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Pretty crazy to go from Shea McClellin and Christian Jones to Danny Trevathan and Jerrell Freeman at ILB. Two of the bottom 10 LBs in the league to 2 just below pro-bowl level LBs.

 

yyuuuuppppp....massive upgrade.

I mean I really don't want to be picky about where we upgrade our talent since we need it everywhere, but I want a S and a DL (or two) before more decent money to a ILB.

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Pretty crazy to go from Shea McClellin and Christian Jones to Danny Trevathan and Jerrell Freeman at ILB. Two of the bottom 10 LBs in the league to 2 just below pro-bowl level LBs.

 

yyuuuuppppp....massive upgrade.

I mean I really don't want to be picky about where we upgrade our talent since we need it everywhere, but I want a S and a DL (or two) before more decent money to a ILB.

 

Relax, we're getting Hicks today.

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yyuuuuppppp....massive upgrade.

I mean I really don't want to be picky about where we upgrade our talent since we need it everywhere, but I want a S and a DL (or two) before more decent money to a ILB.

 

Relax, we're getting Hicks today.

How much is Freeman gonna cost? That 46M isn't going to go as far as we probably want. Now, there's still some opportunity to drop more dead weight and free up cap, but I'd really like some more DB help too, which won't be cheap.

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I mean I really don't want to be picky about where we upgrade our talent since we need it everywhere, but I want a S and a DL (or two) before more decent money to a ILB.

 

Relax, we're getting Hicks today.

How much is Freeman gonna cost? That 46M isn't going to go as far as we probably want. Now, there's still some opportunity to drop more dead weight and free up cap, but I'd really like some more DB help too, which won't be cheap.

 

I don't think they'll sign Freeman. Definitely makes since to gauge his pricetag though and potentially drive up his price. I think the focus will be Akiem Hicks. Then I think the Bears focus on a DB or two (SS foremost, maybe a cheap vet CB for depth) and settling the Miller/Bennett situation at TE. Bennett and Rolle seems like the only real places to save some money, but they'll have to replace their 7-8M saved by spending that much on their replacements.

 

Should have plenty of money for Hicks, Miller, a S like Bruton from Denver, maybe a CB like Patrick Robinson (who the Bears have shown interest in), a backup TE (Gresham in Chicago today also), and any cheap 1-year guys they want to bring in.

 

Then in the draft, I'd focus on the best front 5 pass rusher available at 11. Buckner or Rankins on the DL. Shaq Lawson or Noah Spence at OLB. Then I think the next 2 picks go toward DL/OLB (whichever not picked in 1st), a CB with some size/length, a developmental QB or OL.

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Relax, we're getting Hicks today.

How much is Freeman gonna cost? That 46M isn't going to go as far as we probably want. Now, there's still some opportunity to drop more dead weight and free up cap, but I'd really like some more DB help too, which won't be cheap.

 

I don't think they'll sign Freeman. Definitely makes since to gauge his pricetag though and potentially drive up his price. I think the focus will be Akiem Hicks. Then I think the Bears focus on a DB or two (SS foremost, maybe a cheap vet CB for depth) and settling the Miller/Bennett situation at TE. Bennett and Rolle seems like the only real places to save some money, but they'll have to replace their 7-8M saved by spending that much on their replacements.

 

Should have plenty of money for Hicks, Miller, a S like Bruton from Denver, maybe a CB like Patrick Robinson (who the Bears have shown interest in), a backup TE (Gresham in Chicago today also), and any cheap 1-year guys they want to bring in.

 

Then in the draft, I'd focus on the best front 5 pass rusher available at 11. Buckner or Rankins on the DL. Shaq Lawson or Noah Spence at OLB. Then I think the next 2 picks go toward DL/OLB (whichever not picked in 1st), a CB with some size/length, a developmental QB or OL.

Agreed with most of that. Re: Rolle, I'm kind of already rolling his replacement into a S signing. If you just need depth, you could replace that cheaper. On other area that could lower our cap number is a Alshon deal.

 

If u could lay out my ideal top three rounds of the draft, it'd be DL, CB, and maybe TE. Or OLB/OL.

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We got Freeman for 3 years. As of now, Hicks is scheduled to go to Detroit at some point today. I don't want him to get away.
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I'm impressed at the recruiting skills of the coach/FO right now. This team has been pretty bad but they've attracted some nice players.
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We got Freeman for 3 years. As of now, Hicks is scheduled to go to Detroit at some point today. I don't want him to get away.

 

The draft flexibility would be so much better if Hicks signs. Could go truly BPA

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So like is the Bears defense halfway decent now? I'm sure we could still use some pass rushing in the draft.

 

you'd think going from the worst inside LBs to two guys who graded out as two of the best as individuals stands to make a pretty massive impact. i think the gap between last year and this year will be especially noticeable vs the run.

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