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So apparently the Alshon Jeffery contract is only 9.5 guaranteed. The other 4.5 is incentives.

 

I'm pretty stunned honestly. Even if he was dead set on leaving Bears, that seems like a low offer.

 

His old WR coach, Groh is there. And maybe he's banking on that + Wentz getting his biggest payday?

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http://bearswire.usatoday.com/2017/03/10/cardinals-free-agent-cornerback-marcus-cooper-visiting-with-bears/

Marcus Cooper (ARI) visiting with the Bears. 23 starts and pro-bowl alternate in 2016. 6'2". PFF not a fan (101 ranked CB)

 

http://bearswire.usatoday.com/2017/03/10/bears-expected-to-add-swing-tackle-tom-compton-to-offensive-line/

Tom Compton (ATL), backup RT, expected to sign

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Darius Butler is visiting with the Bears

More of an inside/nickel I think.

 

They're clearly still active on DBs which is interesting considering the draft depth and our current depth. Wonder if Porter could be cut (~3m savings). Perhaps a Fuller trade for a late pick too. They seem to like LeBlanc amd Callahan even though both project as nickel/ST guys. And McManis has been a favorite for a long time as a ST contributor.

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Jonathan Banks and Christian Jones were brought back.

 

Sidney Jones just tore his Achilles at his Pro Day. I would LOVE to see him fall to 36.

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Jonathan Banks and Christian Jones were brought back.

 

Sidney Jones just tore his Achilles at his Pro Day. I would LOVE to see him fall to 36.

That's a pretty serious injury... you want that at 36? That's basically going to be a red shirt for him, right?

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Jonathan Banks and Christian Jones were brought back.

 

Sidney Jones just tore his Achilles at his Pro Day. I would LOVE to see him fall to 36.

That's a pretty serious injury... you want that at 36? That's basically going to be a red shirt for him, right?

No way I'd use a 2nd round pick on a db with a torn Achilles

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And Marcus Cooper a Bear. Fairly busy day all in all, and there are A LOT of DB's right now.

 

ETA- 3 year deal, so they probably figure him to be a pretty substantial part of the CB plans. I'm just waiting for the Kyle Fuller for a 2018 7th round pick trade...

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Jonathan Banks and Christian Jones were brought back.

 

Sidney Jones just tore his Achilles at his Pro Day. I would LOVE to see him fall to 36.

 

Ugh. He's my favorite cornerback prospect in the draft, even more than the ones mocked in the top ten. I love those U-Dub corners (Trufant & Peters from the past and also Kevin King in this year's draft).

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Darius Butler is visiting with the Bears

More of an inside/nickel I think.

 

They're clearly still active on DBs which is interesting considering the draft depth and our current depth. Wonder if Porter could be cut (~3m savings). Perhaps a Fuller trade for a late pick too. They seem to like LeBlanc amd Callahan even though both project as nickel/ST guys. And McManis has been a favorite for a long time as a ST contributor.

 

Let's see...

CB: Amukamara, Porter, Fuller, Hall, Callahan, LeBlanc, Glenn, Banks, McManis

Safety: Demps, Amos, Jones-Quartey, Hurst, Bush, Houston-Carson

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Jonathan Banks and Christian Jones were brought back.

 

Sidney Jones just tore his Achilles at his Pro Day. I would LOVE to see him fall to 36.

That's a pretty serious injury... you want that at 36? That's basically going to be a red shirt for him, right?

 

 

I'm not sure if it'd end his season or not. The one report says it'll take him into the season and drop him to Day 2. In the end, I want talent. I'd take the risk personally. If he lasts to the 3rd, even better.

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They seem to be collecting CBs. Which indicates they're taking a QB at 3.

 

However, with Jones getting hurt, a team desperate for a CB might trade up.

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They seem to be collecting CBs. Which indicates they're taking a QB at 3.

 

However, with Jones getting hurt, a team desperate for a CB might trade up.

 

They just had a second meeting with Jonathan Allen. While I agree that CB seems out at 3, I don't think it means anything as far as taking a QB there either.....I think Allen(if they aren't scared by the arthritis) or Adams is much more likely than a QB myself.....Or a trade down, if remotely possible.

 

And really like the Cooper move. Wonder if they're looking at Butler as a S?

 

Patterson visited today too.

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They seem to be collecting CBs. Which indicates they're taking a QB at 3.

 

However, with Jones getting hurt, a team desperate for a CB might trade up.

 

They just had a second meeting with Jonathan Allen. While I agree that CB seems out at 3, I don't think it means anything as far as taking a QB there either.....I think Allen(if they aren't scared by the arthritis) or Adams is much more likely than a QB myself.....Or a trade down, if remotely possible.

 

And really like the Cooper move. Wonder if they're looking at Butler as a S?

 

Patterson visited today too.

 

I can't believe that they would risk another top pick by picking Allen who has known shoulder issues. In a vacuum, maybe you can say he's still the top talent and go with it. But after White's injuries and Floyd playing a half season it seems like a bad decision. They've seen the medicals, though, so maybe it's not that bad. If it's something that will be a problem 10 years from now, take Allen if you like him and don't look back.

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They seem to be collecting CBs. Which indicates they're taking a QB at 3.

 

However, with Jones getting hurt, a team desperate for a CB might trade up.

 

They just had a second meeting with Jonathan Allen. While I agree that CB seems out at 3, I don't think it means anything as far as taking a QB there either.....I think Allen(if they aren't scared by the arthritis) or Adams is much more likely than a QB myself.....Or a trade down, if remotely possible.

 

And really like the Cooper move. Wonder if they're looking at Butler as a S?

 

Patterson visited today too.

Agreed, I dont think it implicity means a QB. I hope it doesn't implicitly mean no CB either if thats BPA (whether Rd1 or 2). After all were talking about a couple vets on a 1 and 2 year deal, a failed first rounder, and a couple UDFA who are interesting but ultimately just guys..

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I know Pace is copying Theo now. He's just Feldmaning the horsefeathers out of players now.

 

I like the fact there's plenty of flexibility. I see what he's trying to accomplish. I just don't think this approach was a necessity.

 

At any rate, I can see the secondary being relatively solid. Definitely like the idea of taking a WR by the 4th now though......

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I know Pace is copying Theo now. He's just Feldmaning the horsefeathers out of players now.

 

I like the fact there's plenty of flexibility. I see what he's trying to accomplish. I just don't think this approach was a necessity.

 

At any rate, I can see the secondary being relatively solid. Definitely like the idea of taking a WR by the 4th now though......

Well it became a necessity when he struck out on most of his top targets.

 

Can this hypothetical WR returm kicks? Would have preferred only one of Wright or Wheaton + Patterson

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