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       #Post#: 333172--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2018 NFL Draft
   DIR By: WshflThinking
       Date: December 27, 2017, 7:50 am
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       --- Quote from: Sportster link ---
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       > Trubisky isn't going to do jack squat without protection, so
       it's got to be OL and WR first,second or vice versa. Three top
       needs on the team are OL, WR, and LB as they've had lots of
       injuries to the LBs. Freeman was out all year and Trevathan was
       in, out, in, out. Honestly if they pick nothing in this draft
       but OL, WR and LB they're looking pretty good.....
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       But the problem is that if we draft 10-12 and the OTs graded 1st
       round are all gone you dont take an OT with your first round
       pick. You dont overreach. Thats what my post above says. You
       draft another position. And I sure wouldnt draft a WR that high.
       We already got burned doing that. Maybe drop down and get more
       picks or take a CB or OLB worthy, but never overreach.
       #Post#: 333173--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2018 NFL Draft
   DIR By: Sportster
       Date: December 27, 2017, 8:16 am
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       Gotta resign your FA's is what they should do but we've seen
       what happened with Marshall and Jeffrey so who knows what
       they'll do at corner.....wideout went from a position of
       strength to weakness in short order. Wouldn't surprise me if
       they let that happen at corner, although corner isn't a position
       of strength, it is stronger than it's been in years. So
       depending on how they handle the corners, it could quickly be
       needing bodies there too. Like every year it seems they can't
       get everything they need in the draft or FA. But they cannot let
       both corners walk....
       #Post#: 333175--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2018 NFL Draft
   DIR By: WshflThinking
       Date: December 27, 2017, 8:55 am
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       Here is an interesting article that should be paid attention to:
  HTML https://nflmocks.com/2017/12/25/chicago-bears-2018-mock-draft-sticking-to-the-plan/
       I am not a fan of mocks at this time of year but drafting
       Clemson players usually works well. Again bring on the combine.
       #Post#: 333177--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2018 NFL Draft
   DIR By: vj
       Date: December 27, 2017, 10:23 am
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       Extend Prince and tag Fuller is my guess.
       #Post#: 333183--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2018 NFL Draft
   DIR By: Grizzlybear34
       Date: December 27, 2017, 10:54 am
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       Agreed, they are both serviceable.  I'd like a couple of more
       tails to rotate with Hicks and Goldman on the inside - Bullard
       and two more, plus an outside backer if we keep the same scheme.
       I wish there was a way to keep Callahan healthy because the
       difference that he and Trevation make to our defense is
       noticeable when they are out.
       #Post#: 333184--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2018 NFL Draft
   DIR By: WshflThinking
       Date: December 27, 2017, 10:59 am
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       Prince I can understand. Fuller is a different animal. Tag him?
       Didnt we tag Jeffery? I think you make him your best offer and
       let him go. I doubt he stays without overpaying him. While I
       admit he is worth keeping, a high offer is just used to up the
       bidding price of a player who isnt interested in coming back
       like Alshon. Personally I'd be shocked if he wanted to be back
       here next year, even were he to say he wanted to be back. I'd
       just plan on replacing him.
       #Post#: 333195--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2018 NFL Draft
   DIR By: dallasbear
       Date: December 27, 2017, 2:58 pm
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       Bears will need to sign a top FA CB or draft one in the top 2
       rounds to replace Fuller.  You saw the difference in our defense
       this year (ranked 8th) with quality CB/safety play with a decent
       but inconsistent pass rush.  If you don't extend Fuller then
       you'll be paying someone else similar money.  Fuller is 25 going
       on 26 and the Bears have a history with him.  He plays the run
       well but lacks top end speed.
       Amukamora might be had with another 1 year deal.  He'll be 29
       next year and hasn't recorded an interception since 2015 (he had
       one).  I doube teams will be lining up big long term deals for
       him.
       Marcus Cooper is signed thru 2019 at $5M per.  That's starters
       money.
       If you look at Pace's history he doesn't depend on draft choices
       starting (can't trust 'em).  So even if he drafts a CB high
       he'll have to have at least 2 guys that he'll be comfortable
       starting ahead of the rookie.
       Finally, why don't the Bears let Deoindre Hall get some reps at
       CB in the season finale?
       #Post#: 333217--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2018 NFL Draft
   DIR By: WshflThinking
       Date: December 28, 2017, 11:22 am
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       It wouldnt hurt to let him play some. He needs experience and
       the season is a loss anyways, so whats one more loss? Its time
       to see what we have and need next year.
       #Post#: 333223--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2018 NFL Draft
   DIR By: dallasbear
       Date: December 28, 2017, 3:26 pm
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       You'd think that, but Fox is desperate for wins, thinking that
       an upset at Minnesota might help him keep his job.
       Would like to more of Roy Robertson-Harris too and maybe Rashaad
       Coward.   Their few snaps are only because Unrein was put on IR
       a few weeks ago.
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       Re: 2018 NFL Draft
   DIR By: Grizzlybear34
       Date: December 31, 2017, 5:41 pm
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       49ers winning easily, Denver losing badly.  Looks like we will
       be drafting 8
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