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davebear

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Re: 2022 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1380 on: January 09, 2023, 05:30:50 pm »
Washington probably needs a quarterback.

If they resign Deron Payne Bears could demand him as part of a trade for the first pick.
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dallasbear

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« Reply #1381 on: January 09, 2023, 05:53:45 pm »

That's a huge drop from 1 to 16.  That value difference is a top 5 first rounder.  As you say, Payne would be part of that compensation but Bears would need more.
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davebear

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Re: 2022 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1382 on: January 09, 2023, 06:35:04 pm »
There could be a huge bidding war or maybe no one values these quarterbacks enough to offer much.

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JACKIEJOKEMAN REDUX

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Re: 2022 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1383 on: January 09, 2023, 09:17:00 pm »

 What's most interesting is none of us have ever been in this situation before.
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dallasbear

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Re: 2022 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1384 on: January 10, 2023, 01:03:33 am »
Quote from: davebear on January 09, 2023, 06:35:04 pm
There could be a huge bidding war or maybe no one values these quarterbacks enough to offer much.

You're right.  The teams in need of a QB that are closer to the Bears in draft order might just be willing to take the next best QB that falls to them without having to trade up.  There are 3 maybe 4 that could go in the top half of the first round.

Plus some of the teams needing QB may think they are playoff ready and just need a vet QB to put them into the playoffs.  They may not want to wait on a rookie QB to develop - they want to win now.

I guess the bottom line is just because you are a motivated seller doesn't mean there's a motivated buyer.

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Re: 2022 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1385 on: January 10, 2023, 01:17:28 am »
Or you take the top rated QB to call their bluff.

Sitting at number one the Bears hold all the cards.  Maybe they don't think Fields can ever be more than a running QB and trade him.  Or they do believe he can develop and take the top guy on their board that isn't a QB.

Odds are they get a boat load of picks for number one but that does not mean that is how it will shake out.
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Re: 2022 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1386 on: January 10, 2023, 04:42:29 am »
Quote from: dallasbear on January 09, 2023, 02:11:01 pm
Not a naysayer.  But many predicted the Packers guard would just step right into our lineup - he was re-signed.  Same was said for some RT who was re-signed.

Now everyone expects Deron Payne will be the Bears starting DT next year.  You just don't know who gets re-signed or who becomes free.

Just because you have a wad of cap doesn't mean you just spend it on the best available FA who might just happen to be a Justin Jones or Nick Morrow JAG.

Almost every FA worth a squat is resigned or tagged.  It is rare that a "Julius Peppers" type player makes it to FA anymore.
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Re: 2022 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1387 on: January 10, 2023, 08:04:15 am »
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Re: 2022 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1388 on: January 10, 2023, 09:17:43 am »

I didn't find anything that negative about this particular article.  It reflects the Bears current situation.

Is there a story behind this - I don't really expect to see one:

But he didn’t lose, bless him, and the Bears are the beneficiary of whatever you want to call what he did. Lunacy? Maybe. Or maybe Smith knows he’s not long for his gig in Houston and left a going-away present.
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WshflThinking

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« Reply #1389 on: January 10, 2023, 10:07:02 am »
I am not mad at Lovie Smith eventhough I dont like his time here in Chicago. He did what most coaches would do. He tried to win a game. I suspect lovie knew he was a gonner before the game began.
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Re: 2022 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1390 on: January 10, 2023, 01:44:27 pm »
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Re: 2022 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1391 on: January 11, 2023, 05:10:59 am »
saw this and thought it would be of some interest..

The Bears' 2023 non-conference opponents have been set. Here's who they'll face next season (plus, of course, home and home with NFC North rivals, Minn, GB and Detroit)
HOME
Falcons
Panthers
Broncos
Raiders
Cardinals
AWAY
Chiefs
Chargers
Saints
Buccaneers
Commanders
Browns
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Bears4Ever

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Re: 2022 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1392 on: January 11, 2023, 07:35:39 am »
From: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/3-reasons-why-ryan-poles-believes-bears-foundation-strong

Finally, Poles was encouraged by the toughness his team exhibited throughout the year. According to Poles, the team’s resilience earned praise throughout the league.

“I can’t tell you how many coaches from the teams that we played called the next morning, or GMs and said, you can feel your guys on tape. You can feel that the way that they play, they played the right way. Keep doing what you’re doing. You’re on the right path.”

I don't know but the in-born cynic in me has a different take on those calls. What they MEANT was the right path to getting beat and have a 3-14 record for sure. "Be You" and we will keep "beating you"....

Just food for thought :D
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WshflThinking

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« Reply #1393 on: January 11, 2023, 08:14:46 am »
https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2023/1/10/23549392/bears-fans-patience-rewarded-theyve-got-a-franchise-qb-no-1-pick-justin-fields-poles-gm-phonte-draft?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=011123sptsnewsletter&utm_content=011123sptsnewsletter+CID_267c6dd36f5c7765e505d818e951b25f&utm_source=campaign%20monitor&utm_term=Laurence%20W%20Holmes%20Justin%20Fields%20draft%20capital%20and%20a%20ton%20of%20salary-cap%20space%20%20what%20a%20trifecta

As an organization, the Bears seemingly have been on a never-ending quest for a quarterback. That pursuit has been mocked in every prime-time game the Bears have played for the last decade. As much as we all respect the legendary Sid Luckman, using him as the standard-bearer for Bears quarterbacking always felt like a backhanded compliment. Like the league was snickering at Chicago

As it stands, the Bears have more cap space than any team in the league, the most coveted draft position and a quarterback they feel good about. It’s quite the trifecta. One that allows them to set the agenda of the NFL offseason. A place where no one would’ve expected this franchise to be 12 months ago. 

   We can’t leave this column without singling out the contribution of former coach Lovie Smith. He did his old team a real solid by playing to win in his last act as the Texans’ coach. I know that Smith isn’t hurting for money, but he is now out of work. If he craves a challenge, he should announce his candidacy for mayor of Chicago right now. He won’t struggle to get enough signatures for his petition after Sunday. He wouldn’t even have to campaign. 

The next part is fun. Expectations will be raised. Instead of hiding their heads in shame, Bears fans again can be puffy-chested. With all these assets acquired, Poles’ position is the most coveted in the league. The dark days are over.

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WshflThinking

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Re: 2022 Chicago Bears
« Reply #1394 on: January 11, 2023, 09:19:45 am »
Here is one "potential" FA the Bears should go after if he IS a FA and not tagged.

DT Da'Ron Payne Washington Commanders. Doubrt that happens. He is too good. Trade?
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