Tony

https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/03/nfl-draft-bears-texans-panthers-ryan-poles-trade-down

I have a stupid question on something like this. Obviously we'll never know...but in something like this, did Diaz have a weak patellar tendon that was bound to go out at some point, or was this a total freak thing, his patellar would have held up this season no problem, this was just a freak thing?

That's what they'll do. I think Herbert is pretty good, just need some balance there with another "guy"

I would be SHOCKED if they pursue Ekeler

I think I'm in that camp as well. The 9 pick (if they stay there) needs to be a starter for the next decade for your team. I know that's an incredibly tall ask in the NFL, but that should be the goal in the Top 10. Carter may end of being that, but LOT of risk there

Lemming said last night he projected them having around 30-35 mil left based on a 7 million or so draft class, some bonuses, and re-signing some players

I think Ekler is a good player, and an even better fantasy producer. But I don't love the Bears spending actual resources (draft capital and cap space) on a 28 year old RB. Too many holes right now to spend on a luxury item. He makes way more sense in Buffalo or Miami, teams ready to win a SB and are a few pieces away. I'd be excited if the Bears got him, but I know it wouldn't be a smart move.

A very solid point

All of this is correct. But like the Claypool, or even Velus move (which I will agree already seems like a bad one) I'm in no way ready to say not signing Roquan to a huge deal was the wrong move, or even that Claypool won't end up being a decent trade. Time will tell. And it's perfectly acceptable not to be sold on Pace/Eberflus, should anyone? There hasn't been a big enough sample size to tell. However, not every GM in his first year would have been comfortable completely ripping apart the roster, bottoming out and intentionally have a 3-13 record tied to his name in his first year. Not every GM would be comfortable trading away the 1st overall pick, hitching his wagon to a QB he didn't draft, and executing an offseason plan. I think the direction he is taking the Bears is a good one, at this point in time.

There has to be a reason Poles/FO showed basically zero interest in pursing Roquan with a new deal...

Now we're cooking

Go get Jawaan Taylor, Ryan....

I said a few months ago they should absolutely be competing for a playoff spot this season, and nothing has changed since then. Teams go worst to first every year in the NFL, the Bears should absolutely be that team this year. Those should be the expectations.

Of course you won't provide any evidence, because you're full of s%*#. Amazing the attitude from a...*checks notes*...Dolphins fan lol This exchange is such a perfect encapsulation of society today. You spew bullshit, cling to an opinion that is clearly false, get provided evidence you’re wrong, you cling deeper to your beliefs, then when asked to provide any actual evidence for said beliefs, you run away. What a p****.

Provided me one high profile name that reported Brady is "coming out of retirement to play for Miami." Show me an actual report from a "high profile name" Show me

Enjoy Tua

Because he's made up his mind, logic and facts be damned.

1. Think most would believe Jay Glazer over you 2. Taking that out of the equation, I think everyone would agree DJ Moore has more value than Chase Claypool did last year. If multiple teams offered a second round pick for Claypool, is it really that hard to believe Moore would hold the value of a first?

He absolutely would. The Bears gave up a 2nd for Claypool, partly because the Packers were also offering a 2nd. DJ Moore could absolutely be traded for a 1st round pick this offseason. In a situation where the Bears don't have a need for a QB, they did very well in collecting assets that will help this team in the next 3-4 seasons, including next season. The first part is done. Now they need to hit on those picks.

That’s a HAUL

Just incredible content coming out of Arizona...?

Your "argument" is all over the board. But if you are a fan of a specific team, you watch them 17 times during a season, and hopefully a few playoff games if you're lucky. Baseball has a season that is more than 9x(!!!) longer than an NFL season. Plus, I know I'm not alone in that the "game" itself of the NFL isn't just what people are watching for. Sports Betting and Fantasy make a huge difference, as does the creation of the Red Zone which has been one of the best developments in sports over the last decade. I love NFL Red Zone on Sunday. I usually watch that over the Bears, because I still am able to see the key plays from the Bears games on Red Zone. But going back to your original point....if the Bears played a 162 game schedule, the complaints about length of the game would be brought up. Having regular 4 hour games in 162 game schedule is a problem, and we both know MLB is taking away 40/50 games from the schedule anytime soon.