It was only a matter of time before the Chicago Bears finally started getting Dennis Allen some help on defense in the draft. Maybe it took longer than expected, but they made it count when the time came. The team selected Texas A&M defensive tackle Shemar Turner 62nd overall in the 2nd round. Though teammates Nic Scourton and Shemar Stewart got most of the limelight, they never would’ve had as much success without his constant presence as an interior pass rusher. He had six sacks in 2023. Sadly, a scheme change robbed him of momentum last year, but make no mistake. This guy can collapse pockets in a hurry.
What stands out immediately is his quick first step, his excellent array of pass rush moves, and an unrelenting motor with tons of aggression. The Bears wanted guys who brought more violence to the table. Turner embodies that to the fullest. He does tend to get penalized a bit too often, but that is coachable. If he plays up to his potential, this guy has the capacity to be a fixture of the defensive line for ten years. The talent and mentality are there. It falls on the coaches to maximize him.
Dennis Allen should know precisely how to utilize Turner.
After all, he’s no stranger to coaching good defensive tackles. It started with Sheldon Rankins in New Orleans before moving to Bryan Bresee. When he has an interior pass rusher capable of squeezing the pocket, everything in his defensive scheme functions at the highest level. Now the Bears have a rotation of Gervon Dexter, Grady Jarrett, and Turner. There couldn’t be a better mentor for the rookie than Jarrett, a two-time Pro Bowler with renowned leadership skills. If Turner is willing to learn, he’ll be getting lessons from one of the best. Chicago may have waited a long time to get Dennis Allen some help, but they got it right when the time came.
Thanks for the insight, Doc.
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@BearCub30 Agreed on playing with an edge, and I’m personally glad Turner is known for his edge ON the field, as opposed to OFF the field, like the DE from Marshall. We don’t need all boy scouts, but we can do without sex assault and other crimes against women. Some teams look the other way, but I’m glad the Bears don’t.
We’ve had three years of Poles drafting to help Eberflus’s team, so not surprisingly, there were many picks on the defense. Now, with an offensive head coach, he’s trying to get the offense to where he wants it, so picks on offense are plentiful.
Keep an eye on Dylan Sampson (RB) from Tennessee at #109. I think the Bears might like him more than Scattebo, but we’ll see. He’s a bit miscast, as a smaller power back, but was effective, and was the SEC offensive player of the year last year.
I know one thing. That nut shot and right cross he gave to the ole miss lineman shows he plays with violence!! Honestly his tape is pretty good. His speed at 300lbs is pretty incredible. I’m starting to like the pick because I’ve been wanting for a long time a few players on this team that play with an edge. Not just some Boy Scouts.