No one thought the D Line would get to the point where it is. but with Peppers cut, I think you almost need to pay for an F/A DE or reisign Wootton to be a starter with whoever you draft. You may get lucky with an undrafted but lets not get our hopes up. Get the best Impact DT you can find in the mid-late first round, find the new corner piece corner in the first two rounds. I think it's possible to try and work in someone cheap At DE would can help in the run game, or is at least decent at both aspects in the middle of the draft.
1 round DT: (Almost the only option you have is to go this route. Won't have Melton likely unless you over pay, No one else on the roster is worth a starting nod to replace.
2nd round CB: The only way I see another type of player taken is if both Jennings and Tillman comeback. I'd give that about a 35 percent chance for both, but about 90 for one (Tillman likely.) If we do get both, considerations for DE, DT again and possibly QB pending the Cutler situation, and last I'd say HB due to Bush and his lack of play.
Wanted Center, but unlikely
3rd round DE: as most expect a Pepper cut, I would more expect him to stay, not sure why, but if they offer a pay cut to about 6 or 7 mil, he may take it if his play remains as it is. He still gets more then he might in F/A and he gets to prove he has something left in the tank. As a Panther, he was known to take seasons off in the past, next year could be the rebound year, and the last good one in him? Possible nods to S, a second DT and Center
Wanted DE
4th round: TE: Many teams are going with the two TE sets, but we only have on guy to go with. This may or may not be the last round you can find a guy to play for you now at this spot. Bennett was worth every penny, but we need someone young to go along and be able to play 2nd TE and make some plays for Cutler or whoever is here. Nods also to HB, second DT, QB and C
Wanted: TE
5th round C: We know we don't expect Garza to be back, but I sort of see him playing another season or two as a Bear. He has shown me he can be better, with better players and another year with the same guys, Long with more experience, Garza not only can still do it okay, but he can give the young Guard more gudience on how to do it. He has only been doing it his whole career before becoming a center in the bad news LT era. Though the part of me that thinks he won't be back, expects a Center to be draft here and play better then expect, like a Mills did in round 5. Nods to HB, second DT, and Safety
Wanted: Second DT
Predicting a 4th round swap with a team to take a second 6th round pick
6th 1 HB: You find a guy who can play maybe a bit like a Forte who can catch balls out of the backfield, a little smaller, and a little better able to break tackles or at least juke some players. I like the idea of a guy would could be able a 5'11 200 guy who has a bit of speed to him and cought balls for his team, not sure if there is a guy like that in round six, but steals have happened before yes? Nod to QB, second DT, S OL (any spot) and WR (To take Hester's spot)
Wanted: HB (of this likeness)
6th 2: QB: We all know we need a young guy to play behind Cutler, There is no mistake about it. The D Line and Defensive struggles show us though how much this need is unfortunately, can't come about. Unless Cutler is not signed back to this team, it is likely we will take it late. Though to be honest, with how the Defense has struggled, I'd almost want to just look to the QB's not taken in the draft. Unless this guy becomes like Brady, there is more that is needed on Defense. Nods to Second DE, WR (Hester replace), S, LB, OL, and 3rd DT (That's how much I feel we need a DT)
Wanted: WR
7th round S: No, no draft pick will replace Hester. I fell that spot may be taken by a cheap vet, or even possibly just keep Weems in and work him as the return man for ST. There is also a part of me Hester will return on the cheap, only if Lovie doesn't find a job elsewhere in the NFL. So a Safety to replace what could be a possible better talent then Stleltz. He has had a nice run, but I'd rather have someone who I could feel better about, and I think Emery would draft. Chance this guy hits the P squad though in season 1
Wanted: Best talent anywhere (LB or secondary area preference)
