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***Offical Chicago Bears 2009 Offseason Thread*** (1 Viewer)
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Bob Lee Swagger
Footballguy
I like the trade down.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
boubucarow
Footballguy
Two picks in each of the third, fourth, and fifth rounds. Long day today but busy day tomorrow.
flapgreen
Footballguy
Yeah. Until Al bites the dust, you guys are doomed.
ericttspikes
Footballguy
With Robinski off the board I'm glad they snagged an extra pick. I wasn't sold on Massaquoi and he was the last WR taken.
I like guys like Jarett Dillard, Iglesias and Ramses Barden more than Massaquoi, and if they go WR they'll get one of these guys. Why not go Barden who is a lot like Marshall?
I like guys like Jarett Dillard, Iglesias and Ramses Barden more than Massaquoi, and if they go WR they'll get one of these guys. Why not go Barden who is a lot like Marshall?
TitusIII
Footballguy
Same here, Barden is one of those high risk/reward types that GM's love to gamble on...wouldn't be surprised to see his name called tommorow. Dilliard also produced stud-like numbers, but his size is a problem. Check y'all tommorow!
Sister Havana
Footballguy
I so called it that this is what the Bears were going to do. The Bears have done much better with their 3rd round and later picks than they have with the higher picks of late, so I am OK with it.Sweetness_34
Footballguy
If this makes you feel any better, the Bears were going to pick Mitchell, Safety if the Raiders had not picked him up. That shows you how some picks are not really reaches. I know a few years back a lot of folks thought Devin Hester was a reach by the Bears. Then it came out that the Broncos were going to pick him up a few weeks later if the Bears had not taken him in the round they took him. Mel Kiper is not the know-it-all he comes across as. Just because he said Mitchell should not have been picked before the 5th round does not make that relevant. http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune....cago-bears.html
Sweetness_34
Footballguy
Bears were looking at all of the WR options, Jarius Bird and some unidentified pass rusher too (I wonder who that was.... Everett Brown maybe?). But with no ammo to trade up for any of them (remember both Denver and Carolina gave up their #1 pick next year to get players in late 1st or early 2nd rounds this year), trading down made most sense after the Bears lost out on all of their prospects.
http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=5763
http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=5763
candymanvandyfan
Footballguy
Would not be disappointed to seem them draft any of these guys:
Mike Wallace
Ramses Barden
Jarrett Dillard
The Bears can not afford to take anyone with questionable hands.
I know it's not a position of need, but Jared Cook still hasn't been taken. Field-stretcher.
Mike Wallace
Ramses Barden
Jarrett Dillard
The Bears can not afford to take anyone with questionable hands.
I know it's not a position of need, but Jared Cook still hasn't been taken. Field-stretcher.
Bob Lee Swagger
Footballguy
I'd love to see Dillard with the first pick in the 4th.My wishlist for today:3.1 - Rashad Johnson3.2 - Ramses Barden4.1 - Jarrett Dillard4.2 - Mitch KingRest of Draft - BPA
ericttspikes
Footballguy
Don't know much about him, but the guy looks like an athlete. 6' 5", 288 and fast. I've got no problem adding guys up front, especially since they could lose 3 next year.
hephner
Footballguy
I was really surprised they didn't go with Rashad Johnson at safety, a player that rates high, with many experts thinking he was a 2nd round pick, and probably our biggest area of need besides WR. I don't mind that they waited on receiver, as I think there are still a handful of guys that all rate similarly that they can grab later, but I thought Rashad Johnson was the pick here. I guess we'll see what this Gilbert guy can do. I bet they try to make him play some DE too, since he ran one of the fastest 40 times at the combine among DTs. Gil Brandt of NFL.com pegged him as one of the top players on the board to start day 2, FWIW.
candymanvandyfan
Footballguy
Goodbye Mike Wallace.
candymanvandyfan
Footballguy
Goodbye Ramses Barden.
---meanwhile WR and safeties are flying off the board.Sweetness_34
Footballguy
He led the nation in tackles for loss.
candymanvandyfan
Footballguy
Iglesias, Murphy, Jarrett?
What do you think they will do?
What do you think they will do?
ericttspikes
Footballguy
I liked Iglesias better than Massaquoi, and they got him a day later. I kind of hoped they could of grabbed Barden, but they did o.k.
RBM
Footballguy
Forgot all about Iglesias. Solid pick
jagbag
Footballguy
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No doubt, Moore looks like he could be another Vasher type pick and according to NFL.com was projected as a possible 1st before the combine and stuff and they get him after he slides all the way the 4th. Not a terrible haul considering they had no 1st and traded out of the 2nd. 2 picks still coming in the 5th. 2 picks in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th rounds has been nice.
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Bob Lee Swagger
Footballguy
I'm liking this draft a lot so far. 
Especially with Cutler considered as part of the haul. Yeah the 1st in 2010 is still out there, but the 1st and 3rd this year already got chewed up and we still have the 5th upcoming here. And based on Denver's deal we have some idea of what the 1st in 2010 is really worth at this point. Terrific work with his picks all around by Jerry this year.I'm liking this draft a lot so far.
TitusIII
Footballguy
http://www.acusports.com//fls/8900/08-09_S...ll/teamcume.htm
Johnny Knox's stats at A. Christian. Probably not going to stick in the league, but I love when the Bears roll the dice on a small-school talent.
From the draft guys:
4.3 40yd dash! I'm sure the guy fell to the 5th for a reason, but you can't teach that type of athleticism.
All in all, Angelo acquired a handful of excellent athletes. If they have the toughness/brain to stick, the Cutler trade looks even better than before. Check back in three years, but I like Angelo's record when it comes to finding gems in the later rounds. The man has his faults, but he certainly stands out among his peers on the second day of the draft.
Johnny Knox's stats at A. Christian. Probably not going to stick in the league, but I love when the Bears roll the dice on a small-school talent.
From the draft guys:
4.3 40yd dash! I'm sure the guy fell to the 5th for a reason, but you can't teach that type of athleticism.
All in all, Angelo acquired a handful of excellent athletes. If they have the toughness/brain to stick, the Cutler trade looks even better than before. Check back in three years, but I like Angelo's record when it comes to finding gems in the later rounds. The man has his faults, but he certainly stands out among his peers on the second day of the draft.
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candymanvandyfan
Footballguy
\DJ Moore is not big enough or thick enough and doesn't tackle well enough to be a safety. He isn't going to run through many people. Too slight from abdomen to knees.I think he projects well as a nice nickel corner in the NFL. He's shifty and changes directions really well. Has great ball skills. Finds the ball well and won't drop many. Instinctive. Doesn't get lost in the play. Natural, fluid athlete with high fitness level. Could run all day. At various points, was Vandy's best offensive, defensive and special teams player. Was a difference maker in SEC as a true freshman. Good leaper that helps him "play taller." High jumped 6"6" in high school. Highly productive and decorated...he was All-SEC, All-American. Good team guy who always wanted to be on the field. Lacks essential physicality that is going to hurt him against your bigger, stronger receivers. Is still young yet. Turned 22 in March. Played through pain/injury in Music City Bowl to help seal victory over BC. Value as punt returner and kick returner where I would expect him to contribute immediately. Could learn both offensive and defensive playbooks in an attempt to free up gameday roster slot. In Kentucky game, had two touchdown receptions and two interceptions. We don't see that very often. Some will say he should have stayed in school for his Senior year, but he's not going to grow any taller between now and then.
az_prof
Footballguy
Ride the pine and learn the playbook.
az_prof
Footballguy
Well, I am guessing it has something to do with playing for Abilene Christian. Ever hear of it? Me neither.
It's where Danieal Manning went.
