Dan
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Two top 10 picks (maybe top 5) in back to back years would be absolutely astonishing for this program.
B-ILL
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If the rest of the NFL season plays out like the ESPN model predicts, the Bears will be in perfect position to draft Newton at #10... They did just take two DTs last year in Dexter and Pickens on Day 2. The DE position may be a bit more of a need, so Latu or Dallas Turner may be more attractive at 10, but it's hard to ignore the Aaron Donald comps (who I was hoping the Bears would draft a few years ago).
KBLEE
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As much as I like Newton, Bears likely go WR or interior O-line with their 2nd pick in the 1st round.
That better be one heck of an IOL to spend the #5 on it. Suppose it could be an OT and kick the worst of the 3OT in to Guard. Though I'm a big believer that with that high of pick you have to spend it on premier positions that most impact the game (in order QB, EDGE, CB, LT).
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redwingillini11
White and Sixth
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Farewell, sweet prince.
Need to come back next year and become BIG POY. That would really help you move up in the draft.
IW declared for the NFL draft.
Steelers could use a good DT. Someone to fill in the gap when Heyward retires. Newton would look good in a Steelers uni.
He can return kicks, no?
He needs to catch those kicks first *ducks*
illini80
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I know nothing, but the drops will really hurt him in the draft process I think. Doesn’t mean he wont get drafted, but Chase Brown’s fumbles were very rare and it was talked about as being a problem for his draft position. Not much tolerance for that at the next level. He’s got the talent to make it at the next level tho so get on a team and he can make his impact felt. Wish him the best.
Is there a deadline/date to pull your name out? I don’t recall that happening like basketball does with so many, but I assume it’s a similar scenario?
Agree! Love IW and wish he’d be back, but I wouldn’t call kick/punt returning his main strength.
illini80
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I don’t find anything that says a player can withdraw. Last year there was apparently a 72 hour window to change your mind, but I don’t see anything about that for this year.
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