The Bears are in a great spot at three, given that they have needs all over on defense and will likely be in line to grab one of four defenders from defensive end Jonathan Allen, cornerback Marshon Lattimore, or safeties Malik Hooker and Jamal Adams. Here's a way for them to end up with two impact defenders. Richardson's stock is low after a disappointing 2016 campaign, one in which he was basically forced out of position by the Jets' depth up front. He's likely to leave New York after this season in free agency, so the Jets could try to move him throughout the draft. Here, they move up three spots and can get one of the defensive backs they need to restock a porous secondary. This values Richardson as equivalent to the 38th pick on the old draft chart, which is high, but the picks are essentially a wash on Stuart's chart without even considering Richardson's value. In this draft, which isn't top-heavy but is very deep, middle-round picks are likely to be more valuable than usual.
The Bears are in a great spot at three, given that they have needs all over on defense and will likely be in line to grab one of four defenders from defensive end Jonathan Allen, cornerback Marshon Lattimore, or safeties Malik Hooker and Jamal Adams. Here's a way for them to end up with two impact defenders. Richardson's stock is low after a disappointing 2016 campaign, one in which he was basically forced out of position by the Jets' depth up front. He's likely to leave New York after this season in free agency, so the Jets could try to move him throughout the draft. Here, they move up three spots and can get one of the defensive backs they need to restock a porous secondary. This values Richardson as equivalent to the 38th pick on the old draft chart, which is high, but the picks are essentially a wash on Stuart's chart without even considering Richardson's value. In this draft, which isn't top-heavy but is very deep, middle-round picks are likely to be more valuable than usual.
1st and 3rd + Sheldon; I'd be happy w/that. Bears get their 5 tech sealed up which they cannot get in the first round. And They get an extra 3rd round. That's 1 1st, 1 2nd, 2 3rds and 2 4ths. Now you can get your qb and cb in the first 2 rounds(whichever one). And then get a WR and S OLB and OT all before round 5.
The Bears are in a great spot at three, given that they have needs all over on defense and will likely be in line to grab one of four defenders from defensive end Jonathan Allen, cornerback Marshon Lattimore, or safeties Malik Hooker and Jamal Adams. Here's a way for them to end up with two impact defenders. Richardson's stock is low after a disappointing 2016 campaign, one in which he was basically forced out of position by the Jets' depth up front. He's likely to leave New York after this season in free agency, so the Jets could try to move him throughout the draft. Here, they move up three spots and can get one of the defensive backs they need to restock a porous secondary. This values Richardson as equivalent to the 38th pick on the old draft chart, which is high, but the picks are essentially a wash on Stuart's chart without even considering Richardson's value. In this draft, which isn't top-heavy but is very deep, middle-round picks are likely to be more valuable than usual.
Seems iffy to me, according to the article they would be trading up from 6 to draft a DB. The Jets can most likely still take a DB at 6 and not have to trade up. And if the Bears taking a S or CB @3 would be a bad use of a draft pick, why would any team trade up into the Bear's slot and then take a DB? Now can they need a QB, so taking one @3 would be an option I guess.
Depends, there is rumors that Fournette will go to SF as high as 2. That leaves the possibility of Thomas, or a CB(why?) or the top qb....they need one.
The Bears are in a great spot at three, given that they have needs all over on defense and will likely be in line to grab one of four defenders from defensive end Jonathan Allen, cornerback Marshon Lattimore, or safeties Malik Hooker and Jamal Adams. Here's a way for them to end up with two impact defenders. Richardson's stock is low after a disappointing 2016 campaign, one in which he was basically forced out of position by the Jets' depth up front. He's likely to leave New York after this season in free agency, so the Jets could try to move him throughout the draft. Here, they move up three spots and can get one of the defensive backs they need to restock a porous secondary. This values Richardson as equivalent to the 38th pick on the old draft chart, which is high, but the picks are essentially a wash on Stuart's chart without even considering Richardson's value. In this draft, which isn't top-heavy but is very deep, middle-round picks are likely to be more valuable than usual.
1st and 3rd + Sheldon; I'd be happy w/that. Bears get their 5 tech sealed up which they cannot get in the first round. And They get an extra 3rd round. That's 1 1st, 1 2nd, 2 3rds and 2 4ths. Now you can get your qb and cb in the first 2 rounds(whichever one). And then get a WR and S OLB and OT all before round 5.
1st and 3rd + Sheldon; I'd be happy w/that. Bears get their 5 tech sealed up which they cannot get in the first round. And They get an extra 3rd round. That's 1 1st, 1 2nd, 2 3rds and 2 4ths. Now you can get your qb and cb in the first 2 rounds(whichever one). And then get a WR and S OLB and OT all before round 5.
+1 I'd do that in a heartbeat.
Question is, why are thet Jets moving up; and can the Bears get a "in theory" contract extension worked out w/Richardson who's a FA next year.