2014 Chicago Bears Offseason Thread

[SpongeWorthy]

How does UT not get a single player drafted with the way they recruit

[Guest]

or this

 

Adam Jahns ‏@adamjahns 1m

 

The #Bears like Jordan Lynch's potential as a running back.

 

Interesting. Guess they didn't like his hands at WR.

[WrigleyField 22]

or this

 

Adam Jahns ‏@adamjahns 1m

 

The #Bears like Jordan Lynch's potential as a running back.

 

Interesting. Guess they didn't like his hands at WR.

It makes sense based on his college career. His 40 is a little slow, but that would be the same as a receiver.

 

As a back, he'll still need to catch the ball to make it.

[cubbyvirus00]

I thought the Steelers reached on Shazier

[WrigleyField 22]

James Dunbar OT TCU to Bears.

[cubbyvirus00]

Shane Skov is a raider FML

[Guest]

just like that, Josey to the Eagles, which makes sense because Chip Kelly

 

Seems like a perfect fit for the Eagles and Chip.

[Guest]

James Dunbar OT TCU to Bears.

 

http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2014/T/James-Dunbar

 

Positive: Started 12 games as a senior, seven at left tackle, and the remaining five at left guard. Did not play in 2012 after being used as a reserve the prior two seasons. Athletic tackle prospect with good size. Quick off the snap, strong at the point, and gets movement run blocking. Keeps his head on a swivel, slides his feet laterally, and shows good range in pass protection. Quick out to the second level, easily redirects to linebackers, and stays square.

 

Negative: Must improve his consistency in pass protection. Gets turned or walked back into the quarterback and seems unsure of himself at times.

 

Analysis: After having minimal impact at TCU the first four years with the program, Dunbar elevated his game last season and now looks like a legitimate NFL prospect. Though inconsistent and unpolished, he comes with a good amount of upside potential and is worth keeping on a practice squad for future development.

[Guest]

Chicago Bears

 

14. Kyle Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech

51. Ego Ferguson, DT, LSU

82. Will Sutton, DT, Arizona State

117. Ka’Deem Carey, RB, Arizona

131. Brock Vereen, S, Minnesota

183. David Fales, QB, San Jose State

191. Patt O’Donnell, P, Miami

246. Charles Leno, OT, Boise State

 

Grade: B

 

Fuller should quickly become Chicago’s best defensive back and help improve a middling defense. The choice of Ferguson came a bit early than most expected, but doubling up at defensive tackle with Sutton was a savvy move. If one of them becomes a good player – and one of them should – Chicago should become much better against the run. Carey will be a good backup for Matt Forte and could eventually replace him. The Bears had a big need at safety and only addressed with with Vereen, who some think is better at cornerback. Leno was a nice seventh-round flier who flashed starter potential at Boise State.

 

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2014/5/10/5705040/2014-nfl-draft-team-needs-johnny-manziel-browns-packers

[cubbyvirus00]

@ZachZaidman: Phil Emery on Jordan Lynch: "I think he's a really fine runner."

Sounds about right. I'm concerned about the depth at TE. Without looking I think our #2 is Onabun

[Guest]

http://instagram.com/p/n1kqgTyMSi/

 

i like that shirt

[WrigleyField 22]

Post Draft Depth-Chart, with early 53 man roster predictions in bold.

(Roster list taken from the Bears website)

http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a481/karstenszr/Depth_zps44c8af87.png

Edited May 11, 2014 by WrigleyField 22

[Hairyducked Idiot]

I know you can't have everything, but I hate going into the new year with the exact same offense. This is the NFL, attrition will happen.

[Butterscup1679666578]

Rich Campbell ‏@Rich_Campbell 1m

 

U of Louisville. RT @UofLFootball: DT Brandon Dunn to sign with the Chicago Bears

[WrigleyField 22]

I know you can't have everything, but I hate going into the new year with the exact same offense. This is the NFL, attrition will happen.

Hopefully they will add another TE who can see the field and make an impact. Another WR for the slot competition could be good (bonus points if he's a KR, because I don't know who that is on the roster right now). If they can do those two things, I'd feel pretty good.

[rawaction]

Tampa took all the Bears UDFAs. Solomon Patton, Keith Lewis (UVA Lynchburg CB), and Brett Smith were all players the Bears either had in for a visit or showed interest in at their pro day......and all went to Tampa.

[jersey cubs fan]

I know you can't have everything, but I hate going into the new year with the exact same offense. This is the NFL, attrition will happen.

This line is going to regress in a hurry. Next season emery will have to find a new need to obsess over.

[jersey cubs fan]

Post Draft Depth-Chart, with early 53 man roster predictions in bold.

(Roster list taken from the Bears website)

http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a481/karstenszr/Depth_zps44c8af87.png

I will never not confuse steltz and conte.

[WrigleyField 22]

I know you can't have everything, but I hate going into the new year with the exact same offense. This is the NFL, attrition will happen.

This line is going to regress in a hurry. Next season emery will have to find a new need to obsess over.

I don't see the line as regressing more so than most of our roster. It has plenty of youth on it, with Emery committing plenty of resources to it since he's been here. Garza is the next out, but we hopefully have an experienced vet waiting in the wings in de la Puenta.

 

Bushrod could decline, or Mills or Long could fail to progress, but NFL rosters are always in a constant state of decline.

 

You make it sound like a bad thing that Emery has each season consistently addressed the biggest needs, and really I think has done so in a way to hedge both short term improvement and long term stability.

[jersey cubs fan]

I know you can't have everything, but I hate going into the new year with the exact same offense. This is the NFL, attrition will happen.

This line is going to regress in a hurry. Next season emery will have to find a new need to obsess over.

I don't see the line as regressing more so than most of our roster. It has plenty of youth on it, with Emery committing plenty of resources to it since he's been here. Garza is the next out, but we hopefully have an experienced vet waiting in the wings in de la Puenta.

 

Bushrod could decline, or Mills or Long could fail to progress, but NFL rosters are always in a constant state of decline.

 

You make it sound like a bad thing that Emery has each season consistently addressed the biggest needs, and really I think has done so in a way to hedge both short term improvement and long term stability.

I do not think you can have long term success by obsessing over need in the draft, doubling and tripling up at positions of need, drafting punters, and otherwise not taking advantage of value in drafts.

[rawaction]

One thing about the OL is that Bushrod, Slauson and Garza haven't missed games in a long time. So the odds of them getting hurt are probably less than average of NFL linemen. Granted, everyone of them could regress as players. Garza is old. Bushrod is exiting his prime at best. As is Slauson. Mills and Long are not completely proven yet.

 

The difference on the O will be 3rd WR.

[davell]

I know you can't have everything, but I hate going into the new year with the exact same offense. This is the NFL, attrition will happen.

This line is going to regress in a hurry. Next season emery will have to find a new need to obsess over.

I don't see the line as regressing more so than most of our roster. It has plenty of youth on it, with Emery committing plenty of resources to it since he's been here. Garza is the next out, but we hopefully have an experienced vet waiting in the wings in de la Puenta.

 

Bushrod could decline, or Mills or Long could fail to progress, but NFL rosters are always in a constant state of decline.

 

You make it sound like a bad thing that Emery has each season consistently addressed the biggest needs, and really I think has done so in a way to hedge both short term improvement and long term stability.

I do not think you can have long term success by obsessing over need in the draft, doubling and tripling up at positions of need, drafting punters, and otherwise not taking advantage of value in drafts.

 

So, are you saying we should have spent an early round pick on the O-Line?

[Guest]

One thing about the OL is that Bushrod, Slauson and Garza haven't missed games in a long time. So the odds of them getting hurt are probably less than average of NFL linemen. Granted, everyone of them could regress as players. Garza is old. Bushrod is exiting his prime at best. As is Slauson. Mills and Long are not completely proven yet.

 

The difference on the O will be 3rd WR.

 

I feel like we have one viable backup at each position, which is nice. Britton at tackle, Garza at guard (De La Puente to center) and De La Puente at center. Beyond that, you can always move Long to tackle or play James Brown at guard if need be.

 

They will definitely need to address LT and C very soon.

[Soul]

Tampa took all the Bears UDFAs. Solomon Patton, Keith Lewis (UVA Lynchburg CB), and Brett Smith were all players the Bears either had in for a visit or showed interest in at their pro day......and all went to Tampa.

 

Hehe

 

If they really wanted one of those guys they could have maybe held back on the punter pick and taken him.

[WrigleyField 22]

I know you can't have everything, but I hate going into the new year with the exact same offense. This is the NFL, attrition will happen.

This line is going to regress in a hurry. Next season emery will have to find a new need to obsess over.

I don't see the line as regressing more so than most of our roster. It has plenty of youth on it, with Emery committing plenty of resources to it since he's been here. Garza is the next out, but we hopefully have an experienced vet waiting in the wings in de la Puenta.

 

Bushrod could decline, or Mills or Long could fail to progress, but NFL rosters are always in a constant state of decline.

 

You make it sound like a bad thing that Emery has each season consistently addressed the biggest needs, and really I think has done so in a way to hedge both short term improvement and long term stability.

I do not think you can have long term success by obsessing over need in the draft, doubling and tripling up at positions of need, drafting punters, and otherwise not taking advantage of value in drafts.

At face value, his comment about his day two plans are worrisome. You don't want to go and force picks because of perceived short term need, especially once you get past the top of the draft.

 

However in the context of this draft it was pretty strong in that range for DT. It doesn't take wild assumptions that they may have planned for two DT because they saw it undervalued thus far in the draft. And as for doubling up, Ego and Sutton really figure to fulfill different roles.

 

If he was need obsessed, S was probably still a bigger need and much weaker on talent on day two. Now there's obviously a scouting difference between the bears board and the media, with Ego particularly, but time will tell if his talent level was appropriate to his slot. I know people naturally want to trade down when a perceived reach happens but the further you get from the top the more draft boards vary. You assign grades for a reason and if a player matches your grade you go with it absent a better trade value.

 

Again, if he was need obsessed, Dix or Pryor are the Rd1 pick. But he chose a CB and for now seems set at keeping him there.

 

Agreed on the punter, but forgivable in the grand scheme of things if he hits on his other picks at a good rate.