(01-08-2023 09:40 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote: (01-08-2023 09:16 PM)bricksnivy Wrote: (01-08-2023 08:35 PM)billthebighawksfan Wrote: Yep, really disappointing performance. Something was very wrong about today in that they didn’t even compete today it seemed. No way to spin that performance.
It really was an odd performance. I’m not sure what was on the line today, but maybe they were looking ahead to the playoffs.
First seed in the NFC was on the line, had they won and Eagles lost, they would have been #1.
What do your boys do with #1? Conventional wisdom says if they are happy with Fields they need to trade down and load up, thoughts?
I think they trade down; I am hoping for a lot of hype for this QB class and that the market for Young is significant.
Second half of the season, Lawrence took a big step it seems. Like pre-draft projections, he looks like the best QB in the class at this point, but I think Bears' management is pleased with Fields' progress this year. Now, load up on picks and put a team around him to confirm he's the guy.
I have seen dozens of trade ideas; Houston and Indy are the most appealing. If Houston thinks Indy is a real threat to move to #1 to take their guy, swap picks with Houston and receive their #2 in 2023 and #2 in 2024.
Sitting at #2, Bears could take offers in there is interest in Stroud or Levis, or simply take Will Anderson. In my dreams, this is what happens: trade back 1 spot with Texas, then trade back with Indy for more picks and still be in position to take Carter or Anderson. And, if some QB needy team likes Levis, I'd trade back from #4 too.
Load up on picks, address the huge need on the OL and DL through the draft and FA, and pray for a WR to fall in your lap somehow (draft, trade or FA). I see a path for the trenches, but I'm not sure how we get a #1 WR. I think the answer could be a vet like Hopkins (assuming Cards clean house) plus trading for Indy's 1st next year and hoping for Harrison Jr.