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Grading The Bears Draft

Well, now that the smoke has begun to clear, and the dust is settling, I think it is timethat I begin to grade the Bears Draft.
I think there are two key points of critical criteria you need to look at when initially grading the draft:
1) Were needs met at critical positions?
2) Was there good […]

Posted by Eric Cook on May 01 2008

2008 Bears Draft Headlines, Notes & Observations

Impressed: Well since I was making such a “big deal” about drafting OL early & often, and making such a push for Chris Williams, I guess I have to say the “big ugly” from Vandy is my favorite choice. Although Matt Forte was a solid pick as well. I guess I was a […]

Posted by Eric Cook on Apr 27 2008

7th Round: Intrigue, Upside & Then Some

The Bears had five picks in Round 7 and went with three offensive players and two defensive players.
1(208) Ervin Baldwin a 6′2″ 270 lb Defensive End Michigan State.
15(222) Chester Adams 6′4″ 335 lb guard from Georgia.
36(243) Joey Larocque a 6′2″ 226 lb Linebacker from Oregon State.
40(247) Kirk Barton a 6′5″ 310 Tackle from […]

Posted by Eric Cook on Apr 27 2008

5th Round: Team Chooses Bowman/Davis

Question Marks Surround, Yet Talent’s Undoubted: With their 5th round selections Chicago acquired depth on both sides of the ball, obtaining two prospects with tons of talent, yet possessing questions concerning durability that need to be answered.
WIth their first Pick in round 5 (142) the Bears select Zackary Bowman a 6′2″ 200-pound Cornerback […]

Posted by Eric Cook on Apr 27 2008

Bears Day 2: Adding Depth, Mixing Offense/Defense

The Bears first pick of day two (70) is Earl Bennett a 6′0″ 209 lb Wide receiver out of Vanderbilt.
Here is a scouting report from NFL.com:
“Well-built athlete for the position. … Good overall musculature with a proportionate build throughout. … Good initial quickness off the snap. … Good burst in and out of his routes. […]

Posted by Eric Cook on Apr 27 2008

Will Bears Continue Offensive Trend Day 2?

I hope we so, there are still some players out there who can not only add depth to th Bears offense but possibly contribute. I would love to see The Bears go after WR Mario Manningham in this round if he is still there for us, and then another O-lineman: Roy […]

Posted by Eric Cook on Apr 27 2008