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Pick Your Poison - Wide Receivers

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We have batted around many different scenarios with what the Bears should do with their draft now that we have Jay Cutler and don't have a first round pick.  I decided to attempt to put together some sort of official WCG draft chart.  I am going to use WCG's draft guru, ChiFan13's, rankings as a basis.  Check out them our for a refresher.  These were made prior to the Combine and workouts, so I have added any person who may have since risen to a 2nd round consideration.

These are only receivers that based on the rankings may be available in the second round.  At this point we aren't going to deal with the need to trade up or trade down, just pick the guy you'd like to see the Bears go after.  

We will do a similar process for OL, S and DT.  Then I'll pull the winners and we'll have a Best of Show vote to determine who our choice for the Bears 2nd Round pick is.

This is a deep class for wide receivers.  Based on mocks I've seen up to 6 receivers taken in the first and another 5-10 in the next two rounds.

 

 

Poll
Which wide receiver would you most like to see the Bears draft?
Hakeem Nicks, University of North Carolina
178 votes
Kenny Britt, Rutgers
116 votes
Brian Robiskie, Ohio St.
119 votes
Derrick Williams, Penn St.
24 votes
Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma
50 votes
Mohamed Massaquoi, Georgia
58 votes

545 votes | Poll has closed

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Not Derrick Williams

He was being looked at because he was fast, and then he laid a goose egg at the combine.

If we had shots at the ones you mentioned, I’d say Britt, Robiskie, Nicks, Iglesias, and Massaquoi (in order).

Realistically? If all we have to pick from is Iglesias and Massaquoi, pick someone else with our 2nd rounder or trade down to grab a third rounder. Then, we could pick up either Louis Murphy or Brandon Tate.

I'M A MAN! I'M 22!

by ChiFan13 on Apr 14, 2009 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Agree with a slight change

I like everything you have said here except I would go with Robiskie first if he’s there. By all accounts he’s supposed to be the most “NFL ready” WR in the draft with great hands. I just don’t want to see many more drops if at all possible( i.e. Davis, Mohammad, Hester). We have our speed guy in Hester (although I still consider him to be a work in progress) and Britt is coming off as a real prima dona. The Bears, for all their other faults, have never been a team that allowed a “ME First” attitude among their players, which I think is a good thing.

by BearFan611 on Apr 14, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very true

But the more I thought about it, I don’t know if Olin, Brian, or Lance would allow that attitude in the locker room. I think he’d get taught pretty quickly….a rude awakening, if you will.

I'M A MAN! I'M 22!

by ChiFan13 on Apr 14, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They are already gonna have their hands full

with Sir Jay.

I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. (Vince Lombardi)

by Dane Noble on Apr 14, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, that's the nickname I gave him

But, I suppose I took ADTTF from ya.

I'M A MAN! I'M 22!

by ChiFan13 on Apr 14, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You owe me more than ADDTF.

I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. (Vince Lombardi)

by Dane Noble on Apr 14, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No suh!

I'M A MAN! I'M 22!

by ChiFan13 on Apr 14, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Im not sure if I should delete that

not remmebering what ADDTF stands for. Knowing you two, I’d say I probably should.

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on Apr 14, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. (Vince Lombardi)

by Dane Noble on Apr 14, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

AHHH

definitley should delete that.

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on Apr 14, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And that's ironic

Because usually spelled:

Apply Directly To The Forehead (ADTTF)

Not:

Apply Directly Do The Forehead (ADDTF)

I'M A MAN! I'M 22!

by ChiFan13 on Apr 14, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've got a better fit for ADDTF

but I’ll keep it to myself.

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on Apr 14, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You were reading my mind...

I really want him to be successful, but I still have that nagging feeling that he might not be the leader a QB really needs to be. I hate Fantasy Football & I don’t care about his personal stats, I just want to see the Bears win games and, hopefully, a championship. I read somewhere that he has never had a season with a winning record in college or the pros, that bothers me.

by BearFan611 on Apr 14, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OL

I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. (Vince Lombardi)

by Dane Noble on Apr 14, 2009 2:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If all we have to pick from is Iglesias and Massaquoi, pick someone else with our 2nd rounder

Like OL?

I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. (Vince Lombardi)

by Dane Noble on Apr 14, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, but unlike you,

I’m not stuck on one position. FS would be a fine pickup in the 2nd too.

I'M A MAN! I'M 22!

by ChiFan13 on Apr 14, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FS would be a fine pickup in the 2nd too.

Like who?

I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. (Vince Lombardi)

by Dane Noble on Apr 14, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Which Smith?

And I don’t think L:ouis Delmas will be an immediate starter in the NFL. He can be way too aggressive and misses a lot of tackles.

I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. (Vince Lombardi)

by Dane Noble on Apr 14, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Percy Harvin

he may even get drafted after Britt according to some….

by No It All on Apr 14, 2009 2:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Minus Crabtree

do you like anyone who isn’t from Florida? :)

I'M A MAN! I'M 22!

by ChiFan13 on Apr 14, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CONCRETE CYANIDE!!!!

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on Apr 14, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CONCRETE CYANIDE!!!!

I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. (Vince Lombardi)

by Dane Noble on Apr 14, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think Nicks falls to us

If he does then take him. Otherwise I would say Britt and Robiskie are the next two on my short list. No one of those three around, wait and see if we can get Barden in the 3rd.

by GallopingGhost on Apr 14, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Angelo will pick best available Wide Receiver or Safety at #49....

I have a hunch that the Bears wind up taking a Safety at #49 and get a Wide Receiver who they like at #99. Chances of any receiver picked at either #49 or #99 contributing their rookie season is a longshot any way you slice it. Which is why I still think the Bears will wind up with Amani Toomer or perhaps Marvin Harrison to bridge the 2009 season.

by BLou on Apr 14, 2009 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

More likely

Mike Furrey for veterans minimum after the draft. He has better hands than Davis and plays ST. His numbers were not big but what do you expect playing behind Roy Williams and Calvin Johnson.

by luckie815 on Apr 14, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the hell with Furrey

I’d rather trade to Bring Mark Bradley back (no, seriously, I would)

Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!

by ifuwannacrownem on Apr 14, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Furrey was always open

against us in clutch time. I still like him as a trustworthy go-to option.

by lindemrm on Apr 14, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That may be because

our secondary sucks.

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on Apr 14, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's why it's funny.

Trade for Amare. Keep Deng and Rose. Figure out the rest later.

by kidronmusic on Apr 14, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was an awesome exchange

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on Apr 15, 2009 7:20 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wrecked!

Because as far as we're concerned, there is still no team in the history of the NFL that could beat the '85 Bears.

by Ditkavsworld on Apr 15, 2009 8:09 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

Furrey may not set the world on fire, but he’s better than what we’ve got, or at least better than any of them have proven to be thus far.

"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."
- John McKay

by JerBear50 on Apr 14, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe not though...

I just realized how many awful puns we’d have to hear about a guy named Furrey on the Bears. There’s no way we can give Kornheiser material like that.

"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."
- John McKay

by JerBear50 on Apr 14, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I second that

He isnt flashy or a number one but sitting behind a Calvin Johnson and Roy Williams is going to limit your opportunities.

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Beer in one hand - brat in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming 'WOO HOO, What a Ride

by icarr0331 on Apr 14, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did wilbon get booted off PTI?

Awww, man what am I supposed to do about my sig now?

by scespy12 on Apr 14, 2009 6:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here's how I rank them...

1.Michael Crabtree
2.Jeremy Maclin
3.Darrius Heyward-Bey
4.Kenny Britt
5.Hakeem Nicks
6.Brian Robiskie
7.Percy Harvin
8.Juaquin Iglesias
9.Mohamed Massaquoi

However, if the top 8 or so are off the board at our #49 pick, we should probably look to draft the best overall safety.

Trade for Amare. Keep Deng and Rose. Figure out the rest later.

by kidronmusic on Apr 14, 2009 6:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The only name on your list that will still be there at #49 is Iglesias

I think all those other names will be gone by our pick.

by BLou on Apr 15, 2009 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Massaquoi will be gone before Iglesias?

I don’t think so.

I'M A MAN! I'M 22!

by ChiFan13 on Apr 15, 2009 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Neither do I.

Trade for Amare. Keep Deng and Rose. Figure out the rest later.

by kidronmusic on Apr 15, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kenny Britt is the real deal

I like Nicks in college, but the dude is dumb (11 on his wonderlic) if you thought Bennett had a hard time with a playbook wait until you have to deal with this guy

by JohnnyTruant on Apr 14, 2009 6:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m for Britt if he’s there in round 2, Nicks would be OK as well, Robiskie, an dthe kid from Cal Poly would be good later in the draft

by wiltfongjr on Apr 15, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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