Your day 2 predictions

[pseudonym]

Wilson listed as a guard. Ersery was drafted in the second so obviously not what i meant. And he's likely not LT but i wouldn't hate that pick.

Again, if you are happy with 8.5 combined sacks from the EDGE players, that's fine. But you're way, way more likely to get a good RB in the third or later than you are to get a good EDGE later. And EDGE imo is a far more important position.

Wilson is a center.
Ersery didn't go in 1st, Conerly did.

As for RB, the falloff after the top 4-5 is definitely real.

We'll see tonight how Ben feels about priority at RB, LT, DE.
I think that will give us insight into how they see the guys on the team.

And no, 8.5 sacks is not enough.

 

[Nelly]

P
Imo bears have to take an interior penetrator or an edge. Wouldn't be mad if they take both and go rb in 3

This is the way. The RB class is deep and it's not like Swift hasn't shown he can play most games and be a solid back. There will be quality backs available in the 3rd while it would be nice to get a couple really nice prospects to add to the mix on the d-line.. to rotate in this year but moreso to have in the pipeline for next year.

I'll say it again: I don't think OT is a big target for the Bears. Johnson seems to like Braxton and teams don't give up on high 3rd round picks that were intended redshirts after a couple bad games in a terrible situation. If BJ indeed does want to run a lot of 12 personnel that helps the tackles as well.

 

[pseudonym]

You probably aren't getting a plus LT at any point from here on out, at least for 2025. It's possible but not likely.

Agree. So if that is the case, with elite LT being so hard to find, you go DE/RB and then get LT depth later, or maybe Center.

 

[dennehy]

Wilson is a center.
Ersery didn't go in 1st, Conerly did.

As for RB, the falloff after the top 4-5 is definitely real.

We'll see tonight how Ben feels about priority at RB, LT, DE.
I think that will give us insight into how they see the guys on the team.

And no, 8.5 sacks is not enough.

I'm talking about who you took in the second round in the mock you did that I quoted.

RBs are highly dependent on OL. I don't put a ton of value on them. Good OL makes for a good RB. Bad OL means bad RB in all but the most extreme situations.

 

[Myk]

For who? The guy who was drafted in the 3rd?

My bad. Loveland being on the list threw my eyes/count off.

 

[Antobears]

I wouldn't call those "holes." Byard was good last year, just not his former self. Brisker can play as long as he doesn't get concussed. An incoming safety likely wouldn't start and maybe take over for Byard next season. Wouldn't be a bad pick but not a "hole."

We've got Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon signed to big-money long-term deals at CB and then Stevenson/Smith at outside CB2, the former figuring to benefit from Dennis Allen's scheme considering how he plays. That's not really a hole either.

RB is the biggest hole at the moment with Swift being ideally a committee back, then we could always use more talent to pump the pipeline in the trenches, offensive or defensive.

DL, OT and RB in round 2 is my preference but CB and S are also lesser needs. Would be good to pick up more picks in rounds 3/4 if possible

 

[thenewguy]

I'm talking about who you took in the second round in the mock you did that I quoted.

RBs are highly dependent on OL. I don't put a ton of value on them. Good OL makes for a good RB. Bad OL means bad RB in all but the most extreme situations.

I am really fine if they don't draft an RB in the 2nd or 3rd. You can always find RB's. There are two very good safeties, and that is an actual need. Ersery may be the only potential LT left, and there are a few edges that have potential. It's just hard to know what this staff wants out of the players left available. Hope there's a little run on QB's and WR's at the top of the 2nd.

 

[Myk]

I'll say it again: I don't think OT is a big target for the Bears. Johnson seems to like Braxton and teams don't give up on high 3rd round picks that were intended redshirts after a couple bad games in a terrible situation. If BJ indeed does want to run a lot of 12 personnel that helps the tackles as well.

Wait, did we hire Johnson who's never been a HC to be like Belichick and be a HC/GM???

Because I'm seeing a lot of fans thinking he's GM. And that he needs to be treated like he's the super star multiple ring wearing HC brought in to develop a project QB. Not that he's a nobody brought in to make a promising career on the back of a super star QB.

 

[Antobears]

Ehhh. Offense over defense. This person's mock up is great for anyone who wants the team to regularly top 30 points of offense.

This team could use more pass rush, for sure
But given the OL woes of last year, the horrible injury luck and worse depth, I'm perfectly content bringing in tackles and centers to secure the line.

They need depth on OL and DL for sure.

 

[Antobears]

This is the way. The RB class is deep and it's not like Swift hasn't shown he can play most games and be a solid back. There will be quality backs available in the 3rd while it would be nice to get a couple really nice prospects to add to the mix on the d-line.. to rotate in this year but moreso to have in the pipeline for next year.

I'll say it again: I don't think OT is a big target for the Bears. Johnson seems to like Braxton and teams don't give up on high 3rd round picks that were intended redshirts after a couple bad games in a terrible situation. If BJ indeed does want to run a lot of 12 personnel that helps the tackles as well.

They need more depth at OL probably someone with versatility as opposed to a pure LT prospect.

 

[dabears70]

Allen loves versatility so if Nick E is there at 39 then I am taking him. Can play S in base and Nickel LB on obvious passing downs.

I mean having Emmanwori and Kyler Gordon running around in that defensive backfield would be a lot of fun to watch and DA could have a lot of fun with that.

 

[pseudonym]

I'm talking about who you took in the second round in the mock you did that I quoted.

RBs are highly dependent on OL. I don't put a ton of value on them. Good OL makes for a good RB. Bad OL means bad RB in all but the most extreme situations.

Ah. Yes, true, but not all RBs are created equal. And I don't feel that we have any GLARING holes, so why not take the BPA. Which in this case would be Green + CB/S but I think we're good at CB. They may feel differently about SAF. I'd prefer Henderson over the later RB choices.

 

[dabears70]

Changed my mind I want JT and Judkins/Kaleb.

FIFY

 

[SugarWalls]

As tough as it fell in the first round, I think round 2 is shaping up great. I really don't want a S, but the need and talent is there. There is room for a trade down or even two. CB and LB also have good players. Just go with talent as I think there will still be good value at 72.

Nailed it. DB’s LB’s and some other shit

 

[thenewguy]

When do people think Xavier Watts will go? I'm a big fan. I might want him over Emmanwori. Am I nuts?

 

[dabears70]

Ersery is a Tackle. Wilson is a Center.

If you think there is an edge at #72 that is an upgrade, I'm all ears and would welcome the pick. At #72 I felt like maybe the elite DE were gone?

So some names that could be around at #72 for edge.

Jack Sawyer (Ohio St) - for some reason he has dropped quite a bit in these mocks from the outside world.
Princely Umanmielen (FU)
Bradyn Swinson (LSU)
Sai'vion Jones (LSU)
Ashton Gillotte (Louiville)

Princely and Swinson a little undersized at about 245/255 though but everyone else 260+

 

[dabears70]

I would love to see them take Green if they feel the off-field stuff isn't an issue. Green is the obvious choice. IDK much about Ezeiruaku but he would be next man up according to NFL.COM. And then Scourton.

IDK which is the deeper position ED/LT but I would assume there are fewer LT.

Green 6.46
Ezeiruaku 6.40
Scourton 6.40
Henderson 6.38
Sampson 6.33
Judkins 6.30
Ersery 6.25

So maybe your argument for DE/RB over LT works here. IDK who will bet there at 72.

If they aren't able to get a guy who they think can play LT, which is very much slim pickings right now, then sign someone in free agency like DJ Humphries to a cheap one year deal.

 

[DefNextYear]

My guess of what they'll do:

OSU 2nd:
Henderson (Judkins if Henderson is gone)
Tuimoloau

3rd:
Norman-Lott

I sort of hope I'm wrong somewhere here, cause I'd love a guard. I think Poles must love Savaiinaea (RAS: 9.84 as an OG) or Ratledge (RAS: 9.98). I think the time is right to get OL in development. I feel it'll be kind of shitty to ignore OL on Day 1 and Day 2. Maybe they find a way to turn 39 into two picks. Pick 39 is roughly worth GB's 2nd and 3rd round picks, as an example of value.

 

[DefNextYear]

I would love to see them take Green if they feel the off-field stuff isn't an issue.

I think it's clearly an issue if he's on the board still.

 

[dabears70]

When do people think Xavier Watts will go? I'm a big fan. I might want him over Emmanwori. Am I nuts?

Love Watts, not sure more than Emmanwori but they're close.

Also like
Kevin Winston
Jonas Sanker
Andrew Mukuba

And i think Watts goes 2nd round