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Sarava said:
Ok so the Bears sit at #2 for the moment and from being eliminated today, have secured no worse than the #18 pick. My understanding is they lose most tiebreakers for that draft spot? I'm guessing because playing the NFC East ran up their SOS?

Ironically the other 3 win teams both lose their draft pick due to trades. Denver's goes to Seattle and the Rams pick goes to the Lions from the Stafford trade. The good news is - the Rams and Broncos play each other on Christmas Day - so at worst the Bears would be drafting #3 if they lose out.

The most dangerous likely upset win is probably the finale against Minnesota. If they aren't playing for the bye, then they will likely sit most of their good players.
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Correct. The Bears have played 1 more game than the Rams and Broncos so after their bye week the Bears could find themselves 4th in the draft if the Rams and Broncos both lose next week due to Strength of Schedule tie breaker - but after the Rams and Broncos play each they will move into the 3rd spot - unless - the Rams and Broncos game ends in a tie in which case the Bears will be in the 2nd spot. The Bears just have to lose out to be assured of the 3rd spot with the possibility of the 2nd spot still there.
 
EbonyRaptor said:
Correct. The Bears have played 1 more game than the Rams and Broncos so after their bye week the Bears could find themselves 4th in the draft if the Rams and Broncos both lose next week due to Strength of Schedule tie breaker - but after the Rams and Broncos play each they will move into the 3rd spot - unless - the Rams and Broncos game ends in a tie in which case the Bears will be in the 2nd spot. The Bears just have to lose out to be assured of the 3rd spot with the possibility of the 2nd spot still there.
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And honestly, between the 2 top QB's and Will Anderson, I'm more than ok with #3. Hopefully they don't go lower than that.
 
plasmonresonance said:
18 Bear players took defensive snaps yesterday. Their total annual salary amounts to about $29.3 mil; $6 mil is for J Jones (74% D snaps) and $4 mil for A Muhammad (55%). So the remaining 16 players is about $19 mil total salary. Jaire Alexander (GB) makes $21 mil alone. It's kind of surprising Bears were able to stop GB at all.
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Agreed played well
 
No Fun Shogun said:
Tom Brady remains the luckiest QB in NFL history.

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Crap. I turned that game off with about 6 min to go and NO up 16-3. After they punted and pinned TB back at the 9yd line. Brady and TB weren't moving the ball very well all game long. I shoulda known better.
 
hawksrule said:
I can’t say I’ve noticed him much, but that’s a good thing for OL. If he’s really a strong lt going forward, that’s awesome for a 5th round pick.
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Disclaimer: I'm not a talent evaluator, especially on the nuances of OL play - so other than my eyeball evaluation of watching the game on TV - which is basically in keeping with the bolded above - my opinion on Braxton Jones is formed from listening to the opinions of NFL guys who know a whole lot more than I do on the topic.

And ... I've heard nothing but good things from them about Braxton Jones, some effusive in their opinion. There is consensus that he has all the measurables and athleticism a LT needs to be not just good but very good or even great, but he needs to get more lower body strength to counter the best bull rush moves. The fact that he came from a small college with a strength and conditioning program nowhere near what NFL teams have gives cause to believe Jones can add the strength to become that very good LT - IF - he's committed to putting in the work to get there. So here is the 2nd piece of evidence to suggest he will become the long term answer at LT for the Bears - those "in the know" NFL guys believe he has the proper attitude to take coaching and work hard at improving.

If Jones can be that long term LT - that is huge for the rebuilding of not just the o-line but the entire team. Not only does it mean you have one of the most important positions set, but it means you don't have to spend resources to get one, meaning those resources can be spent on other needs.

So, being optimistic, let's say Jones is the answer at LT - and Teven Jenkins is the answer at right guard - that still leaves 3 OL positions to fill. Maybe Leatherwood shows he can be one of those guys either where he is currently at RT or possibly at left guard - that still leaves 2 OL positions to fill. Most likely Whitehair won't be back but what about Patrick at center? Injuries may say not, but were his injuries more fluky than long term concerns? I don't know.
 
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Pickett injured for Steelers (Concussed on sack by Roquan Smith it seems)

Trubisky having himself a day

3 INT's and Steeler fans are calling for 3rd string QB (Who isn't dressed)

I am old school and believe dressing 3rd QB

Today is perfect example of why you should

QB's taking beating today

Pickett
White
Huntley

All injured today
 
Blackhawkswincup said:
Pickett injured for Steelers (Concussed on sack by Roquan Smith it seems)

Trubisky having himself a day

3 INT's and Steeler fans are calling for 3rd string QB (Who isn't dressed)

I am old school and believe dressing 3rd QB

Today is perfect example of why you should

QB's taking beating today

Pickett
White
Huntley

All injured today
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I do not get why the NFL dropped the emergency QB can be activated rule.

Roquan Smith had one of Mitch's ints too
 
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