Ultimate Chicago Bears Draft Scenario - Offensive Line
Our next scenario is looking at the Bears taking in the first the position that most deem to be their biggest need, offensive line. The depth at offensive line is large, but it will run out quickly and could be questionable in the 2nd if we choose to wait until then to address it. This plan is by Doctor Chicago
Round 1 (14) – Chris Williams – OT – Vanderbilt
In the NFL, the entire offense is made or broken by the left tackle position, and right now the Bears have an old right tackle struggling in that spot. Two years ago Chicago's offensive line was seen as a position of strength, but has deteriorated badly, and now it seems like it's just a collection of old men and journeymen. What the Bears need is an infusion of young talent. An upgrade here will instantly make the passing game better, which in turn will open up the running game, and get this woeful offense pointed in the right direction. The Bears are believed to be enamored with Boise State's Ryan Clady, but he'll likely be long gone by #14, and they're highly unlikely to trade up to get him. Of the OTs who will be available in this slot, Vandy's Chris Williams is the most solid choice.
Williams is a finesse left tackle with room to improve in the area of strength, but once he hits the weight rooms at the pro level his power will increase and he'll become that much more impressive. He has all the measurables NFL teams look for in a left tackle, and would be ready to start from day one. In 2007 Williams started all 12 games at left tackle and only allowed one quarterback sack, the same number he allowed in 2006, which adds up to a total of two sacks in 1,558 snaps. He also received an 85.7% blocking grade for consistency, which lead down linemen in the SEC, and generated 102 knockdowns and 12 blocks which led to touchdowns.
With this pick, the Bears will have a rock on their line for years, allowing them to improve all other levels of their offense.
Round 2 (44) – Chad Henne – QB – Michigan
There will be a quarterback competition in training camp this year between Rex Grossman and Kyle Orton, but it's becoming apparent that neither of them are the QB of the future. Henne has the tools to leapfrog both of them in his second year to possibly become the third franchise quarterback in Chicago Bears history. In his career at Michigan, Henne completed 828 of 1,387 passes for 9,715 yards, 87 touchdowns, (all school records) and 37 interceptions.
Round 3 (70) – Matt Forte – RB – Tulane
As soon as Cedric Benson started crying after being selected #4 overall by Chicago in the 2004 NFL draft, I knew we were in trouble. Benson is probably the least-popular player on the team at this point, and a replacement has to be found immediately. Forte is a big but elusive back with good speed and great hands, and has an uncanny knack to create something out of nothing when running. In 2007 he put up numbers of 2,127 yards rushing and 23 touchdowns.
Round 3 (90) – Andre Caldwell – WR – Florida
Unless Brandon Lloyd has some kind of miracle wasted-potential-recovery juice, the WR position is in pretty bad shape. Caldwell is a solid prospect who would be a steal late in the third round. He's a very quick athlete who had the second-fastest times in both the 40-yard dash and 20-yard shuttle at the scouting combine. In his senior season Caldwell recorded 56 receptions for 761 yards and 7 touchdowns.
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I still like the idea of drafting Mendenhall
but I like this draft.
My only concern is I just get the sense that Forte will be gone in the late second.
Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!
by WCG on Apr 22, 2008 9:12 AM CDT 0 recs
Entirely possible
that Forte won’t be there in the third round, but I based this on a lot of mock drafts I’ve seen that had him in the third. I honestly think I’d rather take Forte than Henne in the second.
by Doctor Chicago on
Apr 23, 2008 8:14 AM CDT
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itz all good
Was watching footage on ECU’s Chris Johnson and Wow. this guy is on NitrousOxide. i was impressed when he blew away the #1 RB prospect , McFadden by almost a second 4.24 vs. 4.33 . In watching him he doesent shy away from collision if needed but he usually makes the guy miss. He doent really run inside the tackles cuz he just cuts to the ouside and he’s ghost. Plus he is a returner that will help our already #1 ST . Compared to Westbrook. Except Westbrook doesent have Johnsons second gear. If we can get him in later rounds like 4th or 5th i think would be a steal. Mabye move Peterson fulltime to ST so we would have room for him on the 53.
by SuperBowlXX on Apr 22, 2008 10:14 AM CDT 0 recs
WCG
This draft is very good with the exception of Forte. He will not be there in the 3rd. However, Williams then Henne is EXCELLENT, and certainly very possible.
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by BigBlueShoe on Apr 22, 2008 10:30 AM CDT 0 recs
I had the same concern
but I just asked people to go based on projections that they can find on draft sites. Most still have Forte listed as a 3rd rounder.
Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!
by WCG on
Apr 22, 2008 11:24 AM CDT
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What about......
Switching places between Forte(44) and Henne(70), I believe we could get away with that. If Henne is gone by then, then Woodson, he should still be around.
by rob in iraq on
Apr 22, 2008 12:10 PM CDT
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If Forte
goes b4 the 3rd round i will say that i am stupid and that you are a draft guru. lol deal?
by SuperBowlXX on
Apr 22, 2008 2:24 PM CDT
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Here is how i think they will draft
OT Jeff Otah (Pittsburgh)
QB Brian Brohm (Louisville)
S Tom Zbikowski ( Notre Dame)
WR Jordy Nelson (Kansas State)
RB Matt Forte (tulane)
by SuperBowlXX on Apr 22, 2008 2:22 PM CDT 0 recs
I'm not too crazy about Forte
I’ve heard a lot of great stuff about him, but I don’t like him that much. And don’t even get me started on Henne. I don’t like this scenario.But if we did go o-line in the first, I’d like something like Williams in the first, Caldwell in the second and Josh Johnson and Kevin Smith with our third round picks. In any case, though, I’d rather have Mendenhall with our first round pick.
I am like your Dan Aykroyd and biglow would be Jane, the ignorant slut. -Chad
by thecoolest on Apr 22, 2008 4:07 PM CDT 0 recs
I didn't know much about Forte
but then I looked up his videos on YouTube and read a lot of scouting reports on him and now I think he’ll be great. The second round is too high for Caldwell. I don’t think Josh Johnson will be good in the NFL at all. If we take a fourth-round or so QB I’d rather go for a guy like Kevin O’Connell.
by Doctor Chicago on
Apr 23, 2008 8:18 AM CDT
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DE Jarred Allen
I think that OL has become more of a necessity that they have a 15 sack guy at RDE. Mabye williams will be the better fit scince he has better technique and will need all of it.
by SuperBowlXX on Apr 23, 2008 5:26 AM CDT 0 recs
funny
so that’s what a team getting better in the offseason looks like.
fucked their draft though. unless they grab brohm in the second.
by mike b on
Apr 23, 2008 8:43 AM CDT
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BET $$
Brohm is in a bears uniform…..Hes the most accurate passer in the draft last year….on a 6-6 bum ass team with a New coach and crappy defence. I’ll take anyone who can take the snap from under center. lol . U suck Rex!
by SuperBowlXX on Apr 23, 2008 3:28 PM CDT 0 recs








