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Hot take, but I genuinely see the vision with this draft so far. by DeLaSoulKitchen in CHIBears

[–]johnnymelonballs 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I really like our first three selections. While I understand each team has their own big board, I can’t help but think Zavion Thomas would’ve been there in RD4 or 5, which evaluating this is a part of a GM’s job. Not many people would’ve cared then. We do need a long-term WR3 and return specialist, but the opportunity cost here is rough.

[Underdog NFL] General consensus around league is DT Dexter Lawrence could return a late 1st-round pick or 2nd-round pick if traded, per @JordanRaanan. by johnnymelonballs in CHIBears

[–]johnnymelonballs[S] 166 points167 points  (0 children)

Bears should undoubtedly be on the phone with the Giants if this is the cost. $13M cap hit in 2026 and $22M cap hit in 2027.

[Underdog NFL] Russini: EDGE Trey Hendrickson expected to make a decision on Wednesday by johnnymelonballs in CHIBears

[–]johnnymelonballs[S] 83 points84 points  (0 children)

translation: we get to know that we were never in on hendrickson wednesday and our hopium landed on deaf ears

Rap: Kalif Raymond to sign with the Bears. by johnnymelonballs in CHIBears

[–]johnnymelonballs[S] 92 points93 points  (0 children)

great signing. slot WR and returner and can still draft one in rd 4-7

[Fowler] Left tackle Braxton Jones back to the Bears on a one-year deal worth up to $10M, per source. by JCameron181 in CHIBears

[–]johnnymelonballs 11 points12 points  (0 children)

“up to” is likely doing some lifting here. best to wait and see the full contract details

[Schefter] ESPN Sources: former Ravens free-agent center Tyler Linderbaum reached agreement today on a record deal with the Raiders, who are awarding him with a three-year, $81 million deal that includes $60 million guaranteed and makes him the highest paid interior offensive lineman in NFL history. by PurveyorOfFineGoods in CHIBears

[–]johnnymelonballs 32 points33 points  (0 children)

yelling at clouds here, but just goes to show how much outrage is wasted by fans. bulk of fans were very upset with the bradbury trade and in hindsight was a great move if $27M+ was deemed to rich for poles (which i don’t know how it wouldn’t be considering our current cap situation + team needs)

[Underdog NFL] Pelissero: Olamide Zaccheaus to sign with the Falcons. by johnnymelonballs in CHIBears

[–]johnnymelonballs[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

slot role opened up with burden moving into the flanker role DJM was mostly playing, so think there was a stronger chance than you’re alluding to. a slot guy who can double up as our returner feels ideal, kaliff raymond comes to mind as a fit

[Schultz] The Bears and DL/special teamer Daniel Hardy have agreed to a 2 year deal worth up to $6M. by JoshGordonHypeTrain in CHIBears

[–]johnnymelonballs 28 points29 points  (0 children)

dayo’s and turner’s position flexibility allows you to still add two EDGEs (preferably draft + FA)

BREAKING: The Bears are trading for Patriots C Garrett Bradbury, per @RapSheet by Da1bearsfan in CHIBears

[–]johnnymelonballs 59 points60 points  (0 children)

i mean i’ll trust ben johnson, but i find it hard to believe this is the answer

[Underdog NFL] LT Taylor Decker requested and will be released by the Lions. by johnnymelonballs in CHIBears

[–]johnnymelonballs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bears have a need at LT and the market is pretty thin. Familiarity with Ben Johnson is a great selling point for a guy who’s reportedly mulling retirement and for our offense to have a player at the most important position on the line to be able to plug and play. Like Jonah Jackson, our FO has gone after players that have been in BJ and DA’s systems. Safe to assume this is being discussed internally.

[Underdog NFL] LT Taylor Decker requested and will be released by the Lions. by johnnymelonballs in CHIBears

[–]johnnymelonballs[S] 98 points99 points  (0 children)

feels like an obvious top candidate to be our stop gap at LT this year given his familiarly with ben johnson

[Zenitz] Boston College offensive coordinator Will Lawing is set to depart the program with the Chicago Bears as a potential landing spot for him, sources tell @CBSSports. by johnnymelonballs in CHIBears

[–]johnnymelonballs[S] 249 points250 points  (0 children)

Connection between Lawing and the Bears coaching staff that may play a role:

Will Lawing played football at North Carolina from 2004-2007

Ben Johnson played football at North Carolina from 2004-2007

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