His first question to Poles had to be about the o-line. I find it hard to believe that he would take the job if there wasnāt a plan for the o-line. Would love to see Allen come as the DC.
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I was kind of hoping Johnson would tell ownership he would only take job if Poles was out. There was rumor he might require it to accept
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So, they have the HC and he seems to be assembling a good staff. Now, donāt over think this offseason, Ryan Poles. Donāt get cute thinking you are the star of the draft with your trades. Fix what you can in the FA market, then get at least two starting linemen in the draft to protect Caleb
So exciting to see the bears not eff around and finally just hire the guy everyone agreed is the most desirable on the market. What I really like about Johnson is he's HIGHLY INTELLIGENT. Too many recent bears coaches and hires just aren't smart enough people. Flus was a borderline meathead.
I agree. And I LOL'd at "meathead." I really need to use that term more often in my daily conversations. š
Scherff is an unrestricted free agent so he's free to sign wherever. I could see the bears taking a look but he is getting up there in age and has been dinged up lately.
Here's the best list of FAs I've found. All URs ranked by positions.
Here is my wish list in Free Agency.
Khalil Mack..yeah, he's older but has been playing well. Don't break the bank for him.
Either Alaric Jackson or Staley from Baltimore as a tackle.
Do we go get Stephon Diggs?
Khalil Mack..yeah, he's older but has been playing well. Don't break the bank for him.
Either Alaric Jackson or Staley from Baltimore as a tackle.
Do we go get Stephon Diggs?
I thought Scherff had another year. I'm in on him and a tackle, add Mack and Diggs and whatever we get in the draft.
Ok - if i remember correctly they have around $80m to work with. My priority would be
1 - replace the OL except RT (no way they are going to give up on Darnell Wright yet). If Jenkins would take a "prove it" deal, I still think he is a starter in this league if he can stay healthy. Is Braxton Jones a FA? I don't hate him either; but an upgrade would be awesome.
2 - At least one new pass rusher (OLB/DE) depending on the def coordinator system they hire.
3 - At least one new interior DL
4 - a speedy WR. I don't think Keenan Allen will return; but could be wrong. Either way, I think they need someone reliable to spread the field. I know Moore/Odzune both lined up in the slot; but I presume it would be a slot focused WR.
5 - safety depth.
Just my two cents.
1 - replace the OL except RT (no way they are going to give up on Darnell Wright yet). If Jenkins would take a "prove it" deal, I still think he is a starter in this league if he can stay healthy. Is Braxton Jones a FA? I don't hate him either; but an upgrade would be awesome.
2 - At least one new pass rusher (OLB/DE) depending on the def coordinator system they hire.
3 - At least one new interior DL
4 - a speedy WR. I don't think Keenan Allen will return; but could be wrong. Either way, I think they need someone reliable to spread the field. I know Moore/Odzune both lined up in the slot; but I presume it would be a slot focused WR.
5 - safety depth.
Just my two cents.
1-Alaric Jackson or Staley
2-Mack
3-Scherff or Mekhi or former Hawkeye Daniels
4-Diggs
5-Will Harris
I wouldn't want Diggs for the league minimum
I get that, with his previous attitude, I'm hoping he's been humbled, needs redemption.
Agreed. If somehow Trey Smith from KC isn't re-signed the bears need to be all over him. He's an animal and super athletic.
At center if Atlanta doesn't tag Drew Dalman, he'd be a huge upgrade over Shelton. He's a bit smaller and better run blocker than pass blocker but only 26 years old, played at Stanford (he's smart which I like at C) and was PFFs #4 rated center this season.
If they can pull that off, then draft at least one OL with the first 3 picks, we'll have made huge strides there. Washington is proving you can have a good OL being strong up the middle and not having elite elite tackles.
Frankly I think personnel focus needs to be in the trenches. Ideally find depth at RB and WR as well.
Need to look up how many picks the bears have this year - looks like 9. Depending on who they like and who is there at 10, I could see a trade down for more picks there.
Jones still has another year. I think they would like to upgrade there but would live with him for another year. The 3 interior positions HAVE to get better. I agree with everything you posted basically. If they drafted Kaleb Johnson in round 2 it wouldnāt bother me at all. They need a better RB.
I'm hoping we get some staff announcements today!
He definitely won the room. The guys on The Score can't find a negative when I have been listening. Even Bernstein.
I completely understand! As soon as he didn't hear an acronym he was sold.
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