decided to take a look at RB's we might not be hearing about. One thing seems to be true is that Pace doesn't tend to meet publically w/guys he's planning on drafting often.
87: R3P23 EDGE CHARLES OMENIHU TEXAS www.nfl.com/prospects/charles-omenihu?id=32194f4d-4556-5785-8e80-6ad02cc085e2 Overview Omenihu steps off the bus with a physique that says NFL defensive end, but his skill-set and football acumen are still very raw. He looks like a 5-technique and lines up there, but he simply doesn't have the grit or anchor needed for that line of work. As a 4-3 end, Omenihu sets a stronger edge and has shown some potential to mix power with get-off as a rusher. His game lacks instincts and consistency, but he's got the traits and potential to become an eventual starter if he can continue his development.
*Not a day one starter, as to be expected off a Edge/4-3 DE but he can become that w/experience and time, and the team has that.
126: R4P24 RB RYQUELL ARMSTEAD TEMPLE www.nfl.com/prospects/ryquell-armstead?id=32194152-4d08-7415-19ec-70f8e3f1c566 Overview Face-first runner who doesn't appear to care that brakes come standard with the vehicle. Armstead's feet fire like pistons from the beginning of the snap all the way through his physical finishes. While he's not classically elusive, he does find his own yards by slithering through tight quarters or stacking yards after contact. His size, decisiveness and effort in pass protection should land him work as a backup, but his play traits could help him find more carries than expected as a pro.
*Team needs a short yardage back, and this kid has the ability to fit into Nagy's system while also getting the tough yards that Cohen/Patterson won't get.
162: R5P24 CB COREY BALLENTINE WASHBURN www.nfl.com/prospects/corey-ballentine?id=32194241-4c69-2329-7f6f-1def422cc400 Overview Explosive, NFL-caliber athlete with outstanding speed and plus short-area quickness to match routes and drive on throws. Ballentine's long speed, play strength and twitch will be coveted by teams looking for man-cover talent. While he could find early reps as a plus special teams performer, his trip to the Senior Bowl should give teams an early indication of how quickly he can acclimate to a step up in competition in coverage.
*Team needs a backup quality CB that can replace Prince when he eventually moves on, this guy has the traits to handle that role.
222: R7P8 TE TOMMY SWEENEY BOSTON COLLEGE www.nfl.com/prospects/thomas-sweeney?id=32195357-4539-3041-578e-743d87b9a544 Overview Reliable combination tight end with the competitiveness to handle the work asked from his position at Boston College. He'll need to get bigger and stronger for run-blocking duties as an NFL "Y" tight end, but he does have the ball skills to offer himself up as a reliable underneath option from time to time. Sweeney's lackluster play speed and athletic traits could limit his draft stock, but he should find a job as late-round, backup tight end.
*Standard upside prospect depth player
238: R7P24 OT MITCH HYATT CLEMSON www.nfl.com/prospects/mitch-hyatt?id=32194859-4140-0459-ad6b-1539e6a85534 Overview Four-year starter who is credited by his offensive coordinator with helping to change the culture of the Clemson offensive line. Hyatt is lacking in mass, power and traits, but he's steady and understands how to play. Clemson's offense covered up some of the deficiencies that will show up on the pro level in pass protection but that can be improved upon with better strength. Hyatt could find his calling as a zone-scheme guard with swing tackle ability.
*A guy w/that kind of leadership is going to put the work in that will allow him the best chance to be a productive memeber of the team.
no nfl.com draft profile 231 OT OLI UDOH - ELON www.nfl.com/prospects/oli-udoh?id=32195544-4f48-9451-1839-5671f0b17981 Finally a D guy, Mike Edwards can play S for nickle CB, where is there a hole on this DB area? NCB. quickest way to this guy finding the field is if he can play NCB. Seriously thought Bryce Love here, but way to O heavy so far, def needs some youth in the wheel.
Much like Love, there is next to no chance Dexter Williams is here in the 7th, let alone bottom 1/2 of it; but if they do fall, Nagy isn't passing on both. The other Safety I was tempting, lot of range and ball hawking ability but is considered thin and it doesn't sound like there is much room to add weight/strength. LB was also, but both are st's prospects, maybe backup prospects(which is what you expect here), which is why you don't pass on a guy w/starter ability in Williams. Mitch Hyatt(like Bryce/Dexter is also an option, but again there is next to no chance he's here, and they earlier got a RT/swing tackle prospect, there just is no room w/Leno locking up LT)
Post by brasilbear on Apr 17, 2019 14:18:33 GMT -6
Writer at WindyCityGrid put up these concepts he found after running some mock drafts. What do you guys think?
(1) If Chicago wants an EDGE player (without trading up), they’ll have to take that shot first."...point is if you don’t grab and EDGE player here, you are taking a heavy gamble that a lesser player will develop into a significant contributor down the line. The odds on that bet, historically speaking, are really, really low."
(2) Safety is very similar to EDGE: if the Bears want a player that will contribute in 2019, that player will likely be picked with pick #87
(3) Picking an RB with an early choice is, in draft capital terms, “inefficient” "The bottom line is choosing a back early makes little sense from a strictly supply and demand perspective in the 2019 draft. Will Pace and Nagy do it anyway? They well might if they truly believe the RB in their sights is a difference-maker."
"Darrell Henderson was available on a fairly regular basis (in about half of the drafts), which was a welcome result. But a funny thing happened on the way to the forum: choosing Henderson at pick #87 basically submarined the rest of the draft. In terms of team needs, you end up chasing and picking lesser players from then on. Occasionally you’d have to abandon drafting the spot altogether because the pool of players who have even a hope of contributing is completely drained."
(4) CB is a need and solid options were usually available at the Bears second choice (#126 overall)
(5) If Ryan Pace wants a quality TE, he’ll have to sell out to do it (and that has a ripple effect) "It turned out that if you wanted an impact TE this year, you had better select him at #87... and that had a chilling effect on the positions that you could choose from later on."
(6) The last 10 picks before the Bears choose at #87 are going to be painful to sit through
(7) There is quality depth at WR, even if there isn’t a need... and it could offer a hidden value