The Bears 2025 Draft Thread

[BearsWillWin]

This mock has the Jets and Raiders taking OL when neither may have a starting QB. Cant argue over the philosophy but i wonder if that need changes since both franchises will have a new GM and HC.

That could benefit the Bears if one or both pull the trigger on a QB.

I think the Raiders and Jets are both gonna be in the running for either Justin Fields or Russell Wilson, whichever one of them the Steelers decide they aren't going to keep. There's probably a chance the Steelers could sign Wilson to a 1 year deal and Fields to a long one....but if Fields wants to play now he's gonna go to the Raiders or Jets.

There are a lot of scouts and GMs that seemingly don't believe this is a good QB class.

 

[beardown07]

well the ones that are about to hit free agency are also going to profit from the latest contracts. They thought McCaffery would move the market, it really didnt, then Saquan got paid and David Montgomery got another extension for 18 million over 2 seasons this time, and he still had a year left at 6 million. He had an out or one year at 9.25 million, but is now locked up at 9 million for the next 3 seasons.

We had Monty, had Herbert, had Roshan, all were productive. What happened? Monty left, then Herbert and Johnson should have been battling for the carries, but Poles swoops in with Swift and just destroyed that running back room. Nobody seems to have the story of what happened with Herbert, so I guess its up to us to assume again. Flame away boys or give me some valid answer or get over yourselves and just block me already..

I will take drafting a running back, but if they do not draft an actual center this time, I have no hope Poles will ever do anything right. Got the QB and HIS REQUEST at WR, time for RB and C and a couple guards Caleb can see over.

I think Shelton actually played pretty well this year, once he settled in. PFF ranks him 19 out of 64.


Wright is really the only one that is safe tho. At minimum they need competition across the board and depth.

 

[BearsWillWin]

I think Shelton actually played pretty well this year, once he settled in. PFF ranks him 19 out of 64.

He definitely got better down the stretch than he started off. It was awful in beginning and even when he got better you could count on 1 to 3 plays a game where he just shat the bed.

The problem with Shelton and the entire Bears line is they can't get the short yardage push you need. 3rd and 1 might as well be 3rd and 20 if you want to run. Any defense that packs the A gap is pushing that line backwards.

I would welcome Sheton back as depth.

Wright is really the only one that is safe tho. At minimum they need competition across the board and depth.

Jones may have been safe without his injury. For some reason Poles is convinced the guy is a legit NFL LT. I would disagree. Not sure what BJ thinks. But his injury probably removes him from minicamps at least. And it has to prompt the Bears to at least look for competition if not all out replacement.

I have mixed feelings on Jenkins. I like the kid. But he's inconsistent and health is a concern. If they do retain him they can't overpay.

I am excited at the possibility that BJ is finally the coach that says this is where we need to build first. Coming out of Detroit he has to appreciate what a good offensive line means.

 

[Jiddy]

It's crazy how many holes we have going into this offseason.

We need to fill C, 2 G's, DE, DT with starter-capable players.

Then more depth on both lines, WR, DB (especially if Brisker is no longer available).

Lotta work to do.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

It's crazy how many holes we have going into this offseason.

We need to fill C, 2 G's, DE, DT with starter-capable players.

Then more depth on both lines, WR, DB (especially if Brisker is no longer available).

Lotta work to do.

That's why the free agent period is just as important as the draft, if not more so. Too many holes to fill banking on just one, we need both. But a good start would be in addressing as much as feasable by signing some talent come March. This way Poles and his crew will have a much better idea on how to address the draft.