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I didn’t realize but Rich Eisen reported Bears offered 2 firsts for Crosby and were the runners up. If that is true will be very interesting to see what happens. I expect Crosby to Bears will be announced.

I don’t know the meds - but if you can get him for a first I’m in. I don’t know details but I’ve seen enough tweets that Bears could make the cap work.

No that is what is crazy. Lindy could go back to ravens

I think you could make it work if they wanted to. I would be all over the phones.

I would definitely trade our 2nd and a future pick for him - if he produces it could go up to being as high as a 2nd rounder again next year....just saying.

WOW

I'll be honest - had zero interest in Wright and you can see by the $'s the rest of the league largely saw the same thing on tape. Same thing with CJGJ - no interest in him returning.

Solid Duvernay replacement. They still need another vet wideout (unless they plan on taking one in the draft in 1st 3 rounds).

This is a big deal - I stlil think they are viewing it as - we expect a bit of a step back as the schedule gets harder, with a recognition from BJ and Poles that they still have work to do on the foundations. It appears that is exactly what they are doing - and that they aren't looking for short-term/quick fixes. With that said - a year from now - the hope is they have another good draft (and the young players already on the roster continue to ascend) and you enter next off-season coming off another strong season and are now well positioned to make a "splash" move or two - both from a cap perspective and having your full complement of draft picks.

I think this all comes down to - how did they do in the draft. Largely speaking they were swimming upstream in free agency, but I do like that they got a bit younger and faster - both Bryant and Bush are clear starters, still in their prime, and add some speed (in fairness Edmunds was pretty fast (and similar age as Bush - but had a bit more miles). The wr room is weaker - so I expect we'll see them do something there, but they clearly have confidence in internal pieces to fill the void as well and I can see that happening (but the players have to step up and make the most of that - looking primarily at Rome and Luther - but great opportunity for Jahdae Walker as well). I am guessing we may see a 1YR stop-gap come in too, once the market has died down I would think there would be a number of options who might see the Bears as a good place to go. Our secondary is still really counting on bounce backs from Gordon / JJ. That isn't necessarily a bad view - but I expect we'll see another decent size signing targeted here. I'm wondering if they go back to Seahawks well and look at Woolen. Big size and better version of Nashon Wright. If they don't target him, I could absolutely still see Brisker or Byrad back on a shorter-term deal. But it ultimately is going to come down to how do they do in the draft - can they upgrade the dline, secondary and perhaps LB corps a bit there...we'll see. Will be interesting to see if they end up moving back at 25 and pick up an extra 2nd or 3rd rounder (depending on how far back they move and who is falling)? I certainly could see them doing that to maximize picks in that range. It also seems like Bagent is in play if they can get the right value - whether that is in the off-season or even in-season if a QB gets injured and a team is in need. Feels like they want at least a 3rd (if not a 2nd) or multiple 3rds' to make something happen.

Wish I knew he was back there- was watching that same game with my son and his friend. They just have snagged 10 balls between the two of them.

I absolutely like Booker but there are plenty of snaps to go around and they need to keep investing here. No such thing as too much pass rush. Rashard Gary officially a free agent - pretty solid sack production last few years and still on right side of 30.

I’m good not getting Max for that

I agree. Jonah Jackson was kind of made you go "hmmm" when it was made in isolation. But you realize fit and then a bit more of the back story on why he struggled with Rams and than bam, it worked out pretty well. Hoping there is some of that here too.

I do realize it is a '26 5th rounder - still don't like it - but talking about a 6th round value today. So maybe it at very least gives them enough comfort to ensure they can be flexible when everything goes bonkers starting on Monday.

I don't love it - but maybe Bears think Newman is that guy so they want a floor person to bridge with Newman to try this? Not going to lie - not in love with this at first glance. Don't like trading 5th rounders for guys like this - feels like you could have found someone just like him in free agency. With that said - maybe I'm underrating him. Also - why are Pats trading their starting center.

I think I am all in on the - make the interior oline great strategy. Combine that with Wright and that gives the Bears a ton of options and quite frankly should allow them to downplay the LT spot knowing how this staff can scheme the rest (let Theo / Kiran / Braxton / other cheap option be there - see what Trapillo brings).

This is great - really excited for the classic.

One other nice thing about this strategy - there should be a lot of cap space plus all of our draft ammo the following year to assess whether there are any spots where you want to take a big swing.

I think that is where Decker is a pretty good potential fit. 1-2 year deal (maybe it is a 2 year deal that enables you to spread the cap and if they retire in a year so be it). Good bridge solution and combine it with one of the FA centers. That gives you a lot of flexibility for how you attack the draft while ensuring you should have a strong line. Call it the Ace scenario - I'd than assess whether I could do something else on the defense - but would be pretty content after that really targeting the defense heavy in the draft and in the 2nd wave of free agency.

Trent Williams is a name that intrigues me. Bridge candidate while they can solve other needs and probably doesn't tie-up long term flexibility. I go back to - I think Bears have to be smart - they don't need to go all in now and lose focus for the foundational they need to still build. They got the bulk of the foundation dialed in on offense - but there is work to do and longer term structuring to get right - but defensively - they barely have a blue print. It is why if the cost is multiple top-end draft picks, Crosby at 29 makes zero sense. He helps you now - but sets you back 2-3 years from now and I don't think the jump you get today does what we think it can - given the significant amount of holes that exist on the defensive side of the house. If Crosby was 25/26 - I'd have a different opinion cause I'd see how that move set a strong foundation that this team could build on over the next few years.

Fingers crossed - today is the day so I hope we get good news on that front.

I’m guessing they end up with the Bills center.

I wouldn’t trade Kmet. I think having him and Loveland is a multiplying effect and makes things difficult on defenses and helps Caleb and ground game a ton.

I’ve been pleasantly pleased so far. I feel like Poles has made a few necessary moves which I didn’t know how much he would try to keep the crew together vs look to move guys and continue to shake things up.