What are the weaknesses that still exist?

[The Hawk]

I like the guy they drafted at center but RT is weak and I think that LT is questionable also. It also likely means that Long is going to have to stay at RG to help out at both RT and C. The other thing is that although Fox wants to run the ball as a rule. I do not see this offensive line being very good at power run blocking. This was the biggest reason why I was yelling about bringing in two stud offensive linemen in the draft. They didn't do it and I just don't see the power in the OLINE this coming season.

 

[1ke]

Cornerback

 

[Breaston Plants]

OT: Bushrod is barely average and Mills was a hot mess.

QB: Turnovers kill. Jay commits too many of them.

Pass rush: I think we will be solid against the run, but outside of McPhee we don't really have much pass rush capability.

DB's: Fuller could be good and the rest of the guys *might* be serviceable.... If Amos ends up being a late round steal, it could change the complexion of our unit, but as of now it still worries me.

KR/PR: Mariani???...

ILB: I am bullish on Christian Jones and Mason Foster, but until I see it I am cautious. Also Bostic and Greene are flat terrible.

 

[vabearsfan15]

I feel like this roster has alot of potential to either really impress or vastly disappoint. There could be alot of guys that step up, or like last year, just alot of mediocre players. Unortunately, I think alot of time will be wasted this season sifting through where players fit best. On the other hand though, we are fortunate to have a defensive mind like Fangio on staff who will scheme towards the player's strengths.

 

[nc0gnet0]

I like the guy they drafted at center but RT is weak and I think that LT is questionable also. It also likely means that Long is going to have to stay at RG to help out at both RT and C. The other thing is that although Fox wants to run the ball as a rule. I do not see this offensive line being very good at power run blocking. This was the biggest reason why I was yelling about bringing in two stud offensive linemen in the draft. They didn't do it and I just don't see the power in the OLINE this coming season.

I wanted to see the Bears draft Scherf, was shocked to see him go at 5. I know White is a much more glamorous position, but this was the year to shore up the O-line if the Bears are seriously considering drafting a QB next year. WR's are a dime a dozen nowadays. I am not so sure the Bears are going to wait until 2017 to pull the trigger on QB, depending on draft order of course.

 

[Warrior Spirit]

Jay Cutler, secondary, ILBs, Matt Forte

 

[CRM 114]

Have I mentioned quarterback?

 

[BearsFan51]

This thread has made me realize we're worse off than I thought. I thought two good off seasons and drafts would get us back in good shape, but it looks like we'll need at least three.

It's going to take a Pete Carroll like three rebuilding process with this team. The good news is there are some pieces in place in the trenches that should be solid for a couple of years. I really hope Slauson bounces back and can play well for another four years so other positions can be filled in around him, that would take him up to 33.

The pass rush and secondary remain the priority outside of the QB. It would be awesome if somehow a QB fell into our lap ala Russell Wilson, my bet is that QB was Brett Hundley who now resides in the land where QBs go to thrive.

First round priorities will be OLB, QB, LT

Second round priorities will be safety, CB, RT, TE

Third round priorities will be the 5-tech, ILB, RB

Fourth round solidifying the interior OL with competent backups/Slauson replacement and any depth help,possible.

 

[Hbkrusso]

I have a sneaking suspicion shea mac is going to come out of his shell this year and have a breakout season playing one of the ilb spots

 

[PickSix]

I have a sneaking suspicion shea mac is going to come out of his shell this year and have a breakout season playing one of the ilb spots

You can't be a Serious Poster with that comment.
Some guys just know how to play football and some don't. Shea doesn't. Move on.

 

[BearsFan51]

You can't be a Serious Poster with that comment.
Some guys just know how to play football and some don't. Shea doesn't. Move on.

He's the regular McClellin fan boy who changed his name to try and hide.

 

[WindyCity]

Shea Mac sucks.

He has always sucked.

He will always suck.

Accept the bust and move on.

 

[airtime143]

I usually love BPA drafts.... But white had better be on par with Megatron seeing as how they shored up the WR position that was already in pretty good shape.
BPA over need had better produce all stars or they should be considered a failure. functional or good doesnt cut it when you forgo need.
Still love the pick, but it had better work out well.

As for needs, CB, S, and ILB... with a watchful eye on NT starter and depth.

If you cannot stuff the run up the middle in a 3-4 you are in for a long day every Sunday.
If you have to commit more bodies to stuff the run, you better be able to cover the WRs on play action.
keeping a big monster in the middle with smart ILBs is a must.

As for OLBs, you can rotate bodies in for a pass rush.. you dont absolutely need a one trick pony like Matthews out there for second and long or 3rd down.
I have never been a fan of big paycheck guys on the outside in a 3-4... would much rather have the high priced talent on an every down position.

 

[pseudonym]

I usually love BPA drafts.... But white had better be on par with Megatron seeing as how they shored up the WR position that was already in pretty good shape.

So you were okay with Alshon, Royal and Wilson as our WRs? Alshon, yes, a #1 who would for the first time be handling ALL of the load with no BM across from him? They would double-team him. Royal is still an unknown, an under guy, good for receptions, but certainly not a speedy guy (big or small) that could stretch the field. And as optimistic as we all are about Wilson, he was a late draft pick who still hasn't done much of anything—what, one catch and then he got hurt? You take the BPA, period and many people had White up there with Williams and Cooper as a top three pick, no lower than top five if you include Fowler and maybe Winston. We made a LOT of moves in the off-season, and drafted some solid "need" players at DT and C, as well as S later. I think White was a home run. Of course, only time will tell. But I'm really excited to see him play, he was "my guy" at #7 with Cooper.

 

[airtime143]

So you were okay with Alshon, Royal and Wilson as our WRs? Alshon, yes, a #1 who would for the first time be handling ALL of the load with no BM across from him? They would double-team him. Royal is still an unknown, an under guy, good for receptions, but certainly not a speedy guy (big or small) that could stretch the field. And as optimistic as we all are about Wilson, he was a late draft pick who still hasn't done much of anything—what, one catch and then he got hurt? You take the BPA, period and many people had White up there with Williams and Cooper as a top three pick, no lower than top five if you include Fowler and maybe Winston. We made a LOT of moves in the off-season, and drafted some solid "need" players at DT and C, as well as S later. I think White was a home run. Of course, only time will tell. But I'm really excited to see him play, he was "my guy" at #7 with Cooper.

I was. Not that I thought they would still be the envy of the NFL with respect to WRs, but the position was certainly more solid than at least half the NFL teams out there.
In all honesty, even before the marshall trade I was all for dumping Marshal for more of a speed guy- someone who can stretch the field.
Marshall and Jeffrey were redundant, allowing you to make short, jump throws but no real downfield threat to spread out the coverage. There was no guy running deep and opening up the middle for bennett, forte, or the slot receiver to exploit for a decent game.
Everything was happening behind the LOS or jut beyond with YAC only happening on broken tackles, rarely could Marshall or Jeffrey catch in stride.

Again, I am on board with BPA as long as it results in a home run.

 

[pseudonym]

I was. Not that I thought they would still be the envy of the NFL with respect to WRs, but the position was certainly more solid than at least half the NFL teams out there.
In all honesty, even before the marshall trade I was all for dumping Marshal for more of a speed guy- someone who can stretch the field.
Marshall and Jeffrey were redundant, allowing you to make short, jump throws but no real downfield threat to spread out the coverage. There was no guy running deep and opening up the middle for bennett, forte, or the slot receiver to exploit for a decent game.
Everything was happening behind the LOS or jut beyond with YAC only happening on broken tackles, rarely could Marshall or Jeffrey catch in stride.

Again, I am on board with BPA as long as it results in a home run.

BPA is no guarantee of anything, so expecting a home run is pretty nuts. I for one was NOT happy with rolling out AJ, Royal and Wilson as our WRs. I think we could have won maybe 2-4 games with those guys. With White I think we have a shot at 8-8 or better. We still have a lot of work to do, I'll agree with you there, I still think our safeties are a liability, and we have to figure out QB (with Cutler gone in 1-2 years) and RB moving forward (Forte possibly gone soon), some OL issues still, and we need to see how all of the FA and returning Bears do with the new DEF, especially at DE/ILB/OLB, but I feel we took a big step in the right direction. There was nobody I liked more at #7 when we picked than White. If we want to beat GB, we have to be able to score points. I think our DEF will get much better this year, but it's still a big work in progress for sure.

 

[Hbkrusso]

will be seeing a lot of this. and with his speed I look for his coverage skills to be majorly improved with a real defensive coach working with him...this time next year ill make the #calledit thread

 

[ZenBear34]

will be seeing a lot of this. and with his speed I look for his coverage skills to be majorly improved with a real defensive coach working with him...this time next year ill make the #calledit thread

err...you mean him being the 3rd man to the running back who has been tripped up in the backfield. i mean, it's nice to see him get off a block and all(even if it is against the jaguars...in pre-season...) but he's still a borderline NFL talent who i would bet will not even be on the team come opening day.

 

[Hbkrusso]

err...you mean him being the 3rd man to the running back who has been tripped up in the backfield. i mean, it's nice to see him get off a block and all(even if it is against the jaguars...in pre-season...) but he's still a borderline NFL talent who i would bet will not even be on the team come opening day.

when he goes all pro don't be tryin to get on the bandwagon bro

 

[WindyCity]

Does Kevin White have to be megatron if Vic Beasley isn't any good in Atlanta?