Bears Extend Idonije For 2 years

by guy incognito on May 29, 2009 12:03 PM CDT

Well, I'm glad that's done with. Idonije gets a 2 year extension worth about $7 million.

Good move by the Bears...he has played really well, and is incredbly versatile on the line. Good use of the money we have available. I think he's a much better investment than 'Wale, who I really hope we don't extend, or resign. According to the article, it looks like we've also signed most of our draft picks...top 3 picks still have to sign, though.

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Good news

I thought that we were going to sign Izzy before the season. I still hope that they make Wale play through the season before they even start negotiations with him. From what I heard I think he is fine with that.

by Fridge72 on May 29, 2009 12:06 PM CDT reply actions

Good on the Bears for not letting this wait.

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by Dane Noble on May 29, 2009 12:17 PM CDT reply actions

Yes!

On this extension, just a simple and heartfelt,
Yes :)

by pete banachi on May 29, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Hopefully

Idonije can become a great vetern player.

by Zoro on May 29, 2009 12:36 PM CDT reply actions

Thanks for the good news!!

by rdent4hof on May 29, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions

Good move

Idonje is a decent versatile and valuable performer on that defensive line.

Awww, come on guys, it's so simple maybe you need a refresher course. It's all ball bearings ...

by BLou on May 29, 2009 12:42 PM CDT reply actions

$7M-- 3 years, no?

by The Kaiser on May 29, 2009 12:45 PM CDT reply actions

I see...

Just read Biggs’ breakdown. He is keeping his 2009 base pay ($1.75M) getting an extra bonus this year of $2M which is guaranteed and then extending the contract for 2010 of $2.5M of which $1M is guaranteed. His base pay in 2011 is also $2.5M but none is guaranteed. That’s a pretty sweet deal for Izzy but fine for the Bears too.

by The Kaiser on May 29, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions

my man kaiser...

I agree – pretty sweet deal for Izzy and for the Bears. 2/3 of the guaranteed is against this years cap – where we definitely have room. Not too bad.

Also, officially on your side with the Izzy move now – I still thought he was a beast in the middle, but him dropping that much weight and the new deal has definitely changed my perspective. So on that note… I’m your biotch!

- Smudgers

"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox

by David Taylor on May 29, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions

BREAKING NEWS:I don't have time to make a FP, but BEARS SIGN 5 ROOKIES

Knox
Freeman
Alfalva
Louis
Kinder

Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!

by ifuwannacrownem on May 29, 2009 12:46 PM CDT reply actions

Extension

Move Izzy to DE. Get rid of Wale for the extra cap space and sign Jones.

by boondock_saint812 on May 29, 2009 12:52 PM CDT reply actions

Good job, too bad all

of this is breaking right when I need to be leaving to the airport. Going to Wisconsin to see the ’rents this weekend.

by Sam Householder on May 29, 2009 12:52 PM CDT reply actions

Duh!

What are the rents?

by luckie815 on May 29, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Uhm

Parents.

You're being very Un-Dude right now.

by IslandBoodler87 on May 29, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Don't feel bad luckie - I thought it was a band or something

Damn hippies and your techno speak, fancy doo-dads and Dan Fogelberg cassette tapes.

- Smudgers

"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox

by David Taylor on May 29, 2009 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions

Nice

Don’t forget Zima, hula hoops and Pac-Man video games

by HanelucaTC on May 29, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks for enlightening an old man

I thought maybe it was a nickname for Honey Bears rugby team.

by luckie815 on May 29, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Haha

The ‘Rents.. I like it. :) As long as we don’t play like G-rents! :D

I’m leaving for home here soon too. Won’t be back until Monday most likely, the parents have dial-up because of how far in the boonies they live… :( Lol. Enjoy your weekend, all!

"A lot of fans were drawn to me because they knew that whatever the score was, I was going to run as hard as I could on every play. You don't have that now, you have guys waiting for next week or even next year." - Walter Payton

by Ashley Czuba on May 29, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions

I hope his playing time increases… I’d like to see his production with more snaps

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on May 29, 2009 1:49 PM CDT reply actions

Very Happy with this move.

Izzy is just that type of player that every championship team needs. He would do anything for the Bears and that’s what it’s all about.

by Chitownproduct on May 30, 2009 12:39 AM CDT reply actions

This is good news

But I’m sure that’s been said already. :)

Somebody should make a comic called "Tulowitzki the Combat Shortstop". I'd read it.

UMD 8/04 - 5/08: Go Terps!

by ES46NE10 on May 30, 2009 5:17 AM CDT reply actions

good move

It is not a flashy move but it is the kind of move championship teams make, under the radar moves that strengthen the team. Idonjie can play anywhere along the front four, that makes a him very valuable.

by lookingdeadred on May 30, 2009 10:02 AM CDT reply actions