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Comparing Eberflus to Dabol or Pederson, isn't a fair comparison when taking into account the entire organization.  Jacksonville was coming off of its second, 1st overall pick and drafting at the top of each round.  On the climb.  Dabol came into a better defense than the parts we had left, he definitely deserves credit for his work with Daniel Jones and the offense.  Eberflus came into a horrid salary cap position, aging veterans on defense, and with a GM driven to correct that situation in one season.  Mission accomplished. 

We should strive to follow Jacksonville's path, which might mean two years until we are in that position.  So in year 3, I would expect to see the best of what Eberflus has to offer.  Fields will have had next season to show continued growth, two drafts and FA classed under our belts.

I just don't get the warm and fuzzies with respect to the Bears at this time. It could go in a terrific or terrible way, but if past history is a (sometimes inconsistent) guide, it will not end well. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.....

And watching the game last night with Manning and Bruschi totally dissing the Bears is where this franchise is right now. **** them both. But this francise is a borderline punchline franchise. Its on the precipice of becoming fully irrelevant in the modern NFL except as a joke.....

As much as I covet Anderson, I think Poles will trade down. 

Bottom line, Bears need 2 or 3 O-line starters and 3 maybe 4 D-line.  CB and WR need to be addressed as well as linebacker.

If some of those holes can be addressed with quality FAs then that may lessen the trade down need somewhat.  But at least try to do a trade down with Houston and get what you can get.

I hope the Cardinals trade down - and the QBs go 1, 2, 3.   And Bears are sitting at 4 with a load of draft picks.

Otherwise the Cards will probably take Anderson or possibly Carter if Anderson is gone.

Agree. One generational player (non-QB) on this team does not change the trajectory of the team. They need  NFL caliber players at almost all levels and positions. There are so many holes in the boat to plug......

I think we all agree BUT what if Anderson is the next Myles Garrett or Bosa?  A lot depends on how the Bears grade him out in comparison to others (i.e. Carter and the other DEs), what gets offered for the #1, and what they can sign in free agency.

Bears swapping with Houston is a no-brainer but swapping with anyone else is not.

Thats my opinion too. With #1 we control the draft. I dont want to give the draft away, nor the control. And if I trade with Houston I better get #12 in the trade too. That way I guarantee I get the defensive player I want

I just don't see how moving one spot, even from #2 to the #1 spot, would cost the #12 pick.   But if Houston is in love with ONE guy and believe the Colts are also I guess anything can happen.

That would be sweet to get #2 and #12!  Anderson and Skoronski or one of the other OTs from OSU/Georgia.

1 and 53 for 2 and 12 would be more realistic, although still slanted in the Bears' favor.