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I know it is early and this is stupid, but with the college season approaching it might be interesting to look at some players and positions that the Bears will be scouting.
1[1] Cleveland Browns: QB Cardale Jones [Ohio St]
1[2] Washington Redskins: QB Conner Cook [Michigan St]
1[3] Tennessee Titans: CB Vernon Hargreaves [Florida]
1[4] San Francisco 49ers: DE Joey Bosa [Ohio St]
1[5] Jacksonville Jaguars: OT Ronnie Stanley [Notre Dame]
1[6] QB Christian Hackenberg [Penn St] 6'4" 246lbs.
The Bears regime has gone out of their way not to commit to Jay Cutler and I believe that they are in a hurry to find, and start developing their guy. Hackenberg had a miserable junior season, but he should bounce back as a Junior with better protection and a 2nd year in the system. Hackenberg has every physical skill set that you could ask for and could be developed into a special talent.
2[38] OT/OG Vadal Alexander [LSU] 6'6" 330lbs.
Alexander has played OG and will play this season at RT. He provides the Bears with size, power and versatility. Alexander can step in at RT, he can step in at RG if Kyle Long is moved. Alexander comes from a power run, pro style offense and he has a number of starts under his belt. If you are going to draft a young QB you need to protect him and run the ball.
3[70] S Jeremy Cash [Duke] 6'2" 210lbs.
Even if Adrian Amos locks down the FS position the Bears are still thin at safety and they need more young starting level talent at the position. Cash brings the size and range to be a starting safety. Cash can learn from Rolle, before ideally replacing him.
4[102] CB Taveze Calhoun [Mississippi St] 6'1" 190lbs.
The Bears also need to continue to add to their CB depth and talent. Fuller is still an unknown and it does not appear that Jennings or Ball are long term members of the group. Calhoun has the size, length, and comes from an aggressive defense. Fangio and Donatel had success with not highly drafted CBs in San Fran.
5. TE Nick Vannett [Ohio St] 6'6" 250lbs.
The Bears TE depth is garbage and they need to add more capable blockers to the unit. Vannett will be a first time starter and already is a strong blocker. If he can add a little to his receiving skills he may be a nice backup TE.
[5]6. NT Darren Lake [Alabama] 6'3" 334lbs.
The Bears DL has been a surprise up to this point in the preseason, but the NT depth may be exposed with Ratliff out and at 34 next season Ratliff may not have much more left. Lake is big and strong and has experience in the 3-4.
7. OT Jason Spriggs [Indiana] 6'7" 300lbs.
The Bears OT position looks like it will be a mess in 2015. The Bears should continue to add players until they find some young players worth building around. Spriggs has the size and length to be a developmental OT.
1[1] Cleveland Browns: QB Cardale Jones [Ohio St]
1[2] Washington Redskins: QB Conner Cook [Michigan St]
1[3] Tennessee Titans: CB Vernon Hargreaves [Florida]
1[4] San Francisco 49ers: DE Joey Bosa [Ohio St]
1[5] Jacksonville Jaguars: OT Ronnie Stanley [Notre Dame]
1[6] QB Christian Hackenberg [Penn St] 6'4" 246lbs.
The Bears regime has gone out of their way not to commit to Jay Cutler and I believe that they are in a hurry to find, and start developing their guy. Hackenberg had a miserable junior season, but he should bounce back as a Junior with better protection and a 2nd year in the system. Hackenberg has every physical skill set that you could ask for and could be developed into a special talent.
2[38] OT/OG Vadal Alexander [LSU] 6'6" 330lbs.
Alexander has played OG and will play this season at RT. He provides the Bears with size, power and versatility. Alexander can step in at RT, he can step in at RG if Kyle Long is moved. Alexander comes from a power run, pro style offense and he has a number of starts under his belt. If you are going to draft a young QB you need to protect him and run the ball.
3[70] S Jeremy Cash [Duke] 6'2" 210lbs.
Even if Adrian Amos locks down the FS position the Bears are still thin at safety and they need more young starting level talent at the position. Cash brings the size and range to be a starting safety. Cash can learn from Rolle, before ideally replacing him.
4[102] CB Taveze Calhoun [Mississippi St] 6'1" 190lbs.
The Bears also need to continue to add to their CB depth and talent. Fuller is still an unknown and it does not appear that Jennings or Ball are long term members of the group. Calhoun has the size, length, and comes from an aggressive defense. Fangio and Donatel had success with not highly drafted CBs in San Fran.
5. TE Nick Vannett [Ohio St] 6'6" 250lbs.
The Bears TE depth is garbage and they need to add more capable blockers to the unit. Vannett will be a first time starter and already is a strong blocker. If he can add a little to his receiving skills he may be a nice backup TE.
[5]6. NT Darren Lake [Alabama] 6'3" 334lbs.
The Bears DL has been a surprise up to this point in the preseason, but the NT depth may be exposed with Ratliff out and at 34 next season Ratliff may not have much more left. Lake is big and strong and has experience in the 3-4.
7. OT Jason Spriggs [Indiana] 6'7" 300lbs.
The Bears OT position looks like it will be a mess in 2015. The Bears should continue to add players until they find some young players worth building around. Spriggs has the size and length to be a developmental OT.
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