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I don’t know that much about him, but what I’ve read is very intriguing. It’s not like Frank wouldn’t still be very closely involved in the offense, he night even continue to call plays in year one if the coordinator needs a bit more seasoning. Would be great to bring some of McVays ideas to add to Franks. I also like the idea of the OC and DC being younger African American coaches and very strong leaders. Combined with the older coaches with a lot of experience, it would allow us to build a very strong culture and make us attractive to FAs.

I’ve seen a bunch of people mentioning Pep. Not criticizing, but just curious, what has he ever done that should make me excited about him?

I don’t think Bears want to move back very far. It would gave to be an NBA style three team deal. Our first this year and 2024 for the Cardinals at pick three. Then that pick and our first in 2025 for the first pick overall from the Bears. Or something along those lines. Keeping out two second rounders this year would be critical.

The combination of multiple high picks and an enormous cap hit is too much for me, especially for a player that has had a bunch of injuries.

Would love Ika no matter the defense, he can play both and would give us a lot of flexibility. To your other point, I haven’t heard anything either.

The side sauce to wings is ranch, not blue cheese

Well it makes a lot of sense. All of his perceived weaknesses were disproven in the game against Georgia. Seeing him do, what he wasn’t supposed to be able to do, over and over against what was the best defense in college football is a very solid reason to reassess your opinion of him. Not sure why that is an issue?

I think this was a major sticking point against Wilks. He didn’t go for it in a must win game. Also, the Athletic version of Joe Person is a very good writer

I think most of us doesn’t look at Reich as a cast off coach, but a good coach that was let go by a crazy owner despite success.

I wonder if this is just pure speculation or not. We’ve been sooo good avoiding leaks in our coaching search so it seems like we would not let this get out. Smokescreen lol

If we are going to do it, might as well get it done before free agency. Then we can set up free agency to cover for lost draft picks. I wonder if we have a cut off for when we pull out. I would do a “offer is in the table until xy date”. Will be interesting to follow.

I’m hoping one of the QB needy teams before us sign him. Would be perfect for a team like the Texans. Then they can focus on building their D-Line which is the 49er model driving a lot of Ryan’s success.

Well said, this is my exact concern with him as well.

In a perfect world you trade for the number 1 pick before free agency starts. Then you know exactly what you have and how to set up free agency. I’d offer three first round picks and give them a week to respond. Then we still have two second rounders and one third rounder this year to surround the rookie QB with additional weapons. There is no way that happens, but that’s how I would do it if possible.

One big difference is that AR is young and only has one year of experience. He has a lot of growth yet to come. Doesn’t mean he will be great, but he could be.

I don’t want to trade pick 40 this year. Need that one to get some additional help for the QB.

I’m surprised you don’t like the hire. You seem like a positive, upbeat and fun guy.

This was great to hear. He is a smart guy and he is learning.

Earl Grey is the king of teas.

Sounds like they’ve been speaking a lot and Fangio need some time to think. Could still go either way as far as I’m concerned.

Ideal scenario and an extremely stressful draft night

This would make Arizona the trade partner to get ahead of Indy. However, depending on who is left, Seahawks might still be the spot.

I wonder if people got a bit scared from the 49ers vastly overpaying for Lance. I don’t think Bears will get as much as in the past, but maybe I’m just overly optimistic. Will be interesting to see, no doubt.

Now that we have a coach who can develop a young QB I can see us trading up with the Bears for the first pick in the draft. How much would it cost? Our first rounder this year and the following two years? 1st and 3rd this year and next year? I’d really want to hold in to our high second rounder this year to get a new QB some help.

One of my favorite things on this board, random “facts” people just throw out there