Official Chicago Bears Off-Season Thread

[Madrox]

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[Madrox]

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[X-Man26]

I like what the Bears are doing. Long is an athletic pulling guard but they are saying that at 6'6 320, he projects as a left tackle. I think we'll see him at guard or RT for a couple years, then have him transition to LT.

With Bostic, I love the pick. This kid is a freak athlete. Real talk, Green Bay had been handling us due to to our lack of athleticism in the seams. That is no longer a problem! We are so much more athletic on defense with our new LB core! I am live right now. If we can get Tyrann Matthew to replace DJ Moore as our nickle back, then I'd be good! I doubt if he drops to the 4th round though!

Another thing, Emery is taking the best/most athletic players on the board. He truly understands that the game is getting faster and more athletic. I feel like we are adding explosiveness to our team. Hardin will be back at S, Lovie didnt use Rodriguez at TE but he was dominant at TE in camp and Trestman will use him as TE & H back.

Bear Down!

 

[Chitownheadbusa]

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I like what the Bears are doing. Long is an athletic pulling guard but they are saying that at 6'6 320, he projects as a left tackle. I think we'll see him at guard or RT for a couple years, then have him transition to LT.

With Bostic, I love the pick. This kid is a freak athlete. Real talk, Green Bay had been handling us due to to our lack of athleticism in the seams. That is no longer a problem! We are so much more athletic on defense with our new LB core! I am live right now. If we can get Tyrann Matthew to replace DJ Moore as our nickle back, then I'd be good! I doubt if he drops to the 4th round though!

Another thing, Emery is taking the best/most athletic players on the board. He truly understands that the game is getting faster and more athletic. I feel like we are adding explosiveness to our team. Hardin will be back at S, Lovie didnt use Rodriguez at TE but he was dominant at TE in camp and Trestman will use him as TE & H back.

Bear Down!

thxs for the input. because i really dont follow college players that much. so im not learning about these guys until after theyre drafted.

 

[chops]

 

[Pworld297]

I understand getting Long but I just don't like where they took him especially with what was still on the board. Shariff Floyd who fits in perfectly with the 4-3 scheme the bears run and he was top 5 pick on most draft boards. Then there was Ogletree or Tyler Efiert. This dudes draft picks better pan out or his time in the chi will be short lived.

 

[c_commander]

I understand getting Long but I just don't like where they took him especially with what was still on the board. Shariff Floyd who fits in perfectly with the 4-3 scheme the bears run and he was top 5 pick on most draft boards. Then there was Ogletree or Tyler Efiert. This dudes draft picks better pan out or his time in the chi will be short lived.

This was my issue with the pick. I personally thought well a top 5 pick has dropped to us and one of the 10 most talented players who has been productive as well is also there. Plus the Bears may have been able to trade down, gotten an extra pick and still gotten Long.
It'll be interesting to see what they do from here on out and with Glennon off of the board whether or not they still draft a QB.

 

[Madrox]

Lance Briggs joins 'NFL Draft Xtra' (some insight on the new coaches from Briggs)

Mayock: Bears' solid draft class flying under the radar (video)

 

[largebillsonlyplease]

who did yall get

 

[Bruh In Law]

Now I see why he picked Shea two years ago

I dont see why they didn't get a different coordinator and start running a 3-4

They want faster smaller athletic ends linemen dbs and linebackers

The cover two not gone be effective no more

I like these picks
Curious to see what corners they take in free agency

 

[Madrox]

who did yall get

Kyle Long
OG
Oregon

Jonathan Bostic
ILB
Florida

Khaseem Greene
OLB
Rutgers

Jordan Mills
OT
Louisiana Tech

Cornelius Washington
DE
Georgia

 

[TruDat]

In comparative towards former GM-Gay-Angelo,
I believe Phil Emery is addressing
the immediate needs for the team,
he is not trying to put rounds pegs
in square holes like his predecessor.
I like the free agent moves that he
has done so far

 

[Madrox]

In comparative towards former GM-Gay-Angelo,
I believe Phil Emery is addressing
the immediate needs for the team,
he is not trying to put rounds pegs
in square holes like his predecessor.
I like the free agent moves that he
has done so far

....and drafting dudes that are top athletes at their respective positions.....or ultra productive in the case of Khaseem Greene..

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[Madrox]

 

[Mt. Yukon]

As a Washington guy fuck that dude... He was a fuckin beast with no talent on the squad to support him... Glad hes on my squad now...

 

[Madrox]

As a Washington guy fuck that dude... He was a fuckin beast with no talent on the squad to support him... Glad hes on my squad now...

I remember his name but not his game first hand. I just saw a blurb about him quitting the team there for some reason, but whatever...

 

[largebillsonlyplease]

Kyle Long
OG
Oregon

Jonathan Bostic
ILB
Florida

Khaseem Greene
OLB
Rutgers

Jordan Mills
OT
Louisiana Tech

Cornelius Washington
DE
Georgia

just judging by position looks like you got everything you really needed to start moving in the right direction.

what kind of offense does that cfl coach run?

 

[Madrox]

just judging by position looks like you got everything you really needed to start moving in the right direction.

what kind of offense does that cfl coach run?

I expect us to protect much better this season (with the additions on the line + Kromer). And we got younger on D the past two drafts...

Trestman is pure West Coast Offense. And the new Offensive Coor. (Kromer) was the Saints OL coach the past (??) years..

 

[Mt. Yukon]

I remember his name but not his game first hand. I just saw a blurb about him quitting the team there for some reason, but whatever...

Yeah, some shit with Mike Leach talking down to him or something like that. GUess he could do it knowing he was going pro. Ahhh well, he didnt play and the Huskies still lost the Apple cup.

 

[Madrox]

Yeah, some shit with Mike Leach talking down to him or something like that. GUess he could do it knowing he was going pro. Ahhh well, he didnt play and the Huskies still lost the Apple cup.

Was it in Pullman or Seattle?

 

[X-Man26]

I understand getting Long but I just don't like where they took him especially with what was still on the board. Shariff Floyd who fits in perfectly with the 4-3 scheme the bears run and he was top 5 pick on most draft boards. Then there was Ogletree or Tyler Efiert. This dudes draft picks better pan out or his time in the chi will be short lived.

This was my issue with the pick. I personally thought well a top 5 pick has dropped to us and one of the 10 most talented players who has been productive as well is also there. Plus the Bears may have been able to trade down, gotten an extra pick and still gotten Long.
It'll be interesting to see what they do from here on out and with Glennon off of the board whether or not they still draft a QB.

Shariff Floyd was the player that we passed that alarmed me but we franchsied Melton and will have him extended soon and we got a lot invested in Paea as our 3 technique DT. We can't afford to
use the 20th pick on a cat that may be third string.

WE can't play him on the other side as you can't have two pass rushing DT's (ask Detroit).


EDIT______________________________

In Ogletree, we cannot trust a guy that gets a DUI at the damn combine! That dude don't get and it wasnt the first time he was in trouble. With Efiert, we just got Martellus and we drafted Rodriguez last year. Rodriguez killed at TE and H-back in camp last year and Lovie decided to play him at Full Back. Rodriguez deserved a fair shot at TE before we invested a 20th pick in a player that would have split time with Bennett. I like the way we allocated our picks and FA money. The only place where we double up was on the D-Line where we needed to create competition to let everyone know that there jobs arent safe. The talent on the line has improved and the best 5 guys will be a significant upgrade from last year.

Beyond that, we are a much more athletic team. Emery is starting to build depth after the years of botched drafts by bitch ass Jerry Angelo.

 

[Mt. Yukon]

Was it in Pullman or Seattle?

Pullman... But when they had only won like 2 games did it really matter where the game was??? And being up 18 in the 3rd qtr...

 

[Madrox]

UDFA signed so far:

Brent Russell, DT, GA Southern
Josh Lenz, WR, Iowa St
Mark Harrison, WR, Rutgers
Demontre Hurst, DB, Oklahoma
Tress Way, P, Oklahoma
Michael Ford, RB, LSU
C.J Wilson, CB/FS, N.C. State

Pullman... But when they had only won like 2 games did it really matter where the game was??? And being up 18 in the 3rd qtr...

 

[c_commander]

Shariff Floyd was the player that we passed that alarmed me but we franchsied Melton and will have him extended soon and we got a lot invested in Paea as our 3 technique DT. We can't afford to
use the 20th pick on a cat that may be third string.

WE can't play him on the other side as you can't have two pass rushing DT's (ask Detroit).


EDIT______________________________

In Ogletree, we cannot trust a guy that gets a DUI at the damn combine! That dude don't get and it wasnt the first time he was in trouble. With Efiert, we just got Martellus and we drafted Rodriguez last year. Rodriguez killed at TE and H-back in camp last year and Lovie decided to play him at Full Back. Rodriguez deserved a fair shot at TE before we invested a 20th pick in a player that would have split time with Bennett. I like the way we allocated our picks and FA money. The only place where we double up was on the D-Line where we needed to create competition to let everyone know that there jobs arent safe. The talent on the line has improved and the best 5 guys will be a significant upgrade from last year.

Beyond that, we are a much more athletic team. Emery is starting to build depth after the years of botched drafts by bitch ass Jerry Angelo.

Ogletree got that DUI prior to the combine not at the combine. He had to address the DUI at the combine. Also the reason that Long left his initial school was over a DUI. Ogletree is a guy who was very productive and could potentially play inside or outside linebacker. Floyd would have been a pick based on value and the fact that sometimes when a guy falls into your lap you go with it no questions asked. And yes we just signed Bennett but Bennett has always been more about talent than actual production.
I did like our last 2 picks in Washington and Wilson. I thought that Da'Rick Rogers would be a good undrafted free agent to bring in but he's already agreed to sign with the Bills.

 

[Complex]

In comparative towards former GM-Gay-Angelo,
I believe Phil Emery is addressing
the immediate needs for the team,
he is not trying to put rounds pegs
in square holes like his predecessor.
I like the free agent moves that he
has done so far

Think of how many years we needed offensive line help and receivers and Angelo wouldn't get either How can you see your QB get sacked 40 something times every year and still not draft offensive lineman. Thinking you can bring in Mike Tice to turn shit to diamonds.

Instead of getting the best available player on the board, you can tell Emery is drafting by need also.

Now I see why he picked Shea two years ago

I dont see why they didn't get a different coordinator and start running a 3-4

They want faster smaller athletic ends linemen dbs and linebackers

The cover two not gone be effective no more

I like these picks
Curious to see what corners they take in free agency

Oh the Tampa 2 was out once Lovie was gone

 

[chops]

Bears | Zach Minter signed

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:42:27 -0700

The Chicago Bears signed free-agent DT Zach Minter (Montana State) Saturday, April 27.

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Bears | Nine UDFAs signed

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:22:24 -0700

The Chicago Bears have signed undrafted free-agent RB Michael Ford (Louisiana State), WR Mark Harrison (Rutgers), CB Demontre Hurst (Oklahoma), WR Josh Lenz (Iowa State), C P.J. Lonergan (Louisiana State), WR Marcus Rucker (Memphis), DT Brent Russell (Georgia Southern), P Tress Way (Oklahoma) and CB C.J. Wilson (North Carolina State). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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[shaddyvillethug]

Ehhh

Will wait n see

 

[chops]

Heres a look at Trestman's playbook from The Cardinals in 1988....

Seems interesting.

http://www.footballxos.com/download/offense/pro-offense/1998-Arizona-Cardinals-Offense.pdf

 

[Madrox]

Did Bears reach to draft Kyle Long?

Published: April 30, 2013 at 06:41 p.m. | 3,456 Views
02:59 – Is the Chicago Bears offensive line sured up after investing a first-round draft pick on Kyle Long? "Path to the Draft" weighs Chicago's 2013 draft class.

....they talk about Long and the two LBs we drafted (Bostic and Greene).

 

[chops]

i agree that they reached on Long.... but I understand why. I dont blame Emery but he better pray that him and McLelin(sp) play well this year.


Here are some more updates:


Bears | Nine UDFAs signed

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:22:24 -0700

The Chicago Bears have signed undrafted free-agent RB Michael Ford (Louisiana State), WR Mark Harrison (Rutgers), CB Demontre Hurst (Oklahoma), WR Josh Lenz (Iowa State), C P.J. Lonergan (Louisiana State), WR Marcus Rucker (Memphis), DT Brent Russell (Georgia Southern), P Tress Way (Oklahoma) and CB C.J. Wilson (North Carolina State). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Bears | Not interested in Tim Tebow

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:50:59 -0700

The Chicago Bears aren't interested in free-agent QB Tim Tebow (Jets).

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Bears | Could pursue Brandon Moore

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:42:26 -0700

The Chicago Bears drafted OL Kyle Long in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft, but their offensive line is still a mess, and the club could pursue someone like free-agent OG Brandon Moore (Jets).

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Bears | Jordan Mills agrees to terms

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:54:51 -0700

The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with fifth-round draft choice OT Jordan Mills to a four-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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Bears | Cornelius Washington agrees to terms

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:06:35 -0700

The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with sixth-round draft choice DE Cornelius Washington to a four-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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Bears | Jordan Mills projected at RT

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:58:50 -0700

Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears OT Jordan Mills is projected to begin his career at right tackle, but could end up at guard, a position he played his first season in college at Louisiana Tech. Mills figures to be in excellent shape to earn a place on the club's 53-man roster.

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Bears | Cornelius Washington to be pass rusher

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:31:33 -0700

Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears DL Cornelius Washington primarily played outside linebacker in college, but he will start out as a pass-rushing defensive end in the NFL. Many draft analysts predicted Washington would go earlier than the sixth round because of his pure athleticism, a trait the Bears value above others.

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Bears | Cornelius Washington to be pass rusher

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:31:33 -0700

Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears DL Cornelius Washington primarily played outside linebacker in college, but he will start out as a pass-rushing defensive end in the NFL. Many draft analysts predicted Washington would go earlier than the sixth round because of his pure athleticism, a trait the Bears value above others.

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Bears | Jay Cutler pleased with OL additions

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:33:04 -0700

Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler is happy to see the team's management made protecting their quarterback a priority after adding to the offensive line through free agency and with two draft picks. The team added OT Jermon Bushrod and OG Matt Slauson via free agency, and then picked OG Kyle Long with the 20th overall selection in the 2013 NFL Draft before selecting OT Jordan Mills in the fifth round. "(The coaching staff is) going to make sure everyone knows their assignments and we are protected," Cutler said in a radio interview.

Fantasy Tip: The additions should give Cutler more time to find open receivers, and should add to his statistics. As long as WR Brandon Marshall remains healthy, Cutler has a top-notch target to make him a low-end No. 1 QB, or solid No. 2 for those leagues which require two starters at the position.

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Bears | Sign two

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:07:28 -0700

The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with LB Khaseem Greene and WR Marquess Wilson to four year contracts Thursday, May 2. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.

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[Madrox]

Chicagotribune.com


Bears picks measure up well — for most part
Interesting tidbits can be gleaned from poring over athletic index scores of group

Dan Pompei

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3:27 PM CDT, May 4, 2013Advertisement




They don't wear scientist smocks in the Bears' draft room, and the scouts understand that game tape isn't just something to wrap around joints on Sundays.

But since Bears general manager Phil Emery started the discussion during the draft when he talked about the athletic index scores of some of the newest Bears, the topic is worth exploring further.

There is no question the Bears drafted some players who are athletic and/or physical marvels. But not every draft pick was a workout wonder.

Here are how some fascinating numbers from the NFL scouting combine factored into some of the Bears' draft picks.

Kyle Long

A couple of measurements stand out about the Bears' first-round pick.

He had 11-inch hands — the largest of any player in the draft.

And he had 15.8 percent body fat. That easily was the lowest among all offensive linemen who were tested in the Bod Pod at the combine.

The six offensive linemen who were drafted ahead of him might not look as good in swim trunks. Eric Fisher measured 20.3 percent body fat; Luke Joeckel 20.4; Jonathan Cooper 21.5; Chance Warmack 21.4; D.J. Fluker 24.8 and Justin Pugh 20.6.

Long had 263 pounds of lean body mass. That was second highest among offensive linemen to Rogers Gaines, who signed with the Ravens as a free agent. Gaines had nine more pounds of lean body mass but, at 333 pounds, is 20 pounds heavier.

What does lean body mass matter? It helps with movement and power. A high percentage of lean body mass also makes athletes less susceptible to injury and helps them recover faster.

Jon Bostic

He was the fastest middle linebacker at the combine with a 4.59 40-yard dash. Among all linebackers, he was second fastest to Titans' third-round pick Zaviar Gooden, an outside linebacker who ran 4.46.

Why is this significant? In the Bears' defensive scheme, speed is critical for a middle linebacker. That's one reason they were drawn to him over other prospects.

Khaseem Greene

His fourth-round selection was proof that the Bears were looking at more than workout numbers.

Greene raised some concerns at the combine with a 30-inch vertical jump and a 7.58 three-cone time. Both were worst among linebackers.

At Rutgers' pro day, Greene tried the vertical again and showed a remarkable improvement of four inches. It wasn't overly impressive, but it was better than those of Jarvis Jones (30.5), Alec Ogletree (33.5), Manti Te'o (33), Bostic (32.5) and Arthur Brown (32.5), among others.

Greene didn't try the three-cone again, but it was easy for teams to look past his combine time because his short-shuttle at the combine of 4.20 was tied for second among all linebackers.

Cornelius Washington

Washington's athleticism at the combine was far superior than his production at Georgia, where he had a half sack last season. If the Bears can tap into some of his incredible power and explosion, Washington would be a sixth-round steal.

ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper said he thought Washington would be a second-round pick, and categorized his fall to the sixth as the biggest surprise fall of the draft.

In the 40-yard dash, Washington ran a 4.54. Among defensive ends, that ranked tied for third at the combine. Only Barkevious Mingo, the Browns' sixth overall pick and the Bengals' Margus Hunt, the 53rd pick, ran faster. Each had a 4.53. Dion Jordan, who the Dolphins picked third overall, also ran a 4.54.

Every front-seven player at the combine is tested on speed of pass rush moves. In swim-rush right, Washington timed at 1.85. Among linemen, that was the second-best time after Mingo, who had a 1.84.

Washington also had a vertical jump of 39 inches. Only one front-seven player at the combine, Patriots' second-round choice Jamie Collins, did better at 411/2 inches.

Washington bench-pressed 225 pounds 36 times. The only defensive end or linebacker who topped him was Hunt, with 38 reps.

Here's another quirk about Washington's workouts. He didn't run the three-cone drill or the 20-yard shuttle at the combine, wisely as it turned out. He later did both at Georgia's pro day.

His three-cone time of 7.47 would have placed last among defensive ends who ran the drill at the combine, and his 20-yard shuttle time of 4.74 would have been second worst.

So what that tells us is his change of direction ability and stop/start ability are well below average. But he can move forward pretty well.

The combine categorized Washington as a linebacker. But at 6-4, 265, he clearly has the size of a defensive end for a four-man front and was significantly heavier than both Mingo and Jordan. And given what his athletic tests reveal, his only hope in the NFL probably is as a player who moves forward on every play.

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[Madrox]

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Kyle Long: Report: Colts, Packers loved Kyle Long
Kyle Long - G - CHI - May. 6 - 3:40 pm et

NFL.com's Gil Brandt was told by "several people" the Colts at No. 24 and Packers at No. 26 planned to draft Bears first-round pick Kyle Long had he lasted beyond the 20th overall pick.
The Long pick has been characterized as a reach in some circles because Long was not widely projected as a first-rounder in internet mock drafts, which have ridiculously become the measuring stick for where players are "supposed" to go. We saw this same theme last year with Seattle's Bruce Irvin pick. Brandt's information suggests the Bears very much took Long where he deserved to go. May. 6 - 3:40 pm et
Source: Gil Brandt on Twitter

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[Madrox]

Expectations for Bears Offense

www.NFL.com/videos/chicago-bears/0ap2000000207890/Expectations-for-Bears-offense

 

[chops]

PROPS on the updates.... Ive been mad busy. Will do some updates this weekend. Keep it up brethren

 

[Madrox]

PROPS on the updates.... Ive been mad busy. Will do some updates this weekend. Keep it up brethren

No doubt....I know what you mean. I try to throw up anything that I come across, IF I have time.

The vid interview is decent, doesnt tell you much that you don't already know if you follow the Bears closely. But its good to finally get at least a LITTLE bit of natl media coverage this offseason.

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