Spent some time looking over those remaining FA and to be honest there's not much left on the plate we could use right now. A few DBs maybe but most would want more than Poles would pay at the moment. These guys will probably still be on the street post draft and more willing to accept 1 year deals for far less money. I'd rather seem him bring back DH-C.
There's literally nothing left for OT or DT that looks good to me unless Poles picks up another run stuffer on the cheap just to add depth and competition. I believe for the most part his shopping is done unless maybe he engineers a trade for a vet using later round picks. From my perspective it's now gonna be 90% about the draft and how to maximize his return there.
Yannick Ngakoue is still out there, and I'd really like to see him brought in. He isn't the dominant edge rusher that a Bosa type guy is, but the guy has also never had less than 8 sacks in a season in his career. He's only 27 and would be a boost to our defensive line for sure. At this point in free agency he'd surely command less than in the outset. Poone Ford is another guy who would be a good addition to the d line. A guy worth a 1 year flier deal might be a guy like Bud Dupree to see if he can regain any of his early career form.
Spent some time looking over those remaining FA and to be honest there's not much left on the plate we could use right now. A few DBs maybe but most would want more than Poles would pay at the moment. These guys will probably still be on the street post draft and more willing to accept 1 year deals for far less money. I'd rather seem him bring back DH-C.
There's literally nothing left for OT or DT that looks good to me unless Poles picks up another run stuffer on the cheap just to add depth and competition. I believe for the most part his shopping is done unless maybe he engineers a trade for a vet using later round picks. From my perspective it's now gonna be 90% about the draft and how to maximize his return there.
Yannick Ngakoue is still out there, and I'd really like to see him brought in. He isn't the dominant edge rusher that a Bosa type guy is, but the guy has also never had less than 8 sacks in a season in his career. He's only 27 and would be a boost to our defensive line for sure. At this point in free agency he'd surely command less than in the outset. Poone Ford is another guy who would be a good addition to the d line. A guy worth a 1 year flier deal might be a guy like Bud Dupree to see if he can regain any of his early career form.
I estimate that Poles can meet the 89% spending floor and still hold back about $25M cap space in case a trade opportunity arises this summer.
Yannick Ngakoue is still out there, and I'd really like to see him brought in. He isn't the dominant edge rusher that a Bosa type guy is, but the guy has also never had less than 8 sacks in a season in his career. He's only 27 and would be a boost to our defensive line for sure. At this point in free agency he'd surely command less than in the outset. Poone Ford is another guy who would be a good addition to the d line. A guy worth a 1 year flier deal might be a guy like Bud Dupree to see if he can regain any of his early career form.
I estimate that Poles can meet the 89% spending floor and still hold back about $25M cap space in case a trade opportunity arises this summer.
Just remember he's talked about re signing this summer. And likely will have something back to re sign Fields next year. Not sure he'll even try and spend anywhere near 100% this year.
Might get one more deal done before cut downs when he can snag vets on the cheap.
I estimate that Poles can meet the 89% spending floor and still hold back about $25M cap space in case a trade opportunity arises this summer.
Just remember he's talked about re signing this summer. And likely will have something back to re sign Fields next year. Not sure he'll even try and spend anywhere near 100% this year.
Might get one more deal done before cut downs when he can snag vets on the cheap.
That's exactly what I was thinking. Vet on the cheap.
I estimate that Poles can meet the 89% spending floor and still hold back about $25M cap space in case a trade opportunity arises this summer.
Just remember he's talked about re signing this summer. And likely will have something back to re sign Fields next year. Not sure he'll even try and spend anywhere near 100% this year.
Might get one more deal done before cut downs when he can snag vets on the cheap.
He's got to meet that minimum cash number...I'm not sure how much more he has to spend in order to do that though.
Just remember he's talked about re signing this summer. And likely will have something back to re sign Fields next year. Not sure he'll even try and spend anywhere near 100% this year.
Might get one more deal done before cut downs when he can snag vets on the cheap.
He's got to meet that minimum cash number...I'm not sure how much more he has to spend in order to do that though.
The Bears currently have 34mil left. Every other team is under 20mil. If you make a simple assumption teams try and stay under 20mil, the Bears have 14mil, which could easily be spent on draft class and resigning. So it's very possible they are basically done w/FA; maybe 1 more mid lvl sign.
The Bears currently have 34mil left. Every other team is under 20mil. If you make a simple assumption teams try and stay under 20mil, the Bears have 14mil, which could easily be spent on draft class and resigning. So it's very possible they are basically done w/FA; maybe 1 more mid lvl sign.
I think the cap hit for this season for the draft class will be around $12.5 mill barring any other trades.
The Bears currently have 34mil left. Every other team is under 20mil. If you make a simple assumption teams try and stay under 20mil, the Bears have 14mil, which could easily be spent on draft class and resigning. So it's very possible they are basically done w/FA; maybe 1 more mid lvl sign.
I think the cap hit for this season for the draft class will be around $12.5 mill barring any other trades.
That alone puts us probably around the 10% mark. So again, depending on who they are targeting to resign FA might well be done until cuts after TC
I think the cap hit for this season for the draft class will be around $12.5 mill barring any other trades.
That alone puts us probably around the 10% mark. So again, depending on who they are targeting to resign FA might well be done until cuts after TC
They threw their money to solve the LB position, and get a few pieces for the lines. Smart move imo, as stated multiple times the depth of this draft appears to be in the lines. And the LB's don't appear to be special.
That alone puts us probably around the 10% mark. So again, depending on who they are targeting to resign FA might well be done until cuts after TC
They threw their money to solve the LB position, and get a few pieces for the lines. Smart move imo, as stated multiple times the depth of this draft appears to be in the lines. And the LB's don't appear to be special.
Poles focused on the areas outside the strength of this year’s draft in free agency. Grabbing LB’s and WR1 was exceptional with nice pieces added elsewhere. I’m very impressed and hopeful about the upcoming season.