Official NFL Draft Thread - Bear Fans Only

[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.

 

[--CyBear--]

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

I tend to think RBs are individually unique but in this case, he reminds me a lot more of a different Cowboys RB.

 

[dabears70]

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

I don't think i'd say he's quick twitch but Odeyingbo can play inside and outside. I don't think we have room for another 3T with G.Dexter, G.Jarrett, Chris Williams and Odeyingbo but we could use someone to play the 1T behind Billings for next year and then take over starting doodies after that.

 

[HearshotKDS]

Kollman takes 31 minutes to half-answer the question: "Should Runnings Backs go in the Top 10 (of the draft)?"

Im only 3 minutes in while drinking my morning coffees but im guessing the answer is "probably not but sometimes yes".

Edit: I have been jebaited, running back section is only 7 minutes long.

 

[TL1961]

What about this? That’s pretty damn slow for the NFL.

Do you think he’s worth a 2nd round pick?

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1905647610666344938

Anyone taking him in the 2nd is a fool.

 

[TL1961]

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.

Well, we’re going to argue over the definition of “demand” I guess. You are simultaneously saying he can demand something, but the team can ignore it. By my definition, then it’s not “demanding“.

He can request. But if you don’t have the power to make it happen, you’re not making a demand.

 

[dabears70]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1905373830320889909

 

[dabears70]

Offensive tackle big board and rankings for the 2025 NFL Draft​

MSN

 

[msadows]

Offensive tackle big board and rankings for the 2025 NFL Draft​

MSN

Stopped reading when they had 2 guards in the top 3

 

[msadows]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1905373830320889909

He ran a 4.65 per dane brugler

Slowest RB in the draft on tape and in the 40

I am not a fan unless he's a 4th/5th rounder. We need a guy with more explosion, particularly because swift is almost guaranteed to be gone in 2026 unless he has a pro bowl level year.

 

[dabears70]

Stopped reading when they had 2 guards in the top 3

okay

 

[modo]

Well, we’re going to argue over the definition of “demand” I guess. You are simultaneously saying he can demand something, but the team can ignore it. By my definition, then it’s not “demanding“.

He can request. But if you don’t have the power to make it happen, you’re not making a demand.

yes, we are arguing over semantics