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General Category => Halas Hall Football Forum => Topic started by: Reacher on March 12, 2025, 11:05:19 AM
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So tell me what tickles your fancy. I wanna hear it. Unlikely to happen but hoping Mason Graham falls to the Bears at 10. I want a glass-eating DT with that first pick.
If Graham (and even less likely Carter) isn’t there, I’d be pretty happy to see the Bears trade down 6-12 spots. Supposedly the strength of this draft is in the 30-60 range. Would be nice to pick up a 3rd 2nd rounder.
I’d prioritize OL, DL, safety, and RB. Gonna need to draft a WR too. I think the Bears only have 3 under contract.
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I’m intrigued by Walter Nolen and Kenneth Grant, too. The defense took a big dip when Billings (our best run stuffer) went down last year. Looking forward to seeing what the Bears can do with the rest of FA. Overall very happy, but Odeyingbo seems like an overpay. I wonder if they outbid themselves. I’m trusting Johnson, Allen, and Poles in the vision at this point though.
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Love Brisker but have to think about having a potential replacement ready. He’s probably one, two (tops) concussions away from retiring. Too bad, he’s a great tone-setter for the secondary.
Want to see BJ bring Tim Patrick to Chicago. He can play. Would be a solid short term answer at WR 3 or 4.
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The draft is only a week away. Give me a glass eating DT with that first pick!
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I’d be ok trading up for Abdul-Carter or Graham. Other than that stay put and get Jeanty. I’d be ok trading down if not.
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Well, it is Draft Day…
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Bears rumored to be putting together a deal packaging #10 and Caleb Williams to the Jets for Justin Fields.
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Bears rumored to be putting together a deal packaging #10 and Caleb Williams to the Jets for Justin Fields.
The Jets probably won't take it.
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Well, it is Draft Day…
(https://i.postimg.cc/dV2L8nvC/IMG-1373.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4Y3fG6Y4)
ah yes the bears fans annual super bowl appearance
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The Jets probably won't take it.
Can’t blame ‘em.
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In honor of Mongo, the Bears should draft a DT named Mason Graham tonight.
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Ashton Jeanty to the Bears has caught a lot of steam. Could be wishful thinking, but I don’t see it. I think they take Graham if he’s there. If not, Loveland or Mykel Williams (or trade down).
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Personally, if Graham isn’t there, I’d be totally fine with trading down. I want a DL with the first pick, but you could talk me into a OL 1st rounder if they trade down 7-15 spots. Then RB and DL 2nd round.
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I want a good player.
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Only trade up for Graham or Carter. Other than that, keep your picks. Can get a really good RB in the 2nd round.
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So tell me what tickles your fancy. I wanna hear it. Unlikely to happen but hoping Mason Graham falls to the Bears at 10. I want a glass-eating DT with that first pick.
If Graham (and even less likely Carter) isn’t there, I’d be pretty happy to see the Bears trade down 6-12 spots. Supposedly the strength of this draft is in the 30-60 range. Would be nice to pick up a 3rd 2nd rounder.
I’d prioritize OL, DL, safety, and RB. Gonna need to draft a WR too. I think the Bears only have 3 under contract.
Trade up for a QB
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Trade up for a QB
Go back a page or two. Bears tried but the Jets said no to our 1st round pick this year and next and Caleb Williams for Justin Fields 😕
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Go back a page or two. Bears tried but the Jets said no to our 1st round pick this year and next and Caleb Williams for Justin Fields 😕
I said a QB
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I said a QB
😂🤣 good one!
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What the fuck was that?
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A tight end? Sure why not
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With Warren available?!?! I don’t know…
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At #10, he better be Kelce or Kittle.
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And Jalon Walker…
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Terrible terrible pick wtf
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This fucking team
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A bit anti-climactic but exactly what I expected once Graham was off the board and no trade down.
I was hoping for a trade down. Two guys I had high interest in both off the board Booker/Grant. I was hoping Grant would fall to round 2.
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With Warren available?!?! I don’t know…
Don’t remember where but I’d heard murmurs the Bears were more interested in Loveland. More versatile (better blocker) I guess?
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Terrible terrible pick wtf
With the way the first 9 picks went this was super predictable.
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This was what Ben Johnson wanted. Hopefully Caleb starts realizing that TEs aren’t just extra tackles.
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Yeah was probably a Ben Johnson pick. Probably views him as the next Sam LaPorta.
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This was what Ben Johnson wanted. Hopefully Caleb starts realizing that TEs aren’t just extra tackles.
Ah the Bears apology tour begins already
Unless hes the next tony gonzales or travis kelcie its a shitty pick
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I’ll trust in Ben Johnson. Have heard Loveland is more versatile and higher upside overall than Warren. Just don’t know if you pass on a baby Gronk…
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Nothing real flashy but a solid pick in my opinion.
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All the top DTs falling off the board 😡
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Stewart off the board at 16. The ultimate combine sensation. 4.5 sacks in 3 years. Athlete, not a football player.
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Glad the Bears avoided him.
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Ah the Bears apology tour begins already
Unless hes the next tony gonzales or travis kelcie its a shitty pick
No apology here. I’m meh on the pick. It was clearly a Ben Johnson pick. I was hoping for a trade down but probably no takers.
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Classic Bears move to draft a guy at 10 who no one else rated as a top 10 pick.
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At #10, he better be Kelce or Kittle.
He probably can't block either.
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This was what Ben Johnson wanted. Hopefully Caleb starts realizing that TEs aren’t just extra tackles.
Until proven otherwise, they should be extra tackles
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All the top DTs falling off the board 😡
Poles doesn't pick DTs for his fantasy football teams, including the one actually playing in the NFL
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I mean i woulda been fine with the niners pick, seriously wasting a top 10 pick on a fucking tight end that didnt even win thr mackey award is classic bears
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Poles doesn't pick DTs for his fantasy football teams, including the one actually playing in the NFL
Again, this was Ben Johnson’s pick.
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Once they got to 10 I expected Loveland, but would have preferred Mykel Williams.
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Stewart off the board at 16. The ultimate combine sensation. 4.5 sacks in 3 years. Athlete, not a football player.
Agreed. Gonna be a lot of good players in that second round for the Bears.
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I’m just kind of glad it’s not Jeanty.
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Shedeur plummeting lol
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I’m just kind of glad it’s not Jeanty.
Yeah no way you trade up for him with the quality of RB’s gonna be available in round two…
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Agreed. Gonna be a lot of good players in that second round for the Bears.
He strikes me as 1st round Velus Jones.
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Shedeur plummeting lol
He gonna go pick 1 or 2 in round 2 to Browns or Giants…
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Shedeur plummeting lol
He’s been trending down big time the last couple of weeks. He’s more of a day 2 guy IMO and then the coach that drafts him has to have the Deion cloud over his head.
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Bears need a OT, DT/edge, and RB in round 2…
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He gonna go pick 1 or 2 in round 2 to Browns or Giants…
Pittsburgh might be desperate enough to take him. Or have they picked yet? I stopped watching.
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He’s been trending down big time the last couple of weeks. He’s more of a day 2 guy IMO and then the coach that drafts him has to have the Deion cloud over his head.
Perfect pick for dysfunctional Browns or in New York in my opinion…
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Pittsburgh might be desperate enough to take him. Or have they picked yet? I stopped watching.
No way Pittsburgh takes a player like Sanders. Too strict of an organization…
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No way Pittsburgh takes a player like Sanders. Too strict of an organization…
They’ve been wooing Aaron Rodgers…
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Ugh another good DT off the board. I really wanted Graham or one of these others in the top 3-4 at position.
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They’ve been wooing Aaron Rodgers…
Looks like he’s a done deal now…
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Bears need a OT, DT/edge, and RB in round 2…
Yes. Might be able to get away with waiting till round 3 for RB. Would have loved a trade down and an extra 2nd rounder.
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I mean i woulda been fine with the niners pick, seriously wasting a top 10 pick on a fucking tight end that didnt even win thr mackey award is classic bears
I had heard they liked him because his skillset is different from Kmet’s. Apparently Warren is more similar to Kmet.
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Again, this was Ben Johnson’s pick.
So why have an ineffective GM on the payroll? His salary can be used to pay for a trough at the new Bear stadium.
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So why have an ineffective GM on the payroll? His salary can be used to pay for a trough at the new Bear stadium.
We just got the most coveted offensive coach in multiple years (not to mention 2nd year Caleb Williams). You think the GM isn’t going to cater to his vision?
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We just got the most coveted offensive coach in multiple years (not to mention 2nd year Caleb Williams). You think the GM isn’t going to cater to his vision?
When you just overpaid for ND Boy, yes.
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Take it to the Fire Ben Johnson! thread!
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I don’t remember anyone crying about Kmet’s contract when he signed it.
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We just got the most coveted offensive coach in multiple years (not to mention 2nd year Caleb Williams). You think the GM isn’t going to cater to his vision?
And he went with the 2nd best TE
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And he went with the 2nd best TE
Not in Ben Johnson’s opinion.
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Yes. Might be able to get away with waiting till round 3 for RB. Would have loved a trade down and an extra 2nd rounder.
Give me Simmons from O$U…
Probably won’t be there but who knows…
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Take it to the Fire Ben Johnson! thread!
If anything it should go in the Fire Ryan Poles thread.
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If anything it should go in the Fire Ryan Poles thread.
Why? This was clearly the guy Ben Johnson wanted.
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The Michigan TE fits what BJ wants to do better than the PSU dude.
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BJ
Jobu just got excited
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I had heard they liked him because his skillset is different from Kmet’s. Apparently Warren is more similar to Kmet.
my skill set is different from Kmet's maybe they should have drafted me
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Bears need a OT, DT/edge, and RB in round 2…
draft the SCAT MAN FOR THE LOVE OF GOD
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my skill set is different from Kmet's maybe they should have drafted me
Probably.
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Kyle Long loves the pick “He’s gonna be an immediate star in the National Football League.”
https://x.com/ky1elong/status/1915576609785991387?s=46&t=taZJ_d5ITWr6Hq3PUZDUiQ
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Former Bears scout Greg Gabriel shared RG3s thoughts on Loveland:
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https://x.com/chsn_bears/status/1915587331060334869?s=46&t=taZJ_d5ITWr6Hq3PUZDUiQ
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2.69 yards per route run (best of any TE or WR according to Clay Harbor) and 92.6 PFF rating in red zone (highest among TEs). “Helps make the same things look different. Only 20 years old, nasty route runner, mismatch nightmare.”
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Loveland is a professed Christian, now PAMan really hates the pick!
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Things I like about the 1st round:
just glad the pick wasn’t Genty or OL. I didn’t want to spend a top 10 pick on an OLineman if there was no consensus day 1 starting LT (most people project Campbell to kick inside). Didn’t feel like the value was there at LT.
We will get a chance to see Ben Johnson’s offense hit the ground running as he added to the OL in free agency and got a major chess piece last night.
Glad they didn’t trade up.
Considering what was on the board, I give the pick a B+.
What I don’t like about the 1st round:
Really wanted a DT. Given Graham was not an option I’d have loved to see a trade down. Would have settled for Grant at 10 even if the value wasn’t really there. Nolan also intrigued me. Would have been nice to get a good DT and pick up another day 2 pick. Not to be.
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Having used the 1st pick on a luxury item, it puts some pressure on them to get the next 3-4 picks right IMO. DL, RB, Safety, OL all priorities. Might be hard to pass on a CB if the value is real high. Might have to wait until next year to bolster the OL with a high pick or two.
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Might have to wait until next year to bolster the OL with a high pick or two.
SMDH
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SMDH
They just added 3 well paid free agents. Don’t panic. No one they draft today or even yesterday was likely to start. They also have a redshirt sophomore with high upside who hopefully will get a training camp in this year.
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They just added 3 well paid free agents. Don’t panic. No one they draft today or even yesterday was likely to start. They also have a redshirt sophomore with high upside who hopefully will get a training camp in this year.
They have a guy from the Falcon, who aren't exactly known for their lines, and a guy KC apparently did not want anymore after they Eagle pushed their OL around.
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They have a guy from the Falcon, who aren't exactly known for their lines, and a guy KC apparently did not want anymore after they Eagle pushed their OL around.
LOL
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#1 FA Center and All-Pro Guard not good enough for the PAMan.
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LOL
Tell me where I am factually incorrect, please
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Thuney was a salary cap casualty. I’m sure they’d still like to have him, but the reality of the NFL is that you can’t keep everyone, especially when you have All-Pros at other positions and Patrick Mahomes to pay for.
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Hearing a lot of good things about Loveland. Jake Butt said he’s a much better route runner than Warren (though Warren a little better after the catch). He said he’s a better route runner and separator than McMillan (#1 WR in draft). Said he’s a guy that likes to work and won’t be seen in the Chicago bars. He’s also two years younger than Warren.
One random caller said the guy who “runs?” The Shrine Bowl has Loveland as the 2nd best prospect in the draft.
Butt also said if Loveland hadn’t missed the Ohio State and bowl games the convo on who’s the top TE would likely be much tighter.
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Tell me where I am factually incorrect, please
You kind of made shit up and presented it as “fact.” Atlanta’s line as a whole isn’t an accurate reflection on Dalman. By that standard, Kyle Long was not good.
You’re also making up a pretend narrative on Thuney. The reality is they couldn’t pay everyone and they went with the younger player (the other guard).
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Don’t let the “facts” hit you in the ass on the way out:
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You kind of made shit up and presented it as “fact.” Atlanta’s line as a whole isn’t an accurate reflection on Dalman. By that standard, Kyle Long was not good.
You’re also making up a pretend narrative on Thuney. The reality is they couldn’t pay everyone and they went with the younger player (the other guard).
So you have no facts to support your "LOL" as I knew when your response was limited to "LOL." It is your "tell."
A. Fact is the Falcon suck in the trenches.
B. Fact is the Eagle pushed in the KC OL line shit.
C. Fact is KC paid others than this guy.
D. Fact is Kyle Long sucked and was always hurt.
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LOL we haven’t even gotten through draft week and PAMan is off the rails. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.
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They were 16.9 million over the cap and kept a 25 old over a 32 year old who was making right about their overage. Seems like good logic to me. Drew Dalman can’t be any good because “Atlanta not known for offensive lines.” It’s ok not to post every thought that enters your head. In fact, you might want to filter about 90% of it out.
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PFF’s 5th rated Center and the consensus #1 Center in FA can’t be any good because “The Falcon not known for good offensive line play.” Even though their line was fine last year.
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Eagles dominated KC in Super Bowl and it’s ALL Thuney’s fault. Even though they moved him to LT from Guard. Why can’t he block all 5 guys?!
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These guys sucked, you know how u know?! They went 5-11!
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These guys sucked, you know how I know?! They went 5-11!
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Gotta love dartboard logic.
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Giants and Browns off to great starts in this draft.
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https://x.com/patmcafeeshow/status/1915577765635715404
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Have to laugh at the guy suggesting that not every thought needs to be posted followed by his 10 stream of conscious posts.....
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Eagles dominated KC in Super Bowl and it’s ALL Thuney’s fault. Even though they moved him to LT from Guard. Why can’t he block all 5 guys?!
I'll take him at least blocking his guy without getting pushed back into the pocket.
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😂🤣
https://x.com/twokeysurinal/status/1915619515192266975?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
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😂🤣
https://x.com/twokeysurinal/status/1915619515192266975?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
Good one, Judge Judy!
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Have to laugh at the guy suggesting that not every thought needs to be posted followed by his 10 stream of conscious posts.....
At least my posts make sense. They aren’t dartboard logic thoughts
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Have to laugh at the guy suggesting that not every thought needs to be posted followed by his 10 stream of conscious posts.....
You’re probably literally the only Bears fan bitching about the acquisition of Joe Thuney.
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I'll take him at least blocking his guy without getting pushed back into the pocket.
He was playing out of position and wasn’t their biggest problem. Most guards can’t transition to LT.
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Sometimes PAMan reminds me of Derrick Zoolander analyzing football. “He switched from Guard to Left Tackle and didn’t dominate the Eagles’ defensive line by himself!”
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I mean come on, “Drew Dalman can’t be any good because “the Falcon” not known for OL play” has to be the flimsiest logic out there. No one thinks Joe Thuney is bad because of what happened in the SB.
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Good one, Judge Judy!
I just came here to post this
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Wow! Luther Burden III! Surprise pick. Suppose the value was too good to pass up. Caleb is going to have plenty of options to throw to.
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Guessing they go DL next and hope Kaleb Johnson is there in the 3rd.
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Tyler Shough picked before Shedeur lol wow
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Luther Burden was projected as the #1 pick going into last season. I’ll take it…
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Bears trade back. Not surprising. Looks good to me.
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Luther Burden was projected as the #1 pick going into last season. I’ll take it…
Agreed. “BPA” amirite?!
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DL, RB, Safety. Then spend remaining lotto tickets on OL.
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I think Shedeur to SF would be a good fit.
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Yeah man, good draft so far. Never thought Burden would be there and we got additional picks. I’m actually really high on Loveland after reviewing it. Our offense is gonna be electric. You can punt LT till next year and get by this one with what we have. Grab 3-4 positions of need with these good quality picks in round 2-4 and let’s roll…
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I think Shedeur to SF would be a good fit.
Deon fucked up any chance his son had. Entitled little prick. He ain’t good.
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Deon fucked up any chance his son had. Entitled little prick. He ain’t good.
I felt the “make me puke” liberals on here (and those not- Spark) chomping at the bit to call me racist! 😂
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Will Johnson’s medical must be pure shit. I’d almost say if he’s there next pick you take him on talent alone unless his career is over. Would be a helluva steal…
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Shedeur to Indy would make sense, too.
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Jack Sawyer must be falling down boards. I saw him as a late 1st a while back.
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Deon fucked up any chance his son had. Entitled little prick. He ain’t good.
Deion is certainly part of it. Anyone who takes him has to wonder if there’s a plot for Deion to come with him.
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Yeah man, good draft so far. Never thought Burden would be there and we got additional picks. I’m actually really high on Loveland after reviewing it. Our offense is gonna be electric. You can punt LT till next year and get by this one with what we have. Grab 3-4 positions of need with these good quality picks in round 2-4 and let’s roll…
It’s not going how I envisioned or wanted, but I ain’t mad.
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It’s not going how I envisioned or wanted, but I ain’t mad.
Exactly how I feel…
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Saw Mike Green as high as 10 in some mocks. Two sexual assault allegations are really hampering him.
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I’d be down with Safety and RB (if it’s Johnson) with next two picks. Should be some solid DL players available too. Scourton falling as well.
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It’s TightEndapalooza!
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Mike Green or Nic Scourton- EDGE’s
Darius Alexander or Shemar Turner- DT’s
Kaleb Johnson or Cam Skattebo- RB’s
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Impressive tape on Arroyo.
Scourton off the board.
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Well Scourton off the board as I was typing that…
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No OT worth taking in my opinion…
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I’m normally a firm no on a guy like Green, but his value and upside might be too good to pass up on.
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Having said that, I don’t think Poles would take Green. Surprised no one has pulled the trigger yet.
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Well Kaleb Johnson will definitely be there, LA isn’t taking a RB.
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Take Kaleb Johnson here and either Green or Alexander with the next pick…
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Ozzy Trapilo. OT. 6’8. Never heard of him, but projected to be plus starter on first projection I saw.
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PMAN put the call in to Poles…
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Ozzy Trapilo. OT. 6’8. Never heard of him, but projected to be plus starter on first projection I saw.
Again, not going as expected, but not mad about it…
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Again, not going as expected, but not mad about it…
Agreed. Not what I wanted, but don’t hate it.
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My only complaint is that he seems to be a RT. So basically he’s a backup.
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Defense getting neglected. Would have preferred a DT with that pick.
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Don’t think we’re getting a top level Safety in this draft. Next pick almost has to be DL or RB.
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Can still get a starter level safety at 109 I guess.
Don’t like that 2nd round OL doesn’t figure to start anytime soon.
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Trapilo has potential to play LT apparently. Huge, strong, never gets penalized. BPA vibes (if not counting Green lol).
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Green is a typical Ravens pick…
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Gotta take Alexander at DT or Johnson at RB here…
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Or Revel Jr, at CB. I’d be ok with that outside the box pick…
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Again, I ain’t mad at it…
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That Princely dude is still out there no? Saw him going 1st round some mocks.
Don’t hate the Shemar Turner pick. Apparently talented but has a temper problem.
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Shedeur and Deon must be fuming, and very embarrassed. I’ll bet he ends up in Dallas.
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Congrats to Pat Bryant for going, and for going higher than the "consensus no. 2" QB!
Bryant is solid and should be solid contributor on the Broncos immediately.
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Happy for Pat Bryant!
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Can ESPN shut the fuck up about Sander’s please?! My God!
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😂🤣
https://x.com/fearedbuck/status/1915943003652559135?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
Sorry, but he deserves all the smoke…
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Where is everyone? Lol
Brad Biggs said Shemar Turner played on a stress fracture in his shin all year or might have been a 1st round pick.
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I’m here 🤷🏻♂️
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This is a great Bears draft…
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😂🤣
https://x.com/fearedbuck/status/1915943003652559135?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
Sorry, but he deserves all the smoke…
Lmao
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NFL DEFINITELY blackballing Sanders and I’m loving every bit of it!
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😂🤣
https://x.com/baileycarlin/status/1915933355218002117?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
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Bingo!
https://x.com/theundergradcfb/status/1915961205224837455?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
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😂🤣
https://x.com/iam_johnw/status/1915939277721997424?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
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I want DE Kyle Kennard right now with the next pick…
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Actually liking this draft so far for da bear, still think tyler warren was the pick but whatever, much better in rd 2
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😂🤣
https://x.com/parkergulp/status/1915945459366981970?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
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😂🤣
https://x.com/ohhmar24/status/1915595849935048783?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
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Lol judy dropping the 🔥 today
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Lol judy dropping the 🔥 today
Making up for nobody else really posting. Gotta pump the posting numbers up here or we’ll just keep having the same 10 lame posters all the time. This board repeats itself over and over and over. You think I’m worried about what Wayne or Spark think?! If Custard doesn’t plan on me changing either the board or his leadership, then he needs to boot me outta here. I’m use to adversity and these dry spells, it comes with being an 82 year old woman. You know where my vagina is? No man does either. It’s normal for me. That’s why I am who I am…
https://x.com/ervingramajo2/status/1915965217932022082?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
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Bingo!
https://x.com/theundergradcfb/status/1915961205224837455?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
Our quarterback has a hobby, fashion shows!
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Bingo!
https://x.com/theundergradcfb/status/1915961205224837455?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
That’s so awesome I question if it’s even real. Love that attitude from Cam.
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Ay wtf https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI2XV5NOsx4/?igsh=MXNlMzNwN250NDhpNA==
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😂🤣
https://x.com/baileycarlin/status/1915933355218002117?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
Good one Judge.
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Some of us actually have lives.
Did the Bear actually take guys who can block and can tackle?
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At this point someone should take Sanders to have him backup, learn, and grow up for a year. Lol at Mel Kiper for having his "best available" unchanged for 100 picks.
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Agreed. He needs to go to a team where there’s basically no chance he plays short of injury.
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Seems as though he’s fallen to a point where the investment/expectations are low enough to take a flyer. Or has to be getting close anyways.
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I don't really fucking care about sanders
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I don't really fucking care about sanders
Same. For the pa and the kid.
(https://i.ibb.co/wh9hRbDM/Screenshot-20250426-130720-Chrome.jpg) (https://ibb.co/k2R2xrYQ)
😭😭😭
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I hope the young man is able to overcome this latest obstacle in his life while in Cleveland. $2!
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Sounds like Haslam, the Brown’s owner, forced them to take him. Only thing that makes sense based on these reactions and taking Gabriel two rounds earlier…
https://x.com/sharpfootball/status/1916196636138868939?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
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Gabriel was pretty fucking good in college
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adding some speed on defense I see today
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Glad Cleveland finally put an end to racism.
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Glad Cleveland finally put an end to racism.
As a Sanders would say, God’s timing is perfect…
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KC would’ve been a perfect landing spot for Shedeur. Sit, mature, learn the game from the best. Andy would have put an end to the circus.
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Maybe Johnson and the Bears think Roschon is capable of carrying a consistent load. It always chapped my ass the spent a 4th round pick on him (not insignificant for a RB these days) and basically rarely used him. I’ll bet he doesn’t have a single 10 carry game minus someone out with an injury.
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I couldn’t understand why they wouldn’t use him more last year when there was nothing to lose. Why not see if he’s actually any good?
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He had two 10 carry (exactly) games last year. One was a blowout win and the other was close loss to GB. Only averaged 2.7 YPC but he also usually only got the ball at the goal line or short yardage situations.
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It’s ok not to post every thought that enters your head. In fact, you might want to filter about 90% of it out.
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Well they got a rb with a funny name now
Kyle moaning guy
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It’s ok not to post every thought that enters your head. In fact, you might want to filter about 90% of it out.
Just because the dart stuck to the board doesn’t mean it was a good throw.
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Just because the dart stuck to the board doesn’t mean it was a good throw.
Very true. Just see your Fields takes
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Got a kicker. Hope he can kick 50+ yard FGs without hitting the backs of Bear linemen.
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Got a kicker. Hope he can kick 50+ yard FGs without hitting the backs of Bear linemen.
Our current guy will live in Bear lore forever for kicking the winner at Lambeau to move us from 7th to 10th in the draft.
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Our current guy will live in Bear lore forever for kicking the winner at Lambeau to move us from 7th to 10th in the draft.
Good thing. Taking that TE 7th would have been an even worse pick.
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To sum up the fishwrap writer's opinion on the chase to catch Detroit.
The Bears have been, in his words, a hot mess and need to stop being, in his words, a hot mess.
They need a LT. So what do they do ? They draft a position player with their 1st pick to go with a QB who doesn't throw to that position. And the guy they drafted is the 2nd best TE in the draft.
The Vikings draft an OL because, like the Bears, they need to protect the young QB.
The Packers ? They draft a WR in hopes that they won't be the team that drops a lot of passes.
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Good thing. Taking that TE 7th would have been an even worse pick.
Affected us in later rounds, too.
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To sum up the fishwrap writer's opinion on the chase to catch Detroit.
The Bears have been, in his words, a hot mess and need to stop being, in his words, a hot mess.
They need a LT. So what do they do ? They draft a position player with their 1st pick to go with a QB who doesn't throw to that position. And the guy they drafted is the 2nd best TE in the draft.
The Vikings draft an OL because, like the Bears, they need to protect the young QB.
The Packers ? They draft a WR in hopes that they won't be the team that drops a lot of passes.
The Bears don’t “need” a LT. They’ve had a pretty serviceable one who gets less “help” than virtually any LT in the league. Upgrade eventually to an all-world LT? Sure, who wouldn’t like that. But they don’t “need” LT.
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Also, would you have them draft the 4th OT off the board at 10 in a draft that doesn’t have a single consensus day one starting LT in the draft? I’d probably rather have the 1st choice at another position, one that the new coach obviously values.
But yeah, would be nice if Caleb learns to throw to TEs. Having said that, this guy isn’t a “traditional” TE.
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The Bears don’t “need” a LT. They’ve had a pretty serviceable one who gets less “help” than virtually any LT in the league. Upgrade eventually to an all-world LT? Sure, who wouldn’t like that. But they don’t “need” LT.
Based on this, it actually sounds like they need a LT.
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Also, would you have them draft the 4th OT off the board at 10 in a draft that doesn’t have a single consensus day one starting LT in the draft? I’d probably rather have the 1st choice at another position, one that the new coach obviously values.
But yeah, would be nice if Caleb learns to throw to TEs. Having said that, this guy isn’t a “traditional” TE.
Meaning he can't block well?
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“Best TE in the draft” is also not objective. Ben Johnson obviously feels Loveland fits what he wants to do best. Also heard that the guy we drafted is a much more advanced route runner.
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Meaning he can't block well?
That’s not his primary role. I’ve heard he’s a solid blocker who will smash LBs and DBs but probably needs to improve on inline blocking. Again, Ben Johnson didn’t bring him here to set the edge for the run game.
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Meaning he can't block well?
Meaning he can play outside and create separation that way, which most “traditional” TEs don’t do.
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Wut the writer said.
If the Bears hadn't gone with a pick that might help, he will help, they stayed with a "serviceable" guy who needs help from others.
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He’s going to be a major matchup problem in the passing game. A lot of TEs can be covered with a LB. That’s not going to work with this guy.
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Wut the writer said.
If the Bears hadn't gone with a pick that might help, he will help, they stayed with a "serviceable" guy who needs help from others.
WTF are you even trying to say here?
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This seems to mostly fit with what I’ve been hearing. This guy has him as TE1. He’s also two years younger than Warren (and a more polished route runner).
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25187695-colston-loveland-nfl-draft-2025-scouting-report-chicago-bears-te
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WTF are you even trying to say here?
I'm trying to say what the writer said.
Protecting Williams with someone who is more than "serviceable" would have been a better route than picking a position that Williams doesn't throw to.
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Heard a B1G analyst say that TE1 discussion likely would have been tighter had Loveland not missed the last few games (including the Ohio State game).
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I'm trying to say what the writer said.
Protecting Williams with someone who is more than "serviceable" would have been a better route than picking a position that Williams doesn't throw to.
Did you even follow the fucking draft? There wasn’t a single consensus starting LT in the 1st round. Even Campbell is projected to be kicked inside at the next level. The next two guys are projected RTs. You want them to take the 4th tackle off the board and hope he works out?
Braxton Jones has been fine (i.e. not the problem). He is still pretty young and should only get better. There wasn’t no one in this draft that is an obvious upgrade.
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would have been a better route than picking a position that Williams doesn't throw to.
Im guessing Ben Johnson has thought of this and thinks he can make it work.
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There was not one bona fide “franchise LT” in this draft. Again, many scouts think Campbell is likely to be moved inside, and he was the consensus #1 guy. It is not a good draft for LT.
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I'm trying to say what the writer said.
Protecting Williams with someone who is more than "serviceable" would have been a better route than picking a position that Williams doesn't throw to.
They added an All-Pro guard and two other upgrades to the OL. It should be vastly improved.
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Last year was a far better draft for LT.
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Did you even follow the fucking draft? There wasn’t a single consensus starting LT in the 1st round. Even Campbell is projected to be kicked inside at the next level. The next two guys are projected RTs. You want them to take the 4th tackle off the board and hope he works out?
Braxton Jones has been fine (i.e. not the problem). He is still pretty young and should only get better. There wasn’t no one in this draft that is an obvious upgrade.
For the 3rd time. It's what the NFL writer for the fishwrap said.
If you want to bitch at him, maybe text him.
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For the 3rd time. It's what the NFL writer for the fishwrap said.
If you want to bitch at him, maybe text him.
You just said you agreed with him.
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Based on this, it actually sounds like they need a LT.
If only one had been available at 10.
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I'm trying to say what the writer said.
Protecting Williams with someone who is more than "serviceable" would have been a better route than picking a position that Williams doesn't throw to.
This you?
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This you?
Yep.
And for the 4th time,, that is what the writer said.
Tho I took the liberty of adding in your description of the Bears LT.
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I think this was a damn good draft for the Bears and am in agreement with Tempo on this…
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Yep.
And for the 4th time,, that is what the writer said.
Tho I took the liberty of adding in your description of the Bears LT.
Well you gave every impression you agreed with him. Were you not agreeing with him?
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I think this was a damn good draft for the Bears and am in agreement with Tempo on this…
I’m mostly in on the first two days (not sure about Trapilo). I’m not convinced they got much done day 3.
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Well you gave every impression you agreed with him. Were you not agreeing with him?
The NFL writer said Loveland can help the Bears but how much remains to be seen.
I did say he will help the Bears. He is a threat as a receiver.
Other than that, I gave you what an NFC North writer who doesn't cover the Bears had in his column this morning.
Loveland has WR skills that Warren doesn't have but Warren is a beast with twice as many receptions and yards as Loveland had last year.
Warren is more in the Ditka mold.
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I don’t think Ben Johnson is looking for a Mike Ditka. He wants a Sam LaPorta.
I think Warren played in 4-5 more games and had better quarterback play. Both had solid numbers, college stats don’t concern me much.
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Warren actually played in 6 more games than Loveland.
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Draft didn’t go anything like I wanted it to, but I give it a B. If BJ is the offensive guru he’s supposed to be he has the weapons to make it happen. I know, I know, the Oline. Well it should be vastly improved. Might not be a top 5 line right away but it should be mostly solid.
Loveland - once it was obviously the Bears who were making the pick, this is the pick I expected and I like it more than I did then. I think we’re gonna like this kid.
Burden - just too good of a player to pass up on. Few teams will be able to match the weaponry of the Bears.
Trapilo - like the player, just not sure how he fits. Unless they think he can play LT? Or…they are planning on moving Wright to the left side (I don’t think this will happen). A 2nd rounder needs to be a starter or rotational piece on this team. I’d be surprised if he’s either anytime real soon.
Turner - like what I’ve heard about him. Plays angry. As I heard someone else say, “better to have to say whoa than go” with DLineman. Played all last year on a fractured shin I think it was so you know he’s tough.
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Have not had much of a chance to research day 3 guys but this is what I think I’ve heard and my initial reaction:
Hypolitte - sounds like an athlete. Heard he could have been gotten much later.
Frazier - DB with lots of speed and length/high upside player. Would like to have gotten Zach Frazier and Zah Frazier!
Newman - guard who apparently lacks strength. Poles must see something in him.
Monangai - this pick makes little sense to me (I expect Travis Homer to make the team). Drafting a stud RB I could see, I don’t see where an end of roster guy fits. Maybe they think they got a steal.
Overall, I give the Bears B. Wondering how the pieces fit. Seems they went with a BPA strategy. I think they got several players snatched out from under them.
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Wow, Hyppolite sounds like an unusual player. 5’11 236 but great speed and instincts. Not much of a tackler though? I guess this is where we trust Dennis Allen. I’m guessing he thinks he can find a spot for him. Weird to see a guy built like that who’s a speed guy.
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KC would’ve been a perfect landing spot for Shedeur. Sit, mature, learn the game from the best. Andy would have put an end to the circus.
Look at you championing conservative values!
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So Monangai was a 1st team All-Big Ten player huh? Shows how much college football I watch. Drawing Isaiah Pacheco comparisons. So Poles is conceding Roschon is a bust?
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Look at you championing conservative values!
Are those specifically conservative values?
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Bingo!
https://x.com/theundergradcfb/status/1915961205224837455?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
This (Cam) is the type of singular focus I was wanting from Caleb last year and made fun of for.
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45 sacks would be a "vast" improvement over last year but still unacceptable.
The Lion had a very good OL for Johnson to work with. We shall see if he can work with what the Bear have.....Dan Hampton seems happy with what they did to improve the OL this offseason. I remain skeptical.
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45 sacks would be a "vast" improvement over last year but still unacceptable.
The Lion had a very good OL for Johnson to work with. We shall see if he can work with what the Bear have.....Dan Hampton seems happy with what they did to improve the OL this offseason. I remain skeptical.
Funny how none of those no longer seem to be on the QB now that Justin is no longer here.
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I remain skeptical.
You don’t say?
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45 sacks would be a "vast" improvement over last year but still unacceptable.
The Lion had a very good OL for Johnson to work with. We shall see if he can work with what the Bear have.....Dan Hampton seems happy with what they did to improve the OL this offseason. I remain skeptical.
Many experts (Olin Kreutz among them) said too many of the sacks were on Caleb.
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Many experts (Olin Kreutz among them) said too many of the sacks were on Caleb.
The same Olin that told us Whitehair was good?
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The same Olin that told us Whitehair was good?
He was good until he got old. It happens.
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But yeah, you’re right, Olin Kreutz doesn’t know shit about offensive line play. You do, though!
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But yeah, you’re right, Olin Kreutz doesn’t know shit about offensive line play. You do, though!
I don't have the conflict of interest that he had with certain Bear linemen including Whitehair. I also never assaulted a co-worker, so I have that going for me.
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I don't have the conflict of interest that he had with certain Bear linemen including Whitehair. I also never assaulted a co-worker, so I have that going for me.
Then clearly you’re more qualified to talk OL play than Olin! I don’t think you start 8 years’ worth of games in the NFL if you are bad. But what do j know? I know Joe Thuney 2023 and 2024 1st team All-Pro must suck since KC didn’t extend him! #Dartboard!
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Hopefully the adage that it is better to get rid of a guy a year early than a year late is not in play here.
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Damn I didn’t realize how much I missed you two arguing about the Bears.
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Damn I didn’t realize how much I missed you two arguing about the Bears.
Parkins likes the draft ergo Tempo likes it too. Judge Judy is on his own.
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I want to know what Bernsie thinks.
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Damn I didn’t realize how much I missed you two arguing about the Bears.
It’s underrated.
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I want to know what Bernsie thinks.
No one knows anymore.
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No one knows anymore.
And that's fine. Fuck that stupid ass.
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Thor Nystrom appears to be drunk.
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(https://i.ibb.co/F40mgxTQ/IMG-4404.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jkWbg6XC)
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These Buffalo doofuses have nothing on Tempo....
https://awfulannouncing.com/radio/bill-gm-brandon-beane-blasts-hosts-draft-analysis.html
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These Buffalo doofuses have nothing on Tempo....
https://awfulannouncing.com/radio/bill-gm-brandon-beane-blasts-hosts-draft-analysis.html
To be fair, they definitely need better WRs. And you’d definitely blow your top if the Bears drafted a raw quarterback prospect out of a mid major who only completed 50% of his passes
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And also to be fair, Buffalo definitely needs some defensive help. I have not looked at their draft. I don’t know what they did. They actually have quite a few needs for a team. That’s a high-level Super Bowl contender, but that’s what having the MVP quarterback can do for you I guess.
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To be fair, they definitely need better WRs. And you’d definitely blow your top if the Bears drafted a raw quarterback prospect out of a mid major who only completed 50% of his passes
LOL. Proving the GM's and my point. You are playing Madden. Hilarious.
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LOL. Proving the GM's and my point. You are playing Madden. Hilarious.
LOLOLOLOL Madden. Parkins. Cowherd. Bernstein. LOLOLOL
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WR has absolutely become a premium position in today’s NFL.
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WR has absolutely become a premium position in today’s NFL.
LOL.
They scored 30 points a game with the WR they have..... The QB is the premium position
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LOLOLOLOL Madden. Parkins. Cowherd. Bernstein. LOLOLOL
Your reliance on The Twotter omitted from the list.
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LOL.
They scored 30 points a game with the WR they have..... The QB is the premium position
There’s more than one premium position, genius.
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What’s wild is that the Bills definitely didn’t need a TE but drafted one anyway.
Looked up his profile. He’s basically a tackle.
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The Bills could definitely use a top end WR, though. Don’t know if I’d count on the same production from a group that lacks overall talent and is losing Amari Cooper (probably).
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Maybe they should call the Bears and see if DJ Moore is available…
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Rapaport indicates other teams were trying to trade up (perhaps to draft Colston Loveland).
https://x.com/bearssznn/status/1916904171233808419?s=46&t=taZJ_d5ITWr6Hq3PUZDUiQ
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There’s more than one premium position, genius.
Guess what? The Bill offense showing WR isn't one of them
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The Bills could definitely use a top end WR, though. Don’t know if I’d count on the same production from a group that lacks overall talent and is losing Amari Cooper (probably).
Amari Cooper is just a guy at this point..
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Maybe they should call the Bears and see if DJ Moore is available…
They are not going to deal with his bullshit.
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Maybe they should call the Bears and see if DJ Moore is available…
They’d probably be flattered.
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Lots of good Bears nuggets in here…
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44936474/nfl-draft-2025-experts-big-questions-best-worst-picks-awards-predictions
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Jim Leonhard puts in some good words pre-draft about Bryant to move him up the pay scale. 👏👏👏
https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/news/pat-bryant-four-year-rookie-contract-details
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"In January, Mike Neu — once a scout and quarterbacks coach for Sean Payton and the New Orleans Saints — took a senior offensive assistant job at Illinois. And he got to know Bryant well enough in snippets, even as the receiver was in the middle of NFL draft prep. He loved football enough, Neu reflected, to come out and hang around spring camp, observing teammates and the next generation of Fighting Illini."
"He's a dog."
https://enewspaper.dailycamera.com/infinity/article_popover_share.aspx?guid=efe8c236-cd6d-476c-8642-b43ee8ce3da8&share=true
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Good thing. Taking that TE 7th would have been an even worse pick.
PAMan did not like the Loveland pick! PAMan seems to be behind the curve!
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They have a guy from the Falcon, who aren't exactly known for their lines, and a guy KC apparently did not want anymore after they Eagle pushed their OL around.
PAMan did not approve of Thuney and Dalman! BTC!
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I didn't. The OL played well yesterday. The DL is still meh.