PolarBear
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The Bears remain a team without an identity. They experimented and failed trying move into the modern age of a "passing league". This league is still predicated on running the football and defense, the way it's being done is just different. Like I said in another post, I think the 3 most talented QB's to ever play the game have skewed our view on this but that is for that other thread.
This draft presents the Bears with a great opportunity to rebuild the image of the team - as a modern black and blue football team.
With the 3rd pick in the NFL draft, the Chicago Bears select Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson
Even saying what I said above, the Bears still need a QB. You can't win in this league without a good one. This pick may shock some people coming from me. It's hard for me to pick Watson over my guy Trubisky who I truly believe is the more talented QB. Here is the thing though, I am starting to come around to the notion that maybe Watson is better suited for the Bears at this point in time. Why? The Bears lack leadership, they lack an identity and they lack a truly inspiring presence out there on the field. Watson brings that to this team. Sometimes those intangibles are more important than your talent and to a team like the Bears, I think they truly might be at this point.
With the 36th pick in the NFL draft, the Chicago Bears select, Josh Jones, S, N.C State
Josh Jones is the definition of an imposing presence in the back end of your defense. He gives your secondary a tone setting, tough safety who is also athletic enough to make plays in the passing game. He is one of those guys that makes receivers worried to come over the middle. That kind of toughness and presence makes a difference to your football team.
With the 67th pick in the NFL draft, the Chicago Bears select, Taylor Moton, OT, Western Michigan
"Big off the bus" is a great way to describe Taylor Moton. 6'5, 319lbs, 34' arms and nearly 11' hands. This is a big, imposing, no-nonsense style run blocking RT at the NFL level who is athletic enough to be solid in pass protection. He was a top performer in vertical jump and the 20 yard shuttle for guys at his position. A perfect talent to add and compete with Massie in training camp.
With the 111th pick in the NFL draft, the Chicago Bears select Carlos Henderson, WR, Louisiana Tech
Toughness can come in many different ways. Wide receivers aren't typically seen as "tough" players but we cannot go without them and the Bears need playmakers. Henderson is the best of both worlds. Carlos Henderson does an exceptional job of making tough catches under pressure for a guy of his stature. He will go up and get it in traffic no matter who is around him. Henderson was also the FBS leader in broken tackles. Henderson is a playmaker with the ball in his hands who has the speed to take it to the house, the wiggle to make you miss and the toughness to make tough grabs. Henderson will make an immediate impact on special teams as a kick returner and be a guy to watch for as he develops his routes.
With the 117th pick in the NFL draft, the Chicago Bears select D.J Jones, DL, Ole Miss
This guy gets me a little excited in the late rounds. He is a short, stout, strong NT (6'1, 319lbs) who has good lateral mobility and athleticism for a man his size. The guy he directly compares to? Vic Fangio's favorite - Ian Williams. Fangio doesn't run your typical 3-4 with a big nose tackle all the time. Ian Williams for years was the NT for the Niners as he played more of a 1-tech in what resembled more of a 4-3 under front than a 3-4. The Bears lack a player who can really play in the middle of your defense after Goldman. D.J Jones provides you with a strong, tough, stout NT who can play a role on this team immediately in our base defense.
With the 147th pick in the NFL, the Chicago Bears select Channing Stribling, CB, Michigan - A player who fits the mold of a tall, lengthy CB who is strong in press coverage and zone - The kind that Fangio likes.
With the 221st pick in the NFL draft, the Chicago Bears select Connor Harris, ILB, Lindenwood - Will make an immediate impact on ST but will also provide good depth at ILB and will be a great locker room presence.
This draft presents the Bears with a great opportunity to rebuild the image of the team - as a modern black and blue football team.
With the 3rd pick in the NFL draft, the Chicago Bears select Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson
Even saying what I said above, the Bears still need a QB. You can't win in this league without a good one. This pick may shock some people coming from me. It's hard for me to pick Watson over my guy Trubisky who I truly believe is the more talented QB. Here is the thing though, I am starting to come around to the notion that maybe Watson is better suited for the Bears at this point in time. Why? The Bears lack leadership, they lack an identity and they lack a truly inspiring presence out there on the field. Watson brings that to this team. Sometimes those intangibles are more important than your talent and to a team like the Bears, I think they truly might be at this point.
With the 36th pick in the NFL draft, the Chicago Bears select, Josh Jones, S, N.C State
Josh Jones is the definition of an imposing presence in the back end of your defense. He gives your secondary a tone setting, tough safety who is also athletic enough to make plays in the passing game. He is one of those guys that makes receivers worried to come over the middle. That kind of toughness and presence makes a difference to your football team.
With the 67th pick in the NFL draft, the Chicago Bears select, Taylor Moton, OT, Western Michigan
"Big off the bus" is a great way to describe Taylor Moton. 6'5, 319lbs, 34' arms and nearly 11' hands. This is a big, imposing, no-nonsense style run blocking RT at the NFL level who is athletic enough to be solid in pass protection. He was a top performer in vertical jump and the 20 yard shuttle for guys at his position. A perfect talent to add and compete with Massie in training camp.
With the 111th pick in the NFL draft, the Chicago Bears select Carlos Henderson, WR, Louisiana Tech
Toughness can come in many different ways. Wide receivers aren't typically seen as "tough" players but we cannot go without them and the Bears need playmakers. Henderson is the best of both worlds. Carlos Henderson does an exceptional job of making tough catches under pressure for a guy of his stature. He will go up and get it in traffic no matter who is around him. Henderson was also the FBS leader in broken tackles. Henderson is a playmaker with the ball in his hands who has the speed to take it to the house, the wiggle to make you miss and the toughness to make tough grabs. Henderson will make an immediate impact on special teams as a kick returner and be a guy to watch for as he develops his routes.
With the 117th pick in the NFL draft, the Chicago Bears select D.J Jones, DL, Ole Miss
This guy gets me a little excited in the late rounds. He is a short, stout, strong NT (6'1, 319lbs) who has good lateral mobility and athleticism for a man his size. The guy he directly compares to? Vic Fangio's favorite - Ian Williams. Fangio doesn't run your typical 3-4 with a big nose tackle all the time. Ian Williams for years was the NT for the Niners as he played more of a 1-tech in what resembled more of a 4-3 under front than a 3-4. The Bears lack a player who can really play in the middle of your defense after Goldman. D.J Jones provides you with a strong, tough, stout NT who can play a role on this team immediately in our base defense.
With the 147th pick in the NFL, the Chicago Bears select Channing Stribling, CB, Michigan - A player who fits the mold of a tall, lengthy CB who is strong in press coverage and zone - The kind that Fangio likes.
With the 221st pick in the NFL draft, the Chicago Bears select Connor Harris, ILB, Lindenwood - Will make an immediate impact on ST but will also provide good depth at ILB and will be a great locker room presence.
