Nas wrote:
Fuck Green Bay!
LTG wasn’t entirely wrong about Caleb, and I want to acknowledge that. While I’m still confident Fields wouldn’t have been the long-term answer, the Bears would have been a playoff team with him at quarterback last year. Caleb wasn’t ready. Not because he isn’t wildly talented—but because he’s too immature. Kmet, Keenan, Swift, Thomas Brown, and others either directly or indirectly told us that. He was present in the building and working, but he wasn’t doing the right work.
His final totals look fine for a rookie, but nothing about the eye test said “elite,” outside of a few late-game moments. I’m reminded that (Pro Bowl QB) (Pro Bowl QB) Trubisky also had some big late game moments. I still believe in Caleb, but this is a HUGE year. No excuses. He has the talent around him and an excellent offensive coach.
I didn’t love the Ben Johnson hire initially, but I’m on board now. His track record is solid, and he’s got that necessary fire in his eyes. He’s a bullshitter who loves the sound of his own voice—but I’ll tolerate that if he delivers a top 5–10 offense. Despite a tough schedule, he believes we can be a playoff team next season. That directly contradicts the narrative that this roster lacks talent because Poles “sucks.” It also raises the bar on his rookie season.
I didn’t like the Loveland pick, but Ben Johnson deserves the benefit of the doubt. Poles looked like a hostage during the press conference last night, so I’m guessing he didn’t love the pick either. Banks was his guy, and I’m glad Banks wasn’t available—because Banks is soft and should probably be a guard.
I thought Will Johnson was the best player in this draft and wanted him or Pearce at 10. Naturally, Will Johnson is still on the board.
Day 2/3 picks:
I really like Ersery, Ezeiruaku, Scourton, and Chase Lundt for our line. I’d be happy with 1 or 2 of them. Outside of an edge rusher, I think both lines are good.
Will Johnson is a lockdown corner who eliminates the need to rely on Stevenson. Stevenson could be transitioned to safety—either as a backup or a future replacement for CTE Brisker or Byard.
Swift can’t be your featured back. A featured back needs vision. I can’t keep watching him ignore holes and run straight into his own linemen 20 times a game. The Bears should draft Henderson, Brashard Smith, Jarquez Hunter, DJ Giddens, or RJ Harvey. I’d slit my wrist if they drafted Skattebo.
I hope all is well. I'll pop back in during the season.
Go Bears!!!
Welcome back NAS! I wouldn't stay too long because Tall Migit has dementia and I supposedly have dissociative, hallucinatory, modicum syndrome or something.
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The Doctor Of Style wrote:
Caleb Williams isn't really a "true" rookie because he turned 23 late into his 1st season in the NFL!"