Let The Games Begin: Bears vs. Packers

By The Thrillionaire

NFL PRO ZACH Staff Writer

Thanks a lot NFL for driving me to drink on a weeknight.  And I’ll be drinking, not out of fear or shame, or even to give myself the courage to actually speak to a woman.  No, it’s because they’re putting the game of the century on a network my cable company won’t allow me to watch.  Therefore I have to go to a bar, and I don’t want to be rude. 

Yes that’s right, game of the century.  I’m predicting this game to shift the axis of Earth itself.  I’m no mathmagician but I’m fairly certain that if the Packers start the season with an 0-2 record they are in fact, mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.  To go from 15-1 to missing the playoffs would completely destroy the team from the inside out.  And thereby cause a shift in the tectonic plates surrounding Green Bay, causing it to break off from the rest of the continent, and float off into the atmosphere.  This is simply a scientific fact.  So while all the pressure of geography and astronomy on the Packers shoulders, the Bears simply come into the matchup with absolutely nothing to lose. Except, of course, the game itself.

However I can’t seem to imagine a scenario that involves a Bears loss Thursday night.  Jay Cutler feels like a kid on Christmas morning.  He’s just opened up his brand new toys (Marshall and Jeffries) and is dying to play with them, but his parents are forcing him to eat breakfast first.  So the short week only benefits the Bears.  Meanwhile the Packers showed in their first effort, that their Christmas morning, was filled with dirty socks full of coal.  As they showed a lack of any sort of ability to play defense whatsoever against a historically anemic San Francisco offense.  In the end the Packers have far too many problems to fix before Thursday’s kickoff. 

Therefore I’m inviting Randall Cobb and Aaron Rodgers to forgo any feeble attempt at winning the game and join me for the inevitable drink we’ll all be having instead. 

Final score prediction… 

Bears 215 

Packers 11

Chicago Bears First Round: Thrillionaire Speaks

Imagine you’re six years old, it’s Christmas morning, and under the tree lays a bevy of finely wrapped gifts. But every box is filled with socks. 

 After San Diego took Melvin Ingram, visions of sugar-plums began dancing in my head. DeCastro, Reiff, Konz, Jones… all of these gifts were somehow still available, and the bears passed, for socks.

This particular pair of argyles is Shea McClellin, a pseudo-speedy tweener (DE/LB) from Boise State. To his credit, he’s a fine player, but one that fits well into a defensive system that Chicago doesn’t run.

Word on the street is the Bears main reason for taking him, was to make sure Green Bay didn’t get him. That’s like if you hate going to the dentist, you decide that you’ll enact some sort of revenge by shitting your pants in his office. Sure you’ll stink up the place, and make the dentist a little uncomfortable, but you’re still stuck in his chair with shit-filled pants.

Look I hope I’m wrong. I hope the Pride of Western Idaho comes in and is next coming of Clay Matthews Jr. I’m just saying that right now, I’d rather have used the first round pick on a guaranteed every down starter and possible all-world thumb protector at guard (DeCastro).   

Brandon Marshall - Chicago Bear

Hat’s off to Phil Emery.

Going out and getting Jay Cutler’s right hand man? Genius work. For
two 3rd round draft picks, oh and what’s that, we had an extra one
anyway?  Genius Phil, pure genius.

My plebian mind was thinking let’s get aggressive, and go out and get Vincent Jackson.  We have the cap room to snag him right? Especially, if he’s only asking for Ochocinco money. And if that’s what it takes, so be it.  However my hopes were dashed, as Tampa Bay took that a little too literally when they issued him his $55,555,555 contract. Now I’m thinking all the big name WR free agents will surely stay put,
and we’ll be scrambling to make mid-level talent wide outs sound like they could one day be the #1 receiver Cutler so desperately deserves.

Then Phil flies into the danger zone, and snags top-gun Brandon
Marshall.  I can’t help but get bothered by all this media coverage on
how this may not have been as great a move as I think, because
Marshall has a bevy of personal issues.  Look guys, I’m willing to
welcome Brandon Marshall to Chicago with open arms, even if he and his
wife have a lot of baggage.  I don’t care if his wife accidentally
ordered bottle service to her face, and Marshall did in fact go all
empire on some lady when he struck back (allegedly). He’s too good to
worry about it, just look at the history.

Brandon Marshall

 06-07: Allegedly Marshall has a domestic dispute involving his
ex-girlfriend, was nearly run over by his father in a parking lot, and
is accused of fraud when he creates a birth certificate for his Kenyan
friend Barack… 102 receptions, 1325 yards receiving, 7 touchdowns.
 07-08: Allegedly Marshall punches his ex-girlfriend (on several
different occasions), steals her purse, throws a rock at her car, and
forces her to eat dolphin un-safe tuna.  He also was charged with a
DUI after driving the wrong way on a one way street after a game… 104
receptions, 1,265 yards, 6 touchdowns.

08-09: Allegedly Marshall has three different incident reports filed
within three consecutive days all involving his ex-girlfriend.  One
notably involving him punching a moving train off of its tracks into
her Range Rover.  Additionally, the Denver Broncos claim Marshall
insisted they find a roster spot for his pet camel, and that he sold
his condo to live on a train.  Later in the season he only spoke to
the media in Kerouac quotes, and hired Bill Nye the Science guy as his
personal assistant.  Marshall, after all this, is suspended for one
game for violating the league’s personal conduct policy… 15 games, 101
receptions, 1,120 yards, 10 touchdowns.

Phil Emery

Keep in mind that all this goes down during his time spent in Denver.
But have no fear bear fans,  Jay Cutler has said recently that going
forward it will be his “sole mission” to keep Marshall out of
nightclubs after 4am this season.  And if I’m going to trust anything
from this story its Jay Cutler’s track record as an accountability
partner.

The bottom line is that, with Marshall, off-field problems equal
on-field solutions. And personally, I am totally fine with that.

Professor - 2012 NFL Mock Draft 3.0

With pick changes 


1. Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

Luck won’t throw at the Combine, but will demonstrate enough athletic ability, crush the interview, and look like the face of a franchise needing to move on. Colt’s man-crush keeps Luck the number 1 overall.

2. Browns: Robert Griffin, QB, Baylor

TRADE! There is no way the Rams keep this pick. They love Bradford and have numerous needs. Fisher knows the Rams are closer than we think. He needs to fill in the blanks. He can fill in more of those blanks by moving down. The Professor believes, when the dust settles, the Browns will have most interest and the most chips to trade.

3. Ravens: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

TRADE! Ravens win the Peyton sweepstakes. The Ravens have been close but no cigar. Ozzie knows, the Ravens as presently constructed, have an expiration date equal to a quart of milk. Without a couple of bold moves, the Ravens will incrementally fade out of contention. “All in”. “Once more into the breach”. You get the idea, its do or die for the Ravens.

4. Rams (from Browns): Matt Kalil, OT, USC

Fisher’s excellent adventure begins with OL. Kalil is the best of this draft class.

5. Buccaneers: Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina

Butch Davis gets another bite of the apple. Coples is a talented 4-3 DE. Sheridan played 4-3 with the Giants, and will need to attack from the edge.

6. Cowboys: Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU

TRADE! When the dust settles, I believe the Skins will have inked a new starting QB. Since the Ravens will have won the services of Peyton Manning, that QB will be Joe Flacco. With Clairborne still on the board and with Jerry dropping Kirkpatrick down, the Cowboys are motivated to get the best CB in the Draft. The Skins will want to upgrade both OL and WR. They can find quality down the board. Skins see it as a 2 for 1.

7. Jaguars: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa

Everyone has written off Blaine, but the Jaguars. The Jaguars are a work in progress and so is Gabbert. Check back with me in 3 years and we will see how it all worked out. Reiff is a corner piece in a big puzzle.

8. Dolphins: Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford

I expect the Dolphins to sign Matt Flynn. As usual, there is an early run at OT. Kendall Wright’s explosive play is tempting. Wright’s speed would help clear the mid-range zones for Marshall. Caveat Emptor, Flynn could be the second coming of Kevin Kolb. OT is one of the cornerstones to an NFL franchise.

9. Panthers: David DeCastro, G, Stanford

Cam now DeCastro. They hit last year with the riskiest pick, now they make the safest.

10. Bills: Michael Brockers, DT, LSU

Brockers is a man-child. He will be ready when the Bills are. Perfect timing and not too soon. Bills are close.

11. Chiefs: Devon Still , DE/DT, Penn State

Defenses must attack. Still helps stiffen the Chiefs front for a good group of LB’s to work off of.

12. Seahawks: Courtney Upshaw, DE/OLB, Alabama

Pete Carroll feels lucky and everyone loves speed on the edge. Upshaw falls to the Trojans, I mean the Seahawks.

13. Cardinals: Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama

Best player on their board. They add to last year’s standout Patrick Peterson.

14. Redskins: (from Cowboys) Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State

Redskins add protection for my predicted acquisition of Joe Flacco. Shanahan knows Flacco will fit with his run first offense. Redskins will sign a top free agent WR, and draft one in the later rounds. Shanahan has visions of Elway. “A man’s greatest strength is his greatest weakness”. Adams is a road-grader.

15. Eagles: Luke Kuechly, ILB, Boston College

If the Eagles don’t over-think the pick, it will be Kuechly. Andy loves to look smarter than the rest of the room. That understated stuff is a front. The first round OTs are off the board.

16. Jets: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

Pound and ground. LT retires. They stick with Sanchez for another year, so they must effectively run the ball. Sanchez regressed this year. So did Matt Ryan, with greater set of tools to work with! Play action is chicken soup for QBs.

17. Bengals: Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama

Jenkins has too much talent to pass because of past personal issues. He checks out.

18. Chargers: Kendall Wright, WR/KR, Baylor

Need an injection of speed. Never replaced Sproles.

19. Bears: Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame

Cutler has proven the Bears got the best of the deal. Now it’s time to commit to him. This is Cutler’s team. It needs to look like it. A proud defensive franchise must transition the focus to their gunslinger. They will find a TE later in the draft.

20. Titans: Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina

Big, strong, possession receiver. Could be the steal of the draft at 20.

21. Bengals: Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska

I know! The Bengals double dip. They miss Jonathan Joseph that much.

22. Rams: (from Browns) Nick Perry, DE/OLB, USC

Prototypical edge rusher. High risk, high reward.

23. Lions: Whitney Mercilus, DE/OLB, Illinois

Lions want to attack on defense. Mercilus fits the program.

24. Steelers: Don’t’a Hightower, ILB, Alabama

The proud Steelers got old quick. They correctly moved the focus to Big Ben. Now it appears they are having second thoughts. Hightower quiets the critics for a week.

25. Broncos: Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina

Defensive player personnel groups must respond to multiple receiver groupings and the evolution of the spread attack. Recent rules regarding the defenseless receiver have compounded the issue, and contributed to elevating the value for DBs. Broncos need to add new blood to an old group of DBs.

26. Texans: Dontari Poe, NT, Memphis

The Texans need a WR to compliment Johnson. Professor believes they will resolve the issue in Free Agency. The Texans are ready now! They can’t wait for a rookie to learn the route tree. They will draft a project in the later rounds. For now, there is too much value in a bigger nose. They add Poe to an excellent 3 – 4.

27. Pats: Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina

Giants, as expected, crowded the box. Brady must do more than run the football through the air. That being said, the Pats go with BPA. That player is Ingram. If Sanu runs a great 40, I may restore him to this spot.

28. Packers: Jerel Worthy, DE/DT, Michigan State

Raji played too many downs. Need a viable rotation. Front wore down exposing LBs.

29. Vikings: (from Ravens), Cordy Glenn, G, Georgia

Young QB running the show in 2012. AP coming back from knee surgery. Adding to the core at 29.

30. 49ers: Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers

They have very few options, but to re-sign Smith. Crabtree is a disappointment. It’s that simple.

31. Pats: Mark Barron, SS, Alabama

The 6th player from Alabama taken in the first round. Roll tide. Barron’s a steal at 31.

32. Giants: Zach Brown, OLB, North Carolina

Zach Brown already has Pro Bowl coverage skills. Needs to improve at the point of attack. If the Giants don’t resign Deon Grant, then either Jones or Sash must step up. The other option is to play less 3 safety. Kiwanuka, Boley, Williams, and Brown would make for the fastest LB group in the league and mitigate the loss of Grant. Rolle can step out of the box and into Grant’s slot. If Barron falls, he could be an option. OL and TE are needed. Reese will take the player that falls to him, with Brown being the first choice.

The Thrillionaire: Chicago Bears Offensive Line Analysis

It’s no secret that the Bear’s biggest flaw is their offensive line’s
lack of ability. Sure it could be said that Chicago was able to make
changes, and improve their play during the course of the season.
However I’m not sure that the line did improve, rather it was Cutler’s
game management that masked the poor play.

During the first five games of the season the Bears offensive line allowed 18 sacks. Then in the fifth game of the season Cutler had enough and famously cussed out Martz, and abandoned his play 

call. Over the next 4 games Chicago
changed up the offensive philosophy, and passing game plan closely
resembled roshambo (1,2,3 shoot) thereby allowing Cutler to get rid of
the football before the immanent pressure was allowed 

to reach him. A

philosophy that only allowed 4 sacks over 4 games. Then, Cutler broke
his thumb and in comes Caleb Hanie. Martz reverts back to the 5-7
step drops that plagued our stagnant offense, and over the last 7
games the Bears allowed over 25more sacks (7 in a game… twice).
In last year’s shortened offseason, the Bears wanted to address their
offensive line issues. So they got rid of Greg Olsen (our best
receiver) to find a more blocking friendly tight end, let go of
captain Olin Kruetz, and drafted a tackle Gabe Carimi with their first
round draft pick. The end result was the offensive line looked like
Madonna’s vaginal rejuvenation surgery. Sure you made some
improvements visually, but the main problem’s still stand. The 4
sacks over 4 games stat prior to Cutler’s thumb injury looks like a
pretty young flower, however at the core you’re stuck with a cobwebbed
chalkboard at the bottom of an abandoned coalmine. The free agency
market for offensive linemen is bare my friends, and we’re putting our
offensive faith, in a man who’s partially responsible for our
shortcomings.

Tice, formerly the offensive line coach, is now our offensive
coordinator (a job he has never had before). But I’m going to look on
the bright side. The secret to any offense’s success: continuity.
Most upper echelon NFL teams will be heading into the 2012-2013 season
having had the same offensive coordinator for 3 or more years. Jay
Cutler is about to have his fourth new offensive coordinator in 5
years with the bears. At least Jay (most likely) won’t have to spend
another offseason learning new terminology. Additionally, Tice like
Cutler, is not a proponent of the 5-7 step drop, and is a fan of the
max protect passing offense. So I look for improvement this year
offensively, mainly due to a gameplan that should be built around the
skillset of a healthy Cutler. Essentially it’ll be more in spite of
the coaching changes than because of.

Next: Stayed tuned for my Round 1 NFL MOCK DRAFT 1.0!

The Professor - 2012 NFL Draft Mock 2.0

The Professor - 2012 NFL Draft Mock 2.0

1. Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

Now, I know everyone is starting freak-out over RG3’s arm strength, but the Combine be damned, in the end Irsay is a white guy who will pick a white guy to be the face of the franchise. Privately, the merchandize excuse will be given. So relax Johnny U., the only thing black will be your high-tops and the night they snuck out of Baltimore. Pollan would have chosen RG3.

2. Browns: Robert Griffin, QB, Baylor

Good fortune shines on Coach Fisher. First Cam explodes, the Colts pass on RG3, and the next big thing (aka the “Evolution”) is there for the taking! Sam Bradford has so much promise that the Rams find a partner with deep pockets. Make it rain! TRADE!

3. Ravens: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

Ozzie purchases a ticket to the Super Bowl for the Ravens! Harbaugh can manage aging superstars and Peyton will extend the shelf life of the roster. Evans will not be invited back. Vikings are more than one player away. Ravens shoot for the moon. The Gods return a/the Colts to Baltimore. The Vikings need a little of everything. TRADE!

4. Rams (from Browns): Matt Kalil, OT, USC

Fisher gets real, not flashy. Kalil will provide time for Bradford to get the ball down field, and Fisher knows his brilliance is tied to Bradford’s health.

5. Buccaneers: Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina

Teams must be effective attacking the passer with 4. Top QB’s check away from schemes. Coples is a freak, and Butch Davis is joining the Bucs coaching staff as an advisor.

6. Cowboys: Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU

Redskins sign Flaco so RG3 is not in the plan. There is a lot to like at 6, but Jerry does Dallas. He is hungry for big moves, and to upgrade a weak secondary after dropping Kirkpatrick down their board. Cowboys reach for the best CB prospect in this year’s draft. TRADE!

7. Jaguars: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa

Everyone is down on Blaine Gabbert, except Jacksonville. Improved protection is a must. The expectation is improved play from their young QB, unless he starts dating a Kardashian!

8. Dolphins: Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford

After missing out on Manning, I expect the Dolphins to sign Matt Flynn. Duh, there is an early run at OT. They are tempted to draft Kendall Wright. Wright’s speed would help clear the mid-range zones for Marshall. Caveat Emptor, Flynn could be the second coming of Kolb. Poor little fishes, there are very few quick fixes in the NFL.

9. Panthers: David DeCastro, G, Stanford

Cam now DeCastro. This is too easy.

10. Bills: Michael Brockers, DT, LSU

Brockers is a man-child. He will be ready when the Bills are. Perfect timing and not too soon. Bills are close.

11. Chiefs: Devon Still, DE/DT, Penn State

Defenses must attack. Add Still to a good group of LB’s.

12. Seahawks: Courtney Upshaw, DE/OLB, Alabama

Pete Carroll feels lucky and everyone loves speed on the edge. Upshaw falls to the Trojans, I mean the Seahawks.

13. Cardinals: Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama

Best player on their board. They add to last year’s standout Patrick Peterson.

14. Redskins: (from Cowboys) Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State

Redskins add insurance for newly acquired Joe Flaco. Shanahan knows Flaco will fit with his run first offense. Redskins will sign a top free agent WR, and draft one in the later rounds. Shanahan has visions of Elway. “A man’s greatest strength is his greatest weakness”.

15. Eagles: Luke Kuechly, ILB, Boston College

If the Eagles don’t over think the pick, it will be Kuechly. Andy loves to look smarter than the rest of the room. That understated stuff is a front.

16. Jets: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

Pound and ground. LT retires. They stick with Sanchez for another year, so they must effectively run the ball. Sanchez may develop like Eli, or become David Carr. Play action may be the key.

17. Bengals: Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama

Jenkins has too much talent to pass because of past personal issues. He checks out.

18. Chargers: Kendall Wright, WR/KR, Baylor

Need an injection of speed. Never replaced Sproles.

19. Bears: Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame

Cutler is all piss and vinegar. Privately he is pleased with the new direction. In with Floyd and out with Martz. They will find a TE later in the draft.

20. Titans, Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina

Big, strong, possession receiver. Great value at 20.

21. Bengals: Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska

I know! The Bengals double dip. They miss Jonathan Joseph that much.

22. Rams: (from Browns) Nick Perry, DE/OLB, USC

Prototypical edge rusher. High risk, high reward.

23. Lions: Whitney Mercilus, DE/OLB, Illinois

Lions want to attack on defense. Mercilus fits the program.

24. Steelers: Don’t’a Hightower, ILB, Alabama

No longer the best LB group in the league. Steelers are acting strange. This pick quiets the critics.

25. Broncos: Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina

Teams play nickel and dime 25% of the time. Personal must reflect the new dynamic.

26. Texans: Dontari Poe, NT, Memphis

The early run on WR leads Texans to plan B. Must look to free agency and for value later in the draft to add a WR. Bigger nose added to an excellent 3 – 4.

27. Pats: Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers

Must stretch the field. Giants, as expected, crowded the box. Brady must do more than run the football through the air. Sanu offers an option to 3 yards and a cloud of dust.

28. Packers: Jerel Worthy, DE/DT, Michigan State

Raji plays too many downs. Need a viable rotation. Wore down.

29. Vikings: (from Ravens), Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina

Lawrence Taylor or Taylor Lawrence? Worth the risk at 29.

30. 49ers: Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M

They resign Smith, but they press for the next step. WR is an option, but must wait to the 2nd round. 1st tier wide outs already off the board.

31. Pats: Mark Barron, SS, Alabama

The 6th player from Alabama taken in the first round. Roll tide. Barron’s a steal at 31.

32. Giants: Zach Brown, OLB, North Carolina

Zach Brown already has Pro Bowl coverage skills. Needs to improve at the point of attack. If the Giants don’t resign Deon Grant, then either Jones or Sash must step up. The other option is to play less 3 safety. Kiwanuka, Boley, Williams, and Brown would make for the fastest LB group in the league and mitigate the loss of Grant. Rolle can step out of the box and into Grant’s slot. If Barron falls, he could be an option. TE is needed. Reese will take the player that falls to him, with Brown being the first choice.    

Thrillionaire's MOCK - Chicago Bears - Rounds 1-7

CHICAGO BEARS - Rounds 1-7

Thank Ditka the 2011-2012 season has finally officially come to an

end. An abysmal fall from grace, I attribute solely to Jay Cutler’s

thumb, has found the Bears scheduled to pick 19th in the first round

of the 2012 NFL draft. Is anyone else pissed the Bears finally found

a way to win again against Minnesota in week 17? This pointless win

moves us from the 11th pick to the 19th, groan.

So far the offseason has created some gaps off the field. With Jerry

Angelo and Mike Martz gone and Mike Tice promoted to Offensive

Coordinator, the new look front office has their work cut out for

them. Chicago has desperate needs at Wide Receiver, Safety, Corner,

OL, TE and ancillary needs at backup QB, RB, and LB. Good news for

the economy, the Bears are hiring everywhere but kicking positions.

Round 1:

There’s a possibility the Bears take a true skill position player in

the first round of the draft, a feat that hasn’t been attempted since

2005’s selection of Cedric Benson. And with fans clamoring for a big

play wide receiver, and the possibility of local(ish) boy Michael

Floyd still being on the board at 19, it seems like the not quite

Irish Floyd is the easy pick. However, with such a deep crop of wide

outs in not only this year’s draft, but also free agency (Vincent and

Desean Jackson, Dwayne Bowe, Marques Colston, etc) I see Chicago

looking elsewhere with their first round pick.

Ideally Mark Barron or Dre Kirkpatrick would fall to 19 and the Bears

could sure up some of their secondary concerns. Although both would

be ideal, the likelihood just isn’t there. Instead I foresee them

drafting, OT Mike Adams from Ohio State. 
Sure he’s no Carimi but at

this point in the day he will be the best available tackle left on the

board.

Round 2:

A lot of second/third rounder type CB talent left on the board here, I

don’t see any shocking developments here in the second round. Look for

Chicago to grab either corner Chase Minnefield (Virginia) or Trumaine

Johnson (Montana). Either one should vie for a starting job opposite

first time Pro Bowler Charles “Peanut” Tillman. 
With the edge going to Johnson based on his 6’2” frame.

Round 3:

With two picks in the third Chicago has a few options here, and may

have already packaged one or two of these picks to reach up in the

earlier rounds. However if they hold on to both, I like the Bears to

select, WR Nick Toon (Wisconsin) and TE LaDarius Green (LA-Lafayette).

Both weapons in the passing game if still on the board will be hard

to pass up.Toon likes getting the ball over the middle and is over 6 feet tall, two attributes the wide receiver core are lacking at the moment.

Green may not have the blocking prowess Martz was a fan of, however is

a great receiving TE and the Bears may reach for him in the third.

Round 4:

Great value should be available here in the fourth round, I look for

the Bears to fill a need at DE with Malik Jackson (Tennessee). A

monster at 6’5” could rotate in nicely on the defensive line.

Round 5:

The linebacking corps not getting any younger, so look for Chicago to

snag either of these two outside linebackers, Keenan Robinson (Texas)

or Brandon Lindsey (Pitt) to back up Briggs or supplant Roach at OLB.

Both have great potential and can fit into the 4-3 scheme.

Round 6:

Question marks around Major Wright’s abilities have the Bears thinking

insurance late in the draft, and I have them selecting safety Winston

Guy (Kentucky). A nice size for the position, although not a huge

hitter, Guy has the ability to rack up the tackles.

Round 7:

And finally Chicago will add some depth to the offensive line here in

the final round. And look for them to select another big body in

Antoine McClain, a 6’6” guard out of Clemson.