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No, because he only has 1 year left on his rookie deal. And the Bears don’t have a track record that says, “this guy will be better in Chicago.”

That’s the question - at what point does the 2nd round drop-off become bad value? Bears only control Claypool through 2023.

Cautiously optimistic about this trade. I like that Poles has been active in patching over the roster. Claypool is an interesting player with elite traits. He definitely seems like a better fit in the Bears' more vertical offense. With that said, he comes with some off-field concerns and has never improved since entering the league. Bears also paid a significant price for him and he's only cheap through 2023.

I'm assuming 20 spots based on current draft standings. My point is that the pick swap from ours to Baltimore's could become a substantial value. At what point does that pick swap become bad value? Is exchanging Roquan for Claypool worth dropping 10, 15, 20 spots in the 2nd?

Dropping ~20 spots in round 2 seems more notable than the 5th. But that will depend on the depth of the upcoming draft.

If we take the picks at their current standing and cancel out values, the Bears traded Roquan + 190 points (equivalent of a middle 3rd) for Claypool.

Not sure what the deadline for "qualifying" CFAs, but the Bears can gain a 3rd by cutting Pringle. They can also gain a 5th by cutting AQM, Patrick, Jones, or Morrow.

Unless he learns to play WR, his involvement in the offense will be extremely predictable. NFL absolutely has room for gadget players. But gadget players typically offer ST value.

He is literally outplaying Leonard right now in the same scheme. He's made as many splash plays as any LB in football.

Never pay RBs. Never never pay RBs when your QB is a dynamic runner.

He’s made plenty of plays. On pace for 4 INTs and 5 sacks, amongst the league leaders in tackles, and also a top off-ball LB by TFL. Roquan has statistically out-splashed basically every top LB in the league. This is more a consequence of the tenuous contract negotiations than anything happening on the field. And it’s a fine move considering the circumstances. It will be interesting to see how Poles chooses to overhaul this roster. I doubt he can address everything next offseason.

Starting experience just means we already have a baseline for Borom against NFL players. I just don't think you're likely to find a better player by trading him for a pick. Dealing Borom, for me, is gambling a known NFL player for 2 extra years of a total unknown.

I view Borom as a cheap swing OG/OT. He's young with starting experience, but it's clear he's not a long-term starter. I doubt the Bears get anything in a trade. Maybe a 6th at best. I'll take Borom as a backup over a late round pick.

Borom has struggled but he’s cheap with starting experience. He’s the type you keep as a backup. Might benefit from a move inside too.

Getsy has been much better the last few weeks Fields is an elite playmaker Herbert looks like the Bears' lead back OL is run blocking great but still lacks in pass pro Stop running the wildcat with Fields as the RB