than drafting a FS, but I agree that the Bears do not seem likely to go after Sharper. I see either Peppers or Kampman being signed to address the DE position. Next up drafting the best FS prospect (Chancellor IMO). I think Payne and Afalava can hold down the SS spot with Bullocks on to mentor/backup the FS spot. I hope the Bears address the DT spot, but I see them banking on Gilbert and Harris.
What the Bears cannot afford to do is wait for a late round “gem” to save the FS debacle they have created. They need to go with the high talent draftee (perhaps trade up?) or the proven veteran. Anything less will provide the fans with more fodder to have Lovie and JA drawn and quartered! (or drawn and buttered if you prefer).

Oddly enough, Lovie Smith has said in the past that he is fine with the players we have on tap for FS. Odd because he seems to think you can plug anyone in back there and have them be successful. He may be right if the D line gets consistent pressure on the QB. I don’t agree with him though. Mike Brown showed what a good safety can do to help a defense.

It’s funny that we have a thread on this topic. I recall advocating that we bring in Sharper last offseason, and most of WCG thinking that it was terrible idea.

Another Pro Bowl and 9 more INTs later, . . .

When Rolle hits free agency….we need to go ALL OUT!

Through the draft here are a few guys i like and we might be able to snag in round 3.

1. Kam Chancellor(No it Alls man crush)- Would be an imposing presence we lack.

2. Larry Asante- smaller guy but from what i hear he brings the wood

3. Major Wright- i think he fits in well with what he have

what you guys think?

(maybe with their #1 draft pick in 2011)

I realize FS is “sore” spot, but it doesn’t even come close to the abyss/black hole that is the DE position. The back of the secondary isn’t an issue if the line is doing its job. With that being said, I’d be find with drafting one in the 3rd round, or signing Rolle if he’s cut.

….. that if the D-line gets fixed it will help the secondary out MORE than adding a new member to that secondary . With a better pass rush the guys in the secondary won’t have to cover as long and thats been our biggest issue , those guys having to cover for what seems like an eternity . Give them a pass rush and all that changes . I am all for adding more talent at FS , say Antrel Rolle or someone via the draft , but our biggest need , no way .

Myron Lewis out of Vanderbilt being the FS we grab in the draft.

6ft 2in, 205lbs, played both CB and FS, projects as either a FS or Cover 2 Corner in the NFL.

Also, currently ranked as a late 4th, early 5th round pick.

As I mention in passing in my post tonight, Vandy + Need + Value = Bears FS.

via the FA. If there is a viable player for FS/DE why not try to get both? Yes I realize it comes down to the organization not wanting to spend to much $$. We dont have very many draft picks so it is imperative that we use FA. Plus I would think JA and Smith are aware that this is a win or else season so they SHOULD be more aggressive in FA. There are to many needs on defense to hope to draft a player who will be a starter.

Lets get Antrell Rolle in FA and draft Myron Rolle in the 5th round. And eventually have the Rolle brothers play alongside each other. And make a song about them to the lyrics of Tootsie Rolle!!!!!!

We should load up on players from Vanderbilt, after all they win the SEC Championship every year.

they should have picked him up last year. The Bears passed on him last year and it was a no brainer. That combined with them getting rid of Chris Harris truly makes me believe that they have no judge of talent at that position whatsoever. I have questioned their ability to judge talent at numerous positions, lets hope they get this one right this season.

Isn’t even up for debate: It’s a defensive end. Period. Our entire cover two scheme is predicated on a pass rush generated by defensive ends and we aren’t getting that anymore. Because Tommie Harris can not be relied upon to tie up two interior linemen anymore our mediocre rushing ends (Brown/Ogun/Anderson) have simply not been able to reach the QB. This means that opposing offenses have consistently had ample time to pick apart our zone defense. I don’t care if you had frickin Rod Woodson or Ronnie Lott back there at FS, we’d still be giving up 3rd and longs consistently. We MUST have a pass rush.

Now, is the DE need best addressed in the draft? No. The DE need is best addressed by going out and getting the best frickin pass rusher available. And this year, the best guy available in free agency happens to be one of the best in the entire league. You can tell me that he’ll be over paid and you call tell me that Kampan has more heart but I don’t give a crap. I want the best guy available and I don’t care if we have to pay twice as much for him than we would for Kampan.

As for Kampan: Why would you take a risk on this guy who just blew out his knee and may be back for pre-season and you have no idea in what condition he’ll be back in? You already have one starter on the d-line who is only a shadow of his former self due to knee issues. On the other hand, you have a guy who is basically the same age and has had twice the production in the same amount of years in the league.

To me, it’s simple: You do everything you possible can to go get Julius Peppers in a Bears uniform as soon as March 5 rolls around.

Once that deal is done, you can look at your draft board and take the BPA at FS or OL when our first pick comes around on day three of the draft.

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