The Deuce: I did like him but I also had no expectation Thieneman would fall to 25

and I doubt the Bears truly felt he would, either. I would’ve been liked EMW but I’m not a seasoned talent scout so I trust they know more than me, and based on what I’ve heard they were way higher on Thieneman than EMW or any edge for that matter

Besides, Half the edges didn’t fit Allen’s scheme, so from the Bears perspective was it really a strength? None available that fit the scheme were going to fix the pass rush.

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And you are the only person that didn’t think there was good positional depth at edge. Every analyst talked about it as one of if not the strengths of the draft.

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while also filling a huge need, over the number 8-ish edge who may get a sack or two this year and not really solve that problem and the number 5-6 safety who is more flawed.

I'm not against trading down if the price is right or if there is good positional depth, but I'm sorry, I didn't like any of the edges at 25 or 55 or 75, so I'm cool with staying put. I agree with VIV in that their issue was maybe not moving up to get Jacas before NE did, but then again, maybe they didn't like him enough to do so.