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

[SugarWalls]

I don't feel like we have nearly as many holes. Jeanty would be a HUGE upgrade. What I'm looking at right now at #10 would be in impact player. To me, that's RB, TE, maybe LT/DE if the pick starts. #39 and #41 are for depth, and future starters. Jeanty would have an IMMEDIATE impact. Would Hampton? Henderson? Judkins? Kaleb? Maybe. But there are only a few blue chip OFF players, and Jeanty is one of them.

I think any of the RB’s you mentioned would have immediate impact. A lot of this will fall on Ben Johnson and how he can figure to use them.

Also, Bears should be able to get immediate impact at 39 and 41 because this draft is deep, even if they are rotational players there can be big impact….

Bucky Irving was 10th in rushing yards at 1122 last year as a rookie, picked in the 4th round

Karen Williams 5th round pick 1299 yards 7th in the nfl.

Why can’t any of the guys you mentioned or maybe even someone else have that type of impact on a functioning offense led by Ben Johnson and an improved OL?

 

[Les Grossman]

Mason Graham worth a trade up

Maybe, but the other DTs are pretty awesome as well. No point in throwing away draft picks imo

 

[Leon Sandcastle]

Maybe, but the other DTs are pretty awesome as well. No point in throwing away draft picks imo

Agreed. As much as I’d love Graham I don’t think it’s worth it when there are at least 3 other guys that will be available at 10

 

[dabears70]

I don't feel like we have nearly as many holes. Jeanty would be a HUGE upgrade. What I'm looking at right now at #10 would be in impact player. To me, that's RB, TE, maybe LT/DE if the pick starts. #39 and #41 are for depth, and future starters. Jeanty would have an IMMEDIATE impact. Would Hampton? Henderson? Judkins? Kaleb? Maybe. But there are only a few blue chip OFF players, and Jeanty is one of them.

Whatever they do, they have my trust. I expect them at #10 to go RB, TE, LT, DE, or DT. That's it.

We do have holes in the way of B.Jones and K.Byard are free agents after next year, T.Edmunds and D.Swift are more than likely gone after next year and as of right now J.Thuney is also a free agent after next year and i really don't see us re-signing J.Brisker so that's 6 starters that could be gone after next year.

Edit: Is Billings also a free agent after next year? I think he is so that would be 7 starters that could be gone after next year.

 

[bearsfan1977]

Gm can do whatever they want, it's his first year. The ownership has already shown to be impatient and impulsive. Very few nfl teams have patience with gms/coaches.

Yeah, I agree with you. Just saying if I were the GM, I’d request a meeting with the owner and tell him trading the pick is much better for the franchise over staying put and taking Ward, and to stress the need to be patient. Obviously the owner can tell him to get lost though, and that he wants a QB now.

 

[HearshotKDS]

I could live with Jeanty at 10, and even talk myself into being comfortable with it. But moving up to 6 or god forbid higher to draft Jeanty would be a really tough sell for me personally.

 

[IBleedBearsBlood]

This is just a friendly reminder that college stats don’t mean shit:

Michael Haynes is tied for second on Penn States single season sack leader list with 15 in 2002. (Had 5.5 total in 3 seasons with the Bears)

Chandler Jones had 10 sacks total in 3 years of college ball. (4.5 being his best year). Had 112 in his NFL career.

Shea McClellin had 20.5 sacks at Boise. 8.5 in the NFL.

But what about the pool jump? Ehhh…. Ehhh…..

 

[Leon Sandcastle]

I could live with Jeanty at 10, and even talk myself into being comfortable with it. But moving up to 6 or god forbid higher to draft Jeanty would be a really tough sell for me personally.

This…Do I want a RB at 10? No. Could I live with it and still be excited about it? Yes
But please baby Jesus don’t trade up for one

 

[pseudonym]

I think any of the RB’s you mentioned would have immediate impact. A lot of this will fall on Ben Johnson and how he can figure to use them.

Also, Bears should be able to get immediate impact at 39 and 41 because this draft is deep, even if they are rotational players there can be big impact….

Bucky Irving was 10th in rushing yards at 1122 last year as a rookie, picked in the 4th round

Karen Williams 5th round pick 1299 yards 7th in the nfl.

Why can’t any of the guys you mentioned or maybe even someone else have that type of impact on a functioning offense led by Ben Johnson and an improved OL?

I'm not saying they can't. I'm saying who I take at #10—THAT GUY should have immediate impact. I totally agree that there COULD be a RB (it's a GREAT class for RBs, I love 4-5 as "immediate starters") at 39/41. This is also a very good TE draft.

What's great about Ben is that he's set us up so we CAN HAVE this flexibility. Membou or Campbell falls? Take them at #10 and then see what RBS are there at #39/41—Hampton probably gone, but maybe Henderson, Judkins, and Kaleb. Take Jeanty at #10? Then we can look at LT/G/DE/DT with the #39/41 picks. We have lots of options.

But whoever we take at #10—I'd expect that guy to START. So that pushes me towards RB, TE, and then MAYBE OL/DL depending on injury status, or how the Bears see the guys we have.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

The above is Kiper's final mock.
Mel gets lazy and follows the odds.
If Ben wants Warren that's fine, but...

CCS will rip its collective dick off.

Meh, mine just falls off on command these days.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

This…Do I want a RB at 10? No. Could I live with it and still be excited about it? Yes
But please baby Jesus don’t trade up for one

Only player I could possibly talk myself into trading up for would be a small trade up to jump the Jets and get Membou. (If they thought he would be their LT for the next decade or something)

 

[Leon Sandcastle]

Only player I could possibly talk myself into trading up for would be a small trade up to jump the Jets and get Membou.

I’ve thought about that but I think if it were me I’d just take Banks at 10 before trading up for Membo. I love Membo but I really worry about moving him to the left side.

 

[playthrough2001]

I’ve thought about that but I think if it were me I’d just take Banks at 10 before trading up for Membo. I love Membo but I really worry about moving him to the left side.

I agree. All this Membou love is fine but I haven’t really heard a NFL talent evaluator say he can definitely play LT. Maybe I missed it. We have a RT and a RG that should be here for a while.

Banks will be a LT.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

I’ve thought about that but I think if it were me I’d just take Banks at 10 before trading up for Membo. I love Membo but I really worry about moving him to the left side.

Me too. Just saying if they really loved Membou I would get it. He’s Kyle Long’s number 1 guy so that tells me something

 

[TL1961]

Does 2024 Draft content count?

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1911799021875737022

Redrafting the 2024 NFL Draft: Jayden Daniels or Caleb Williams at No. 1?

How might last year's first round look if all the teams were given a do-over?

www.nytimes.com

Ridiculous.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

Just watched some Anthony Belton. Kinda interesting OT if they take one after round 1.

 

[Discus fish salesman]

Just watched some Anthony Belton. Kinda interesting OT if they take one after round 1.

Jalen Travis, Carson Vinson also interesting developmental tackles. Obviously grant too.

Rivers, slater, Mclaughlin, perry and a few other interesting interior late round guys.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1911922532795535618

This could also be a trade up. (Back into round 1) But if he went at 3 that changes the draft

 

[DaBears3434]

I agree. All this Membou love is fine but I haven’t really heard a NFL talent evaluator say he can definitely play LT. Maybe I missed it. We have a RT and a RG that should be here for a while.

Banks will be a LT.

Heck, even Banks has question marks in terms of playing LT. Brugler is one example who has him listed as a guard in The Beast.

It’s crazy that there’s not a single LT prospect that everyone can agree on.

 

[playthrough2001]

Heck, even Banks has question marks in terms of playing LT. Brugler is one example who has him listed as a guard in The Beast.

It’s crazy that there’s not a single LT prospect that everyone can agree on.

From Bucky Brooks on players you should not overthink…

“Kelvin Banks Jr.
Texas · OT · Junior

Perhaps Banks' lack of sizzle hurts him in a class that is loaded with athletic freaks. The Texas standout is a classic blind-side protector with the balance, body control and agility to shadowbox QB hunters off the edge. In addition, Banks is an effective box-out blocker in the run game who shields and stalemates defenders at the point of attack. With the 6-5 1/8, 315-pounder nimble enough to skip-pull and scoot to the second level, Banks is the prototypical left tackle who has flourished in the league for decades. Though others might look better in drills, few can match his production and performance in pads.”

2025 NFL Draft: Will Johnson, Luther Burden III and Malaki Starks among players you shouldn't overthink

I believe it’s good advice.