Will Levi Norwood be our new Kick/Punt Returner? Is he the next Devin Hester?

[DaaBears]

Hmm... so, DaaBears, sounds like you wanted Lockett.

He had about the receiving stats as White, both Division I. it's over head, but i'm sure theres a reason he was projected & taken in the erd rd.

White never did returns, and returns are Locketts specialty. White will have enough on his plate (which will likely be our #2 wideout), without learning to return.

Well yeah. You draft defense 1st round, trade down in the 2nd for a later 2nd round pick, draft Lockett. Then you have Beasley, Lockett and an addition draft pick instead of what we got in the first 2 rounds. The reason he was not 1st round was his height. Doesn't matter when you run routes like him, number one receiver in Kansas State history in a QB run option offense. Oh well. Seattle knew.

 

[CutlersCorner]

Is Norwood good at juggling KR? Is Norwood good at running backwards or taking the ball out of the back of the end zone to the twelve? Whatever happens the special teams play couldn't be any worse than what it was last year!

And Pete plz stop making threads especially one that compares the best kick/punt returner of all time to a udfa from Baylor.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

Well yeah. You draft defense 1st round, trade down in the 2nd for a later 2nd round pick, draft Lockett. Then you have Beasley, Lockett and an addition draft pick instead of what we got in the first 2 rounds. The reason he was not 1st round was his height. Doesn't matter when you run routes like him, number one receiver in Kansas State history in a QB run option offense. Oh well. Seattle knew.

The only thing more obnoxious than mock drafts are making "hindsight" drafts when you know where everyone get's picked. And of course everyone just wants to make the perfect trade that benefits your scenario.

Maybe Lockett will be good. Maybe he won't. Either way I could give two shits. He's not a Bear.

 

[DaaBears]

The only thing more obnoxious than mock drafts are making "hindsight" drafts when you know where everyone get's picked. And of course everyone just wants to make the perfect trade that benefits your scenario.

Maybe Lockett will be good. Maybe he won't. Either way I could give two shits. He's not a Bear.

Sorry man, but no hindsight here at all. Here is my post from April 19th.


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This is DaaBears' guy. I'm glad you guys like him too, but let's just get that straight. DaaBears called this one and it's his shit, as long as you remember this everything will be okay.


Thanks my man. I was reading through this thread, and starting reaching for my blood pressure medication till I read your post. And also a special thanks to Jamais Vu.

Taking him 7th in the 2nd round is too early, and 7th in the 3rd round will be too late. So either we take him too early (fine with me, he will be an NFL superstar), or trade down a bit with our 2nd pick.

 

[Sculpt]

Awwww, poor you. Why would it bother you so much that a few people are pointing out needs not addressed in the draft when 97% of the people are blowing Pace for his picks.

What need wasnt addressed by not drafting Lockett, and instead drafting/signing White, Returners Jacquizz Rodgers & Levi Norwood (& knowing Marc Mariani under contract this year)?

 

[TrapperKarl]

Not a fan of him. I'm hoping they'll pick up a UDFA or a guy after cuts to compete with Mariani.

 

[Chfan]

Let's get Chris Williams back :roll:

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

Sorry man, but no hindsight here at all. Here is my post from April 19th.


Quote Originally Posted by HeHateMe View Post

This is DaaBears' guy. I'm glad you guys like him too, but let's just get that straight. DaaBears called this one and it's his shit, as long as you remember this everything will be okay.


Thanks my man. I was reading through this thread, and starting reaching for my blood pressure medication till I read your post. And also a special thanks to Jamais Vu.

Taking him 7th in the 2nd round is too early, and 7th in the 3rd round will be too late. So either we take him too early (fine with me, he will be an NFL superstar), or trade down a bit with our 2nd pick.

You're still assuming there would have been a team that wanted to trade with you.

 

[DaaBears]

What need wasnt addressed by not drafting Lockett, and instead drafting/signing White, Returners Jacquizz Rodgers & Levi Norwood (& knowing Marc Mariani under contract this year)?

Lockett will be a top 3 punt and kick return man year one. Those other guys may not and probably will not ever be top return guys for the Bears. Maybe not even under active or 47 man game roster. With Lockett, you get a better route runner and a return man. You'll see. Plus you get defense at #7 which is huge. And an additional draft pick.

 

[gallagher]

Well yeah. You draft defense 1st round, trade down in the 2nd for a later 2nd round pick, draft Lockett. Then you have Beasley, Lockett and an addition draft pick instead of what we got in the first 2 rounds. The reason he was not 1st round was his height. Doesn't matter when you run routes like him, number one receiver in Kansas State history in a QB run option offense. Oh well. Seattle knew.

I would have liked to draft him in the second without trading down. I am not going to get mad over it, because I am excited about White too, but Lockette is not someone you regret taking at 39.

 

[DaaBears]

You're still assuming there would have been a team that wanted to trade with you.

That I will give you. If not you are taking Lockett in the 2nd at your regular pick.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

That I will give you. If not you are taking Lockett in the 2nd at your regular pick.

Hey Lockett may end up being great. I have nothing against him as a player. I'm just all about rooting for the guys we have. As for people being all happy with Pace the biggest reason is pretty much no reaches. Our second round pick easily could have been a first rounder and a couple of the later guys could also start down the road. Would I have made a few different picks myself? Of course... but that's in the past. I'm ready to watch the guys we have now.

 

[didshereallysaythat]

It's too bad Chris Williams didn't get a fair chance.

 

[Sculpt]

Well yeah. You draft defense 1st round, trade down in the 2nd for a later 2nd round pick, draft Lockett. Then you have Beasley, Lockett and an addition draft pick instead of what we got in the first 2 rounds. The reason he was not 1st round was his height. Doesn't matter when you run routes like him, number one receiver in Kansas State history in a QB run option offense. Oh well. Seattle knew.

Sounds good. Although then we'd have Royal or Lockett on the bench as our slot receivers, and no wideout near the talent of White to team with Jeffery.

5'8" Lockett could be tried at wideout, like a few other short WRs, but Cutler never had much luck at completions to the smurfs. Going up for the ball is one very important aspect we have you can be happy about.

Beasley, Lockett & a low 2nd sounds good, but White & Eddie Goldman sure hits the right spots with top talent too.

 

[HeHateMe]

Lockett will be a top 3 punt and kick return man year one. Those other guys may not and probably will not ever be top return guys for the Bears. Maybe not even under active or 47 man game roster. With Lockett, you get a better route runner and a return man. You'll see. Plus you get defense at #7 which is huge. And an additional draft pick.

So what you are saying is that you weren't high on Levi Norwood at all?

 

[DaaBears]

So what you are saying is that you weren't high on Levi Norwood at all?

I think that one would need that synthetic weed to be that high.

 

[HeHateMe]

I think that one would need that synthetic weed to be that high.

So what you are seeing is that we are gonna party at Pete Micheal's house?

 

[DaaBears]

So what you are seeing is that we are gonna party at Pete Micheal's house?

Yes, how far is he from training camp. Will DespBro be there? I seriously want to come out there some weekend, how far are you from Lake Forest?

 

[Newblood]

Lockett will be a top 3 punt and kick return man year one. Those other guys may not and probably will not ever be top return guys for the Bears. Maybe not even under active or 47 man game roster. With Lockett, you get a better route runner and a return man. You'll see. Plus you get defense at #7 which is huge. And an additional draft pick.

You are assuming that all things are equal on the special teams outside of the returners. The Bear's special teams has been bad the last few years and it sure wasn't wholly on the returner. Yes, the Bear's got a new special teams coach, but he hasn't exactly been putting together stellar special teams units prior to the Bears.

 

[DaaBears]

You are assuming that all things are equal on the special teams outside of the returners. The Bear's special teams has been bad the last few years and it sure wasn't wholly on the returner. Yes, the Bear's got a new special teams coach, but he hasn't exactly been putting together stellar special teams units prior to the Bears.

This past administration gave zero priority to special teams, further augmenting their total fail, not to even mention the coach. Please, God, there has to be improvement in this area. When I think of Bears, I think of great special teams, great defense, super rivalries, running the ball, etc. Those morons purposely wanted no part of any of that, and verbally stated it.