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I'd have Dobbins here for a workout tomorrow.JK is but Jones is Minnesota stillAt this point, might as well just take a shot at Chubb. Is Aaron Jones still available? JK Dobbins?
I'd have Dobbins here for a workout tomorrow.JK is but Jones is Minnesota stillAt this point, might as well just take a shot at Chubb. Is Aaron Jones still available? JK Dobbins?
The whole draft was .Day 3 has been a disaster.
I agree - the vibes are skyrocketing. I am just a fan, but, after watching some clips of Burden at mini-camp, I think he has something special. He jumps off the screen a bit as he comes out of his breaks. Kind of a physics-defying burst on his initial step after a change of direction.I was happy to hear the Bears rookie mini-camp looked more professional and aggressive under Ben Johnson than it had the previous years under Flus. Baby Steps.
Burden reportedly looks very good.
Value wise I'd feel better about sending a 3rd. Hendrickson turns 31 this season and wants a big payday. I don't know what to make of him either, when I've watched Bengals games he has never looked elite. His stats disagree, but seems a bit risky for the cost.I agree - the vibes are skyrocketing. I am just a fan, but, after watching some clips of Burden at mini-camp, I think he has something special. He jumps off the screen a bit as he comes out of his breaks. Kind of a physics-defying burst on his initial step after a change of direction.I was happy to hear the Bears rookie mini-camp looked more professional and aggressive under Ben Johnson than it had the previous years under Flus. Baby Steps.
Burden reportedly looks very good.
What does everyone think about sending a 2nd to Cincinnati for Trey Hendrickson?
In reality, it's a 2nd and a big fat contract. The Bears are not a contender right now and I'd expect Hendrickson to be well into decline by the time this team is in a position to contend. I think it's best to stand put right now and let Ben Johnson work his magic on this team, which I expect to take at least 2 years.I agree - the vibes are skyrocketing. I am just a fan, but, after watching some clips of Burden at mini-camp, I think he has something special. He jumps off the screen a bit as he comes out of his breaks. Kind of a physics-defying burst on his initial step after a change of direction.I was happy to hear the Bears rookie mini-camp looked more professional and aggressive under Ben Johnson than it had the previous years under Flus. Baby Steps.
Burden reportedly looks very good.
What does everyone think about sending a 2nd to Cincinnati for Trey Hendrickson?
Yeah, a third would be great - but I think other teams (closer to contention) would outbid us, which they probably will anyway. I don't know what I think about the philosophy of going "All in" right now. On one hand, we are probably not one player away from contention. On the other hand, we just got the best coach available, one of the highest-graded QB prospects in a while, and an infusion of talent across the board - if now isn't the time to go all in, when is? While Caleb is still on his rookie contract I hope that they make every move that they can. I don't want them trading away high picks very often, but I would be excited if they get this done. On the field I think Hendrickson would definitely open things up a bit - on passing downs maybe they would move Dayo inside? Given Dennis Allen's history with Hendrickson, I think a trade would include his endorsement - which would make me much more comfortable that they know what they are getting.Value wise I'd feel better about sending a 3rd. Hendrickson turns 31 this season and wants a big payday. I don't know what to make of him either, when I've watched Bengals games he has never looked elite. His stats disagree, but seems a bit risky for the cost.I agree - the vibes are skyrocketing. I am just a fan, but, after watching some clips of Burden at mini-camp, I think he has something special. He jumps off the screen a bit as he comes out of his breaks. Kind of a physics-defying burst on his initial step after a change of direction.I was happy to hear the Bears rookie mini-camp looked more professional and aggressive under Ben Johnson than it had the previous years under Flus. Baby Steps.
Burden reportedly looks very good.
What does everyone think about sending a 2nd to Cincinnati for Trey Hendrickson?
Bears aren't sitting pretty with the cap yet either. They only have about 6.5 mil free before working extensions/restructures.
This is probably the sober take. Sometimes I just want to get Bears-drunk though. I am intrigued by the comparison to the Khalil Mack trade. Mack singlehandedly changed that defense and, if they had a better QB (or kicker) really could have made a deep run. Even though that trade cost a lot more, it showed that a single difference maker on defense can cause a cascading impact, as teams scheme for that elite player and create opportunities for other players to excel.In reality, it's a 2nd and a big fat contract. The Bears are not a contender right now and I'd expect Hendrickson to be well into decline by the time this team is in a position to contend. I think it's best to stand put right now and let Ben Johnson work his magic on this team, which I expect to take at least 2 years.I agree - the vibes are skyrocketing. I am just a fan, but, after watching some clips of Burden at mini-camp, I think he has something special. He jumps off the screen a bit as he comes out of his breaks. Kind of a physics-defying burst on his initial step after a change of direction.I was happy to hear the Bears rookie mini-camp looked more professional and aggressive under Ben Johnson than it had the previous years under Flus. Baby Steps.
Burden reportedly looks very good.
What does everyone think about sending a 2nd to Cincinnati for Trey Hendrickson?
Burden was the steal of the draft IMO. Talent has never been the knock on Burden, it's the tendency to LARP Redskins-era Albert Haynesworth that let him slip to the second round.I agree - the vibes are skyrocketing. I am just a fan, but, after watching some clips of Burden at mini-camp, I think he has something special. He jumps off the screen a bit as he comes out of his breaks. Kind of a physics-defying burst on his initial step after a change of direction.I was happy to hear the Bears rookie mini-camp looked more professional and aggressive under Ben Johnson than it had the previous years under Flus. Baby Steps.
Burden reportedly looks very good.
What does everyone think about sending a 2nd to Cincinnati for Trey Hendrickson?
I immediately thought of Mack when I heard about Hendrickson. It was almost an instant turn around. I'm not sure Hendrickson is as good as Mack was, but for a 3rd I'd be willing to find out.This is probably the sober take. Sometimes I just want to get Bears-drunk though. I am intrigued by the comparison to the Khalil Mack trade. Mack singlehandedly changed that defense and, if they had a better QB (or kicker) really could have made a deep run. Even though that trade cost a lot more, it showed that a single difference maker on defense can cause a cascading impact, as teams scheme for that elite player and create opportunities for other players to excel.In reality, it's a 2nd and a big fat contract. The Bears are not a contender right now and I'd expect Hendrickson to be well into decline by the time this team is in a position to contend. I think it's best to stand put right now and let Ben Johnson work his magic on this team, which I expect to take at least 2 years.I agree - the vibes are skyrocketing. I am just a fan, but, after watching some clips of Burden at mini-camp, I think he has something special. He jumps off the screen a bit as he comes out of his breaks. Kind of a physics-defying burst on his initial step after a change of direction.I was happy to hear the Bears rookie mini-camp looked more professional and aggressive under Ben Johnson than it had the previous years under Flus. Baby Steps.
Burden reportedly looks very good.
What does everyone think about sending a 2nd to Cincinnati for Trey Hendrickson?
Kyler Gordon is the Bears' 6th big signing this offseason, all for between $13M-$18M/yr. By APY:
$17.5M/yr G Jonah Jackson, Trade+Extension, 3 yr $52.5M
$16M/yr G Joe Thuney, Trade, 1 yr $16M
$16M/yr DE Dayo Odeyingbo, FA, $3 yr $48M
$14.3M/yr DT Grady Jarrett, FA, 3 yr $42.8M
$14M/yr C Drew Dalman, FA, 3 yr $42M
$13.3M/yr SCB Kyler Gordon, Extension, 3 yr $40M
I basically like 3 of these moves for the Bears and basically don't like the other 3. What it comes down to is that I think that 3 of these guys are good players (Thuney, Dalman, Gordon) and the other 3 are averageish players (Jackson, Odeyingbo, Jarrett). Though the Thuney trade is borderline if they don't extend him, because $16M plus a 4th round pick is a lot to give for one season.