BearsGab.com Editor Russ Loede Talks “Bear Necessities” With Our Expert Analyst, Columnist Eric Cook As He Answers 12 “Intriguing Questions”
14. Is Chicago’s front office dealing with their players/free agents considering the amount of salary cap room available (30 Mil) the right way? Why extend contracts before dealing with expiring contracts?
In this case [...]
“The Face Of Chicago” Is Looking To Cash In The Right Way (Paid His Dues, Playing Through Every Obstacle) Despite His Recent Back/Neck Problems:
Recovery/Talks: LB Brian Urlacher has been in discussion with the Bears to further his contract beyond 2011, according to the Chicago Tribune. The recovery process from minor neck surgery has [...]
NEW – Don’t Count Out Briggs Coming Back Just Yet: It has not taken linebacker Lance Briggs to line up suitors for his services now that he is officially on the free-agent market. Today’s Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that Briggs has four teams expressing interest in his services – Tampa Bay, San Francisco (signed OLB [...]
BearsGab.com Editor Russ Loede Talks “Bear Necessities” With Our Expert Analyst, Columnist Eric Cook As He Answers 13 “Burning Questions”
Bears Banter: Part 1 of 2:
1. I like the job GM Jerry Angelo did in signing Rex to a one year deal. Tell Bears fans what to expect with #8. Give us [...]
On-Going Briggs Saga Heating Up: Numerous reports continue to stir while the pot is heating up as rumors and “inside sources” have either Chicago in good position to keep their All-Pro LB; with some reporting the exact opposite, having said it is almost as good as a done deal with Briggs heading to SF. Which [...]
Bears wide out Bernard Berrian is on the verge of being a free agent tomorrow, but that is not stopping the Bears from trying to keep the receiver. Today’s Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that the Bears are not going to lose Berrian without a fight, as they have offered him a reported five-year deal worth [...]
Two TE Sets At A Premium: Bears and TE Desmond Clark agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2010 season. He’s been one of the better TE’s in the league the past two seasons, consistently averaging 13.2 yards per catch—most among NFL tight ends. Teaming up with the young ‘n versatile Greg Olsen, Clark [...]
Will The Real #8 Please Stand Up: Some may be surprised (Turnover-prone, mistake-filled gunslinger), some may say why are they sticking with Rex once again (Haven’t you seen enough), taking a risky stand next to an inconsistent QB is dangerous they say, handing another shot to an underachiever who got injured (Nothing new) and [...]
1 Veteran Leader Stays, The Other Goes:
Standout safety Mike Brown, a difference maker when healthy, looks like he will stay put, as the Bears front office say they will keep him in their defensive backfield, a position that was fragile in ‘07, while also issuing out Ruben Brown’s walking papers in another busy [...]
