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This could really shine a light on Roquan's ability to avoid/shed blocks and still get to the ball carrier. He could end up having an average year because of Goldman's absence.
This could really shine a light on Roquan's ability to avoid/shed blocks and still get to the ball carrier. He could end up having an average year because of Goldman's absence.
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If Nichols can anchor relatively well, Smith and Co will be able to play up to his athletic ability. But really, Goldman is not an easy talent to replace. NTs like him aren't exactly a dime a dozen
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Nichols - 313lbs 6'3"... He's gotten bigger!
I wouldn't say the Bears have little depth. Bears had excellent depth before Goldman opted out. Now, I would say Bears have at least avg depth.
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NT - John Jenkins - 327lbs 6'3" is a decent vet, although getting older (31). Last year he was rotational, 16 games, about 2 Tackles a game, 1 Sack, 1 PD. I expect the Bears would love if he can take the loins share of 1st/2nd downs.
Nichols - 313lbs 6'3" Has the strength to be an effective NT, but not the 320 size you want for a 3-4 NT.
Urban - 300lbs 6'7". He's a solid DE, and can likely hold his ground, but I wouldn't expect a playmaker.
Anderson - 297lbs 6'3". Anderson has continued to improve, hasn't been a liability. I could see him taking another step and hold his own.
DL Depth, we also have Roy Robinson-Harris.
Yeah, losing Hicks sunk the Bears last year. He was the tipping point to 8-8 rather than 10-6.
I wouldn't say the Bears have little depth. Bears had excellent depth before Goldman opted out. Now, I would say Bears have at least avg depth.
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NT - John Jenkins - 327lbs 6'3" is a decent vet, although getting older (31). Last year he was rotational, 16 games, about 2 Tackles a game, 1 Sack, 1 PD. I expect the Bears would love if he can take the loins share of 1st/2nd downs.
Nichols - 313lbs 6'3" Has the strength to be an effective NT, but not the 320 size you want for a 3-4 NT.
Urban - 300lbs 6'7". He's a solid DE, and can likely hold his ground, but I wouldn't expect a playmaker.
Anderson - 297lbs 6'3". Anderson has continued to improve, hasn't been a liability. I could see him taking another step and hold his own.
DL Depth, we also have Roy Robinson-Harris.
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Doesn't look like he has the weight to be a NT.... More like a 3 technique...
Wow, he's that heavy? 313? Just saw the post above... Bigger than he looks.
Wow, he's that heavy? 313? Just saw the post above... Bigger than he looks.
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He's gained 7lbs from his draft weight. Looks like all muscle. More like Melton lbs, than fat.
Goldman was 318, with more fat weight.
