2018 Draft thread

Post #21 » by **RedBulls23** » Tue Jan 2, 2018 7:11 am

If they didn't get those two fluke wins against the Steelers and the Panthers, they could have had the 3rd pick.

Oh well. LB/pass rusher or oline (tackle) might be the right pick at 8.

patryk7754 · Post #22 » by **patryk7754** » Tue Jan 2, 2018 4:36 pm

RedBulls23 wrote:If they didn't get those two fluke wins against the Steelers and the Panthers, they could have had the 3rd pick.

Oh well. LB/pass rusher or oline (tackle) might be the right pick at 8.

My guy is josh jackson. at 8.

patryk7754 · Post #23 » by **patryk7754** » Tue Jan 2, 2018 4:41 pm

Watch on YouTube

I think its clear that he's the best secondary player in the draft and possibly the best defender. The thing that stands out to me the most is that his best games came against the best teams.

Against Wyoming (Josh Allen): 1 INT
Against Ohio St: 3 ints
Against Wisconsin: 1 FF 2 INTs 2 TDs

Red Larrivee · Post #24 » by **Red Larrivee** » Tue Jan 2, 2018 4:46 pm

City of Trees wrote:Ridley is very polished but the Bears would be foolish to draft him or any other WR at #8. The value just isnt there. OL/ DE/ and Edge positions are tiers above WR at #8. Hell even MLB has more value.

Sent from my LG-H872 using RealGM mobile app

I agree. This is why FA is the most likely route to add weapons. We shouldn't reach on a WR in a weak receiving class. Ridley at 8 doesn't seem warranted.

Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

patryk7754 · Post #25 » by **patryk7754** » Tue Jan 2, 2018 5:36 pm

RD 1: Josh Jackson, CB

Watch on YouTube

RD 2: Christian Kirk, WR

Watch on YouTube

RD 4: Jamarco Jones. OT

Watch on YouTube

RD 4: Uchenna Nwosu, 3-4OLB

Watch on YouTube

RD 5: Dontavius Russell, DT

Watch on YouTube

RD 6: Jake Browing, QB

Watch on YouTube

RD 7: Cece Jefferson, OLB

Watch on YouTube

Susan · Post #26 » by **Susan** » Tue Jan 2, 2018 5:58 pm

Red Larrivee wrote:
City of Trees wrote:Ridley is very polished but the Bears would be foolish to draft him or any other WR at #8. The value just isnt there. OL/ DE/ and Edge positions are tiers above WR at #8. Hell even MLB has more value.

Sent from my LG-H872 using RealGM mobile app

I agree. This is why FA is the most likely route to add weapons. We shouldn't reach on a WR in a weak receiving class. Ridley at 8 doesn't seem warranted.

Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

I don't mind them trading back and getting Ridley if somebody falls in love with one of the QBs or somehow Barkley falls to us.

Post #27 » by **City of Trees** » Tue Jan 2, 2018 7:42 pm

RedBulls23 wrote:If they didn't get those two fluke wins against the Steelers and the Panthers, they could have had the 3rd pick.

Oh well. LB/pass rusher or oline (tackle) might be the right pick at 8.

Its encouraging when you factor in the Bears had the hardest strength of schedule in the league. We didnt get blown out as often as a bad team should have.

Sent from my LG-H872 using RealGM mobile app

Post #28 » by **City of Trees** » Tue Jan 2, 2018 7:46 pm

patryk7754 wrote:

Watch on YouTube

I think its clear that he's the best secondary player in the draft and possibly the best defender. The thing that stands out to me the most is that his best games came against the best teams.

Against Wyoming (Josh Allen): 1 INT
Against Ohio St: 3 ints
Against Wisconsin: 1 FF 2 INTs 2 TDs

I havent checked out his tape yet, but I do recall Pace being in attendance at the Iowa / Wisconsin game were Jackson had a couple int's

heir_jordan22 · Post #29 » by **heir_jordan22** » Wed Jan 3, 2018 6:44 am

Jackson is a special talent at corner. He mirrors his opponents' routes almost perfectly. And then you can tell he used to be a receiver, not only because of how he catches, but because of how well he finishes the route once he sees the ball in the air. Plus an above average tackler. He'd be a steal at 8. So would Chubb. I'll take either one.

Chubb looks like a slightly larger version of Solomon Thomas.

heir_jordan22 · Post #30 » by **heir_jordan22** » Wed Jan 3, 2018 8:12 am

Nwosu looks ridiculously explosive. If he's on the board in the fourth that would be a steal.

heir_jordan22 · Post #31 » by **heir_jordan22** » Wed Jan 3, 2018 8:16 am

As far as receivers go I think Ridley and Sutton are locks to go early-mid first. Out of the rest of the receivers my favorite is Auden Tate. Looks like a slightly bigger and more athletic version of Alshon Jeffery. Didn't put up monster numbers, but his talent looks ridiculous. If he's there in the sound round for us I think we have to take him.

Post #32 » by **City of Trees** » Wed Jan 3, 2018 8:43 am

My take on Joshua Jackson: looks like a solid corner. Great ball skills, elite leaping ability, and he's fast. Prototypical size. Didnt see a lot of effort in run support. Great zone coverage instincts. Soft hands. My main concern is the fact he's a one year starter with no production other than this season.

Sent from my LG-H872 using RealGM mobile app

Post #33 » by **City of Trees** » Wed Jan 3, 2018 9:15 am

heir_jordan22 wrote:As far as receivers go I think Ridley and Sutton are locks to go early-mid first. Out of the rest of the receivers my favorite is Auden Tate. Looks like a slightly bigger and more athletic version of Alshon Jeffery. Didn't put up monster numbers, but his talent looks ridiculous. If he's there in the sound round for us I think we have to take him.

Auden Tate is a solid middle round WR. Have you checked out Jaleel Scott? He is 6'6 215 lbs. Scott's route running leaves a lot to be desired but he's a fluid athlete for his size.

Sent from my LG-H872 using RealGM mobile app

patryk7754 · Post #34 » by **patryk7754** » Wed Jan 3, 2018 1:50 pm

A trade target could be the cardinals. They might be desperate to get a QB if they strike out in free agency

Susan · Post #35 » by **Susan** » Wed Jan 3, 2018 6:37 pm

patryk7754 wrote:A trade target could be the cardinals. They might be desperate to get a QB if they strike out in free agency

If Cousins leaves, the Redskins too.

Chargers and Bills are the other two teams I could see trading up.

Post #36 » by **City of Trees** » Wed Jan 3, 2018 7:57 pm

Joshua Jackson has declared for the draft.

Sent from my LG-H872 using RealGM mobile app

patryk7754 · Post #37 » by **patryk7754** » Tue Jan 9, 2018 6:04 pm

Yesterday was a big day for a lot of the top talent in the draft.

-Roquon Smith absolutely dominated. He made plays all over the field but what stood out to me the most was his coverage.

-Minka Fitzpatrick was avoided a lot but when there was an opportunity to make a play, he did so. He showed a lot of talent in run support.

-DeAndre Baker showed a lot of shut down ability, not just yesterday but also against the sooners. There's a chance he falls to the early second

-Calvin Ridley would have had 3 TDs if the QBs hadn't missed him on two.

Post #38 » by **RedBulls23** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 7:28 pm

I'm on the Mike McGlinchey bandwagon right now. Will be interesting to see where his stock is at come draft day, but I think he's projected to go around 10 so it wouldn't be a reach to take him at 8.

heir_jordan22 · Post #39 » by **heir_jordan22** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 8:02 pm

Right now some of these guys will have to be on the board for us:
DE Chubb (probably off the board)
OLB Landry (one great season against weak competition and then injured)
CB Jackson (basically one and done)
WR Ridley (24 years old)
OT Williams (injury concerns)
OT McGlinchey (at best he's the third most talented offensive lineman in the draft)
OG Nelson (he's a guard)

For obvious reasons I didn't include the QBs, Saquon Barkley, or the two safeties that are excellent.

We will have really good options, it just comes down to who is the best option. But those are my guys to watch.

karch34 · Post #40 » by **karch34** » Sat Jan 13, 2018 4:43 am

Red Larrivee wrote:
City of Trees wrote:Ridley is very polished but the Bears would be foolish to draft him or any other WR at #8. The value just isnt there. OL/ DE/ and Edge positions are tiers above WR at #8. Hell even MLB has more value.

Sent from my LG-H872 using RealGM mobile app

I agree. This is why FA is the most likely route to add weapons. We shouldn't reach on a WR in a weak receiving class. Ridley at 8 doesn't seem warranted.

Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

Agree. I like Ridley and think Sutton could be special, but the draft value seems to be on D and there's some very proven WR available. I could see us going for the likes of Robinson, Landry, and/or Watkins in Free Agency and going D in the draft. Obviously how we go to help OL is the wild card.