CWood21 Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 16 hours ago, Isherwood said: I don’t understand what the Bears are doing trading for Montez Sweat and paying him $98 mil If it doesn't affect their pick, it's going to look like a stroke of genius. If it alters their pick, they're going to have a LOT of egg on their face. Prior to the deadline, their biggest need aside from QB was EDGE. Instead of using a top 5 pick on an EDGE, they can use their top 2 picks on a QB (Maye or Williams) along with whatever they deem as 2nd biggest need or 2nd BPA. Imagine walking out of the draft with Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Montez Sweat with their first 3 picks. That's a HELL of a way to jumpstart a rebuild. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bad Example Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 14 hours ago, mikebpackfan said: It’s very possible that the Bears also don’t understand it. You beat me to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spilltray Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 1 hour ago, CWood21 said: If it doesn't affect their pick, it's going to look like a stroke of genius. If it alters their pick, they're going to have a LOT of egg on their face. Prior to the deadline, their biggest need aside from QB was EDGE. Instead of using a top 5 pick on an EDGE, they can use their top 2 picks on a QB (Maye or Williams) along with whatever they deem as 2nd biggest need or 2nd BPA. Imagine walking out of the draft with Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Montez Sweat with their first 3 picks. That's a HELL of a way to jumpstart a rebuild. I understand all of this in abstract theory. I just don't think Sweat is that guy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatJerkDave Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 1 hour ago, spilltray said: I understand all of this in abstract theory. I just don't think Sweat is that guy. It is fair to think Sweat isn't the guy. In his defense, he is averaging 7 sacks and 40 some tackles per season (and only played in 10 games in 2021) while being on pace for 13 sacks and 60ish tackles this season. He is 27 now, and goes until he is probably 32, which should be his prime. He is not in too dissimilar of a situation as Za'Darius Smith was when we signed him, just with more PT at the time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebpackfan Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Except we signed Z on discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spilltray Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Just now, mikebpackfan said: Except we signed Z on discount. And didn't give up a high 2 for him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrimiv Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 1 hour ago, ThatJerkDave said: It is fair to think Sweat isn't the guy. In his defense, he is averaging 7 sacks and 40 some tackles per season (and only played in 10 games in 2021) while being on pace for 13 sacks and 60ish tackles this season. He is 27 now, and goes until he is probably 32, which should be his prime. He is not in too dissimilar of a situation as Za'Darius Smith was when we signed him, just with more PT at the time. Bears fans also posting that Sweat rates very well vs the run. No idea how true that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainmaker90 Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Very happy for Minnesota! Win about 2-3 more games and stay in purgatory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 28 minutes ago, Rainmaker90 said: Very happy for Minnesota! Win about 2-3 more games and stay in purgatory Just keeping the seat warm for Michael Penix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isherwood Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 28 minutes ago, Rainmaker90 said: Very happy for Minnesota! Win about 2-3 more games and stay in purgatory I would laugh my way to the bank if they take like a JJ McCarthy prospect after playing themselves out of the top 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainmaker90 Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 5 minutes ago, Isherwood said: I would laugh my way to the bank if they take like a JJ McCarthy prospect after playing themselves out of the top 2 5 minutes ago, CWood21 said: Just keeping the seat warm for Michael Penix. Either or would be fine with me. Although I’d like to see JJ play some big boy games this year before I have a stronger opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgbeethree Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 The Bears are 6-25 with Justin Fields as the starter. The Bears are 6-7 in games he hasn't started. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat&Beer Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 1 hour ago, wgbeethree said: The Bears are 6-25 with Justin Fields as the starter. The Bears are 6-7 in games he hasn't started. So Bears will tank by putting him back in the lineup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat&Beer Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Bears now have the 1st and 5th picks of the draft. Before a lot of people had the Bears drafting a QB (Williams or Maye) and Marvin Harrison. As things stand right now, they might not be able to get both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 On 11/5/2023 at 5:13 PM, Isherwood said: I would laugh my way to the bank if they take like a JJ McCarthy prospect after playing themselves out of the top 2 KOC seems to be putting his QBs in a position to succeed. Even limited QBs like Dobbs and Hall looked good against a strong Falcons defense. I'm not saying that he can make something out of any QB, but any QB going to Minnesota is walking into a good situation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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