This is also the 3rd year in a row they have gone into a season with major question mark at center, so I really don't think they deserve the benefit of doubt. Fix the problem once and for all.

I would have liked to re sign Justin Jones but he got insane money for only being good one of the three years he was here.

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has anyone seen any interviews with Bills beat reporters about how Bates is as a center?

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I think Herbert has a problem learning. I think that is the primary reason Swift is here.

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This really can’t be overstated -Poles traded a 5th away for the backup of a guy he could have signed days later in the open market.


Poles continues to stumble in the off-season.

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Put you down for Morse? Is there any other player Poles should have signed? Is there a player he shouldn't have signed?

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Consensus was that he was a good player, but could not beat Morse, Bills needed to cut tons of cap space, so getting rid of vets and will go with draft picks on the o line, kind of what happens when you have to pay your QB.

If you watch him you see they type of lineman Poles loves, athletic, not a mauler, but can, get guys moving laterally. Better player than the guys the Bears have started at center for the past few seasons, but that is a very low bar.

Van Pran could be there in the third round and projects as a good fit in a zone scheme, so would not be surprised if they draft a center in the 3rd or 4th round.

Poles seems like he has "I'm smarter than everyone else" syndrome. Why pay 30MIL a yr for an established player when I can get a younger and cheaper player who may become a star in the future. Lets hope he is smarter than everyone else. He flopped on Claypool, Patrick and hit on Sweat and passed on D.Hunter.

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We are in offseason #3. The center position should be fixed by now. This bit you are doing is stupid.

The Bears have had tepid interest in Fields, at least at their asking price, and reports have indicated Chicago could end up waiting longer than expected to offload him.

Poles should be lowering his asking price to 4/5th round. He already fumbled his , "do what is best for Justin." by asking for a 1st or 2nd round pick and not accepting the 4th or 5th rounders that could have landed Fields in LV, PITT or ATL.

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It's not a bit. If you are going to bitch about every move, I don't think it's unreasonable to say what you would have done prior to the start of the season. You're afraid to do that, good dolphin wasn't.

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In theory, the Bears GM should be held to a higher standard, then myself.

Maybe it's the bad memories of Ryan pace, but I really like his measured approach to Free Agency.

But you are spot on with what he did with Ryan Bates. Gave a pick for nothing.

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Signed Matt Pryor.

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Bears sign Brett Rypien Bob, there you go

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That was my first thought as well.

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I would have rather had them sign Mark Rypien.

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Than.

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Caleb babysitter. They've moved on from the worst quarterback in NFL history.

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Can Rypien coexist in a QB room with noodle arm Bagent?

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He'll throw the hailmary if necessary.

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You're the first one to quote yourself with "Swami Bob" on the rare occasion you get something mildly close to correct, but you can't even name a few available players you want to see Poles sign.

"In Theory," piles of manure are held to a higher standard than you. At least they serve a purpose. And probably smell better.

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not with t-rex arms and tiny little hands:




Surprised Rypien can even grip the football with one hand.

Edgy?

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The Bears should be able to get Odunze or Nabers at #9 now. That sucks a little because a trade down would have been great.

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Would have rather have his daughter Angela Rypien

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You couldn't play around if either of those guys were there even if you had a trade partner.

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Wonder if Poles will at least kick the tires on Mike Williams, injury issues and on the older side, but would give you another vet WR to work with your rookie QB.

Bosa could be available as well, injury prone, but could help you out if the price is right.