Why the Bears have not signed an edge guy (a reality check).

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Why the Bears have not signed an edge guy (a reality check). May 28, 2023 17:55:54 GMT -6

Post by JABF on May 28, 2023 17:55:54 GMT -6

This makes some very good points. When you consider all of them, it helps explain why Poles hasn't jumped at one of the edge guys yet - and might not at all this season.

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The lack of a free agent signing at defensive end could be the result of several reasons for the Bears and here are the potential explanations.

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Why the Bears have not signed an edge guy (a reality check). May 28, 2023 19:15:57 GMT -6

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May 28, 2023 17:55:54 GMT -6 JABF said:

This makes some very good points. When you consider all of them, it helps explain why Poles hasn't jumped at one of the edge guys yet - and might not at all this season.

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The lack of a free agent signing at defensive end could be the result of several reasons for the Bears and here are the potential explanations.

Meanwhile, Poles needs to spend another $45 million to meet the 2023 cap floor. He could spend it on contract extensions, but that would be a bit out of character.

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Why the Bears have not signed an edge guy (a reality check). May 28, 2023 20:06:28 GMT -6 dachuckster likes this

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May 28, 2023 19:44:50 GMT -6 motm said:

I usually prefer us drafting our own edge rushers. Spending on FA is usually overkill in cap. We have 2 first round picks next year. One will be an edge rusher.

That doesn't preclude us from signing one for this season.

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Why the Bears have not signed an edge guy (a reality check). May 28, 2023 20:12:07 GMT -6 bears40 likes this

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May 28, 2023 20:06:28 GMT -6 butkus3595 said:

May 28, 2023 19:44:50 GMT -6 motm said:

I usually prefer us drafting our own edge rushers. Spending on FA is usually overkill in cap. We have 2 first round picks next year. One will be an edge rusher.

That doesn't preclude us from signing one for this season.

There are two or three out there that will be available out there around the beginning of TC that may fit in to our scheme. I assume that Poles will pick up one if he thinks we need it. But just like the case for/against signing DeAndre Hopkins, would it be better to let all the new talent we've brought in to develop by playing this year and then get what we really end up needing next draft cycle.

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Why the Bears have not signed an edge guy (a reality check). May 29, 2023 14:47:04 GMT -6

Post by butkus3595 on May 29, 2023 14:47:04 GMT -6

May 28, 2023 20:12:07 GMT -6 dachuckster said:

May 28, 2023 20:06:28 GMT -6 butkus3595 said:

That doesn't preclude us from signing one for this season.

There are two or three out there that will be available out there around the beginning of TC that may fit in to our scheme. I assume that Poles will pick up one if he thinks we need it. But just like the case for/against signing DeAndre Hopkins, would it be better to let all the new talent we've brought in to develop by playing this year and then get what we really end up needing next draft cycle.

What edge guy signed in a few weeks would prevent any of our young guys from playing?

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Post by dachuckster on May 29, 2023 15:28:25 GMT -6

May 29, 2023 14:47:04 GMT -6 butkus3595 said:

May 28, 2023 20:12:07 GMT -6 dachuckster said:

There are two or three out there that will be available out there around the beginning of TC that may fit in to our scheme. I assume that Poles will pick up one if he thinks we need it. But just like the case for/against signing DeAndre Hopkins, would it be better to let all the new talent we've brought in to develop by playing this year and then get what we really end up needing next draft cycle.

What edge guy signed in a few weeks would prevent any of our young guys from playing?

What I was trying to say was Poles and the coaching staff may have decided just to let the folks they currently have on the roster play and develop rather than try to get a starter edge rusher in free agency. Much like letting the young WR corps we have play and develop rather than sign a solid starter FA WR.

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Why the Bears have not signed an edge guy (a reality check). May 29, 2023 18:40:28 GMT -6 JABF likes this

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May 29, 2023 15:28:25 GMT -6 dachuckster said:

May 29, 2023 14:47:04 GMT -6 butkus3595 said:

What edge guy signed in a few weeks would prevent any of our young guys from playing?

What I was trying to say was Poles and the coaching staff may have decided just to let the folks they currently have on the roster play and develop rather than try to get a starter edge rusher in free agency. Much like letting the young WR corps we have play and develop rather than sign a solid starter FA WR.

To be fair...our receiving corp...at least at the top 3 spots are not "young and developing" in the same way the edge guys are. Dom Rob is young and developing. DJ Moore is established, Mooney to some extent is established, as well as Claypool. Mooney probably is what he is, a slot guy who is capable of 1K yards. Claypool is really the only one where there is a question of whether he can be more than he has been. After that its young, developing guys...but those guys are buried really.

I think its more likely no vet is signing yet.

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