Smokey's Offseason Plan

[nitelife]

Cutler isn't the problem. Now that they got to see the D in action for a year, I expect them to draft heavy on that side this offseason. We need people everywhere, but I hope they get playmakers in the back 8 and addressed early and often.

Do like the Curt Maggit pick

 

[Smokey Robinson]

Cutler isn't the problem. Now that they got to see the D in action for a year, I expect them to draft heavy on that side this offseason. We need people everywhere, but I hope they get playmakers in the back 8 and addressed early and often.

Do like the Curt Maggit pick

As I mentioned with the Hack pick I think Cutler should stick around while the future QB is groomed, be it Hack or another signal caller. As you can see with the rest of the picks and FA additions rebuilding the D should be top priority.

 

[Monsieur Tirets]

Cutler isn't the problem. Now that they got to see the D in action for a year, I expect them to draft heavy on that side this offseason. We need people everywhere, but I hope they get playmakers in the back 8 and addressed early and often.

Do like the Curt Maggit pick

will it never end?

 

[WindyCity]

will it never end?

I think a more accurate statement is that Cutler is not the biggest problem.

 

[Monsieur Tirets]

I think a more accurate statement is that Cutler is not the biggest problem.

ill give you that... the lack of talent on D is technically the bigger problem, but the importance of the QB position almost balances things out. especially considering turnovers and leaving plays on the field hurts the D further. and a while its not easy or likely to happen, an elite QB can pretty much overcome any other problems a team has. you find yourself an elite QB and youre golden, youre essentially a perennial contender regardless of what else is going on.

though, while finding an elite QB is not in your favor, finding a good QB is a realistic goal, and you never know who the next great will be, which is why both D talent and the QB position need to be addressed asap.

 

[da_bears6]

That's some genius insight.

 

[WindyCity]

ill give you that... the lack of talent on D is technically the bigger problem, but the importance of the QB position almost balances things out. especially considering turnovers and leaving plays on the field hurts the D further. and a while its not easy or likely to happen, an elite QB can pretty much overcome any other problems a team has. you find yourself an elite QB and youre golden, youre essentially a perennial contender regardless of what else is going on.

though, while finding an elite QB is not in your favor, finding a good QB is a realistic goal, and you never know who the next great will be, which is why both D talent and the QB position need to be addressed asap.

My dream scenario would be to find QB value in the 2nd round.

1-defensive cornerstone
2-QB to develop

Derek Carr is my dream scenario. Look at what hitting on Mack and stealing a QB in the 2nd did for their fortunes, instantly on the upswing.

 

[Runruffshod75]

Hacks play is looking pretty good today.

 

[Mitchapalooza]

Hacks play is looking pretty good today.

Not saying it's a negative or a positive but he reminds me a lot of Cutler strictly from mechanics Idk why. I see a lot of Cutler in him

 

[Runruffshod75]

Not saying it's a negative or a positive but he reminds me a lot of Cutler strictly from mechanics Idk why. I see a lot of Cutler in him

That does & has worried me about him. He certainly could change his bad habits if he's coachable & develops with a good QB coach & OC. Obviously though it comes down to whether or not he is coachable & wants to change his flaws to develop.

 

[WindyCity]

Hack would need to be developed, nothing wrong with that.

Cutler's were that he never developed, that is on him, it is on the Bears.

Hack would have to have a plan in place:

 

[Icculus]

Hacks play is looking pretty good today.

Against Illinois doe

 

[Runruffshod75]

Against Illinois doe

I hear ya. Although I don't get too carried away with a college QB's opponents, stats, or even the type of offense that they play in. For me it's how they get their stats or success, & it's all about their mechanics, awareness, intelligence & decision making ability, accuracy, etc. That's why QB's like Hackenburg do have shortcomings that are a clear concern at the pro level.

In any case I'd most like to get Goff or Cook in the first & Kessler in the mid rounds. However getting Hack in round 2 wouldn't kill me.

 

[Smokey Robinson]

My dream scenario would be to find QB value in the 2nd round.

1-defensive cornerstone
2-QB to develop

Derek Carr is my dream scenario. Look at what hitting on Mack and stealing a QB in the 2nd did for their fortunes, instantly on the upswing.

That is what I tried to go for in my mock. You may or may not agree with the player choice but the concept is the same. At this point the only QB I really would consider top 10 is Cook (and I have been a big Goff supporter, but his interception totals are rising higher than ever) but I still want a high talent QB worth developing.

 

[Runruffshod75]

That is what I tried to go for in my mock. You may or may not agree with the player choice but the concept is the same. At this point the only QB I really would consider top 10 is Cook (and I have been a big Goff supporter, but his interception totals are rising higher than ever) but I still want a high talent QB worth developing.

The first pick today was on him. But the second pick IMO should have been a clear PI call against USC. Also I stated to another poster, when it comes to college QB's, I don't like to get carried away too much with the stats, good or bad. Especially like Goff who plays in a Bear Raid offense that's built on timing routes & throwing to spots on the field rather than targeting an actual WR. On Goffs second INT today he threw the ball on point to the right spot but the WR couldn't get to the ball because of the PI that wasn't called by the reffs. But shit happens. On top of this Goff made some other pass attempts today that were thrown perfectly, should caught & weren't. If Goff is making those very same attempts to an established vet like Jeffery, those INCOMPs are catches.

For me when it comes to young QB prospects, it's not so much the stats, record or even offensive systems, it's their mechanics, accuracy, intelligence & decision making ablities. IMO Goff has them all.

Honestly though I would rather have Kessler in the third than Hack in the second. Just my opinion, I believe Kessler is going to be a better QB. That will give the Bears the luxury of a stud defender in the first, & a HB like Derrick Henry in the second round. The will need a HB early if Forte is not here next year. I would love to get Henry. He'd be the best thing from the draft to give a young QB moving forward. I do believe that if Kessler were to end up with a coach like Arians, or an OC like Tom Clements or Gase that he will thrive at the pro level.