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PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:52 pm 
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Something called the Pro Football Network also likes the Bears draft...

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Chicago Bears grades for 2021 NFL Draft
Fields is my QB2, and he’s an unbelievably talented player overall.

Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State
He was the most accurate passer in the 2021 draft class and has an NFL-ready frame at 6-foot-3, 230 pounds. Oh, and he runs like the wind. His physicality and toughness fit Chicago perfectly, and he has incredible upside.

He battled with Trevor Lawrence throughout their time in high school as the top overall recruit in the class. However, for some reason throughout the draft cycle, his stock took a hit, despite outplaying Lawrence twice in playoff opportunities during his college career.

Grade: A+

Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State
The Bears doing whatever they can to secure some security for their franchise quarterback was important. They needed to improve the offensive line drastically. Teven Jenkins is a first-round caliber prospect who brings an attitude unmatched in any offensive tackle in the 2021 class.

Grade: A+

Larry Borom, OT, Missouri
Larry Borom is a massive offensive tackle with unbelievable people-moving skills. His anchor is outstanding in pass protection, but his footwork is a bit clunky.

Grade: C

Khalil Herbert, RB, Virginia Tech
Khalil Herbert burst onto the scene in 2020 after transferring from Kansas, and he played incredibly well in his one season with the Hokies. He needs to prove to be a consistent receiver at the next level to see the field consistently, but as a runner, he really shined in 2020. He could have gone two rounds earlier and no one would have batted an eye.

Grade: B+


Dazz Newsome, WR, UNC
Dazz Newsome in the sixth round is an outstanding value for the Chicago Bears. Newsome has a strong lower body who is a good ball carrier with good vision. He could compete for a starting role in the slot and adds value as a potential punt returner.

Grade: B+

Thomas Graham Jr., CB, Oregon
The Bears grab some great value again in cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. He plays aware football and has more than enough athleticism to get the job done at the next level.

Grade: A-

Khyiris Tonga, DT, BYU
Khyiris Tonga is a high-upside explosive nose tackle that could make a high impact on a defensive line if he can find a bit more guidance and hone in some of his overaggressive nature. If he works to play lower and more technically, he has starter potential.

Grade: A

Chicago Bears Overall Grade: A+
The Bears did two things in this draft that were absolutely necessary in order to provide hope for the future. They needed to attack in order to get a quarterback. Furthermore, they needed to try their best to protect him. They ended up with Justin Fields, who is an immensely talented quarterback, and Teven Jenkins to protect him. Then, they added to their team after Day 2 with great value picks.


So basically the Bears walked away from this draft with Herbert and Jenkins as long term players.


Kyris Tonga is a long term player for other teams in the league.

That draft is actually really good for the picks they had. We may think Borom sucks, but we got 23 starts out of a 5th round pick. That's a win.

Khalil Herbert is a starter with a top YPC from a sixth round pick.

This was a good draft


Cutting Tonga was a mistake.

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 15, 2024 8:20 am 
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No it wasn't. They traded multiple picks for Fields. It's entirely possible none of those guys will get a 2nd contract with the Bears. Jenkins has the best chance if he can stay healthy. This is a D draft at best.


When you look back at Ryan Pace's tenure you can easily see where the wheels fell off, one of the worst evaluators of talent and roster builders you will see in the NFL. Pace derailed this franchise for 3-5 years by drafting poorly and then having to blow through tons of draft capital and FA paper to try to cover up mistakes.

Guess you could say he was drafting scheme fits, but what was Nagy's scheme, don't think he even knew.

The 2019 draft was the real disaster, no early picks, guys who should be your core vets, only one of the draft picks is still in the league.

Had to overpay for Fields after being conned into bidding against yourself to draft Mitch.

Had to reach for Jenkins at LT and Borom at RT because Pace failed to pick any offensive lineman in the first 5 rounds for several years, he did not seem to value offensive or interior defensive linemen, blowing tons of cap room and paper chasing 3-4 outside linebackers. When they finally fired him, you then had the worst offensive and defensive lines in the NFL, it has taken several years to rebuild the offensive line and it is still not a finished product.

Gave up on Tonga, but couldn't sign Roy Robertson-Harris because you were in self-imposed cap hell.

Had to chase WR's after failed first and second round picks at the position.

Picked a RB even though your HC at the time refused to run the ball.

One could argue that if a franchise would be smart to consult Pace and George and then instantly eliminate the guys they put at the top of their list, you rarely find two guys that consistently made the wrong football decisions, picking the wrong GM, HC, and players, guys so bad at their jobs that they would have been launched anywhere else in the league.


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