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QUOTE (ptatc @ Mar 8, 2017 -> 11:46 AM) Because 1. no QB is worth the #3 pick and 2. they have greater needs elsewhere and they could start this year, helping the team. Extremely short sided view of how to go about a draft IMO. If you think a QB is going to be good it definitely worth the 3rd pick. I am not saying take one just to take one but if you think he is good you do. If one of these guys wind up being good it will be one of the worst blunders on Pace's resume and hold the team back even further when they could have had their guy. Especially if its a guy that they actually liked but thought "oh well we cant take him because he isnt worth a number 3, he is really like a number 15-20 pick...oh and it will create a controversy within the fanbase"

QUOTE (ptatc @ Mar 8, 2017 -> 11:25 AM) Fox wanting to win with a more experienced QB than a rookie is relevant though. With what happened last year, I don't see anyway a rookie has a chance to start this year. Why should that stop them from taking a QB at 3?

QUOTE (illinilaw08 @ Mar 8, 2017 -> 10:43 AM) They are paying Glennon starting QB money. Even if it's just a year of guaranteed money, Glennon is going to get the first, and best, chance to succeed this year. That means that you are using the #3 pick on a guy that isn't going to play in Year 1 (or get the practice reps) while immediately creating a QB controversy within the fanbase. The Bears have way too many other positions of need to draft a QB at #3 - in a weak QB class at the top - when they just spent $15M on a QB in FA. I couldnt disagree with you more. 1. Having a young QB learn the game before physically being out there every snap isnt a detriment to his development. 2. There isnt a guarantee that Glennon is going to be the starter the entire season whether it be injury or piss poor play. 3. Who cares about controversy within the fanbase? Its irrelevant.

QUOTE (illinilaw08 @ Mar 8, 2017 -> 10:14 AM) I don't think it makes sense to sign Glennon and then draft a QB at 3. Makes way more sense to me to grab the best player available at 3 and then grab a QB you like in the 2nd or the 3rd. But the signing of Glennon really should be paired with drafting a QB. Other than those top three guys which you may be able to choose from all 3 you are likely not to find anyone who is going to amount to anything in a weaker draft for QB's. You really think the Bears are going to find their Dak Prescott somewhere in there? Historically the best QB in the leagues come out of the first round and even that isnt a great chance but they have to address this QB issue for the long term instead of p**** footing around the issue by signing mediocre stop gaps and drafting guys in the mid rounds. This cycle will never end if they keep going this way. They need to grow some balls and key in on one the top three guys. If he isnt there at 3 then fine. Or if they REALLY believe there is no chance that any of the top three will amount to anything in the NFL then fine. But I just have a hard time believing that out of Kizer, Watson and Trubisky that none of them are going to stick in this league as a good QB.

I am encouraged by the fact that the Bears have what looks like to be a pretty damn good offensive line that should improve by the start of next season. If they sign Wagner for RT add a couple pieces for depth it can be a real strength (along with our running game) that will help any QB they bring in. I wouldn't be mad if they signed Glennon and then drafted one of the top three QB's with the 3 pick to groom or possibly over take the starting job by the end of the year.

Rotoworld Football‏Verified account @Rotoworld_FB Follow More Rapsheet: Glennon to the Bears 'all but done'

670 The Score‏Verified account @670TheScore 18s18 seconds ago More "Right now they appear to be bidding against no one." -- @ChrisWesseling on the #Bears' pursuit of Mike Glennon 670 The Score‏Verified account @670TheScore 37s38 seconds ago More Who's going to be the most overpaid free-agent signing? "Mike Glennon." -- @ChrisWesseling

670 The Score‏Verified account @670TheScore 51m51 minutes ago More Report: #Bears' competition to potentially sign QB Mike Glennon may be disappearing. http://www.csnchicago.com/chicago-bears/be...on-disappearing If they can get him for that price its not that bad. Is Price playing the market better than what everyone thought? Maybe? We shall see.

Marc Sessler‏Verified account @MarcSesslerNFL Follow More .@MikeSilver tells @NFLNetwork 'it's more likely than not that Kirk Cousins ends up being the 49ers quarterback.'

Not sure what I was expecting but all the FA's connected with the Bears are pretty underwhelming. Especially if they are going to be giving out larger contracts to these guys. But what do I know?

Kevin Patra‏Verified account @kpatra 11m11 minutes ago More Kevin Patra Retweeted Around The NFL Vikings, Lions, Bears and Texans among those @MikeGarafolo says are interested in RT Wagner. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300000079...ign=Twitter_atn

Alex Marvez‏Verified account @alexmarvez 8m8 minutes ago More Not sure if out there but source tells @sn_nfl that @ChicagoBears expected to make push to sign @Vikings UFA WR @ceeflashpee84 Cordarrelle Patterson doing anything for ya?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 7, 2017 -> 09:22 AM) CSN Chicago‏Verified account @CSNChicago 17m17 minutes ago Report: #Bears want Brian Hoyer back http://bit.ly/2lOKNkq #BearsTalk Never thought I would say please be true for a rumor like this.

The Mike Glennon era for the Bears begins today doesnt it? The joy.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 6, 2017 -> 11:21 AM) The rumor was Romo to WAS, Cousins to SF, drafts picks to DAL. Was this deal real though? It just seemed like something SportsMockery would have come up with to get people to click. Its such a bad deal for WAS there is no way it could have been true. Washington can definitely be stupid but not that stupid. Who wants Romo considering there is no way he can even last a full season? I wouldnt trade him for a fifth round pick let alone a proven QB thats decent.

If Pace s***s his pants with most of these high picks + doesnt get the right QB or passes on a QB in the draft that winds up being good + has the same level of success with FA's that he has shown thus far...he can be in some serious trouble. He may last another year even if all of this goes wrong but results need to be showing after three years.

QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 6, 2017 -> 09:21 AM) As we head into FA, I'm nervous as a Bears fan. The cutting of "problem talent" for building a new culture has gotten more tired as they have not been replaced. If Pace fails this year, it's a pretty tall task to recover. 3 GMs in a decade is a lot, 4 is Browns/Raiders territory. This is truly a make or break year for Pace. He can survive it if he makes some good moves but to ensure at least another 3-5 years of tenure he will have to hit it big.

Connor McKnight‏Verified account @C1McKnight 55s56 seconds ago More Coop: If everything goes right from this moment to the end of spring [Rodon] will pitch in the first 5 or 6 games. Connor McKnight‏Verified account @C1McKnight 41s42 seconds ago More LT: To clarify, Coop's saying Rodon can make his first start in the rotation. WTF is there so much contradiction out there right now?

Daryl Van Schouwen‏Verified account @CST_soxvan 1m1 minute ago More First bullpen session of spring for Carlos Rodon. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C6Bp4t4UwAAz9DW.jpg:large Video... https://twitter.com/C1McKnight/status/837787147474104322 https://twitter.com/CSNHayes/status/837786501194768385 https://twitter.com/scottmerkin/status/837786789955817472

He is either fine or there is concern. What the hell is it? It has to be concern for something.

Dan Hayes‏Verified account @CSNHayes 20s20 seconds ago More #WhiteSox said all along that Carlos Rodon is fine. Taking "measured" approach w/ him to help w/ bigger expected workload. 1st side today.

QUOTE (fathom @ Mar 3, 2017 -> 02:20 PM) Any update on if Rodon threw his bullpen? Daryl Van Schouwen‏Verified account @CST_soxvan 2m2 minutes ago More Renteria acknowledged possibility of Rodon not being ready by first week of season. Supposed to throw first bullpen today.

Pete Abraham‏Verified account @PeteAbe 5m5 minutes ago More Breaking: No surgery for #RedSox LHP David Price. Rest and medication. Farrell calls it best case scenario. 7-10 days off for him

MLB Trade Rumors‏ @mlbtraderumors 10s10 seconds ago More David Price Not Expected To Need Elbow Surgery

QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 2, 2017 -> 04:22 PM) I would be furious if they did that. Would you? I am not sure if I would be mad about that. They address the QB position and take a safety. I would be fine with it if they sincerely have Jimmy G tabbed as the next best thing. Far and away better than any QB they could draft.