LAKE FOREST, Ill. Ron Cey Cubs Jersey . - Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery was so busy in free agency he didnt mind having a few extra weeks to prepare for the draft. Times just about up. The three-day proceeding starts with the first round Thursday and the Bears, owners of the 14th pick, still need help on defence even after some big moves. So a little extra time to study the prospects suited Emery just fine. "I love it, honestly. Ive heard reports of people complaining about it," he said. "I dont know what theyre complaining about." The draft was pushed back about two weeks because of a scheduling conflict at New Yorks Radio City Music Hall. Emery said that allowed the Bears to have "less-rushed conversations" as they try to weigh short-term gains against long-term benefits. The defence ranked among the leagues worst a year ago and was the biggest reason the Bears missed the playoffs for the sixth time in seven years at 8-8. The Bears have been busy addressing that, bringing in Jared Allen and parting with Julius Peppers in an effort to spark a defence that ranked 30th overall, last against the run, and tied Jacksonville with a league-low 31 sacks. They still need help on the line, at linebacker and in the secondary, particularly at safety. Chicago has one pick in each of the first five rounds (Nos. 14, 51, 82, 117 and 156) and two in the sixth round (183 and 191). With that in mind, here are five things to know about the draft. STILL ON THE DEFENSIVE: Emery said he has six candidates for the 14th pick assuming the Bears keep it, and theres a good chance hell go with a defensive player even though he wasnt ruling out offence. Pittsburgh defensive tackle Aaron Donald, Alabama free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Oklahoma State cornerback Justin Gilbert could be strong possibilities for Chicago. ROLL THE DICE: Emery showed in his first two drafts hes not afraid to take a chance on a first-round pick. He gambled on Shea McClellin in 2012 and did it again with Kyle Long last year. The results? Hes batting .500 so far. Long was a hit at right guard even though he made just five starts in his lone season at Oregon. McClellin is a swing and miss so far and is moving from defensive end to linebacker. At least Emery hit it big in the second round in 2012 with receiver Alshon Jeffery, who broke out last season with 1,421 yards receiving. PASS ON QB?: Emery insisted hes comfortable with Jordan Palmer backing up Jay Cutler and that hes not in favour of grooming a quarterback drafted in the later rounds as a potential starter down the line. "That developmental theory doesnt hold a whole lot of water," he said. Starting with the 2006 class, Emery examined how quarterbacks drafted after the third round fared. He didnt find a long-term starter, let alone another Tom Brady. Mostly, it was a collection of third-stringers, many of whom did not last long in the league. "Most of the starters in this league come from the first and second round. So thats where you need to take a quarterback," he said. The idea of pairing a late-round QB with coach Marc Trestman doesnt seem to interest him. "Im more intrigued with how Marc matches up with Jay and Jordan and Jerrod (Johnson)," he said. PLAYING IT SAFE-TY: Emery declared the starting safety spots "wide open" with the struggling Chris Conte back and Major Wright gone. Theyve brought in Ryan Mundy and M.D. Jennings and figure to add more help in the draft. The Bears have also scouted college cornerbacks with length with the idea of converting them to safeties, although that carries some risk. MAKING A MOVE: Emery said hes fielded calls from teams looking to move up to No. 14. He also indicated trading up is unlikely, saying such moves are "expensive." ___ Online: AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL Bob Dernier Jersey . Kadri was dressed in a green jersey at Thursdays practice and skated as an extra forward on the teams fourth line as the Leafs. Jody Davis Cubs Jersey . Groves signed with Cleveland as an unrestricted free agent last year after a season with Arizona. He was in the linebacker rotation and had a sack in the season opener against Miami. https://www.cheapcubs.com/2120t-brandon-kintzler-jersey-cubs.html .The Los Angeles Lakers star passed Michael Jordan for third on the NBAs career scoring list Sunday night in a 100-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.Each week, TSN.ca takes a look at the top available players in fantasy football ahead of the weekly waiver deadline. Quarterbacks Ryan Tannehill, Miami Dolphins (at Jaguars) Last Week: 25-32, 277 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs Tannehill had one of his best games of the season on Sunday, making a rare appearance in the Top 10. Questions of Tannehill losing his starting gig have long been silenced and the third-year QB is showing he’s at least worth a spot-start in bye weeks by throwing for two touchdowns in four of his six games played this season. Kyle Orton, Buffalo Bills (at Jets) Last Week: 31/43, 283 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT If Kyle Orton hasn’t been picked up in your league, he showed once again why he should be on Sunday. Since taking over as starter in Buffalo, Orton has performed like a middling QB2. That’s good enough for a spot start during bye weeks (about as good as you can hope for at this point in the season) with some potential for Orton to play better as he gets more comfortable in the Bills’ offence. Running Backs Denard Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars (at Dolphins) Last Week: 22 carries, 127 yards, 1 TD Last week I recommended Storm Johnson in this place but was less than enthusiastic with my endorsement. This week I have Robinson on the list in part for the same reason – he is a starting running back after all, even if he does start for the Jaguars – but with a lot more enthusiasm because I think Robinson could be good. The playmaker likely has WR eligibility in your league as well so could be better suited to that spot depending on needs. Tre Mason, St. Louis Rams (at Chiefs) Last Week: 18 carriess, 85 yards, 1 TD, 1 fumble Mason appears to have finally ascended to the top of the Rams depth chart at running back but there are still concerns he won’t put up the type of numbers owners will hope to get from him. Mark Prior Cubs Jersey. The Rams have been inconsistent in their use of running backs and while Mason figures to lead the team in touches, he may still have games with an unsavory amount of carries. Mason’s lack of use in the passing game is another concern. But if you want to own a Rams’ back, and their offence continues to show signs of fantasy relevance, Mason is the guy. Wide Receivers Doug Baldwin, Seattle Seahawks (at Panthers) Last Week: 7 receptions (11 targets), 123 yards, 1 TD With Harvin out of the picture in Seattle, Baldwin may be worth starting moving forward. Don’t expect the same output near 20 point output every week, but Baldwin appeared to be Russell Wilson’s favourite target post-Harvin and that should stay the same for the foreseeable future. Having the Seahawks’ top receiver on your team certainly isn’t a bad thing. Stevie Johnson, San Francisco 49ers (Bye Week) Last Week: 5 receptions (7 targets), 79 yards, 1 TD It’s rare to think a third wide receiver is worth a look on a fantasy team, but Johnson’s production – and to a lesser extent the 49ers use of Johnson – make that the case here. Johnson’s string of production, touchdowns in three of the past four games, may not just be a hot streak. He was targeted seven times on Sunday in San Fran’s high powered offence, and if that remains, he should at least accumulate enough yards that he won’t ever be a black hole in your lineup. ' ' '