I’m seeing projections we take an edge 5th. Tutu or w/e his name is from UCLA

I want another OL particularly C since I don’t think Lucas Patrick is the long term option. Something like Connor Williams from Miami could be a good option if we’re want to pick one up before the draft.

Here’s the big moves that I see us doing as of 11/16 and reasoning why.

• I think ESB gets another 1 year deal, Jaylon gets franchised/extended. Mooney likely signs somewhere else. This is likely to be a new coaching staff so could see ESB gone too.

• We sign one big edge. My guess would be Danielle hunter or chase young if young isn’t extended in SF.

• We sign a solid center. My best guess is Evan Brown. He’s good, not great, elite ras, and can play both C and guard spots. Elite athletes with positional flexibility are traits poles has liked. He fits well and won’t break the bank. This is a spot we pair with a 3rd or early 4th round guy.

• We sign a solid Free safety after Eddie is cut to save money. Lot of options here, won’t even imagine who it is. But similar to center I see us drafting a guy in the 3rd/4th and signing a solid 2nd/3rd wave guy to play for a year or so while he develops.

• QB drafted with our first pick, WR with our second first rounder. Fields traded for a 2nd.

• BPA in the 2nd likely to be OL or DL.

• a 3 and 2 4s turn into a Center, safety, and a 2nd drafted wr.

Depth in the 5th and later.

Chris Jones please

Danielle Hunter would be my choice if the guaranteed money could be for 3 years or shorter

Brian Burns, Danielle Hunter, Chase Young. Burns and Young can be franchise tagged I believe but Hunter cannot be tagged. Would cost a ton but the Bears certainly have the dollars.

Besides the QB situation

Between the draft and free agency

We’ll need a WR (two if Mooney leaves), a backup TE, a C, another OLineman, a DE, a DT, a backup LB, maybe a safety if Eddie Jackson gets released, a backup safety, possibly a punter Gill has struggled

I think free agency you grab a C for sure

Sign Cousins. Draft MHJ and Chop Robinson. Let’s go!

Going into next year the biggest needs are:

QB?, C, DE, DT, CB (Because Jaylon hasn’t been extended yet), S.

As Cody Whitehair and Eddie Jackson are most likely going to be cut. As they are heavy contracts and serviceable rotational pieces at this point now unfortunately.

QB?: 100% depends on how well Justin plays next 7 games.

C: With that, Connor Williams is out there not likely as if you have a good C you keep them forever.

DE: Yannick, Brian Burns, Josh Allen, Chase Young… are available and could be picked up.

DT: Chris Jones is out there but not much else in terms of DTs that are better than what we have.

CB: Jaylon gets extended or tagged that goes away as a true need and more of get depth.

S: Not too many available in FA.

It’s tough to say just FA because the draft will fill holes as well. I’m going to assume Jaylon comes back as there are multiple for avenues for this to occur. If he is traded we will get a pick back to draft his replacement anyway. These are the holes as I see it…

Center, Swing Tackle, WR, Saftey (E Jax is probs gone to save money) DT, EDGE

QB is obviously the big domino here. I’m not trying to get into a debate, but if we do or don’t take one it alters the complexion of everything else so it’s going on the list.

I’ve switched my tune after listening to Tice’s takes on Drake Maye. #1 I hope fields works out. If not I am all aboard the Drake Maye train

There were a bunch of names last year on everyone’s wishlist that never made it to FA. That’s what makes it hard to speculate

First, we have to address our Free Agents:

• Jaylon Johnson (CB) - resign
• Darnell Mooney (WR) - resign
• Cairo Santos (K) - resign
• Yannick Ngakoue (DE)- walk
• D’Onta Foreman (RB) - resign
• Justin Jones (DT) - walk
• Robert Tonyan (TE) - walk
• Marcedes Lewis (TE) - walk
• Patrick Scales (LS) - resign
• Equanimeous St. Brown (WR) - resign

Needs/Realistic:

Danielle Hunter (Edge) - Vikings

Connor Williams © - Miami

Justin Madubuike (DT) - Ravens

Nice to Haves/probably too expensive:

Brian Burns (Edge) - Panthers

Chase Young (Edge) - 49ers

Tee Higgins (WR) - Bengals

Mike Evans (WR) - Bucs

Calvin Ridley (WR) - Jags

Chris Jones (DT) - Chiefs

If we don’t draft MHJ then I think you target Marquise Brown from the Cardinals.

Hear me out. Rodgers to the bears in free agency, draft mhj and an o-linemen trade fields for either additional pick or pieces.

All the money at Chris Jones.