Appears Becton not an option

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(03-13-2025, 02:12 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Well a lot on here put so much stock in PFF grades and Jenkins have been significantly higher than both Ford and Volson's.

Cannot just say, he was on the Bears and their OL sucked. Another reason to sign him is he is still young as you note.

That's not what I'm saying. 

It's just a red flag when a team has a young guard that is supposedly good and they would rather trade for two other older guards than keep him. 

If the young guard were any good most teams would want to keep them if they have the cap space the Bears have.

(03-13-2025, 02:44 PM)BenZoo2 Wrote: I have to admit I’m a little nervous about Jenkins.  His pff grades look ok.  Better than what we’ve had, which is a low bar to be sure.  But if they weren’t willing to trust him to protect their franchise quarterback then why should we?  Especially on a big contract.

That's all I'm saying. I don't expect him to be much more than an average guard at best if the Bears didn't want him with their line being so bad.

(03-13-2025, 02:44 PM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: They traded for Joe Thuney. That's why they let Jenkins walk. He's the best LG in football. Of course you oet him go when you have Thuney. Yeesh.

They added two guards and let Jenkins walk as he wasn't a part of their long-term plans, obviously. 
It's just a little suspicious. 

He could be great. The Bears could have no clue what they are doing. You never know.

In a situation like this I would be more willing to bet that they see him as an average guard and they see Thuney as the greatest in the NFL and the other guard they added as at least above average.

Something else to think about is Jenkins was not heavily pursued and signed right away in the FA frenzy. Maybe teams don't think he's elite.

I'm just managing my expectations here.