Tried to edit to answer you completely. But time ran out.
Just think SEA.,49ers, I hate to say it GB (until poven other wise) ,& Denver. Have more proven talent.
Just think if Mel ( big IF ) gets our D settled . We can play w/anybody .:suds:
Sorry Cali I don't follow #s.
So I have no idea where every one is ranked.
But since you asked.
I think the Bears will be a top 5 team (If the injury bug doesn't hit again). And if Mel can manage his new D (big IF).
I think both AJ, & Long are elite , since both made the pro bowl. And...
Just saying for instance, a QB will have higher rating while facing a Bears blitz ( from a year ago ), than say 49er blitz or Seattle.
The #s would hold water, if every team had the same schedule, and played vs the same opponents.
That's not the case in the NFL.
The variety of scheduling ...
Cali: I just think you are to wrapped up #s. That is all PFF is about.
It makes interesting reading . But that's about it.
Did they ever pick a SB champ before the season started, based on #s. I doubt it ( but Kudos if they did ).
My belief is that #s count only in Hall of Fame voting.
The...
Ok, marginal is good in my book.
He impressed me when he pancaked Ware in the Dallas game .
Forgive me , not used to good O-line play.
But the guy did go to pro bowl for a reason.:suds:
I don't know how it all plays out. But watched Harnash play the last 2 yrs. Just think he would be a great short yardage back. But he will have to prove himself on STs.
Carey will get more than his share of looks to prove himself . Being Pac 12 O player of the year. I think he wins a spot. Gms...
Just think Ford is destined to be 3rd RB & STer. He showed improvement on STs from the middle of the year on.
Just think the 3rd RB comes down to Lynch & Ford. Who ever shows best in preseason.
Don't forget Carey is a draft pick, while the other 2 were UDFAs.
Carey will get his share of...
PFF is good for #s. But #s don't say anything about down & distance, who is he competing against, or many other factors that influence those #s.
What I look at is, how many sacks was he responsible for . All O-linemen are going to give their fair share of hurries. Especially LTs w/out help...
Fights usually break out in summer camp. When there's heat and pressure on guys to succeed.
I love that it happened OTAs. Just think the D is sending a message.
That we're not going to this shit anymore .
I think Bushrod is better than marginal. JMO.
Hell, I actually liked how he performed last year.
Just think you're under rating him.
But facing tougher D-Lines, I have every confidence in T-man & Kromer to figure out a scheme to slow those Ds down.
They resigned Britton, who I think will...
Just to keep a post alive.
I thought it would be in summer camp, where Vereen makes his mark.
But he's already getting 1rst team reps. in the OTAs.
Chicago Bears observations: Brock Vereen challenging at free safety - ESPN Chicago
I doubt he gives up the job.
My next ?, is who sticks ...
Sorry you're wrong there Rich. People like me can talk football 24/7 .
A little ribbing doesn't hurt the cause along the way.
We can talk about how D.J. is getting challenged by Bostic for MLB. How Shea is looking good in his new role .
Where does Williams fit in the O or STs? Can he...
Leo I can only see you BS posts if someone responds to you.
Evidently, no cares to respond to your BS.
Which is why I put you on ignore in the first place.
Keep it coming ( the great threads that is). I will follow suite .