Bears off-season thread 2022

[Brian707]

I know preseason games usually mean jack horsefeathers, but that first half was encouraging

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Justin Fields

COMP/ATT YRDS TD INT

14/16 156 3 0

 

 

I know it's just preseason, but I'll also readily admit if I was wrong. Poles and Co might just be on to something here

 

fun

 

Very fun. Justin Fields being good matters more than anything else.

[raw]

I feel like the Bears have several positions still open on the roster.

 

At LB, you have Roquan and Nick Morrow. After that I could see any of Jack Sanborn, Joe Thomas, Matt Adams, Demarquis Gates or Caleb Johnson make the roster. That's literally every LB on the roster. Doubt they keep all 7, but all have shown special teams ability this preseason.

 

At CB, Johnson and Gordon are the only locks I see. Tonight, we've seen Lamar Jackson, Devontae Harris, Greg Stroman, and Kindle Vildor working with what played of the 1s. We haven't seen Thomas Graham and Tavon Young at all this preseason and they were both working with 1s in minicamp.

 

Obviously WR and OL are fluid situations as well. Mooney is obviously a lock. EQ St Brown has started every preseason game, so probably a lock. Would think Jones Jr and Pringle based on contract/draft status are locks. Have seen a lot of Pettis tonight. Saw a lot of Sharpe in the opener, but not since. Then there's Harry, who's hurt but could be back in the first month of the season.

 

Looks like we may have the starting 5 (Jones, Whitehair, Patrick, Jenkins, Borom). Reiff played with the 2s tonight, and with the money he's getting, I'd think he'd be the swing OT. Mustipher may have to start Week 1, so I'm guessing he's staying. Schofield, Carter, Eiselen and Thomas all could be the 8th/9th guys based on draft status (Carter, Thomas), experience (Schofield), or in Eiselen's case, may need a backup C if Patrick has to miss a couple weeks.

 

I wouldn't put it past Poles to grab 4-5 guys off waivers for the bottom of the roster for any of these positions, not to mention if there's a DT out there that can rush the passer.

[UK]

I would like to see the Bears go after Mims from NYJ. I liked him out of Baylor and it's hard to judge him given the lack of QB play targeting him.

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I would like to see the Bears go after Mims from NYJ. I liked him out of Baylor and it's hard to judge him given the lack of QB play targeting him.

 

I wouldn't mind adding Mims either. But there's 0 chance I trade for him after trading for Harry. And I don't think he's all that dissimilar to N'Keal to go crazy over him. Honestly, think Carolina has dibs on him if he leaves NYJ. Played for Rhule at Baylor.

 

Some guys I'd be looking at if cut:

 

WR- Anthony Schwartz, Cleveland - probably not getting cut as a 3rd round pick in 2021, but speedster that is WR4 at best right now and may not have a role.

WR Preston Williams, Miami- loaded WR group now that they added Tyreke and Cedric Wilson. Huge WR that has some NFL success, again with bad QB play

CB Anthony Brown, Dallas- Kelvin Joseph may take his starting job, Daron Bland has looked great this preseason. Saves 5M if cut, Bears appear to be looking for a CB2

OL Whoever the Eagles Cut, Philly - Andre Dillard seems most likely, if they can't trade him. Younger than Reiff, more interesting as swing tackle but they have a few guys that would be good depth here.

[UMFan83]

https://twitter.com/fieldspick6/status/1563930674133975040?s=21&t=tBQz1g7GXfQ6gIRDXN9WIQ

 

Not sure if these are actual PFF grades so take with grain of salt

[UMFan83]

Blah blah blah preseason. Fields had a 92.6 PFF grade yesterday and 90.4 for the preseason

[JeffH]

https://twitter.com/fieldspick6/status/1563930674133975040?s=21&t=tBQz1g7GXfQ6gIRDXN9WIQ

 

Not sure if these are actual PFF grades so take with grain of salt

 

 

Any rating that shows Mustipher with zero pressures must be discarded.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

 

OK i'm starting to drink the kool aid a little bit.

[Guest]

 

OK i'm starting to drink the kool aid a little bit.

I loved what I saw too, and I’m starting to get pumped about seeing how Fields’ 2nd year pans out. That video focuses on the one TD pass which was obviously a major breakdown in coverage but his dart to Griffin was golden, all the rollout stuff was excellent, and he seemed to be able to survey his options rather than having to lock in. I think he might’ve even done a little no-look on one throw.

 

It was good stuff.

[Soul]

 

OK i'm starting to drink the kool aid a little bit.

I loved what I saw too, and I’m starting to get pumped about seeing how Fields’ 2nd year pans out. That video focuses on the one TD pass which was obviously a major breakdown in coverage but his dart to Griffin was golden, all the rollout stuff was excellent, and he seemed to be able to survey his options rather than having to lock in. I think he might’ve even done a little no-look on one throw.

 

It was good all-around.

[raw]

 

OK i'm starting to drink the kool aid a little bit.

I loved what I saw too, and I’m starting to get pumped about seeing how Fields’ 2nd year pans out. That video focuses on the one TD pass which was obviously a major breakdown in coverage but his dart to Griffin was golden, all the rollout stuff was excellent, and he seemed to be able to survey his options rather than having to lock in. I think he might’ve even done a little no-look on one throw.

 

It was good all-around.

 

The no look and looking off defender stuff (3rd down conversion on sidelines & Kmet TD pass) is simply high level QB stuff. Shows a clear understanding of how to manipulate defenders to get what he wants. Funny, the sideline play was similar to last week, when he did the opposite. Last week.he had the sideline guy, but tried to get the TD. This time he looked at the deeper guy to open up the sideline.

 

I know things aren't going to always come as easy as it was vs Cleveland, but it's still nice to see. The 1st half yesterday is what good offenses look like on a regular basis.

[SpongeWorthy]

the national media guys keep saying jenkins is still on the block which would seem very strange to me but the FO doesn't seem to be shutting the rumors down :-k

[gflore34]

 

OK i'm starting to drink the kool aid a little bit.

I loved what I saw too, and I’m starting to get pumped about seeing how Fields’ 2nd year pans out. That video focuses on the one TD pass which was obviously a major breakdown in coverage but his dart to Griffin was golden, all the rollout stuff was excellent, and he seemed to be able to survey his options rather than having to lock in. I think he might’ve even done a little no-look on one throw.

 

It was good all-around.

 

The no look and looking off defender stuff (3rd down conversion on sidelines & Kmet TD pass) is simply high level QB stuff. Shows a clear understanding of how to manipulate defenders to get what he wants. Funny, the sideline play was similar to last week, when he did the opposite. Last week.he had the sideline guy, but tried to get the TD. This time he looked at the deeper guy to open up the sideline.

 

I know things aren't going to always come as easy as it was vs Cleveland, but it's still nice to see. The 1st half yesterday is what good offenses look like on a regular basis.

 

At the very least, with this offensive scheme, they're attempting to put him in a position to succeed. The lack of weapons notwithstanding, that's all you can ask of a coaching staff.

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the national media guys keep saying jenkins is still on the block which would seem very strange to me but the FO doesn't seem to be shutting the rumors down :-k

 

Yeah, seems like old info that the national guys are hanging on to. I don't know why you start a guy and, from what I've heard, give literally EVERY first team rep in practices the last 2 weeks just to trade him. I know getting a veteran like Schofield ready in 2 weeks probably isn't a huge deal. But Jenkins has also been pretty good the last 2 weeks, and they have publicly praised him in the media. I don't know why you'd get worse by trading a young guy for a draft pick that isn't going to be as talented as the guy you already have. I don't see many scenarios where a team is willing to trade more now than they were 2 weeks ago when Jenkins was probably legitimately on the market. And if they aren't offering more now, then the Bears would have traded him 2 weeks ago if the offers were any good. Just makes no sense.

 

That being said, it would be very Bears-like for it to happen.

[jersey cubs fan]

[raw]

Tyler Johnson from the Bucs released. Whichever Tampa WR and Eagles OL was released was always going to be someone worthy of an NFL roster.

[raw]

I would like to see the Bears go after Mims from NYJ. I liked him out of Baylor and it's hard to judge him given the lack of QB play targeting him.

 

I wouldn't mind adding Mims either. But there's 0 chance I trade for him after trading for Harry. And I don't think he's all that dissimilar to N'Keal to go crazy over him. Honestly, think Carolina has dibs on him if he leaves NYJ. Played for Rhule at Baylor.

 

Some guys I'd be looking at if cut:

 

WR- Anthony Schwartz, Cleveland - probably not getting cut as a 3rd round pick in 2021, but speedster that is WR4 at best right now and may not have a role.

WR Preston Williams, Miami- loaded WR group now that they added Tyreke and Cedric Wilson. Huge WR that has some NFL success, again with bad QB play

CB Anthony Brown, Dallas- Kelvin Joseph may take his starting job, Daron Bland has looked great this preseason. Saves 5M if cut, Bears appear to be looking for a CB2

OL Whoever the Eagles Cut, Philly - Andre Dillard seems most likely, if they can't trade him. Younger than Reiff, more interesting as swing tackle but they have a few guys that would be good depth here.

 

Preston Williams cut. Other guys I'd add to look at for the Bears:

 

DT McTelvin Agim, Broncos

WR Tyler Johnson, Bucs

OT Le'Raven Clark, Eagles

QB Kellen Mond, Vikings (just so Justin Fields can make fun of him to his face and throw it in Chris Simms' face that he was a better prospect than Justin)

 

Also Bears have cut Trevon Coley DT, who looked pretty good in preseason and Demontre Tuggle, RB.

[Old Style]

As this board's resident Aggie, no to Mond.

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As this board's resident Aggie, no to Mond.

 

Did me mentioning Mond not come across as a clear joke?

[Old Style]

As this board's resident Aggie, no to Mond.

 

Did me mentioning Mond not come across as a clear joke?

Clearly it was made in a joking manner but I wouldn't even want to entertain him as a backup to Fields.

[raw]

Michael Schofield and Lachavious Simmons both cut. Sounds like Jenkins is the RG starter and not being traded. Simmons had a good preseason from all accounts. Wonder if he could be kept on the practice squad. Thought he had an outside shot to make the 53

[SpongeWorthy]

Michael Schofield and Lachavious Simmons both cut. Sounds like Jenkins is the RG starter and not being traded. Simmons had a good preseason from all accounts. Wonder if he could be kept on the practice squad. Thought he had an outside shot to make the 53

 

i guess if poles can keep the national media guys completely in the dark about roster moves that's a good thing

[Bertz]

 

[CubinNY]

The Athletic has predictions out, they predicted the bears at 6 wins. A bottom 3 team. Edited August 30, 2022 by CubinNY