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  1. minnesotacubsfan
    The second you put him on the market and let teams know you're open to trading him after 2 years it devalues him. It's a stain all on its own. Not that it's a route I would want them to take even if it weren't the case. Why can't you say the same thing about the no. 1 pick? The second you put it on the market, you're devaluing the top prospect. It's a stain all on its own. We've seen some very, very stained QBs get full value on the trade market in recent years. If NFL teams believe Fields can play QB at a high level, he'll demand full value. If they don't, then why are we so sure they're wrong? ' because the #1 pick holds the value of ANY prospect in the draft, so its impossible to devalue any single one by trading it.
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    Now this I do not understand. If Fields is as good as we want him to be, if he's clearly a better choice than the No. 1 pick, then he should have as much trade value as the No. 1 pick. The second you put him on the market and let teams know you're open to trading him after 2 years it devalues him. It's a stain all on its own. Not that it's a route I would want them to take even if it weren't the case. I reminds me of my mother-in-law's shopping strategy in the super market. She was born and raised outside of Manila and moved here in her 30's, so much of American life was learn-on-the-fly. Essentially, she would walk around and watch what other people bought and buy those items, judging if they were popular they must be good. I dont think its a great way to grocery shop OR evaluate your NFL QB, she could quickly over-buy inferior products and in Poles case, walk away from a better QB prospect for the sake of misguided perceptions
  3. minnesotacubsfan
    Yeah, the only way the Bears somehow had the 14th ranked OL is off some other teams' QBs died on the field. i tend to think that although the Bears have some young, promising talent on the O-line (Jenkins and Jones, specifically), the massive hole that resides at the very middle position is what drags them down
  4. minnesotacubsfan
    I'd like to beat him with a baseball bat. I'd prefer his career ended the same way Fav-Reys did...at the hands of a Bears defender on a total legit play
  5. minnesotacubsfan
    If Peyton Manning was there at #1, sure I'd consider trading Fields. But neither Young nor Stroud nor the UK guy strike me as better options/more promising then Fields was or is. as for who to draft, I think the Bears will need to cast a very wide net in both FA and the draft, and I dont care if the first three picks are all D as long as they use FA to address the O, or vice versa. We got needs everywhere, my friend
  6. minnesotacubsfan
    Dallas and Chargers prove otherwise
  7. minnesotacubsfan
    I have seen articles about how the Bears should draft Young and trade Fields. I think most of it is just sports writer bs and being overwhelmed with the idea of having the top pick; like the exuberance makes people stupid. I don't think anyone seriously thinks the Bears are going to move on from Fields. However, Young is a pretty special college QB. I am not 100% convinced that he's a pro QB. He'll have to have Drew Breese-like talent to make it. I don't think the risk of trading Fields is worth the reward. There are too many questions about all of the top QBs in the draft to take a chance that they'd be better. idk, I feel like there are people serious about the Bears drafting young. that being said, I dont think he's anything better prospect-wise then Fields is or was
  8. minnesotacubsfan
    Aside from the occasional hot take artist, I’m not seeing this at all. The general sentiment is that they have their quarterback and need to find a way to surround him with better weapons and a line all while restocking a pathetic defense. I have seen articles about how the Bears should draft Young and trade Fields. I think most of it is just sports writer bs and being overwhelmed with the idea of having the top pick; like the exuberance makes people stupid.
  9. minnesotacubsfan
    How, exactly, does one place themselves in the upper level management of multiple sports leagues/conferences/teams, and do it repeatedly?
  10. minnesotacubsfan
    How, exactly, does one place themselves in the upper level management of multiple sports leagues/conferences/teams, and do it repeatedly?
  11. minnesotacubsfan
    I feel like a third rounder should get it done. I could be way off. 4th, maybe 5th with his age and contract expectations
  12. minnesotacubsfan
    do the reasonable thing and quit your job
  13. minnesotacubsfan
    Yep. Even if we drop to 7 or 9, Bears could still get someone like Murphy, Johnston, OL, or depending on how FA goes, Bijan Robinson. Elite talent is elite talent. Be interesting to see if Lions think Goff is the answer or not. They have the 6th and 18th that could go a long way in a package for #1. Division opponent - requires an extra 1st than anyone else Getting 2 this year may be the tax we pay, and those picks are great spots. But I think the Lions will go value at Qb and keep Goff, try to develop a rookie. I don't think they'll trade up for a Qb.
  14. minnesotacubsfan
    I saw a trade proposal today that was with Houston and we took Cook and picks. It was clearly written by a Texans fan (do they exist) because it talked about how Cook wanted out but it was light on the draft picks side from Houston. Get lost I want Poles to have a Hershel Walker trade return, or as close as it that he can get. That likely takes us far enough away from Anderson or Carter, that it's great that this draft has a good amount of guys we need: everything
  15. minnesotacubsfan
    I don’t mind that trade if you are dead set on giving Fields ample weapons. Moore might be the best possible WR that the bears can acquire. That said I’d rather do that trade but with the Colts/Pittman Like Pittman better or just like staying in the top 4 more? I'd say both; you should be able to get that trade from Indy and get Pittman instead
  16. minnesotacubsfan
    I would say it's not the final exam, but it is a must pass midterm. Tanking was easy. At this point other than the Brisker pick he really hasn't added anyone that looks like a sure thing above average long term contributor. All his budget FA were flops. Gordon and Braxton Jones might be long term starters, but certainly questions remain. He's got $150M in cash and the top pick. Again, anything less than a 8 win season will be a failure in my book. I'm concerned he has so much money to spend that the talent to get won't be there. The result, Poles will overspend on mediocre talent. Net gain: a 5-12 record. They really could have spiraled themselves into a Browns/Lions scenario of multiple losing seasons and top picks
  17. minnesotacubsfan
    HAHAHAHAHA horsefeathers GB!
  18. minnesotacubsfan
    Go full bore and get Josh Jacobs. There's an embarrassment of riches available, so if there's a time to overspend for a RB it's right now. Ideally there'd be a WR worth giving stupid money to, but there's not so add a playmaker where you can. My thoughts too. Improve what you can, every position is up for scrutiny
  19. minnesotacubsfan
    I'm still a bit stunned that the Bears will have the 1st pick. Heres to Poles trading down for an absolute mint, and still getting Anderson/Carter/Johnston/Skoronski/ANY horsefeathering TALENT
  20. minnesotacubsfan
    The bears won't give up development rights to stay in DT
  21. minnesotacubsfan
    I have more doubt in Poles and Eberflus. The response to Justin should be "what do you need to work on these things: X Y Z That's where we need to see improvement, but we will do everything we can to support you" But who knows with poles
  22. minnesotacubsfan
    The biggest fear I have is that after all year of Poles doing jack didily horsefeathers he decides to trade Fields...basically blame him RYAN, DONT BE LIKE KYLE
  23. minnesotacubsfan
    and the others? Stop moving the goal posts! How many do you want? badly worded by me, 1 of each. I'm also curious who could have a worse Ol honestly
  24. minnesotacubsfan
    name 1 Giants WR corps. and the others?
  25. minnesotacubsfan
    name 1
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