The salt and pepper that Cutler needs.

But his past is rather shady,

A couple of drinking related issues. He owned up to his last transgression and has been sparkling. I doubt character will be a problem.

and his injury history could haunt him in the future. He finished the year healthy, but at times during the bowl game he dissapeared.

Actually he did get hurt in the bowl game (late 3Q) and though he returned, he did not look anything close to 100%. His penchant for injury is concerning, much more so than character. Blaming Floyd for disappearing in the bowl game this year is remarkable. Did you see their QB play? Also, the injury probably played a part in his lack of 4Q productivity.

Rather, during some of the biggest games of his career, he failed to produce.

Can you name a player who did not “disappear” in a game over his career? You might want to scale your expectations back a bit.

If he falls to us in the 2nd round, then hell yea I’d take Michael Floyd. But, if you’re suggesting we take him in the 1st round, I’d be a bit more hesitant.

On this we agree. He does not seem to be a can’t miss kind of receiver you would use a 1st round pick on, but if he is there in the 2nd round, absolutely consider it. He has size, enough speed, great hands, and seems to have a knack to make plays.

Afterall, receivers have the highest bust % out of any other position selected in the 1st round.

Do they? Is there a site where that is documented? Not being sarcastic, I wonder if you have a source to back what you are saying. If you do, I would like to see it, as it would be interesting.

I was pretty disappointed. I watched the Baylor game and I was impressed with Wright. I think we have to take a risk on a receiver with our first pick.

Ya know, hanging out with quality Bears fans has made him kinder to stray dogs or more respectful of senior citizens and that sort of thing.

It could happen!!!

either one FA and one draftee, or possibly two FAs, but they need two. Bennett is the 3rd receiver (where he belongs) and let the rest duke it out for the remaining spots.

almost 8 spots higher. ridiculous. we should have tossed the game.

See: Iglesias, Juaquin

I thought he would be a good pick, a slight reach but nothing wild. It’s hard to say now what will happen in the draft, but it looks guys like Riley Reiff and Jonathan Martin will be drafted before us, so there’s not really a first round tackle we can get.

I’m curious :)

Anyone that can make that many great plays with such a horrible QB group is incredible. Also on top of all of that he is a great guy. He does great in interviews and on the time he has free he doesn’t go to clubs and start fights. Everywhere you look at him he is the exact player you want on your team.

But Jackson is pushing 30 and would only be worth holding on to for a couple of years. Id much rather draft a top notch young reciever who can spend the next 4 or 5 years building a relationship with Cutler.