2014 Chicago Bears Offseason Thread

[WrigleyField 22]

@BearReport: #Bears Emery says he believes he can find a quality safety tomorrow.

 

@BearReport: #Bears Emery says the plan was to take two defensive tackles today.

I don't like that this is considered a plan. Slaves to need

 

i think it's ok when the team can contend for a superbowl by addressing said needs.

 

i agree that long term i always want the best value but this team has got a legitimate window.

I hope they aren't viewing this as a window.

As in, its the NFL, so as long as you have a good coach and a good QB, there is no such thing as a window?

 

Or like the Bears aren't a legitimate SB threat?

[minnesotacubsfan]

As in "gooney lives in a windowless room "

[Guest]

i think he means the former, which is a line of thinking i'm fine with. i just think this particular group of players can be really really sick if the right supporting talent is added.

[Soul]

http://www.chicagobears.com/multimedia/videos/Bear-Down-of-Week-11-Bass-pick-six/21552786-30ce-4eaa-9913-c0e700c1ba63

 

You don't remember his huge taint?

 

I expect he'll set up a special video screen in his living room one day, and just have that playing on an endless loop.

[rawaction]

I think Idonije is a long shot to make the roster.

 

DE- locks = Allen, Young, Houston

DT- locks = Ratliff, Paea, Sutton, Ferguson

 

I think Bass and Collins are going to get spots because they both showed flashes last year. Then its Washington and his youth. Idonije and his versatility. Or Austen Lane who is familiar with Tucker.

[Guest]

side note: i really wish we still had toub. not a big fan of joe d.

[Guest]

Lance Briggs ‏@LanceBriggs 15m

 

Welp, today just got very interesting. Scummie or not, welcome, Will Sutton. I'm willing to put aside our differences to win a championship.

[gscool89]

Have to give Emery credit. If you switch around where the players were taken today, I'd be completely happy.

[Guest]

Lance Briggs ‏@LanceBriggs 15m

 

Welp, today just got very interesting. Scummie or not, welcome, Will Sutton. I'm willing to put aside our differences to win a championship.

 

Whatever, Lance. Arizona and Arizona State suck.

[rawaction]

I really didn't want Sutton in the 2nd. Love the value in the 3rd though.

[Guest]

I really didn't want Sutton in the 2nd. Love the value in the 3rd though.

 

Ditto.

[WrigleyField 22]

Tomorrow I'd like to see:

 

A DB - lots of good names left

Bashaud Breeland CB Clemson

Keith McGill CB Utah

Pierre Desir CB Lindenwood

Jaylen Watkins CB Florida

Marcus Roberson CB Florida

Marqueston Huff CB Wyoming

Antone Exum CB Va Tech

Vic Hampton CB S Carolina

Brock Vereen S Minnesota

Tre Boston S UNC

Ahmad Dixon S Baylor

Dion Bailey S USC

 

A LB would be nice; Some names:

Telvin Smith OLB Florida St

Adrian Hubbard OLB Alabama

Christian Jones OLB Florida St

Carl Bradford OLB Arizona St

Jordie Tripp OLB Montana

Shayne Skov ILB Stanford

Andrew Jackson ILB W Kentucky

Yawin Smallwood ILB UConn

 

And offensive skill positions:

Bruce Ellington WR S Carolina

Martavis Bryant WR Clemson

Brandon Coleman WR Rutgers

Robert Herron WR Wyoming

Kevin Norwood WR Alabama

Jalen Saunders WR Oklahoma

Mike Davis WR Texas

Shaq Evans WR UCLA

Devonta Freeman RB Florida St

Andre Williams RB BC

De'Anthony Thomas RB Oregon

Ka'Deem Carey RB Arizona

Storm Johnson RB C Florida

Lache Seastrunk RB Baylor

James White RB Wisconsin

Colt Lyerla TE Oregon

Arthur Lynch TE Georgia

 

And drafting OL is almost never wrong

Cyril Richardson OG Baylor

David Yankey OG Stanford

Kadeem Edwards OG Tenn St

Zach Fulton OG Tennessee

Antonio Richardson OT Tennessee

Cameron Fleming OT Stanford

Seantrel Henderson OT Miami

Tyler Larsen C Utah St

Gabe Ikard C Oklahoma

 

My prediction

Rd4- Jordan Tripp, OLB, Montana

Rd5- Marqueston Huff, DB, Wyoming

Rd6- Zach Fulton, OG, Tennessee

Rd6- James White, RB, Wisconsin

 

Alternate scenario- playmaker heavy.

Rd4- Martavis Bryant, WR, Clemson

Rd5- Antone Exum, DB, VA Tech

Rd6- Colt Lyera, TE, Oregon

Rd6- De'Anthony Thomas, RB/KR, Oregon

[rawaction]

Gotta pick Desir if he's there. He and Breeland are likely the best to convert to FS. Tripp is also a very strong pick. Top 3 on my board with Ellington and Vereen rounding out my top five as it concerns the Bears pick.

[Guest]

would be lol if we had a RB named De'Anthony Thomas

[Guest]

Kyle Long ‏@Ky1eLong 10m

I love these DT picks but they are gonna hate me soon enough 

[cubbyvirus00]

Please please pick Desir and/or Lyerla

[Guest]

Do not want to pick a running back.

[WrigleyField 22]

Do not want to pick a running back.

Don't think we need one or a UDFA is good enough?

[Guest]

Udfa. I don't believe in ever drafting one unless absolutely necessary. Too many decent ones to be had sitting on the couch. There is hardly any nuance to the position. Unless you get an opportunity to draft a Peterson or McCoy or even a Forte, you shouldnt.

 

Essentially, do you have a little burst to get to the next level? Ok, you're hired.

[Guest]

Matt Bowen on Ego: http://my.chicagotribune.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-80161387/

 

And Sutton: http://my.chicagotribune.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-80161479/

[Guest]

Udfa. I don't believe in ever drafting one unless absolutely necessary. Too many decent ones to be had sitting on the couch. There is hardly any nuance to the position. Unless you get an opportunity to draft a Peterson or McCoy or even a Forte, you shouldnt.

 

Essentially, do you have a little burst to get to the next level? Ok, you're hired.

 

Agree with exceptions. I have no problem with the Bears drafting DeAnthony Thomas because he's not a RB in the NFL. WR/punt returner.

[WrigleyField 22]

Man, if that isn't a gross oversimplification of the position and it's relation in the draft. Yes good and decent backs are found throughout the draft and UDFA, but that hardly means a decent one is always sitting there.

 

You're also looking at RB saying there is no nuance as if their only job is to run the ball. Yes the current NFL has marginalized the RB position a bit, but you want a guy who can do the blocking and receiving particularly because how the RB role has changed. So it's not just finding a guy with a little second level speed and handing him the ball occasionally.

 

I'd put it at a need for the Bears. It's not a absolute need, but depending how the board shakes out could be a wise investment, especially a few who may contribute in the return game.

[Guest]

Tomorrow I'd like to see:

 

A DB - lots of good names left

Bashaud Breeland CB Clemson

Keith McGill CB Utah

Pierre Desir CB Lindenwood

Jaylen Watkins CB Florida

Marcus Roberson CB Florida

Marqueston Huff CB Wyoming

Antone Exum CB Va Tech

Vic Hampton CB S Carolina

Brock Vereen S Minnesota

Tre Boston S UNC

Ahmad Dixon S Baylor

Dion Bailey S USC

 

A LB would be nice; Some names:

Telvin Smith OLB Florida St

Adrian Hubbard OLB Alabama

Christian Jones OLB Florida St

Carl Bradford OLB Arizona St

Jordie Tripp OLB Montana

Shayne Skov ILB Stanford

Andrew Jackson ILB W Kentucky

Yawin Smallwood ILB UConn

 

And offensive skill positions:

Bruce Ellington WR S Carolina

Martavis Bryant WR Clemson

Brandon Coleman WR Rutgers

Robert Herron WR Wyoming

Kevin Norwood WR Alabama

Jalen Saunders WR Oklahoma

Mike Davis WR Texas

Shaq Evans WR UCLA

Devonta Freeman RB Florida St

Andre Williams RB BC

De'Anthony Thomas RB Oregon

Ka'Deem Carey RB Arizona

Storm Johnson RB C Florida

Lache Seastrunk RB Baylor

James White RB Wisconsin

Colt Lyerla TE Oregon

Arthur Lynch TE Georgia

 

And drafting OL is almost never wrong

Cyril Richardson OG Baylor

David Yankey OG Stanford

Kadeem Edwards OG Tenn St

Zach Fulton OG Tennessee

Antonio Richardson OT Tennessee

Cameron Fleming OT Stanford

Seantrel Henderson OT Miami

Tyler Larsen C Utah St

Gabe Ikard C Oklahoma

 

My prediction

Rd4- Jordan Tripp, OLB, Montana

Rd5- Marqueston Huff, DB, Wyoming

Rd6- Zach Fulton, OG, Tennessee

Rd6- James White, RB, Wisconsin

 

Alternate scenario- playmaker heavy.

Rd4- Martavis Bryant, WR, Clemson

Rd5- Antone Exum, DB, VA Tech

Rd6- Colt Lyera, TE, Oregon

Rd6- De'Anthony Thomas, RB/KR, Oregon

 

Of the guys you mentioned, we know the Bears have met in some way, shape or form with Huff (S), Ikard ©, Norwood (WR), DAT (OW) and White (RB).

 

Gotta hope Tripp, Ellington, Desir, Breeland and McGill are high on their 4th round wish list.

[Soul]

Udfa. I don't believe in ever drafting one unless absolutely necessary. Too many decent ones to be had sitting on the couch. There is hardly any nuance to the position. Unless you get an opportunity to draft a Peterson or McCoy or even a Forte, you shouldnt.

 

Essentially, do you have a little burst to get to the next level? Ok, you're hired.

 

Agreed, though I have no problem with the Bears drafting DeAnthony Thomas because he's not a RB in the NFL. WR/punt returner.

I wouldn't go quite that far. If the guy has exceptional skills, yeah I'd be OK with it.

 

I would almost always be upset spending a high pick there, though. If they draft one today? Maybe.

[Guest]

Man, if that isn't a gross oversimplification of the position and it's relation in the draft. Yes good and decent backs are found throughout the draft and UDFA, but that hardly means a decent one is always sitting there.

 

You're also looking at RB saying there is no nuance as if their only job is to run the ball. Yes the current NFL has marginalized the RB position a bit, but you want a guy who can do the blocking and receiving particularly because how the RB role has changed. So it's not just finding a guy with a little second level speed and handing him the ball occasionally.

 

I'd put it at a need for the Bears. It's not a absolute need, but depending how the board shakes out could be a wise investment, especially a few who may contribute in the return game.

 

oh, i forgot about periodically being able to get in people's way.