Bears Make A Play To Keep Their Own
On the heels of releasing three veteran players, the Bears have reportedly made revised contract offers to wide receiver Bernard Berrian, linebacker Lance Briggs, defensive tackle Tommie Harris and special teams ace Brendon Ayanbadejo.
All 4 players are represented by Drew Rosenhaus. Terms of the offers are not disclosed, but all are currently under consideration.
There is also word that the Bears might have opened talks with Eugene Parker, Rex Grossman's agent.
The Bears were just shy of 20 million under the cap, before the release of Muhammad, Walker and Miller.
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Good news to hear.
I really look forward to a receiving corps of Berrian, Bradley, Hester, Olsen going forward. It's a strong four to build off of, imo.
I wonder if this spells Urlacher's ultimate departure at the end of his contract. (Don't freak out on that statement.) With four years left, they might have thoughts that he won't last.
As much as I hate Grossman, I'd rather have him on a one-year deal (or two) for under $5 million total than Griese. Expect Griese to be cut the day after Grossman re-signs. If not, screw the Bears. :)
I'm warming to the idea of Otah & Flacco (since that looks somewhat inevitable). I still think Brohm is can't-miss, but whatever.
I don't like the idea of 3 O-linemen being over 30 (w/ Faneca) and think it sucks that they've struck out on ALL drafted O-linemen over the past 5 years. I mean, seriously, WTF? If they go that route, the line will be just as bad next year as this year. Whatever, though. That part is speculation still at this point.
by tyger1147 on Feb 19, 2008 12:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i dunno about striking out on all drafted OL
by guy incognito on Feb 19, 2008 12:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
oops
Was thinking of all the UFA's they've had. That and how much they blew the Colombo pick. Yeah, his injuries sucked, but they still cut him and he's now productive. Would help a lot.
I did NOT realize they hadn't even taken fliers on o-lineman. Not one from 2003-2005. Holy crap.
by tyger1147 on Feb 19, 2008 4:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If the bring in Faneca
by Adam T on Feb 19, 2008 12:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
tackle
by Ando on Feb 19, 2008 12:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
Remember GM's don't have one year plans. They plan for the next several years.
by #23 on Feb 19, 2008 4:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If you're drafting an o-lineman in the first...
by tyger1147 on Feb 19, 2008 4:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Again that is not true
by Adam T on Feb 19, 2008 6:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

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