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Say Hey Kid said:
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Illinois governor's office says Bears' plan for stadium remains 'non-starter' after meeting

The Chicago Bears' proposal to fund a new lakefront stadium remains a “non-starter," Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office said after top aides met with team officials on Wednesday. The Bears unveiled a nearly $5 billion plan calling for public funding last week for an enclosed facility to be...
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As it should be. Asking the taxpayers to cover 2/3+ of a multi-billion dollar stadium, when you're a multi-billionaire.... is just something... They can f*** off. Find yourself a partner or two.
 
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With the news that Hendrickson is requesting a trade out of Cincinatti - the thought of him lining up across from Sweat has me dreaming big dreams. It's probably highly unlikely that even if Cincinatti moves him he would end up on the Bears - mainly because the Bears don't have cap space without doing some salary restructuring type stuff which I doubt Poles would do because he's all about staying flexible with the cap.

Would that be fun though. The Bears defense was pretty good after acquiring Sweat and they have pretty much the same lineup with the exception of Baird replacing Jackson and Jones at DT is gone. Their secondary is very good, linebackers are good and with Hendrickson added to the D-line - they could and probably should be a top-5 defense.
 
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With the news that Hendrickson is requesting a trade out of Cincinatti - the thought of him lining up across from Sweat has me dreaming big dreams. It's probably highly unlikely that even if Cincinatti moves him he would end up on the Bears - mainly because the Bears don't have cap space without doing some salary restructuring type stuff which I doubt Poles would do because he's all about staying flexible with the cap.

Would that be fun though. The Bears defense was pretty good after acquiring Sweat and they have pretty much the same lineup with the exception of Baird replacing Jackson and Jones at DT is gone. Their secondary is very good, linebackers are good and with Hendrickson added to the D-line - they could and probably should be a top-5 defense.
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I tend to think that Poles will pick up another veteran DL on the cheap close to training camp, but I doubt they go out and trade for a player, unless the team looks like it could contend around the trade deadline.

The upcoming draft is, as of right now, probably the strongest draft for DL since 2019.
 
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I tend to think that Poles will pick up another veteran DL on the cheap close to training camp, but I doubt they go out and trade for a player, unless the team looks like it could contend around the trade deadline.

The upcoming draft is, as of right now, probably the strongest draft for DL since 2019.
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And if needed, we have the ammo to trade up to get a blue-chip guy due to our 2 2nd round picks. No reason to jump early when this year isn't a true contending year anyways and is more about Caleb than the D.
 
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Romang67 said:
I tend to think that Poles will pick up another veteran DL on the cheap close to training camp, but I doubt they go out and trade for a player, unless the team looks like it could contend around the trade deadline.

The upcoming draft is, as of right now, probably the strongest draft for DL since 2019.
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Agree. I can’t see Poles giving up another 2nd for an almost 30 year old pass rusher who needs a new deal. I think they are better off keeping the pick and getting one on a rookie deal.

They have a good chance of filling both 3T and DE with the 1st and the Carolina 2nd if they so choose
 
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Inside the Bears’ Process of Scouting Caleb Williams Before Drafting Him No. 1

Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus explain how they designed a pro day, combine meeting, visit in Chicago and more to make a franchise-altering decision.
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Pretty cool article, not much totally new info but an interesting recap of all the homework the Bears did on Caleb leading up to the draft. Definitely reads like a fluff piece but after all the rumors and mischaracterizations out there I guess the guy deserves this one
 
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He has been great for Lions, and this is good for both sides IMO

He is 29 so this locks him in for rest of his prime in Detroit

It was always dumb the hate he got in LA
 
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