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On 1/18/2023 at 2:42 PM, Boilernation said:

LIstened to an ESPN Chicago interview with Kevin Warren now that he's making the media rounds in Chicago. As expected, he's fully committed to building a stadium in Arlington Heights. It's also refreshing to hear the President of the Chicago Bears actually sound intelligent when it comes to football. Warren is only the 2nd non McCaskey family member to be CEO/President of the Chicago Bears. Considering Ted Phillips was just a Finance guy forced to oversee football operations, it's safe to say  this is the first time the Bears are being led by someone who understands leadership in athletics. Unfortunately, I'm already drinking the koolaid on the Bears future. 

thats why I LOVE The move,  SMART, FOOTBALL guy in a power position and was apart of an NFL new stadium already.  

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Let the auction begin.

https://www.chicagobearshq.com/bears-football/story/bears-news-report-colts-ready-to-offer-massive-package-for-1-overall-pick-20202

Colts ready to offer massive package for #1 overall pick

The Chicago Bears are officially on the clock, holding the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. This will be an ongoing conversation for the next several months as the Bears hold the keys to the entire draft. Having the No.1 pick gives them plenty of options as it allows them to draft whoever they want to draft without the chances of them being off the board later. 

The Bears will also be in a great position to trade down in the draft to acquire more picks and pieces. That is the consensus right now, as the top two players in this year's class are QBs which the Bears don't need. However, several teams behind them need a QB, and most of them will attempt to trade with the Bears to take a QB No.1.

One of those teams has already made it public that they want a QB and are willing to do whatever it takes to get one. That team is the Indianapolis Colts, who could become the Bears first of many trade partners in the coming weeks. Ever since Andrew Luck retired more than five seasons ago, the Colts have had a revolving door at the QB position, and it hasn't gone well for them. 

Apart from Phillip Rivers two years ago, the Colts have struggled with QB play as Carson Wentz, Matt Ryan, Sam Ehlinger, and Nick Foles are just a few of the guys who have taken snaps under center the last two years. That is not going to get it done in the NFL, and the Colts know that hence why they want to make a move to get a No. 1 QB.

According to recent reports from David Kaplan, the Colts are not only looking to move up in the draft, but they are expected to offer the Bears a massive trade package that circles around the No. 1 pick and several players. 

“The Colts reportedly are ready to put a deal together that would include WR Michael Pittman, potentially another player, and a bevy of draft picks," Kaplan said recently.

Getting into Pittman for a little bit and what he would bring to the table. At just 25 years old, Pittman is about to enter his prime as a player and would have an excellent opportunity to be a legitimate No.1 with the Bears. Despite the Colts finishing in the bottom third of the league in passing the last few years, Pittman continues to be a rising star as he has had two great seasons. 

After coming away with more than 1000 yards in 2021, Pittman fell short of that in 2022, but did have to battle through some injuries. However, he delivered a career-high 99 receptions in the Colts’ “X” receiver role and finished tied for the seventh-most contested catches in the league (15). For an offense that has struggled to pass the ball as much as the Colts have, that is impressive, and that alone could help Justin Fields and his overall passing game.

A second-round pick in 2020 out of USC, Pittman has all the intangibles to be a No. 1 WR in this league, and with a better QB, could become just that. With Darnell Mooney and Chase Claypool as the only WRs under contract for next year, Pittman would make that room a much deeper room while giving the Bears a weapon they haven't had since Allen Robinson during his first three years in Chicago.

At 6-4 and 223 pounds, Pittman would give the Bears the size at WR that they are looking for while also bringing above-average speed with him. He has a proven track record of high-volume receiving production, averaging 94 receptions per season in his last two seasons in Indianapolis. That is more than anyone else on this roster.

Along with Pittman, the Bears would get the No. 4 pick, which also benefits them. It would allow them to draft Will Anderson Jr or Jalen Carter, and both would be enormous gains for the defense. You can also expect the Colts second-round pick, #35, and a future second-round pick coming to Chicago, as the Bears will have a jumpstart on rebuilding this team quicker.

 

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5 minutes ago, Bobref said:

Let the auction begin.

https://www.chicagobearshq.com/bears-football/story/bears-news-report-colts-ready-to-offer-massive-package-for-1-overall-pick-20202

Colts ready to offer massive package for #1 overall pick

The Chicago Bears are officially on the clock, holding the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. This will be an ongoing conversation for the next several months as the Bears hold the keys to the entire draft. Having the No.1 pick gives them plenty of options as it allows them to draft whoever they want to draft without the chances of them being off the board later. 

The Bears will also be in a great position to trade down in the draft to acquire more picks and pieces. That is the consensus right now, as the top two players in this year's class are QBs which the Bears don't need. However, several teams behind them need a QB, and most of them will attempt to trade with the Bears to take a QB No.1.

One of those teams has already made it public that they want a QB and are willing to do whatever it takes to get one. That team is the Indianapolis Colts, who could become the Bears first of many trade partners in the coming weeks. Ever since Andrew Luck retired more than five seasons ago, the Colts have had a revolving door at the QB position, and it hasn't gone well for them. 

Apart from Phillip Rivers two years ago, the Colts have struggled with QB play as Carson Wentz, Matt Ryan, Sam Ehlinger, and Nick Foles are just a few of the guys who have taken snaps under center the last two years. That is not going to get it done in the NFL, and the Colts know that hence why they want to make a move to get a No. 1 QB.

According to recent reports from David Kaplan, the Colts are not only looking to move up in the draft, but they are expected to offer the Bears a massive trade package that circles around the No. 1 pick and several players. 

“The Colts reportedly are ready to put a deal together that would include WR Michael Pittman, potentially another player, and a bevy of draft picks," Kaplan said recently.

Getting into Pittman for a little bit and what he would bring to the table. At just 25 years old, Pittman is about to enter his prime as a player and would have an excellent opportunity to be a legitimate No.1 with the Bears. Despite the Colts finishing in the bottom third of the league in passing the last few years, Pittman continues to be a rising star as he has had two great seasons. 

After coming away with more than 1000 yards in 2021, Pittman fell short of that in 2022, but did have to battle through some injuries. However, he delivered a career-high 99 receptions in the Colts’ “X” receiver role and finished tied for the seventh-most contested catches in the league (15). For an offense that has struggled to pass the ball as much as the Colts have, that is impressive, and that alone could help Justin Fields and his overall passing game.

A second-round pick in 2020 out of USC, Pittman has all the intangibles to be a No. 1 WR in this league, and with a better QB, could become just that. With Darnell Mooney and Chase Claypool as the only WRs under contract for next year, Pittman would make that room a much deeper room while giving the Bears a weapon they haven't had since Allen Robinson during his first three years in Chicago.

At 6-4 and 223 pounds, Pittman would give the Bears the size at WR that they are looking for while also bringing above-average speed with him. He has a proven track record of high-volume receiving production, averaging 94 receptions per season in his last two seasons in Indianapolis. That is more than anyone else on this roster.

Along with Pittman, the Bears would get the No. 4 pick, which also benefits them. It would allow them to draft Will Anderson Jr or Jalen Carter, and both would be enormous gains for the defense. You can also expect the Colts second-round pick, #35, and a future second-round pick coming to Chicago, as the Bears will have a jumpstart on rebuilding this team quicker.

 

Still thinking a package including Leonard and Buckner instead of Pittman is the better deal for the Bears. Or maybe Buckner and Pittman.  

 

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14 minutes ago, Muda69 said:

Still thinking a package including Leonard and Buckner instead of Pittman is the better deal for the Bears. Or maybe Buckner and Pittman.  

 

They need a true #1 WR. That’s a lot to ask of someone they get in the draft.

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4 hours ago, Coach Nowlin said:

Man, I would love if the Colts were stupid enough to trade Leonard

 

I don't necessarily agree with you on that one.  Can't stay on the field for one thing.  Also has some interesting tweets that causes one to scratch their head...both with content and timing.  Makes me wonder about chemistry

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4 hours ago, Muda69 said:

I don't know. His recent injury history is troubling.

 

There great equalizer,   injuries remain undefeated 

1 hour ago, Bash Riprock said:

I don't necessarily agree with you on that one.  Can't stay on the field for one thing.  Also has some interesting tweets that causes one to scratch their head...both with content and timing.  Makes me wonder about chemistry

who was his DC when he had his best years? 

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who do you want the bears to get in FA? They have to spend the money it’s required. I know it might not be the smartest pick but I’d sign Saquan. He is an elite talent 3 down back and at the same time you are weakening a nfc playoff team. I know rbs are very risky.
https://www.sportsmockery.com/chicago-bears/cap-expert-reveals-how-insane-chicago-bears-free-agency-will-be/?amp

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1 hour ago, Bobref said:

OK, but how much are you willing to spend on him? Shouldn’t a #1 WR and/or OL be a higher priority?

I think giants offered 12 mil and he wants 14 mil

also I don’t think many true number 1 wr/ol get to true FA

look at davante, aj brown, Orlando brown and Tyreek Hill.

those money positions of pass rusher, tackle, qb, cb and wr are hard to get in FA

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2 hours ago, Muda69 said:

Is Mr. Barkley really that big of an upgrade over Mr. Montgomery, especially with how the Bears current offensive scheme uses running backs (aka Mr. Fields is the #1 rushing option)?:

 

https://www.statspros.com/david-montgomery-vs-saquon-barkley-stats/

 

Playing the devil’s advocate, if you had Barkley, Fields might not have to run as much, reducing the risk of injury. But again, at what price?

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17 hours ago, Bobref said:

Playing the devil’s advocate, if you had Barkley, Fields might not have to run as much, reducing the risk of injury. But again, at what price?

Good point on Mr. Field's rushing attempts.  Don't the Bears have more salary cap space than any team in the league, and by a wide margin?

 

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23 hours ago, Coach Nowlin said:

need more impact players on OL/DL and WR.

I think it’s easier to pick up WRs and DLs who can contribute right away in the draft, while I would look to free agency for OLs. Either Orlando Brown or Mike McGlinchey would look good in a Bears’ uniform.

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