Bears @ Ravens game thread

[CjayC]

I'd prefer to sign WR talent and draft more in the 2nd/3rd and get another edge rusher in the 1st.

Arden Key + Leonard Floyd for the next 8 years =

Key and Floyd would be nasty and overdue because they badly need a OLB on the other side so Leonard Floyd doesn't have to play 90% of the snaps.

Haven't seen the list of available receivers next year besides Jeffrey who is a bridge burned, injury prone Watkins, and Allen Robinson. If they could make a run at Allen Robinson, and luck up on a St. Brown or Ridley on Day 2 I'd be satisfied.

If Bears end up with a top 4-5 pick, should definitely look to trade down (with a team looking to draft a QB). I would love for them to find a elite OLT and then move Leno to RT.

Leno is a natural LT. He's got quick twitch and the long arms. Doesn't really have the strength to be that consistent road grader on the strongside of the line. He's very much a finesse kind of lineman which doesn't fit the profile of what they want from the RT. They gave him that extension because they believe he's the guy. I could list 14 or 15 LT's that are probably better, but he's not a turnstyle( although he did look like one last week). IMO you can win with a Leno as your LT.

That said they should definitely entertain the trade down if they get a Top 5 pick and they need to stock up on as many Olineman for depth as they can handle and if the upgrade is there at LT go for it. This draft is supposed to be deep at Offensive line, so they should probably grab at least one.

[chitownsports4ever]

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/wide-receiver/

Landry, Bryant, Adams, Robinson, Pryor and so much more. You can build a WR core with two of those guys, a rookie and then Cam coming back. Hopefully one of our WRs does something this season.

Definitely need to break the bank open for at least one of these guys. We might have a chance at Bryant & Robinson given Big Ben has a foot out the door already talking about retirement, and Bortles is Bortles. Don't like their shots at Pryor, Adams, or Landry, but money talks and Cousins might not be glued to Washington given that Dan Synder is a buffoon.

I would make Bryant priority .

followed by Donte Moncrief

re-sign White for the slot

I would right now be kicking the tires on Josh Gordon as a fall back because we have plenty of time to put together a support plan whether its Bryant or Gordon we end up getting.

[Chi town]

Bears coaching is AWFUL. So bad it seems unreal.

Our division is wide open now with Rodgers out for the season and Lions 3-3.

I think we get to 7-9 thanks to Fox sticking w Glennon.

[City of Trees]

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/wide-receiver/

Landry, Bryant, Adams, Robinson, Pryor and so much more. You can build a WR core with two of those guys, a rookie and then Cam coming back. Hopefully one of our WRs does something this season.

Definitely need to break the bank open for at least one of these guys. We might have a chance at Bryant & Robinson given Big Ben has a foot out the door already talking about retirement, and Bortles is Bortles. Don't like their shots at Pryor, Adams, or Landry, but money talks and Cousins might not be glued to Washington given that Dan Synder is a buffoon.

Glennon's cap number is a good start to land one of them. Bears should be competitive in offers

Sent from my LG-H872 using RealGM mobile app

[RedBulls23]

JORDAN HOWARD IS A FRANCHISE BACK.

The coaching issues are mind boggling.

MT made a great play for the first down to Wright, and Howard obviously is an animal who carries this offense.

Defense played their best game since Urlacher.

Offense limited the mistakes and ran the ball at will. No need to put Mitch into a bad position with a complete lack of weapons.

ST did everything they could to lose the game in the second half.

Howard running out of bounds was a bad play but he's young and will continue to get better.

This team was on the ropes going into OT, the defense stepped up and got a massive 3 & out and then Howard/Mitch won the game for us.

There is no reason this game should have gone into OT.

The gaffes are on coaching. Undisciplined team to say the least. I can't wait till Fox is out.

[Red Larrivee]

Cannot wait until we can get Mitch some real receivers out there. Bears should be shoveling that contract out to Christian Kirk, St. Brown, or Ridley already. Probably need to draft some more Oline too. I feel like Cody's snap issues might be consistency with having to snap to like 5 different starting QB's in 2 years(And IIRC he didn't play Center in college although he was projected to play anywhere on the interior as a pro).

I don't like the upcoming WR class in the draft at all. Courtland Sutton may be the highest upside there is, but I don't think Kirk, Ridley or St. Brown are anything special, as much as they are the best in a bad class.

The Bears definitely need to use free agency to address WR rather than the draft.

[RedBulls23]

Report: Martavis Bryant requested trade from Steelers
https://www.thescore.com/news/1399019

[RedBulls23]

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/wide-receiver/

Landry, Bryant, Adams, Robinson, Pryor and so much more. You can build a WR core with two of those guys, a rookie and then Cam coming back. Hopefully one of our WRs does something this season.

Definitely need to break the bank open for at least one of these guys. We might have a chance at Bryant & Robinson given Big Ben has a foot out the door already talking about retirement, and Bortles is Bortles. Don't like their shots at Pryor, Adams, or Landry, but money talks and Cousins might not be glued to Washington given that Dan Synder is a buffoon.

I would make Bryant priority .

followed by Donte Moncrief

re-sign White for the slot

I would right now be kicking the tires on Josh Gordon as a fall back because we have plenty of time to put together a support plan whether its Bryant or Gordon we end up getting.

Why bring back white? Or did you mean Wright?

[Red Larrivee]

Report: Martavis Bryant requested trade from Steelers
https://www.thescore.com/news/1399019

I'd be weary of giving up any notable value, especially since he's a free agent soon and has a history of suspensions. But, he would by far be an upgrade over anything we have.

[chitownsports4ever]

Why bring back white? Or did you mean Wright?

yes White is done

[RedBulls23]

Report: Martavis Bryant requested trade from Steelers
https://www.thescore.com/news/1399019

I'd be weary of giving up any notable value, especially since he's a free agent soon and has a history of suspensions. But, he would by far be an upgrade over anything we have.

I wouldn't give up anything either, but I think it's a good sign that he wants out of Pittsburg, so he could definitely be had in the off-season via free agency.

[chitownsports4ever]

Report: Martavis Bryant requested trade from Steelers
https://www.thescore.com/news/1399019

I'd be weary of giving up any notable value, especially since he's a free agent soon and has a history of suspensions. But, he would by far be an upgrade over anything we have.

I wouldn't give up anything either, but I think it's a good sign that he wants out of Pittsburg, so he could definitely be had in the off-season via free agency.

it all depends on if he was willing to agree to a contract. If he was willing to accept a similar deal to what we offered Alshon I might consider it because the Colts and the Lions are gonna be chasing him well.

[City of Trees]

Why bring back white? Or did you mean Wright?

yes White is done

None of White's injuries are career threatening or even athletically threatening. Meaning he could heal and return to 100%. I'm sure he will want a fresh start somewhere else but its kind of premature and immature to call him done at this point.

Sent from my LG-H872 using RealGM mobile app

[chitownsports4ever]

Why bring back white? Or did you mean Wright?

yes White is done

None of White's injuries are career threatening or even athletically threatening. Meaning he could heal and return to 100%. I'm sure he will want a fresh start somewhere else but its kind of premature and immature to call him done at this point.

Sent from my LG-H872 using RealGM mobile app

Hes done as a Bear and hes already so far behind in his route running that I dont see a breakout season for him if he can stay healthy and thats a BIG IF .

[RedBulls23]

We have never seen White make a jaw dropping athletic move as a Bear. I'd say that his injuries have affected him. And like chitown said, he is far behind on knowing how to run routes. I doubt he makes it in this league, and if he does he won't amount to more than a back up. I'd rather not keep holding a roster spot at a position that we are already weak at and need upgrades badly.

[fleet]

Why bring back white? Or did you mean Wright?

yes White is done

None of White's injuries are career threatening or even athletically threatening. Meaning he could heal and return to 100%. I'm sure he will want a fresh start somewhere else but its kind of premature and immature to call him done at this point.

Yeah but he looked terrible even before his glass bones broke again.

[CjayC]

Cannot wait until we can get Mitch some real receivers out there. Bears should be shoveling that contract out to Christian Kirk, St. Brown, or Ridley already. Probably need to draft some more Oline too. I feel like Cody's snap issues might be consistency with having to snap to like 5 different starting QB's in 2 years(And IIRC he didn't play Center in college although he was projected to play anywhere on the interior as a pro).

I don't like the upcoming WR class in the draft at all. Courtland Sutton may be the highest upside there is, but I don't think Kirk, Ridley or St. Brown are anything special, as much as they are the best in a bad class.

The Bears definitely need to use free agency to address WR rather than the draft.

I think its a decent class of receivers. I think its for sure better than the 2016 class that was headed by Corey Coleman. I think Kirk can be a force, it's been repeated, but his suddenness and explosion in short spaces of the field really is reminiscent of Odell, and some Jarvis Landry. He's got a mean streak to him too. Doesn't shy away from contact or blocks and is hard to tackle especially in open spaces.

St. Brown is 6'5, quick(Possibly even fast in terms of top-end speed), runs sharp routes, and he's an effortless catcher. He hasn't shown to be the type to just jump over a DB's head and pluck the ball over him, but he wasn't really used like that by Kizer and Wimbush kind of sucks at throwing for the time being. In his case I don't see why he can't be taught to go sky up when he needs to.

Not saying spend a Top 5 pick on these guys if we get there, but 7-14 range which is where I think we'll end up I'd consider it. The Bears O by design is meant to get guys in space where they can make plays after the catch and that's what they can do. Putting an explosive burner like Kirk back there or a tall, quick, sharp route runner like St. Brown that would still go a long ways with helping Mitch and the O.

I think they do need to put priority on getting Robinson or Pryor they're built for what they're trying to do. Landry would be nice as well(Completely ignoring whatever's happening with the cap situation in regards to resigning Kyle Fuller, and giving guys like Cam Meredith new contracts) ,but I wouldn't cry if we only ended up with Robinson/Pryor and Ridley as a 2nd round pick. Not really interested in what I've seen of the rest of the FA WR class. Adams is almost assuredly gonna get the franchise tag. Watkins & Matthews no thanks. Alshon is gone.