2024 NFL Offseason and Draft Thread

[tower912]

Geno Smith?
Baker Mayfield?
Brett Favre coming from Atlanta?

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Alex Smith

If “success” means “slightly above average for a season or two,” then sure.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Geno Smith?
Baker Mayfield?
Brett Favre coming from Atlanta?

Geno maybe. Baker’s as mediocre as Alex Smith. Favre’s not a great example spending just his rookie year there on the bench.

[Pakuni]

Alex Smith

Smith played really well his last two seasons in San Francisco.

[Lennys Tap]

He’d trade Fields because he’s terrible

And from Ohio State.

[WhiteTrash]

I don't care how good a QB is. If the OL stinks so will the QB.

Agreed. The Bears will continue to invest, via draft and FA, in the line. They we not awful most of the season, Fields causes more sacks than the average QB, but no doubt they need to upgrade the line. Easier to fix than QB.

[wadesworld]

If I’m the Bears I’m taking Williams and then an O lineman and taking any draft capital I can get for Fields.

I would not want anything to do with Penix in the top 10. Would rather have Daniels.

[CreightonWarrior]

If I’m the Bears I’m taking Williams and then an O lineman and taking any draft capital I can get for Fields.

I would not want anything to do with Penix in the top 10. Would rather have Daniels.

I’d trade the top pick to the Packers for Anders Carlson

[Uncle Rico]

And from Ohio State.

Eh.  If a guy helps him win a Super Bowl, he’ll be fine wherever they’re from

[DegenerateDish]

What we saw tonight from Penix (NFL type defensive scheme and a very good defense) is what would give me a lot of pause about drafting him in round 1.

[WhiteTrash]

What we saw tonight from Penix (NFL type defensive scheme and a very good defense) is what would give me a lot of pause about drafting him in round 1.

Fields fans would say you can't judge a QB on one game (or 38 games  )

[MU82]

What we saw tonight from Penix (NFL type defensive scheme and a very good defense) is what would give me a lot of pause about drafting him in round 1.

Yep. As impressed as I was with him last week, I was disappointed in him this week. Failed to see numerous open receivers, failed to connect on some fairly routine throws that could have made it a different game. He didn't get a lot of help from his teammates, but he didn't help himself much tonight.

[Lennys Tap]

Yep. As impressed as I was with him last week, I was disappointed in him this week. Failed to see numerous open receivers, failed to connect on some fairly routine throws that could have made it a different game. He didn't get a lot of help from his teammates, but he didn't help himself much tonight.

Agreed

[Herman Cain]

Jacksonville go back to drawing board. Still have confidence in Trevor Lawrence.

https://www.news4jax.com/sports/2024/01/09/jaguars-still-have-full-confidence-in-trevor-lawrence-vow-to-use-collapse-as-fuel-for-next-season/

[Uncle Rico]

Jacksonville go back to drawing board. Still have confidence in Trevor Lawrence.

https://www.news4jax.com/sports/2024/01/09/jaguars-still-have-full-confidence-in-trevor-lawrence-vow-to-use-collapse-as-fuel-for-next-season/

Trade him for a used Bike, eh?

[tower912]

Trade him for Fields, straight up.

[Herman Cain]

Trade him for Fields, straight up.

I think Bears and Jags will be among those heavily vying for Mike Evans as a free agent

[Jockey]

Right now, who would you rather have on your team?

Love or Lawrence?

[DegenerateDish]

The Bears should be sprinting to call Vrabel. I know he’s going to go to New England, but at least do some due diligence behind the scenes.

[wadesworld]

Right now, who would you rather have on your team?

Love or Lawrence?

Love is healthier right now, so I'd take him.

[tower912]

Right now, who would you rather have on your team?

Love or Lawrence?

Love, actually.

[MUBurrow]

Right now, who would you rather have on your team?

Love or Lawrence?

I might be guilty of placing too much value on pedigree, but its Lawrence for me pretty comfortably (and I like Love).  I think the Bears should be drafting Caleb Williams for a similar reason.

[Uncle Rico]

I think Bears and Jags will be among those heavily vying for Mike Evans as a free agent

Why would Evans want to play for either of those garbage franchises?

[Pakuni]

Why would Evans want to play for either of those garbage franchises?

Money talks.
He's 30 years old and this is almost certainly his last chance for a big contract. He's got a ring, and while he wouldn't mind more, his priority likely will be to maximize his earnings. No saying those for sure are the highest bidders, but he'll likely go to whoever offers the best deal.

[Uncle Rico]

Money talks.
He's 30 years old and this is almost certainly his last chance for a big contract. He's got a ring, and while he wouldn't mind more, his priority likely will be to maximize his earnings. No saying those for sure are the highest bidders, but he'll likely go to whoever offers the best deal.

Hope he likes living in London

Guess he’s played with enough garbage QBs, playing with Lawrence or Fields wouldn’t be a big change