Comments on: Briggs-Your Thoughts http://www.chicagobearsweblog.com/blog/index.php/chicago-bears-opinions/briggs-your-thoughts/ Chicago Bears Blog Sat, 25 May 2013 19:18:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Rob http://www.chicagobearsweblog.com/blog/index.php/chicago-bears-opinions/briggs-your-thoughts/#comment-22342 Rob Fri, 09 Sep 2011 02:54:05 +0000 http://www.chicagobearsweblog.com/blog/index.php/chicago-bears-opinions/briggs-your-thoughts/#comment-22342 When compared to how Dick Butkus was treated by the Bears, Briggs has nothing to complain about. In a time of recession, he comes off as a big baby. When compared to how Dick Butkus was treated by the Bears, Briggs has nothing to complain about. In a time of recession, he comes off as a big baby.

]]> By: jdm http://www.chicagobearsweblog.com/blog/index.php/chicago-bears-opinions/briggs-your-thoughts/#comment-22338 jdm Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:03:04 +0000 http://www.chicagobearsweblog.com/blog/index.php/chicago-bears-opinions/briggs-your-thoughts/#comment-22338 Forte is in the last year of his contract that pays him $600K. No one should have a problem with him asking for extension. Insiders like John Mullin have hinted if Forte doesn't sign a deal this year, the Bears will franchise him next year. The franchise number is $9.5 million. Forte is in the last year of his contract that pays him $600K. No one should have a problem with him asking for extension. Insiders like John Mullin have hinted if Forte doesn’t sign a deal this year, the Bears will franchise him next year. The franchise number is $9.5 million.

]]> By: Dave http://www.chicagobearsweblog.com/blog/index.php/chicago-bears-opinions/briggs-your-thoughts/#comment-22337 Dave Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:43:48 +0000 http://www.chicagobearsweblog.com/blog/index.php/chicago-bears-opinions/briggs-your-thoughts/#comment-22337 From the little knowledge I have on how US football operates, I think the Bears are in a no win situation here. If they agree to re-negotiate with Briggs, what is to stop someone like Cutler or Hester to demand more cash further down the line. Before the Meriweather signing I read the Bears had a $19 million dollar space in the salary cap so it comes as no surprise to see some players wanting a piece of it. I agree with jdm too about Forte. Angelo should have moved heaven and earth to tie Forte down to a long term deal. Is this the last year of his contract and do Chicago have any lee-way in offering him something before another team comes in for him at the end of the season???? On a personal note,I got my tickets for the Wembley Bears/Bucs game today. I soooo cannot wait for Oct 23rd. From the little knowledge I have on how US football operates, I think the Bears are in a no win situation here. If they agree to re-negotiate with Briggs, what is to stop someone like Cutler or Hester to demand more cash further down the line.

Before the Meriweather signing I read the Bears had a $19 million dollar space in the salary cap so it comes as no surprise to see some players wanting a piece of it.

I agree with jdm too about Forte. Angelo should have moved heaven and earth to tie Forte down to a long term deal. Is this the last year of his contract and do Chicago have any lee-way in offering him something before another team comes in for him at the end of the season????

On a personal note,I got my tickets for the Wembley Bears/Bucs game today. I soooo cannot wait for Oct 23rd.

]]> By: Roy Taylor http://www.chicagobearsweblog.com/blog/index.php/chicago-bears-opinions/briggs-your-thoughts/#comment-22332 Roy Taylor Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:20:40 +0000 http://www.chicagobearsweblog.com/blog/index.php/chicago-bears-opinions/briggs-your-thoughts/#comment-22332 Very good opinions JDM! Thanks for some more food for thought on the matter. Very good opinions JDM! Thanks for some more food for thought on the matter.

]]> By: jdm http://www.chicagobearsweblog.com/blog/index.php/chicago-bears-opinions/briggs-your-thoughts/#comment-22330 jdm Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:05:35 +0000 http://www.chicagobearsweblog.com/blog/index.php/chicago-bears-opinions/briggs-your-thoughts/#comment-22330 He and his assphat agent planned this all along. If they tell you otherwise, they are lying. He signed a front loaded contract. So, why is he shocked that other linebackers make more than him? As for Urlacher, different situation. When Brian signed his contract, the salary cap was only $80/something. It was up to $120+ million when Brian asked for an extension. The salary cap was 127 when Briggs signed his deal, and it's now 120. Briggs also tested the FA market to teach the Bears a lesson. Sure enough, he had no problem re-signing once he realized the Bears offer was the best one on the market. Forte is the one that should be unhappy right now. He is a RB, and they have a short life span. Briggs can probably play until he is 35 and still be effective. He and his assphat agent planned this all along. If they tell you otherwise, they are lying. He signed a front loaded contract. So, why is he shocked that other linebackers make more than him? As for Urlacher, different situation. When Brian signed his contract, the salary cap was only $80/something. It was up to $120+ million when Brian asked for an extension. The salary cap was 127 when Briggs signed his deal, and it’s now 120. Briggs also tested the FA market to teach the Bears a lesson. Sure enough, he had no problem re-signing once he realized the Bears offer was the best one on the market. Forte is the one that should be unhappy right now. He is a RB, and they have a short life span. Briggs can probably play until he is 35 and still be effective.

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