2011 Draft Discussion

[regoob2]

Originally Posted by BeerBaron

Eh, we wouldn't be close yet. I saw an article earlier this year about where the teams would be if there were still a cap and the only teams really even close were the Cowboys and Redskins. Plus the Jets have thrown big money at 3 players now with David Harris yet to sign....

We wouldn't be as close as those teams yet.

Were not spending $100mil on 2 O linemen after we just spent $100mil this offseason.

[regoob2]

Man I want to see Drake Nevis in a Bears uni. This guy is legit. I really hope he is only 285 and scares other teams away with his lack of size. This guy in the 3rd would be fantastic.

Im gonna start the official Michael Floyd to Chicago bandwagon. I love this kid. He's my new #2 WR behind Green.

[HeavyLeggedWaistBender]

We're back to being able to take almost any position. Which is...cool, I guess.

[BeerBaron]

Originally Posted by HeavyLeggedWaistBender

We're back to being able to take almost any position. Which is...cool, I guess.

It's cool if it's because you're a really awesome team and just need depth.....

When you can go anywhere because you need help everywhere....not so cool.

[HeavyLeggedWaistBender]

Its cool since JA cant whiff on a position! Just a player!

[regoob2]

1. Michael Floyd WR Notre Dame
2. Nate Solder OT Colorado
3. Kristofer O’Dowd C USC
4. John Moffitt OG Wisconsin
5. Michael Morgan LB USC

[BeerBaron]

Originally Posted by regoob2

1. Michael Floyd WR Notre Dame
2. Nate Solder OT Colorado
3. Kristofer O’Dowd C USC
4. John Moffitt OG Wisconsin
5. Michael Morgan LB USC

Doesn't seem like a very JA style draft if he's still around. I can almost guarantee we take a d-lineman or two in there if he is.

[regoob2]

I really like what Melton is doing. His reps seem to be increasing every game.

[HeavyLeggedWaistBender]

Originally Posted by regoob2

1. Michael Floyd WR Notre Dame
2. Nate Solder OT Colorado
3. Kristofer O’Dowd C USC
4. John Moffitt OG Wisconsin
5. Michael Morgan LB USC

I think youll have to switch Solder and O'Dowd after All Star games and the Combine, but thats sexy.

[MidwayMonster31]

Just not a fan of Solder, but other than that, excellent.

[HeavyLeggedWaistBender]

Neither am I, actually he reminds me of Lydon Murtha...but the 2nd round is comfortable for him.

[BeerBaron]

Originally Posted by HeavyLeggedWaistBender

Neither am I, actually he reminds me of Lydon Murtha...but the 2nd round is comfortable for him.

He reminds you of a 7th round pick from last year? Usually people compare prospects to slightly more well known players...

[HeavyLeggedWaistBender]

Originally Posted by BeerBaron

He reminds you of a 7th round pick from last year? Usually people compare prospects to slightly more well known players...

So? They're a lot alike. Tall, super athletic (4.8 forty for each, I believe,) under developed body and technique, project LT. Should pass protect much better than his physical talent indicates, not much for run blocking.

[BeerBaron]

Originally Posted by HeavyLeggedWaistBender

So? They're a lot alike. Tall, super athletic (4.8 forty for each, I believe,) under developed body and technique, project LT. Should pass protect much better than his physical talent indicates, not much for run blocking.

I mean, I remembered Murtha, just seemed like an odd comparison. But to each his own.

I do agree that he's a project LT though. I've seen him projected as high as the first round or early 2nd, and it's a bit of a stretch to me. However, a weak class plus huge need at the position around the league could drive him up.

[HeavyLeggedWaistBender]

Yeah, I dont want Duane Brown to happen to us (or Chris Williams, I guess.)

[Monomach]

The trade deadline is about 8 hours away. I really hope the Bears send our third round pick to Washington for Haynesworth and cut Tommie Harris (or trade him for a 6th rounder or whatever).

Fat Albert back in a 4-3 with Julius Peppers next to him? Yes, please. Just try blocking that.

Then we can stop considering DTs in our mocks.

[regoob2]

Originally Posted by HeavyLeggedWaistBender

Neither am I, actually he reminds me of Lydon Murtha...but the 2nd round is comfortable for him.

I see a mix of Joe Staley and Jamarcus Webb. He has all-pro potential. Likely will never reach it. He's really inconsistent. Footwork will actually make you laugh at times it's so bad.

[HeavyLeggedWaistBender]

Sign Jared Gaither
1.Pouncey
2.Carimi
3.O'Dowd

Ohh..uh, uh..ahh..ohhhh...uhhhhhhhhhh... Cigarette?

[BeerBaron]

Originally Posted by HeavyLeggedWaistBender

Sign Jared Gaither
1.Pouncey
2.Carimi
3.O'Dowd

Ohh..uh, uh..ahh..ohhhh...uhhhhhhhhhh... Cigarette?

Then you wake up from the dream and become very upset to realize we drafted a small school defensive lineman/linebacker, an in the box SS, and an undersized WR who is an exact clone of what we already have.

[HeavyLeggedWaistBender]

Hardy har har! That was last year, BB! Or was it the year before? Or the one before that...

But seriously, nope wait, here come the waterworks.

[BeerBaron]

Quickly, 2 picks away in the forum mock, already got us Marcus Cannon in the first round. Traded down in the 1st and 3rd with the Giants to pick up Kiwanuka as well. Who do we want? Brewster or Nevis?

[regoob2]

Originally Posted by BeerBaron

Quickly, 2 picks away in the forum mock, already got us Marcus Cannon in the first round. Traded down in the 1st and 3rd with the Giants to pick up Kiwanuka as well. Who do we want? Brewster or Nevis?

Good picks so far.

[BeerBaron]

Originally Posted by regoob2

Nevis if those are the 2 options.

I.....decided on Brewster. I figured it was better to err on the side of trying to improve the worst o-line I've ever personally witnessed in the sport of football.

[HeavyLeggedWaistBender]

Thats who Id go with. But I dont like you spoiling it :( I enjoy my mocks.

[regoob2]

Originally Posted by BeerBaron

I.....decided on Brewster. I figured it was better to err on the side of trying to improve the worst o-line I've ever personally witnessed in the sport of football.

At first I was thinking Brewer from Indiana. I thought you were crazy for a second there. Haha