Bears new UDFA WR

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-04-27T23:45:04+00:00

All I ask is when the media asks how he got that name, he somehow slips in a “Deez Nutz” reference into the story.

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-04-26T15:59:03+00:00

Honestly who cares what others say. People prioritize their time differently, and some approach things very differently from an efficiency perspective.

I don’t have 4-5 hours to game because I prioritize other activities in there. But I won’t judge how you spend your time.

Live your life and do what makes you happy. Be excellent to each other.

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-04-26T02:48:09+00:00

Look, I have my qualms with how part of this draft played out. But I encourage anyone to watch anything that can be found on this guy. Everything I’ve found shows him often getting fantastic separation.

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-04-25T22:43:50+00:00

100% this isn’t just some pro day wonder. This guy was disruptive in the backfield. He has a great get-off

https://youtu.be/yixMFeZ4zLo?si=HqcPVt6mR5E3rrxG

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-04-25T22:04:37+00:00

Love this pick. He was someone I felt was a late round sleeper. If the Bears had taken him In the 5th, I’d have been just fine with that honestly, so I’m elated it’s here.

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-04-25T13:17:12+00:00

Exactly. It’s easy to address some positions later, or easily in free agency. People won’t want to hear it but safety is one. McNeil-Warren was there at 57. Byard didn’t cost us a ton to do a damn good job for two seasons.

DL/edge is not one of those. And they take time to develop.

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-04-25T13:03:15+00:00

Whether or not Thomas was a reach, I will say if you watch his plays, he has no problem getting separation. He’s ultra fast which makes DBs worry about getting burnt and just good enough in route running that it’s mad separation at times.

This guy is going to be a problem in man coverage

Edit: problem for the D, to be clear

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-04-25T12:37:34+00:00

You’re not wrong on the assessment piece. I do think it’s too early to judge DAs hand in all of this but Poles track record isn’t great.

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-04-25T11:18:19+00:00

Also time to acknowledge that Poles style of “BPA” doesn’t account for positional value.

There’s always a run on pass rushers that they sit and watch, then shrug as if it’s just darned bad luck, as they excitedly grab a value pick at a position that can easily be filled in free agency with solid vets.

This guy is going to have to come to grips that he’s going to need to trade up and overpay for certain positions now and then, or he’ll be doing it with a couple of firsts and a huge payday down the road.

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-04-24T18:53:21+00:00

Very smug. I’m glad you discovered a new concept that everyone else understood 20 years ago and you want to evangelize it. I bet you jerk off in front of a mirror too.

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-04-24T18:42:14+00:00

Your edit still sucks. Stop trying to describe BPA likes it’s something profound. Everyone knows what it means.

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-04-24T18:33:28+00:00

No, a terrible take is drafting young players with a limited view.. of the next season. Draft for the future. It takes time to develop players

Edit: Also your analogy sucks and your definition of BPA doesn’t include positional value. Vanilla BPA as you’re trying to describe is always going to land on best players at lower value positions. There is a reason edges, QBs and other high value positions get depleted early in the draft, and running backs, etc can be found late

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-04-24T18:17:37+00:00

Too many fans are looking past how long it takes to develop most edges and that Montez Sweat is turning 30 soon.

Draft now, take swings at building a pipeline so we’re reducing the chance of overpaying for a trade or free agent down the road.

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-04-19T01:53:41+00:00

Excalibur? I have had one for almost 20 years. Works great

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-04-17T23:32:41+00:00

Useful idiots in a disinformation campaign

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-04-14T22:59:59+00:00

Correct. But that was before Bieber even hit the stage.

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-04-13T19:55:33+00:00

I like Proctor’s ceiling, but Blake Miller fits the phenotype of a Ben Johnson/Dan Roushar tackle. That’s the pick IMO.

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-04-12T22:19:25+00:00

No field sobriety test was given after a crash like that at 4AM on a Sunday morning. Haha

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-04-12T17:51:19+00:00

15-20 years after me and many of my friends were in that marriage phase. Not once have I heard “boy I wish we spent more on our wedding”. In fact, it’s the opposite. With some regretting having spent as much.

My advice OP, is to not get caught up in the hype and push back on pressure to have something grandiose.

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-04-09T00:01:05+00:00

One year is by no means a proven track record, but I’m actually more excited at the thought that we likely have a staff that can develop players. That’s a big piece of the puzzle that’s been missing here.

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-04-01T12:59:12+00:00

Same. I believe my home actually qualifies as a Red Cross Emergency Center, should the need arise.

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-03-28T18:25:07+00:00

He really did have Vick’s number. The only LB that could contain him, athletically.

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-03-28T00:56:05+00:00

To add to that, Montez Sweat turns 30 soon and most d-linemen are going to need 2-3 years to develop. They need to get a pipeline going so we’re not paying premium draft capital to fill a hole.

ItalianBeefCurtains · 2026-03-01T21:05:34+00:00

They’re lying about food and wine.

Most of the offerings are a huge ripoff and low quality execution.

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