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I didn't say anything about Doncic's defense. Bagley may have the physical tools to be OK defensively, but you're projecting a lot before he hits adequate. Also, if you're still hung up on NBA positions you're knocking one guy for being a tweener while propping up another tweener. Again, you don't know what you're talking about... Bagley doesn't just have the physical tools to be OK defensively -- he has the tools to be an above-average defender if he actually turns those tools into refined skills. Same as when you're discussing tools while talking about MLB prospects. Tools do not equal skills. Bagley isn't really a tweener either. His listed height is 6'11" and he currently weighs 234 lbs. He's not listed as a pure PF because he plays more like a C who plays near the hoop. Most PFs have to be able to shoot all the way out to the 3-pt line, and he is capable of that. His 3-pt percentage in college is 35.4% and his shooting mechanics are fine. I think he's perfectly capable of playing PF in the NBA. It will take him awhile to learn how to guard better and bigger players in the NBA, but that's true of most young players entering the league. Read this article (ESPN Insider) and you'll be better informed: http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/21704960/will-marvin-bagley-college-superstardom-translate-nba-2018-draft Yeah, I have hope that he turns some of those tools into actual defense at some point too, but his lack of length makes it hard for him to make up for his general lack of defensive awareness. I honestly have no idea if he can learn defensive instincts but he has none now. And you don't need to convince me Bagley will be good. I think there is more perimeter game in his skillset than he has shown but he hasn't needed to show it much because how much he can dominate smaller guys inside at the college level. Seriously my only point was that if you like guys who can contribute on both ends of the floor Bagley is a funny guy to support at #1. I wouldn't have said anything if you had the same criticism of Doncic but wanted Jaren Jackson at #1 (even though I would prefer Bagley to Jackson right now).

It's funny to not trust Doncic's defense but then want Bagley. Also, Doncic is either going to be a PG or a SF in the NBA. He's not a good enough shooter to play SG, and not big enough to play PF/C. You think he can keep up with all the elite PGs in the NBA right now? R. Westbrook, D. Lillard, K. Irving, J. Wall, K. Lowry, and on and on it goes. You think Doncic can guard J. Butler, Lebron, Durant, K. Leonard, etc. at SF? Are you serious??? Every scout has questions about his defense at the next level. I didn't say anything about Doncic's defense. Bagley may have the physical tools to be OK defensively, but you're projecting a lot before he hits adequate. Also, if you're still hung up on NBA positions you're knocking one guy for being a tweener while propping up another tweener.

It's funny to not trust Doncic's defense but then want Bagley.

I was there. Bryant hit it really far.

I'm not a psychiatrist so I could be wrong on some of this, but I think some of the confusion regarding psychostimulants is that people hear the "stimulant" part of the word and assume there is some paradoxical effect because a "stimulant" should stimulate behavior. Actually what they do is stimulate dopamine (and I believe norepinephrine) activity by blocking reuptake of the neurotransmitter in the prefrontal cortex where executive functioning takes place. Increased dopamine activity improves executive functioning and ADHD is basically a disorder of executive functioning. People without ADHD likely already have adequate dopamine activity, but the effects of taking the stimulant should really be the same (although there may be some additional euphoria or something related to the flooding of dopamine).

Sure, the point still stands and I agree with him. I was admittedly nerding out, but his Skinner thing was right but the Pavlov thing was not.

I don't think you have that right.

I hope they are not done upgrading the line. In particular, I'd like to see them still look at tackles. I don't feel like we know enough about Williams yet and I don't trust Pace to stay healthy. If Angelo is going to ignore one side of the ball in the draft I hope he ignores the offense, but of course I don't think he'll ignore the draft. I would still expect better players in rounds 1-3 than rounds 4-7 though. I disagree. We have Pace, Williams, Schafer, and Omiyale. More than fine. not only do we have them, but we have beekman, garza, buenning, draft pick on the bench. while those names aren't anything special as starters, they're experienced lineman that give us excellent depth. the line is an area of strength this year, so we can stop pretending like it's still a weakness and actually now focus on the weaknesses. jeez, we patch a hole that has existed since the 1950's andpeople are still complaining. if we upgraded the defense, people would be whining about the quarterback and offensive line. come to think of it, we've upgraded the offensive line, greatly, and people are still complaining about it. You're probably right, but the problem is that there are a lot of areas in need of an upgrade and in upgrading quarterback it has become a lot more difficult to upgrade those other areas of need. I do appreciate that Angelo has actually done something big this offseason and I hope it works out even if I have my doubts.

I hope they are not done upgrading the line. In particular, I'd like to see them still look at tackles. I don't feel like we know enough about Williams yet and I don't trust Pace to stay healthy. If Angelo is going to ignore one side of the ball in the draft I hope he ignores the offense, but of course I don't think he'll ignore the draft. I would still expect better players in rounds 1-3 than rounds 4-7 though.

I realize I am really late in reading this, but after being called a Packer fan I have never been so offended. Well with that ridiculous comment I could only assume you were a Packer fan. If thats not the case, then it must just be that you dont know much about the Bears or football. Really? Is it that ridiculous to be concerned that the upgrade at quarterback might not help enough to offset the poor group of receivers, questionable offensive line, and average and aging defense? It is also reasonable to doubt that Cutler will be a perennial All Pro with the Bears. I hope it happens, but I don't think it's the slam dunk like most seem to think. Theyve addressed the offensive line already for one. Recievers we will see, but they have weapons in Hester, Olsen, and Clark with Bennet being an unknown at this point, but hes got history with Cutler. Your comment was "every defensive postion" and that is just plain ridiculous and you know it. Its hyperbole at its finest. Oh and they still have 8 picks to use and Angelo has a history with drafting starters later in the draft on defense. So yes your comment was ridiculous Im sorry. Sure, that comment was hyperbole, but the defense was not very good last year. I think Babich was awful as a defensive coordinator and I hope there will be improvements there. I also hold out hope that Marinelli is a great defensive line coach and help what I think should be the strength of the defense actually produce this year. This still looks like a defense that is getting worse recently rather than better. I know Angelo tends to have more success finding starters later in the draft, and he has a ton of pressure to find those guys late if he wants a complete enough team to win a Super Bowl with Cutler.

Well with that ridiculous comment I could only assume you were a Packer fan. If thats not the case, then it must just be that you dont know much about the Bears or football. Really? Is it that ridiculous to be concerned that the upgrade at quarterback might not help enough to offset the poor group of receivers, questionable offensive line, and average and aging defense? It is also reasonable to doubt that Cutler will be a perennial All Pro with the Bears. I hope it happens, but I don't think it's the slam dunk like most seem to think. For all the crap some Bears fans give Lovie, I think he did an excellent job last year (all things considered). To finish 9-7 with an unknown at RB, an average QB at best, and absolutely no WR's was pretty impressive. Now they add a QB that is legitimately good. Sure the Bears gave up two first round picks, but to land a player like Cutler, you really can't complain about that. I think it's a trade that should benefit both teams in the long run. I'd agree with that and I would expect the offense to get better next year. I have a lot of concerns about what the offensive line and the defense as a whole will look like over the next several years. I could see Cutler needing to put up a ton of points while constantly on his back because of a poor offensive line and defense

HAHA bitter Packer fan face, I LOVE IT! I realize I am really late in reading this, but after being called a Packer fan I have never been so offended. Well with that ridiculous comment I could only assume you were a Packer fan. If thats not the case, then it must just be that you dont know much about the Bears or football. Really? Is it that ridiculous to be concerned that the upgrade at quarterback might not help enough to offset the poor group of receivers, questionable offensive line, and average and aging defense? It is also reasonable to doubt that Cutler will be a perennial All Pro with the Bears. I hope it happens, but I don't think it's the slam dunk like most seem to think.

HAHA bitter Packer fan face, I LOVE IT! I realize I am really late in reading this, but after being called a Packer fan I have never been so offended.