Draft thread

[dreadpirateroberts]

Steelers GM Kevin Colbert proposed three more rounds for 2020 NFL Draft to offset coronavirus restrictions: sources

The NFL’s insistence that the 2020 draft go on as scheduled April 23-25 has prompted some team decision makers to voice their displeasure behind closed doors. The Daily News has learned that …

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[dreadpirateroberts]

If NE offers #87, #98, & #100 (363) for the #50 (400) pick, do you make that trade? The value doesn’t quite add up so I’m assuming we could ask for #125 (43) too.

 

[dabears70]

Steelers GM Kevin Colbert proposed three more rounds for 2020 NFL Draft to offset coronavirus restrictions: sources

The NFL’s insistence that the 2020 draft go on as scheduled April 23-25 has prompted some team decision makers to voice their displeasure behind closed doors. The Daily News has learned that …

www.nydailynews.com

So that would pretty much clean up most of the UDFA's but don't see the NFL going for that cause every team isn't going through the same thing the Steelers are so it's a even playing field for all.

 

[dabears70]

If NE offers #87, #98, & #100 (363) for the #50 (400) pick, do you make that trade? The value doesn’t quite add up so I’m assuming we could ask for #125 (43) too.

So #50 for #87, 98, 100, 125. Yeah i do it.

 

[Luke]

I think you guys should look at what past mid 2nd trade downs garnered.
From what I can recall, the trade down team didn't receive that great of a return.
IMO, if there are players at 43 and 50 that they think can contribute immediately, they stand pat and select them there.

 

[rawdawg]

If NE offers #87, #98, & #100 (363) for the #50 (400) pick, do you make that trade? The value doesn’t quite add up so I’m assuming we could ask for #125 (43) too.

Trade value chart isn't the gospel. I understand moving up 27 picks is a huge jump, but no team is trading 4 straight picks to move up in the 2nd round of the draft. Patriots would go to 0 picks from 50 to 198. I don't think there has ever been a 4 for 1 pick trade in the NFL draft, that didn't involve a high 1st round pick.

 

[dabears70]

Chicago Bears Draft Profile: Would Harrison Bryant complete tight end room?

Chicago Bears Draft Profile: Would Harrison Bryant complete tight end room? Should the Chicago Bears draft Harrison Bryant, tight end from Florida Atlantic?

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Chicago Bears: 5 Wide receivers to target in 2020 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears need speed and depth at wide receiver heading into next season and these five players should be targets in the 2020 NFL Draft.

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[zack54attack]

Receiver prospect Brandon Aiyuk had core muscle surgery

Former Arizona State wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was able to take part in the Scouting Combine despite an injury that kept him from taking part in the Senior Bowl, but he has decided to get it taken care of ahead of the draft.

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

 

[zack54attack]

Chicago Bears Scouting Report: Safety Jeremy Chinn

We break down the scouting report for Southern Illinois safety Jeremy Chinn ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft.

247sports.com

 

[Burque]

I figure we can have a draft thread like we have a free agency thread to post anything about the Bears having a internet visit with a player or whatever else draft related.

I posted yesterday about the Bears talking to Antoine Winfield Jr.

Bears to Meet with Offensive Lineman Josh Jones, Whose Draft Stock Is on the Rise - Bleacher Nation

Josh Jones appears to have a little bit of nasty in his game.

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Chicago Bears NFL Draft: James Morgan is built for the Bears

The more you learn about NFL Draft prospect James Morgan, the more you realize he'd be a perfect fit for the Chicago Bears.

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Chicago Bears NFL Draft: Don’t ignore these late-round prospects

The Chicago Bears have four picks within the last two rounds of the 2020 NFL Draft, and there are some sneaky prospects to keep an eye on.

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Chicago Bears: 3 late-round gems Ryan Pace must target in 2020 NFL Draft

All eyes will be on the second round, but can the Chicago Bears strike gold in the final two rounds where they hold four picks?

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This isn't the ***Official*** draft thread.

 

[wazzupi]

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft...t-trends-for-all-32-teams-ahead-of-2020-draft Ryan pace has the highest pro bowl draft % of any NFL GM of current. that doesn't include the pro bowlers he got in trades and FA.

 

[Starion]

I would think they'd still have one or two staff at the actual draft room (if not GM) and just keep distance.
This techie could operate the system and the phones? Redirect the lines to Pace or run the group call from there.

Seems GMs interested in trading down might make themselves more known to the others more in advance, so each knows what might be available to jump up for should their guy drop. Should prepare their possible trade offers in advance beforehand? I know tipping one's cap isn't great, but to be ready at least. They should already be doing this regardless though.

 

[dabears70]

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft...t-trends-for-all-32-teams-ahead-of-2020-draft Ryan pace has the highest pro bowl draft % of any NFL GM of current. that doesn't include the pro bowlers he got in trades and FA.

Has anyone seen remy or windy? Anyone? Remy?? Windy??

 

[dabears70]

Zack Pearson@Zack_Pearson
https://twitter.com/Zack_Pearson/status/1247636950649012224

If my count is correct, that's 3 meetings with the #Bears. Senior Bowl, Combine and now Video call. https://twitter.com/adamjahns/status/1247635788201943040 …
Adam Jahns

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Purdue’s Brycen Hopkins, the Big Ten tight end of the year, recently had a video call with the #Bears, along with a number of other interviews with other teams.

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5:26 PM - Apr 7, 2020

 

[rawdawg]

Zack Pearson@Zack_Pearson

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1247636950649012224

If my count is correct, that's 3 meetings with the #Bears. Senior Bowl, Combine and now Video call. https://twitter.com/adamjahns/status/1247635788201943040 …
Adam Jahns
✔@adamjahns
Purdue’s Brycen Hopkins, the Big Ten tight end of the year, recently had a video call with the #Bears, along with a number of other interviews with other teams.
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5:26 PM - Apr 7, 2020

About a month and a half ago, I would have guessed Hopkins would be the Bears first pick. But his stock seems to be dwindling and the Bears signing Graham really threw me for a loop. Add Hopkins, and you have your top 3 TEs that are not suited to play in-line. I still wouldn't be surpised to see Pace draft a TE in the 2nd, because that's kind of his MO. Have a lot of bodies at TE, but none are guaranteed beyond 2020. So, a long term option is still needed. I would think he would go for more of a Kmet type, but that would require probably pick 50 at worst. Hopkins would be a trade down target

 

[dabears70]

About a month and a half ago, I would have guessed Hopkins would be the Bears first pick. But his stock seems to be dwindling and the Bears signing Graham really threw me for a loop. Add Hopkins, and you have your top 3 TEs that are not suited to play in-line. I still wouldn't be surpised to see Pace draft a TE in the 2nd, because that's kind of his MO. Have a lot of bodies at TE, but none are guaranteed beyond 2020. So, a long term option is still needed. I would think he would go for more of a Kmet type, but that would require probably pick 50 at worst. Hopkins would be a trade down target

Yeah i could definitely see him drafting a TE since we can cut Burton without much cap hit and would cost just $1 mil to cut Graham after this year. That gives a young guy a season to sit and learn, which as we know TE's take at least a year to adjust to the NFL, at least most of them do anyway.

 

[dreadpirateroberts]

Yeah i could definitely see him drafting a TE since we can cut Burton without much cap hit and would cost just $1 mil to cut Graham after this year. That gives a young guy a season to sit and learn, which as we know TE's take at least a year to adjust to the NFL, at least most of them do anyway.

If Pace wants to draft a TE in the 2nd, they need to at least play a bit and get some reps in. There is a good chance that one of those vets goes down anyways. The Bears really can’t afford to go into 2021 season banking on a 2nd year player to be the starter when they never saw the field their rookie year.

 

[dreadpirateroberts]

It wouldn’t surprise me if Pace values an OT higher than an OG, especially in the long term. I’m not saying that guard isn’t a need, but Leno and Massie were not good this past year. I’m thinking Leno has a bounce back year, but Massie has durability concerns and will be 31. No team with playoff aspirations like the Bears should be going into a season like 2021 betting on two rookies to pick up the slack and play well on the bookends. It won’t surprise me one bit if we see Niang/Wilson go to us in the 2nd then Lewis or Simpson later on in a trade down.

 

[dabears70]

If Pace wants to draft a TE in the 2nd, they need to at least play a bit and get some reps in. There is a good chance that one of those vets goes down anyways. The Bears really can’t afford to go into 2021 season banking on a 2nd year player to be the starter when they never saw the field their rookie year.

I just said that he might draft a TE but never said in the 2nd round. I'd rather not draft one in the 2nd round and would rather go two of WR, OT, SS, CB, Edge with the 2nd rounders. I'm actually hoping for some trading down but many people are thinking trading will be the toughest thing to do in this draft and think most teams will stand pat over making trades. They still think trades will happen but not as much as usually happens so i'm hoping Pace can get at least one if not more. Either way at 43 and 50 we'll have a good chance at getting two guys that can be day 1 starters so can't get mad at that. It's just such a deep draft IMO that i see starting material all through the 2nd round and even into the 3rd so it would be nice to get at least one trade down with one of the 2nd's.

 

[dabears70]

It wouldn’t surprise me if Pace values an OT higher than an OG, especially in the long term. I’m not saying that guard isn’t a need, but Leno and Massie were not good this past year. I’m thinking Leno has a bounce back year, but Massie has durability concerns and will be 31. No team with playoff aspirations like the Bears should be going into a season like 2021 betting on two rookies to pick up the slack and play well on the bookends. It won’t surprise me one bit if we see Niang/Wilson go to us in the 2nd then Lewis or Simpson later on in a trade down.

I've also changed my stance on G and T. I was all about going G with a early pick but i think between Ifedi and Bars that we'll be better off drafting a T over a G. I can't remember who said it but i heard someone say that he thinks Robert Hunt (OL Louisiana) could play either so it would be real nice to get him or any of the linemen in this draft that can play G or T.