Re: The Chicago Bears Offseason Thread

[Banedon]

Not at all excited about Julius Jones.

[RedFlash]

Not at all excited about Julius Jones.

 

Me neither. But a couple of thoughts come from the ideal of the Bears signing Julius Jones:

 

1: The Bears acknlowledge that APete is not an ideal backup/legit contender for Benson. Thus this would keep APete in the special teams, and the occasional spot start.

 

2: It would signal that Garrett Wolfe is nothing more then a CoP back.

 

The Bears need a legit contender for Benson, and they are likely NOT to take another RB in the first three rds. And if the Bears are considering a RB via FA, it's either Chris Brown, Julius Jones, or Warrick Dunn. IMO, Jones is a better bet then Brown or Dunn. But it wouldn't surprise me if the Bears bring in Chris Brown, seeing as they had interests in him last yr.

[dew1679666265]

Not at all excited about Julius Jones.

 

Me neither. But a couple of thoughts come from the ideal of the Bears signing Julius Jones:

 

1: The Bears acknlowledge that APete is not an ideal backup/legit contender for Benson. Thus this would keep APete in the special teams, and the occasional spot start.

 

2: It would signal that Garrett Wolfe is nothing more then a CoP back.

 

The Bears need a legit contender for Benson, and they are likely NOT to take another RB in the first three rds. And if the Bears are considering a RB via FA, it's either Chris Brown, Julius Jones, or Warrick Dunn. IMO, Jones is a better bet then Brown or Dunn. But it wouldn't surprise me if the Bears bring in Chris Brown, seeing as they had interests in him last yr.

 

Brown actually had better stats last year than Jones - 4.5 y/c for Brown vs 3.6 y/c for Jones. Jones was better in the passing game, though, gaining almost 9 y/r vs almost 7 y/r for Brown - that may have had something to do with the far superior Cowboy passing game, though.

 

Through their careers they've been very similar, but Brown has a slight advantage in yards per carry career - 4.3 (Brown) vs 3.9 (Jones). I would probably take Brown over Jones, though like I said they're very similar RBs.

[RedFlash]

Not at all excited about Julius Jones.

 

Me neither. But a couple of thoughts come from the ideal of the Bears signing Julius Jones:

 

1: The Bears acknlowledge that APete is not an ideal backup/legit contender for Benson. Thus this would keep APete in the special teams, and the occasional spot start.

 

2: It would signal that Garrett Wolfe is nothing more then a CoP back.

 

The Bears need a legit contender for Benson, and they are likely NOT to take another RB in the first three rds. And if the Bears are considering a RB via FA, it's either Chris Brown, Julius Jones, or Warrick Dunn. IMO, Jones is a better bet then Brown or Dunn. But it wouldn't surprise me if the Bears bring in Chris Brown, seeing as they had interests in him last yr.

 

Brown actually had better stats last year than Jones - 4.5 y/c for Brown vs 3.6 y/c for Jones. Jones was better in the passing game, though, gaining almost 9 y/r vs almost 7 y/r for Brown - that may have had something to do with the far superior Cowboy passing game, though.

 

Through their careers they've been very similar, but Brown has a slight advantage in yards per carry career - 4.3 (Brown) vs 3.9 (Jones). I would probably take Brown over Jones, though like I said they're very similar RBs.

 

Isn't Chris Brown a Chicago native?

[YearofDaCubs]

Julius Jones sucks. He wasn't even half of what Marion Barber was. I don't think he's even better than Benson.

[cubweiser03]

The Bears were 1 of 7 teams to skip Andre Woodson's pro day workout. They did go to Joe Flaccos though.

[cbbryan]

The Bears were 1 of 7 teams to skip Andre Woodson's pro day workout. They did go to Joe Flaccos though.

 

I could see them taking Flacco in the 3rd.

[UMFan83]

The Bears were 1 of 7 teams to skip Andre Woodson's pro day workout. They did go to Joe Flaccos though.

 

I could see them taking Flacco in the 3rd.

 

I think he'll go before the third. One crazy mock draft had him going late first, but that was before the combines.

[Soul]

The Bears were 1 of 7 teams to skip Andre Woodson's pro day workout. They did go to Joe Flaccos though.

 

I could see them taking Flacco in the 3rd.

 

I thought Flacco's stock was rising higher than 3rd round, but I could be wrong.

[minnesotacubsfan]

The Bears were 1 of 7 teams to skip Andre Woodson's pro day workout. They did go to Joe Flaccos though.

 

I could see them taking Flacco in the 3rd.

 

I thought Flacco's stock was rising higher than 3rd round, but I could be wrong.

 

it is, but I wouldnt take him before late 2nd

[UMFan83]

Here are the Bears selections in various mock drafts from both professional writers and bloggers. All were updated yesterday. The Mock draft list was taken from http://www.hailredskins.com/MockDraft.htm

 

Scout - Mendenhall, RB, Illinois

Pierogi's - Sweed, WR, Texas

MyNFLDraft - Stewart, RB, Oregon (please no)

FF Jungle - Williams, OT, Vanderbilt

Consensus Draft - Otah, OT, Pittsburgh

D&J Mock Draft - Clady, OT, Boise State

Inside the Eagles - Phillips, S, Miami

Fantasy Football Xtreme - Brohm, QB, Louisville

Draft Prospects - Clady, OT, Boise State

Huddle Geeks - Harvey, DE, Florida

Sportscity - Stewart, RB, Oregon (please no)

East Coast Sports - Otah, OT, Pittsburgh

Junk Yard Jake - Mendenhall, RB, Illinois

 

So 13 mock drafts, 9 different selections, 6 positions. They are all over the place about the Bears.

[Banedon]

I might do a little dance if the Bears get Clady.

[RedFlash]

The Bears were 1 of 7 teams to skip Andre Woodson's pro day workout. They did go to Joe Flaccos though.

 

as rotoworld said, it could be simply the Bears hiding their interests in Andre Woodson. With that said, I hope they stay away from Woodson.

[Guest]

I might do a little dance if the Bears get Clady.

 

I'd do more than that.

 

"Please no" on Stewart but no complaint about Mendenhall?

[YearofDaCubs]

I don't know much about Stewart but I have a problem using our first pick on a RB. No need to draft a DE either, absolutely no reason for it.

[Guest]

I don't know much about Stewart but I have a problem using our first pick on a RB. No need to draft a DE either, absolutely no reason for it.

 

I agree. I also am not the biggest fan of Harvey that high even if DE was a position of need.

[rawaction]

Picking Harvey would be ignorant, any other pick I would have a problem with other than Brohm, though not a huge one. Clady will be gone. I'm starting to be a fan of Williams to the Bears.

[cbbryan]

Picking Harvey would be ignorant, any other pick I would have a problem with other than Brohm, though not a huge one. Clady will be gone. I'm starting to be a fan of Williams to the Bears.

 

Williams would be good at 14, but if the OL aren't there I'd go Mendenhall. Either way I'd be happy.

[RedFlash]

Picking Harvey would be ignorant, any other pick I would have a problem with other than Brohm, though not a huge one. Clady will be gone. I'm starting to be a fan of Williams to the Bears.

 

Williams would be good at 14, but if the OL aren't there I'd go Mendenhall. Either way I'd be happy.

 

The Bears are NOT going RB in the first rd, unless they trade down. And I prefer the OBVIOUSLY superior Felix Jones to Meddenhall.

[Handlebar McSkullet]

Picking Harvey would be ignorant, any other pick I would have a problem with other than Brohm, though not a huge one. Clady will be gone. I'm starting to be a fan of Williams to the Bears.

 

Williams would be good at 14, but if the OL aren't there I'd go Mendenhall. Either way I'd be happy.

 

The Bears are NOT going RB in the first rd, unless they trade down. And I prefer the OBVIOUSLY superior Felix Jones to Meddenhall.

 

i hate the illini and am a big felix jones fan... Meddenhall is better, and I think he is going to be quite good in the NFL.

 

it doesnt matter because either clady or williams will be available and either will start at Lt for us next year.

[YearofDaCubs]

Brandon Lloyd has been signed by the Bears! What?! Why?

[bukie]

Brandon Lloyd has been signed by the Bears! What?! Why?

 

Hmm...interesting. A former Turner college product. Maybe they think he's just as useful as Berrian.

[Banedon]

It's a one year deal, and we have very little WR depth.

[YearofDaCubs]

It's a one year deal, and we have very little WR depth.

That's true. After reading that it is for the minimum and only for a 1 year deal it doesn't bother me now.

[sneakypower]

Brandon Lloyd has been signed by the Bears! What?! Why?

I've always liked Lloyd. He and Matt Jones are the only receivers in the league who are more adept at one-handed catches than two-handed catches.