Bears Draft

[NoNonsenseCoach]

John Christ on NFL.com talking about the Bears Draft

Glad he isn't my backup GM in the Forum Mock. Talks about passing up on Brandon Albert and Drafting Colt Brennan in the 4th round.

[bulldog0123]

i think you have the wrong link

[NoNonsenseCoach]

The videos are on the bottom, just scroll over to PTD: Bears on the Clock. It's the 36th video.

[bulldog0123]

in rd 4 or 5 i would rather have kevin oconnell or josh johnson NOT Colt Brennan

[Joey_Potter]

ummmm. Is that guy missing the part of his brain that holds draft knowledge?

[giantsfanmike]

The Bears could do with an upgrade at every position on offense except TE, and on defense they need another starting DT and S.

They are a top 5 lock for the 09 draft.

[regoob2]

The Bears could do with an upgrade at every position on offense except TE, and on defense they need another starting DT and S.

They are a top 5 lock for the 09 draft.

Can you explain why they are a top 5 lock??? They could be the best team if the North with a few breaks.

[Matt McGuire]

Can you explain why they are a top 5 lock??? They could be the best team if the North with a few breaks.

They are the worst team in that division, easily.

The Lions will get better with Leigh Bodden and Brian Kelly, plus more experience. Calvin Johnson will come into his own. The #15 pick will be a big boost. Martz's system is garbage. I think they will win 6-8 games.

Vikings offense will destroy everyone if a rookie can step in at QB or they trade for a veteran.

Green Bay is one of the most set teams in the NFL.

How much longer can Chicago's defense hold up? With no offense it is going to be a brutal season for Chicago.

I wouldn't say Chicago is a top 5 lock, but definately top 7 lock ... easy.

[PuppyPuncher]

Can you explain why they are a top 5 lock??? They could be the best team if the North with a few breaks.

This is true and applies to virtually every team, but based on practical standpoint the Bears looked poised to come in last.


BUT, I really hate when people try and tell me that the top 12 teams next year will be the 12 teams that went to the playoffs next year. The Bears could make the playoffs if they get lucky in the draft and Matt Forte becomes this incredible running back and let's say their first round offensive linemen turns out to be a Marcus McNeill and let's say that Rex Grossman plays like he did near the end of the season. That's why I love the NFL, the people who make these predictions look like idiots when the season is done with.

[Blazedestin]

I think the Packers will experience a few growing pains with Rodgers at QB, but beyond that, yeah. I agree fully with Matt's analysis of it.

[regoob2]

The lions are still the worst team in the North. With the change at O coordinator and no D they will still come in 4th imo. The Vikings are a tough team to judge. I dont think AD will have the same kind of year he had last year. Tavaris Jackson is garbage. Packers should win the division if Rodgers plays at least half way decent. imo the bears have the 2nd best team in the north when healthy. Everyone keeps forgetting how many injuries we had last year.

[Blazedestin]

No we're not. We're just remembering your ancient O-Line, non-existent running game (Hi, Cedric Benson), horrible WR corps (Marty Booker's your #1? Great!), and your QB's are Kyle Orton and Rex Grossman.

[regoob2]

Well if the game was offense only then you made a good point.

[PuppyPuncher]

Yeah it's pretty obvious that if Chicago is winning games, it's because the defense only gave up 10 points that day. Not the flashiest way to win, but still very effective.

[Matt McGuire]

It's not like Chicago is immune to injuries. You lose Tommie Harris or Lance Briggs and your defense is screwed. I know "what if Peyton Manning got injured" but this is different.

I think their defense will start to go downhill as well. Urlacher isn't getting younger.

The best thing that could happen to Chicago is that they get a top 5 pick to get some young ELITE offensive talent on their football team. They aren't going to the playoffs.

Matt McGuire's Bears Prescription: Michael Oher, who will in my opinion be the 2nd best tackle prospect in the history of the draft behind Orlando Pace (if we exclude Tony Mandarich since we didn't have a prototype) if he plays up to his capabilities (like Chris Long and Glenn Dorsey did last year).

If I am a Bears fan I'd be praying for the #1 pick. It's like the Celtics trying to land Tim Duncan.