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I sure wish I new what was on that video you can't just click into it? it didnt load correctly the first time I clicked on it either, went to some random youtube video. the second time I got the JF highlights from the Bears/Dolphins game

Shots fired! Interesting read, you get the idea that front office types really like the way Poles operates. Let's hope it translates to success

Yeah, sounds like Poles believes he could have gotten a 2024 FRP from Houston and potentially some additional picks this year. But I think the package from Carolina lessens a decent amount from 1 to 2. And I'm guessing that meant no DJ Moore or possibly no 2025 2nd round pick. The 49ers gave up 2 future 1sts and a future 3rd to move from 12 to 3. And they may have paid a premium with Miami assuming they'd be a playoff team in 2022 (which that picked turned out to be 28th, no chance Carolina's is that late). So, even with a similar deal you're looking at: 9th pick, 2023 3rd from Carolina, 2024 1st from Houston, 2024 1st from Carolina, 2025 1st from Carolina vs 9th pick, 2023 2nd from Carolina, 2024 1st from Carolina, 2025 2nd from Carolina, DJ Moore Of course, the Houston deal could have included another 2023 pick as well. Obviously, that Houston pick next year looks very enticing, but I think it's a huge assumption they would have given up a future 1st. And if they would have, it wouldn't have been much more than that. So basically, it comes down to DJ Moore and 2025 1st for a 2024 1st and a 2025 2nd + the proverbial "bird in the hand". Houston could have changed their minds. Carolina could have changed there's or the package. It's obviously a fine deal, which I'm sure Bears fans will completely be rational about when reading the article. I know what Poles said but I have a hard time Houston would really offer their 1st next year to move up a spot. But what do I know? I'm happy with what we got as others have said, and the ability to get it done before FA was helpful. was that what he said? I didn't hear his interview, but reading the description was it something like Houston to 1, bears to 2 for this year's first and parts, then Carolina to 2, bears to 9 for 3 1sts? Instead, Poles said I want Moore, and Carolina said if that's the case we want #1?

I feel like it will really depend on how big of a jump Fields takes in development, so it's not hard for me to see them on the cusp of a playoff spot

I know DJ Moore is a good pick up, but man...all the 1sts!

I *still" cant tell what percentage of the fan base is memeing and what percent thinks he's actually good. 5 % memeing. I don't think the full remaining 95% think he's like good good. Definitely some variance. But prob like 12-23% think he's next Urlacher or something. I felt like Sanborn's relative success (he tackled some people) showed more how the LB position can have only a limited effect on success if it isnt approached correctly. The approach to the two new guys is definitely interesting, however

this is a BS account sharing random made up crap for engagement they might have a great analytics department but this guy sure as hell doesn't know but they did photoshop Cutty on the monitor, so its really a win-win

Theoretically, that gets balanced out by the running teams being better at killing clock to hold onto leads at the end of the game. I dont really buy that. For it to be true, one would have to assume that the run-heavy team either has the ball at the end of the game and is slowly picking up 1st downs or has a commanding lead of which the other team makes a comeback, but falls short due to clock management. But how often does a run-heavy team build large leads? I don't really know, but my anecdotal view is not often, and the bigger element of the overall outcome is the run-heavy teams' defensive play. IE; how well can they stop the high-flying offense? I think it is better to have a strong D and a strong, dynamic passing offense.

So you would definitely take the under on a 6.5 win season right now? I sense an opportunity to win an internet bet here. For what little it's worth in football with the sample sizes involved, they played more like a 5 win team than a 3 win team last year based on pythag. The eye test would seem to agree with some of the games they blew or had a chance to win late. They are already going to be markedly improved in some areas - and weaker in none of significance - as compared to last year and the draft should bolster the roster some more too. I have no idea where it's going to end up at this point and obviously the next couple of months will determine a lot. Oh, also, the Packers are going to be very bad and the Vikings are not actually good so who knows. Detroit looks much better, however

How many 1 score games did they lose in 2022? I'd agree wit gooney that a multi year nfl rebuild is foolish. Losing starts to set in as the culture and becomes expected. But I also feel that the moves they've made should flip the script on those one score loses

Not a ton of yards tear to year, but in 2021 (or 2020) he had 11 tds, I'd agree

it sounds like it. I really like that PFF seems to think that he improved as the season went on, hopefully we got him on a career upswing

boy, I hope they have some plan. so far its been....confusing

I don't even know who Mark Pennel is and I watched every game last year lol I only remember him because of a bad pf he committed...and I remember at that time thinking he played for the opposing team when they said his name on the broadcast

whitehair isn't our center because we had no other adequate option for LG, that's the reason. I think they drafted mustipher hoping to develop him and two staffs gave SM extended time to prove them wrong, and low and behold, he did prove them wrong. he sucks mustipher was undrafted, but yeah iirc whitehair was generally good at C but i think nagy swapped him and daniels following 2018 because of the shotgun snap issues I forgot about those

whitehair isn't our center because we had no other adequate option for LG, that's the reason. I think they drafted mustipher hoping to develop him and two staffs gave SM extended time to prove them wrong, and low and behold, he did prove them wrong. he sucks Funny, I thought the reason was he can't snap and block at the same time whitehair wasn't a bad center when he played there, but its harder to find a decent LG than it is center.

whitehair isn't our center because we had no other adequate option for LG, that's the reason. I think they drafted mustipher hoping to develop him and two staffs gave SM extended time to prove them wrong, and low and behold, he did prove them wrong. he sucks

I get that

yea, it was an incredibly tragic event but also I'm not convinced in any way Carter's fault. They were kids out being dumb kids his pro-day was concerning however

We said this last offseason at the same point, then be went DB-DB-KR early in the draft. The way he has absolutely torched the lines on both sides of the ball is concerning He kind of did the same horsefeathers in FA, has a horsefeathers of money to spend, there's fairly good OL and DL options available and what does he do? LB-LB right out of the gate, where are the linemen going to come from, out of thin air, Amazon Prime? Alibaba

I don't see Skoronski as a fit. Short arms, and I think he's a guard, which seemingly is covered by Davis, Jenkins, Whitehair, and Carter all being on the roster still. Jenkins could move back to OT, but he doesn't have ideal length either. I hope they add someone. Even if it's just a placeholder on a 1-year deal. Cam Fleming seems like the safest bet out there. But Taylor Lewan and Donovan Smith are interesting options in that they were once really good LTs until injuries and age set in (Smith isn't quite 30 yet but has a lot a mileage). Maybe you can get a Jason Peters season out of 1 of them, which is possible since they are 10 years younger. LOL. But those type of moves wouldn't force you into OT at 9. And I personally, think I'd rather have one of the 2nd round guys (Jaelyn Duncan, Matthew Bergeron, Wanya Morris-3rd/4th) than Johnson at 9. Trade back, and I feel more comfortable with one of the 1st tier guys. Anton Harrison is my guy, OT2 for me with Paris only ahead because of star upside and Darnell Wright is my OT3, who showed at the combine he's athletic enough for this scheme and college showed an amazing anchor against top tier talent. idk about Paris Johnson, he grades higher in run blocking than pass blocking. I wouldnt draft him above Skoronski. Broderick Jones and Anton Harrison (btw, Anton is one of my all-time fav underutilized names - it was my great great grandfather's name, and if we had a boy I would have named my son that name) both ran sub 5 sec 40's. If you want arm length, pass grades, and speed, those are the two to focus on

I know nothing about this guy, what's to like?

i probably would too, but word is he tanked his pro day today BADLY. looked really out of shape. Really? Damn

I really suspect we're going to go DL with the 9th pick and I will be a floor boner about it. My best guess is that they will go Edge if Wilson or Murphy are available. If they aren't they trade down a few slots (would be very helpful if Levis is still around) and take one of the tackles. If Carter is at 9, I'd take him. DE is deep and you could prolly get some value in rd 2 But poles very clearly is making his own path so who knows

This is why I'm not sold on Herbert. He can run, but he can't block and I think the jury is still out on his receiving abilities