it might be worth it to some team to trade for him. 85 has been always been a diva and at this point we have no idea if he has anything left, I wouldn’t give up much for him if any.

I don’t care about him being a prima donna, I don’t really mind that in the wide receiver position because that has kind of become the norm. If we could get him for next years second round pick and a player (maybe Vasher) then I say go for it. It doesn’t really need to be said but he I will anyway: he would be an instant upgrade and the best receiver that the Bears have had in quite some time. Pairing him with Cutler, Forte, Hester, Bennett (in the slot probably), Olsen/Clark and the newly improved OL makes our offense quite formidable which in turn makes our defense better (sustaining drives and giving the D a longer break and all that good stuff). I would really prefer a tall receiver and I don’t really see the Bengal’s letting him go, but I for one would love to have him.

In regards to Cribbs’s situation, 99% of the time I hate it when a player complains about a contract that they agreed to (especially when it’s an extension), but when someone has really outplayed their contract, they deserve to get paid for it. Cribbs has consistently been one of the best return men in the league for the past 3 years or so and has been a nice compliment to Edwards at receiver. I’m not saying that the Browns should break the bank and pay him like a #1 receiver (damn Hester extension) but he deserves to be making more than he currently is.

Haha. Thanks. I needed that laugh. :)

“If we are lucky, we get 10 years at best to make all the money we can to last the rest of our life”

Are football players not allowed to work after their football careers? I did not know this law existed.

Why i would be a terrible GM. Because when guys like these come whining to me that they are making big plays on their rookie deal and deserve an extension, I would say all right, here is a 3 yr/$30mil deal. They’d say “But I want long term security.” I would say “No you don’t, if I give you a 6 year deal you will be back after the third year when the salary cap has climbed another $25mil and guys are getting $15mil/yr. 3 yrs or nothing.”
I would be subsequently fired.

I don’t want Cribbs, we have enough DMS players and works in progress. Johnson w/ Cutler would be nice but I could live without the drama.

Seriously, if a player thinks they’ll be worth more in a couple of years don’t sign a deal more than 2-3 years in length. That way they can renegotiate at the appropriate time; Cribbs’ agent is the one to blame, not the Browns. I hate nothing worse than a professional athlete saying “I’ve got to feed my family.” What…does everyone in your family not work, sit around drink, eat all of your food, and spend all your money? Absolutely rediculous, and if I was a GM I’d say we’ll definitely seek trading you as soon as humanely possible.

but you also don’t see as much of that in Chicago because of what a career in this town means to a lot of these guys long term. The ‘85 Bears are still making a good living off of what they did. If you can be a hard working Chicago Bear, especially if you contribute to the team making the playoffs, you are pretty much set for life. Also, in answer to the statement about not signing a long term contract, it’s for security purposes due to injury, not a financial question. Look at guys like Curtis Enis (not to say he would have ever been that good) who get injured and never come back from it. That’s why the agents look for those deals.