The Bears preseason thread

[BearsWillWin]

Best part was watching how technically sound Williams is as a rookie physically. The base he throws off of when he's in the pocket is perfect. Watching him stretch the ball out when he's scrambling to prevent fumbles was nice. His arm action on his throw when he's moving is ideal.

I was a Fields fan. But physically speaking there were so many flaws in Fields. From footwork to how he held the ball to how he shifted his hips. Williams, as a rookie, already seems so far ahead in all those areas.

It was only a few throws but I walked away from Caleb's outing feeling really good.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

I want to throw some early love at OC Shane Waldron as well. It's hard to put my finger on it or try to give some technical explanation, like as if I'm fully knowledgeable in how today's NFL offenses operate. But for whatever reasons, in these first two contests, the Bears O seems to be crisper, for lack of a more precise word. Speed-wise, I don't think the players on the offense are any faster than ones from recent seasons - hell, maybe even a touch slower for all I know. But they play quicker, they play more efficient and precise, at least so far. I'm giving a lot of this credit to Waldron. He just seems to have the O more ready than the results we've previously had over the years. What makes this early going even more impressive is the fact that this is his first season as our OC, the first season drawing up our game plans.

 

[NCChiFan]

Good vibes. Ready for this season. Hopefully they take a good step forward.

I think so as I bet the over on 8.5 wins.

 

[redskinsfan1963]

I,m glad you guys have a team to be excited over.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

I,m glad you guys have a team to be excited over.

You should too. The Commanders had a good draft and signed some key free agents. They should be a much improved team this year.

 

[redskinsfan1963]

You should too. The Commanders had a good draft and signed some key free agents. They should be a much improved team this year.

I,ve been a cub fan since 69.glad to anything decent happen in chi town.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Personally, I'm glad this trade didn't happen:

Matthew Judon trade was the deal Matt Eberflus had Chicago Bears pinned for

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus seemed to cause a stir on Tuesday when comments made during an interview with CBS Sports made it seem that the Bears were

beargoggleson.com

Certainly nothing against Judon's play, the man has produced, especially in '21 & '22. Yet it turns out Atlanta had to dish a 3rd round pick for '25. Not sure what Poles offered, but I'd like to think it was no more than a 5th round (we don't have a 4th). Now here's a guy, as talented as he is, who turns 32 tomorrow and is in the final year of his contract, not to mention that he hasn't played a down since ending his season in Week 4 of '23 due to injury. The Falcons will have to pony up and pony up big time with an extension if they want to justify surrendering a 3rd round pick, unless they're fine in giving this up for a one year rental.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Certainly nothing against Judon's play, the man has produced, especially in '21 & '22. Yet it turns out Atlanta had to dish a 3rd round pick for '25. Not sure what Poles offered, but I'd like to think it was no more than a 5th round (we don't have a 4th).

According to this article, it appears Poles offered the same pick:

CHSN

Chicago Sports Network

www.nbcsportschicago.com

So if this report is accurate, the Pats opted for the Falcons because they thought their 3rd rounder would be lower than ours? This same Falcons team considered by most analysts to win the NFC South - whereas just about everyone has the Bears finishing 3rd in the North? The Pats think our 3rd round offer has less value because we'll do better in the standings? Somehow this rings as bullshit to me. But it doesn't matter, I'm still glad we didn't 'win' that trade, especially now if it's true that it would have cost us a 3rd round pick.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Looks promising so far.

 

[richig07]

According to this article, it appears Poles offered the same pick:

CHSN

Chicago Sports Network

www.nbcsportschicago.com

So if this report is accurate, the Pats opted for the Falcons because they thought their 3rd rounder would be lower than ours? This same Falcons team considered by most analysts to win the NFC South - whereas just about everyone has the Bears finishing 3rd in the North? The Pats think our 3rd round offer has less value because we'll do better in the standings? Somehow this rings as bullshit to me. But it doesn't matter, I'm still glad we didn't 'win' that trade, especially now if it's true that it would have cost us a 3rd round pick.

I would rather see us bring back a 29 year old Ngakoue - rather than bring in a 32 year old Judon in exchnge for a 3rd round pick.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

I would rather see us bring back a 29 year old Ngakoue - rather than bring in a 32 year old Judon in exchnge for a 3rd round pick.

Same here. And let's remember that next year's draft is probably the most stacked ever when it comes to DE/Edge talent. So even if there isn't a solid collective performance from the spot opposite Sweat this season, next year will contain a bounty of talented pass rushers for the picking.

 

[BearsWillWin]

With the way Austin Booker has played so far I’m not sure we need to spend any major resources on a DE. He’s raw and he will struggle at times but his raw talent has shown up big in preseason thus far.

 

[Beengay fudgepackers]

Same here. And let's remember that next year's draft is probably the most stacked ever when it comes to DE/Edge talent. So even if there isn't a solid collective performance from the spot opposite Sweat this season, next year will contain a bounty of talented pass rushers for the picking.

Ngakoue is a situational player, same as Walker. When either is in, it will show our defenses hand. If we had Judon, then our starting front can both rush the passer AND stop the run. I agree with not over paying for a player at this stage of his career, but he would’ve helped this defense immensely. I’m not even sure I want to see Ngakoue come back now that Booker is having a nice preseason.

 

[wood20ks]

Today will be the first glimpse of CW playing in a Beaars uni........hope to see him play in 3-4 series.......

Hearing a lot of great things so far.......

 

[wood20ks]

Had to love that smile on Calebs at the set of the game......

He looks very happy to be a Bear and very excited for the season to start.......

 

[wood20ks]

Wowwwwww,what a hit by Kyler for a qb sack.........in preseason non-the-less.

Reminded me of Wilbur Marshall knocking out Greg Landry back in 85.....what a liick!!

 

[wood20ks]

Nice run by Caleb.....Justin who??.....lol

Then the deep pass to Scott was spot on,an actual td if not for pi......

Damn man,my heart is pounding to get the season underway......

 

[wood20ks]

Holy shit.....look at that pass to Odunze to set up 1sr n goal......

 

[wood20ks]

Omg......Williams scramble for the td......

knownits just preseason,but I dont ever remember a qb thats impressed me as much as CW has in my firsy look at him.....I hope we have found that special qb we all have been waiting for......

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Omg......Williams scramble for the td......

knownits just preseason,but I dont ever remember a qb thats impressed me as much as CW has in my firsy look at him.....I hope we have found that special qb we all have been waiting for......

If you didn't watch the game and went strictly by the box score, yuda thunk he had a bad outing. 6-13, just 75 yards, passer rating 64.6. He did get off to a slow start, I'll chalk it off to his home crowd debut butterflies. But once he got cranking, you can see how this guy is gonna be a difference maker.