Good morning Chicago Bears fans! Here’s the latest Chicago Bears news you need for May 6, 2015.
The Bears and Cliff Stein were busy signing three of their draft picks to 4-year contracts. (BGO)
With the draft in the rear view mirror, Ryan Pace axed director of college scouting Marty Barrett. (BGO)
It’s never too early for Power Rankings. The Bears check in at #23 in NFL.com’s post-draft rankings:
"If Kevin White doesn’t start from Day 1, it’s Jay Cutler’s body language’s fault. The Eddie Goldman pick in the second round took this whole 3-4 fad from talking point to the point of attack when the Packers come calling Week 1. That will be a raucous matchup: 2014 rookie stud Corey Linsley and Goldman, mano a mano. Was a little surprised GM Ryan Pace opted for Jeremy Langford at No. 106 overall, given that Ka’Deem Carey already backs up one of the best backs in football. But perhaps this was another case of the BPAs. And while I am typing this, the robot scene from Rocky IV (Paulie’s birthday gift) is playing on the TV. Thought all you Bears fans should know."
ESPN wasn’t quite as kind, ranking the Bears at #26 in their post-draft power rankings.
With those rankings in mind, it’s no surprise the Bears are 50-1 longshots to win the Super Bowl.
But it’s not all bad news. ESPN’s Todd McShay thinks the Bears are the most improved team in the NFC North. They had nowhere to go but up, right?
"“But I just don’t think the Bears had a bad pick in this draft. They got a likely starter at wide receiver at No. 7 overall in Kevin White, they filled another need position with nose tackle Eddie Goldman in the second round, and center Hroniss Grasu and running back Jeremy Langford could both develop into major contributors. (Langford, in particular, could take over for Matt Forte after he hits free agency next offseason.) This is a good class.”"
An interesting read on Bears undrafted free agent Jacoby Glenn. why he went undrafted on how he fits with the Bears. (Walter Football)
Speaking of undrafted free agents, which ones could make the team? (Da Bears Beat)
The Bears didn’t draft any outside linebackers, so they’ll be counting on Sam Acho, one of only two to play OLB in a 3-4 defense last season. (Chicago Football)
Hey, the Blackhawks won as Corey Crawford pitched a shutout.
Tweet of the Day…
Willie young disturbing my photo shoot for @chicagobears earlier today... Smh damn defensive guys… https://t.co/ZN89bFKBXd
— Jermon Bushrod (@j_bushrod7475) May 6, 2015