Derek Kinder the Bears last pick in the 2009 Draft (7th round), was the first of that class to be cut. With the signing of recently cut Defensive back Rod Hood, the Bears had to make room on their roster and Kinder became expendable. Here is a look back at my draft evaluation of Kinder:
Derek [...]
Final Round Of A 21 Question Series From Site Editor Russ Loede To Columnists Eric Cook & Ron Norman
15. Site Editor Russ Loede: The chances of 3rd round draft choice Marcus Harrison unseating either Dusty Dvoracek or Anthony Adams as the team’s starting DT next to All-Pro lineman “Real Deal” Tommie Harris before Bye Week? [...]
Round 2 Of A 21 Question Series From Site Editor Russ Loede To Columnists Eric Cook & Ron Norman
8. Site Editor Russ Loede: Are we going to regret passing both DeSean Jackson (Cal) and Limas Sweed (Texas) in the 2nd Round? Both were considered 1st round talents, possessing the speed to stretch the [...]
Your Turn: Bears Blog Post Of The Week From “Muntz” @ Bear Report – (Chi.Scout.com)
Let’s See How The Bears ‘05 Draft Would Look If We Had A Chance For A Do Over!
Knowing That It Takes About 3 Years To Grade A Draft & Rate The Players Whether It Be A “Boom” Or “Bust” Pick [...]
Part 1 Of 3: 21 Questions From Site Editor Russ Loede To Columnists Eric Cook & Ron Norman
1. Site Editor Russ Loede: Convince Bears fans Chris Williams was the right choice. Personally, I am not sold on Williams, I wanted to trade down and select either Rashard Mendenhall or [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Part 2: Special Off-Season/Draft Edition Of Bears Banter Volume 5
Columnist Eric Cook Dishes Out Questions To Site Editor Russ Loede
6. Who is the one draft prospect you want to see the most in a Bears uniform in ‘08?
James Hardy, WR Indiana (Why Hardy?). Next Plaxico Burress. Brings added dimension to [...]
