Chicago Bears Offseason 2012

[Butterscup1679666578]

i love it

[ctcf]

I can't say I know that much about Jeffery. Anyone care to catch me up?

[Wilson A2000]

I'd say the complaints about not having a big WR crew is not an option anymore

[Wilson A2000]

I can't say I know that much about Jeffery. Anyone care to catch me up?

 

Great ability. Good size, but was out of shape and disinterested at times last year.

[WrigleyField 22]

Like the pick, but I question moving up for it.

[Wilson A2000]

Only cost a 5, not bad.

[ctcf]

Bears traded up with the Rams to select South Carolina WR Alshon Jeffery with the No. 45 overall pick in the 2012 draft.

Chicago gave up the No. 150 overall pick to move up five spots in round two. Jeffery goes 6-foot-3, 216 and ran a 4.54 at his Pro Day. He plays a bit slower in games, but has very strong hands and will fight for the football in traffic. A second-team All American as a sophomore, Jeffery's production dipped amid a weight gain and awful quarterback play as a junior. He will be the Bears' starting flanker opposite Brandon Marshall in Chicago.

 

Rotoworld's take

[Wilson A2000]

Do the Bears have a third?

[davell]

I can't say I know that much about Jeffery. Anyone care to catch me up?

Real big guy. Soft body. Goes and gets the ball as good as anyone. Questionable attitude. That said, no doubt he has serious talent. As much as Floyd.

[Wilson A2000]

Bears traded up with the Rams to select South Carolina WR Alshon Jeffery with the No. 45 overall pick in the 2012 draft. He plays a bit slower in games

 

Who isn't?

Edited April 28, 2012 by Wilson A2000

[Guest]

I love it. Too bad Hill couldn't fall 2 more places, but if they can control Jeffrey's weight, (and he has inspiration to do so now), he really makes the receiver corps an added strength.

[minnesotacubsfan]

Good pick

[Wilson A2000]

I'm not a huge Lovie fan, but I think he does get the most out of his players. I think he will get the most out of Jeffery (NOT JEFFERIES) and there is so much upside.

 

The downside is that the first two draft picks could go terribly terribly wrong.

Edited April 28, 2012 by Wilson A2000

[Guest]

This seems like the ideal situation for Jeffery. Two capable WR including a star to make him earn PT, but Bennett is limited enough that he can really fill a void if he pans out.

[Magnetic Curses]

now i can get down on this pick

[Wilson A2000]

Any chance Adams falls to the third round?

[ctcf]

My only hope for this draft was taking another WR in the first two, so I'm thrilled.

[rawaction]

Not a fan of this pick. Jeffrey cant separate well enough, wulda liked more of a field stretcher.

[minnesotacubsfan]

OL or dl in the 3rd? Or Cb?

[davell]

Any chance Adams falls to the third round?

Who knows? The positive test has certainly hurt him already.

[jersey cubs fan]

They traded up for chubs?

 

Really? Somebody take the checkerboard away from the scout master.

[Wilson A2000]

What in the world is Seattle doing?

[ctcf]

Jersey reminds me of every other caller on sports radio.

[Butterscup1679666578]

give me an OL in the third.

[Mark Priors Calves]

From PFW:

 

Notes:

 

First name is pronounced “AL-shon.” Earned all-state honors his senior season as a defensive back, in addition to playing wide receiver and returning kicks as a South Carolina prep. Also a standout basketball player who helped his team capture four state titles. Originally committed to USC but reopened his recruitment and signed with South Carolina. Was team’s leading receiver as a true freshman in ’09 after grabbing 46 passes for 763 yards (16.6-yard average) and six touchdowns in 13 games (starting final seven). Had a stellar ’10 season, recording 88-1,517-9 (17.2) to set the school’s single-season records for receptions and receiving yards in 14 starts. Caught 49-762-8 (15.6) in 13 games (12 starts) in ’11. Did not start against Navy after breaking a team rule. Broke a bone in his hand in the season finale vs. Clemson but returned to the game and caught an 18-yard TD to seal the victory. Had surgery following the game. Was named MVP of the Capital One Bowl despite being ejected in the second half for fighting with Nebraska CB Alfonzo Dennard. Finished his career with 3,042 receiving yards — a school record, the second-highest total in SEC history and one of only three players in conference history to surpass 3,000 yards. Caught at least one pass in each of his final 36 games. Only two career fumbles. Team captain.

Positives:

 

Outstanding size and arm length to climb the ladder and outmuscle defensive backs. Attacks the ball in the air and can pluck it away from a crowd. Offers a big target and wide catching radius and snatches the ball out of the air. Takes long, sneaky strides once he gets going and eats ground downfield. Good body control. Can separate with body length at the last second. Makes difficult catches look easy and excels making one-handed snags. Makes some subtle cuts and plays faster with the ball in his hands. Good run strength. Is physically tough and will play through injuries. Outstanding career production. Came through in the clutch and was a go-to guy. Strong red-zone producer.

Negatives:

 

Soft-bodied and smooth-muscled. Takes time to roll off the line and cannot accelerate instantly — could struggle beating physical press coverage. Marginal release quickness — at times looks like he is running in sand. Often needs to push off to separate and most catches are contested. Average explosion and leaping ability. Cannot sink his hips and pop out of breaks — gathers to cut. Not a precise route runner — too often drifts — and ran a simple route tree in an unsophisticated offense that has not translated well to the pro game for receiving talent. Concentration wanes — makes some easy, can-of-corn drops (see Mississippi State). Inconsistent effort as a blocker. Not elusive after the catch. Weight has fluctuated throughout his career and has had a tendency to balloon — played 15-20 pounds heavier than he showed at the Combine. Work habits and discipline can improve. Did not come across well in team interviews.

Summary:

 

One of the best receivers in the draft playing the ball in the air, Jeffery’s production dipped as a junior when he was noticeably out of shape with an inconsistent, revolving door at the quarterback position. Cut bad weight prior to the Combine but still must show that he can be more than a jump-ball, possession receiver and can separate vs. NFL defensive backs. Must figure out the meaning of hard work to produce in the pros.