m sure my googling skills aren’t cutting it, but I’ve not found one inspiring success story of someone who tore a patella tendon. Simmons is a major risk.

 

[playthrough2001]

Its like you guys legit learned nothing from last years expirement.

You dont need more than 3 receiving weapons on a good NFL offense.

Ben Johnson will have kmet in the pro bowl this year because he actually knows how to scheme his guys open

Wow, I guess I’ll just sit back and learn all about football from you. Too funny…