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No..............if he is traded to an NFC team Jets have to pay the Eagles a 2nd rather than a 3rd.
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Reddick is a one trick pony, he sucks in run defense, can't set the edge to save his life. Over-rated.
Giving up a second for Reddick would be as bad as giving up a 2nd for Claypool.
Reddick would need a month just to get into game shape.
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If a LT comes up I bet he goes for it.....that or DE....
Two super important positions
Two super important positions
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Who would trade a franchise LT mid season?
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probably no one...
But, the Bears may not need a franchise LT to get better at the position....
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Brax, IMO, is an average starting LT. So yes, they don’t need a franchise LT per se to upgrade, but will a non franchise LT be worth the price the bears would have to pay if they’re only marginally upgrading there? That’s difficult to answer, but my guess is probably not.
I’m much more concerned about the iOL. I’d go after Stanley in FA to upgrade from Brax. I don’t have any faith that the bears will be able to swing a trade for a significant upgrade on the OL. Difference making OL just don’t get traded…the Texans LT is the only one I could recall and don’t think it was during the season either.
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It seems like a rough spot.
I have no clue what Jones value on the market would be. He’s not horrible and obviously LT is important. They also don’t grow on trees. Somebody is giving him high teens right? Like 18 million? Is that wrong?
Then what do the Bears do? Upgrade and pay a guy in the low to mid 20’s? Draft a guy in the first? Do we want to develop a mid to late first rounder for a season or two? Will he even be good? Maybe he’s a beast from the jump, or just suitable. Probably not though.
Id have no clue which is the best choice. Drafting a guy saves you a lot of money with a guy on a rookie deal. He also may suck or just need time to develop. You pay a guy big money in FA and use a bunch of cap space. Or you keep the guy you developed. Has been here and knows the organization. Has chemistry but is on his best day middle of the pack.
TBH after a little thought bringing Jones back seems like the worst option. Half measure type of thing. You might as well pay 6 million or whatever more and upgrade or reset and save a bunch of money on a high draft pick. Bring in a vet to mentor him. Ideally that could be Jones. I’m assuming his value on the open market would be too high for him to accept that though.
I have no clue what Jones value on the market would be. He’s not horrible and obviously LT is important. They also don’t grow on trees. Somebody is giving him high teens right? Like 18 million? Is that wrong?
Then what do the Bears do? Upgrade and pay a guy in the low to mid 20’s? Draft a guy in the first? Do we want to develop a mid to late first rounder for a season or two? Will he even be good? Maybe he’s a beast from the jump, or just suitable. Probably not though.
Id have no clue which is the best choice. Drafting a guy saves you a lot of money with a guy on a rookie deal. He also may suck or just need time to develop. You pay a guy big money in FA and use a bunch of cap space. Or you keep the guy you developed. Has been here and knows the organization. Has chemistry but is on his best day middle of the pack.
TBH after a little thought bringing Jones back seems like the worst option. Half measure type of thing. You might as well pay 6 million or whatever more and upgrade or reset and save a bunch of money on a high draft pick. Bring in a vet to mentor him. Ideally that could be Jones. I’m assuming his value on the open market would be too high for him to accept that though.
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I think they are high on amegadjie and are hoping he could supplant Brax next season. I’m also willing to bet they draft another developmental OT in the mid rounds.
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They drafted a lt this year so idt they intend on over paying and also not sold on him.
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Yeah Poles is already on record saying competing with Braxton next year will happen.
I think the focus will be more on drafting the interior of the line.
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I think the Bears know they can’t just bank on a 3rd rounder who hasn’t even played yet being their future starting LT. I’m sure that’s what they hope. They have to know other plans need to be in place though.
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They banked on a fifth rounder
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I did not know that. Yeah, that would change things quite a bit. It doesn't completely rule out an NFC team, but it would make it a minimum of a 2nd rounder which I would find hard to believe anyone would give up now.
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They just need to keep drafting minimum one OL a year. If Kiran starts next year then great. If not he can play swing or guard.
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They banked on a fifth rounder
After they saw what they had in mini camps and all the rookie off season stuff. they also were in full tear down and rebuild and we’re willing to be cheap and develop guys. He actually played and proved himself. Kiran has been on IR basically since he’s been here.
I get what you mean though. I just don’t think it’s the same. I also wouldn’t put it past the Bears so IDK.