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They're already a mess, what's another couple million haha

Apparently on a 3 year deal. Did Emery ever land on hid feet? Maybe Belichick wants to hire him.

[tweet] [/tweet] So That's like late 4th / early 5th type value for Bennett. All things considered thats not awful once everyone knew he was on the block. And swapping picks to upgrade makes more sense at this point than adding more picks.

Their sixth back for their fifth or something lame like that I'm sure.

Speaking of stability... when are we gonna get another Pat Mannely. I can't be expected to learn these new long snappers, every season or even mid season.

Not sure I love Stanley, but I can certainly get behind the idea, and it really depends on who else is there. Odds are an equally enticing front 7 D guy is available, and it's basically a coin flip of which evaluation is more likely to be right.

I can dig it. Will still be sad to say Bennett go. And while this draft is weak at the top end for TE, I think there are actually some interesting mid round guys so there's that.

Cool, just checked twitter 15 minutes too early

Sounds like Hicks is still in Chicago. If he leaves, I imagine he couldn't close the deal. Hopefully a deal is done tomorrow.

I really don't either. Especially if the draft is solid. I think we could have two above average units next year if things fall right. And two above average units = a pretty good team. This defense still needs some help. And you don't want to rely only on the draft for additional D resources. Still really want Hicks, a S, and maybe another minor DL piece in FA. Freeman deal is a steal though. For Fox's shortcomings I think we have a place guys want to come play for now.

Mariani back on a one year deal.

I mean that would have been really fun, but Hicks and a DB will still do.

How much is Freeman gonna cost? That 46M isn't going to go as far as we probably want. Now, there's still some opportunity to drop more dead weight and free up cap, but I'd really like some more DB help too, which won't be cheap. I don't think they'll sign Freeman. Definitely makes since to gauge his pricetag though and potentially drive up his price. I think the focus will be Akiem Hicks. Then I think the Bears focus on a DB or two (SS foremost, maybe a cheap vet CB for depth) and settling the Miller/Bennett situation at TE. Bennett and Rolle seems like the only real places to save some money, but they'll have to replace their 7-8M saved by spending that much on their replacements. Should have plenty of money for Hicks, Miller, a S like Bruton from Denver, maybe a CB like Patrick Robinson (who the Bears have shown interest in), a backup TE (Gresham in Chicago today also), and any cheap 1-year guys they want to bring in. Then in the draft, I'd focus on the best front 5 pass rusher available at 11. Buckner or Rankins on the DL. Shaq Lawson or Noah Spence at OLB. Then I think the next 2 picks go toward DL/OLB (whichever not picked in 1st), a CB with some size/length, a developmental QB or OL. Agreed with most of that. Re: Rolle, I'm kind of already rolling his replacement into a S signing. If you just need depth, you could replace that cheaper. On other area that could lower our cap number is a Alshon deal. If u could lay out my ideal top three rounds of the draft, it'd be DL, CB, and maybe TE. Or OLB/OL.

Feels like it's finally a stronger 4-3 DE class for once, over a 3-4 OLB, unfortunately. A few 5T rushers, but they may end up out of range.

I mean I really don't want to be picky about where we upgrade our talent since we need it everywhere, but I want a S and a DL (or two) before more decent money to a ILB. Relax, we're getting Hicks today. How much is Freeman gonna cost? That 46M isn't going to go as far as we probably want. Now, there's still some opportunity to drop more dead weight and free up cap, but I'd really like some more DB help too, which won't be cheap.

yyuuuuppppp....massive upgrade. I mean I really don't want to be picky about where we upgrade our talent since we need it everywhere, but I want a S and a DL (or two) before more decent money to a ILB.

Let me know if I messed any up. Other than Tom who chose a team without a first rounder, I didn't double up yet, but we can by the end of the month of there are still slots open.

Sherrick McManus back on two year deal. Porter contract looks similar in structure to Massie. One year with two "option" years. http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/chicago-bears/tracy-porter/ Zach Miller looking imminent. I'm gonna guess a cost and structure very much like Porter.

Wait winos don't only drink wine?

In quest to find a worse backup than Claussen, the Bears have interest in Scott Tolzien. Also, the Massie contract, though I thought was high on AAV, at least looks like a prove it deal. Basically this year is guaranteed, with two "option" years where it is very easy to get out of. No firm details on Porter yet. http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/chicago-bears/bobby-massie/

No one on Bears yet. I'd be up for just calling that one a consensus one and we'll do a poll for it, since that will have the most interest here.

Doh, nevermind, read that wrong. Numbers coming in for Travathan are lower than initially reported. Sounds like a definite Fox discount. http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/chicago-bears/danny-trevathan/

it's 2/12M, isnt it? Not sure. Just saw 12 per. Still a lot.

Possible Bears target Jaye Howard back to Chiefs, at 12M per year. DLineman are going for a lot of dough. If we do ideed get Akiem Hicks, I'm not expecting it to be cheap.

Here is the First Round list. We can use this as a sign up and I'll create a new topic for the actual mock draft. First come first serve. If there are multiple requests on a team, the first person can set up a "draft board" if they want, but will get final say. I won't update this a lot, so just pay attention. I'll take the Ravens. R.1.1 - Tennessee Titans R.1.2 - Cleveland Browns R.1.3 - San Diego Chargers - CaliforniaRaisin R.1.4 - Dallas Cowboys -Vance R.1.5 - Jacksonville Jaguars R.1.6 - Baltimore Ravens - WrigleyField 22 R.1.7 - San Francisco 49ers R.1.8 - Philadelphia Eagles R.1.9 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers R.1.10 - New York Giants -Jersey R.1.11 - Chicago Bears - consensus R.1.12 - New Orleans Saints R.1.13 - Miami Dolphins R.1.14 - Oakland Raiders - soccer10k R.1.15 - Los Angeles Rams R.1.16 - Detroit Lions - Sneakypower R.1.17 - Atlanta Falcons R.1.18 - Indianapolis Colts R.1.19 - Buffalo Bills R.1.20 - New York Jets R.1.21 - Washington Racial Slurs R.1.22 - Houston Texans - JeffH R.1.23 - Minnesota Vikings - Post Count Padder R.1.24 - Cincinnati Bengals R.1.25 - Pittsburgh Steelers R.1.26 - Seattle Seahawks R.1.27 - Green Bay Packers - Tomthebombadil R.1.28 - Kansas City Chiefs R.1.29 - Arizona Cardinals R.1.30 - Carolina Panthers - Andy R.1.31 - Denver Broncos Rd1 Forfeit - New England - Tomthebombadil