Finally.

Superbooooooooooooooooooowl.

Schefter reporting that the Bears have made no decision on Jeffery and that he may hit the free agent market. I cant even express how stupid that is

If there were betting markets on this, I would put my money on the bears retaining Jeffery either through re-signing/franchising.

If there were betting markets on this, I would put my money on the bears retaining Jeffery either through re-signing/franchising.

 

I agree, even if they dont plan on having him for this season or past this season, he is a valuable asset. It would be mind bogglingly stupid to just let him walk out the door

Schefter reporting that the Bears have made no decision on Jeffery and that he may hit the free agent market. I cant even express how stupid that is

If somehow this were true, than Pace needs to go immediately. I can't possibly believe this is true. This would be beyond stupid. Franchise him and move on. If you don't want to sign him, than use the leverage and trade him for picks.

If somehow this were true, than Pace needs to go immediately. I can't possibly believe this is true. This would be beyond stupid. Franchise him and move on. If you don't want to sign him, than use the leverage and trade him for picks.

 

That seems like it would be against the rules, applying the franchise tag and then removing him from the franchise.

That seems like it would be against the rules, applying the franchise tag and then removing him from the franchise.

You can trade players when they have the franchise tag.

You sure? That seems highly unfair to the player.

You sure? That seems highly unfair to the player.

Yes, 100% sure. It has happened tons of times over the years. Now the player needs to agree and usually you make the trade and they sign the tender and an extension at the time. Jared Allen, when he went to the Vikings, is an example. I believe when the Chiefs acquired Matt Cassell from the Pats, that was another example.

Rappaport also reporting that the Bears are moving on from Marty. Again, I find this absolutely foolish. We have little talent and have a major need to infuse other positions, yet we are going to create another need. Unless we can get real value in trade, it just doesn't make sense to me.

Rappaport also reporting that the Bears are moving on from Marty. Again, I find this absolutely foolish. We have little talent and have a major need to infuse other positions, yet we are going to create another need. Unless we can get real value in trade, it just doesn't make sense to me.

 

Miller's health is a huge question. We better go get a cheaper pass catching TE if we let Bennett go.

What would people think of a Jeffrey for Wilkerson deal? Than maybe sign a receiver like Decker who gets cut?

Miller's health is a huge question. We better go get a cheaper pass catching TE if we let Bennett go.

Oh I totally agree. Miller is also older than Marty.

Rappaport also reporting that the Bears are moving on from Marty. Again, I find this absolutely foolish. We have little talent and have a major need to infuse other positions, yet we are going to create another need. Unless we can get real value in trade, it just doesn't make sense to me.

 

Totally dumb to move on from him. He is weird and maybe a pain in the ass but the dude is a beast on the field in talent and effort. There were plenty of guys that quit in the Trestman final year and Marty was still out there putting his ass on the line. Is he hurt? What is the reason to move on from him other then you just dont like his personality? Its not like he is another BMarshall.

That seems like it would be against the rules, applying the franchise tag and then removing him from the franchise.

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/rosen...216-column.html

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/rosen...216-column.html

Reality is we should be able to get a 2nd rounder plus for Jeffrey. Probably wouldn't get a 1st rounder for him, but you might get a 2nd &3rd or even a 2nd and future 2nd for him or something along those lines? If we are going that route, I'd argue we are more in a full on rebuilding and thus it would probably make sense to consider moving Cutler and probably make it more possible that we would actually take a QB early in the draft. Similar, I presume we could get a 3rd to 4th for Marty, but the thing I don't get is, why make it so known we want him gone. I'd do the opposite but quietly shop him (maybe this is more to drive other teams to the Bears and truly play the market, which they presume will be pretty strong for a TE of Marty's skills).

Rappaport also reporting that the Bears are moving on from Marty. Again, I find this absolutely foolish. We have little talent and have a major need to infuse other positions, yet we are going to create another need. Unless we can get real value in trade, it just doesn't make sense to me.

 

The Bears seem to have an issue with holding on to talented tight ends.

I wont be mad if they stock pile picks I suppose but good luck trying to replace guys like Marty and Alshon because its not going to be easy and you will be ripped apart if you dont find solid replacements.

I wont be mad if they stock pile picks I suppose but good luck trying to replace guys like Marty and Alshon because its not going to be easy and you will be ripped apart if you dont find solid replacements.

 

Bennett will be a lot easier to replace than Alshon. Bennett's production last year was average before he got hurt.

A lot of solid TEs should be available in free agency.

 

Can't let Alshon walk though.

@AlbertBreer

 

The Rams announced they've released LB James Lauinaitis, DE Chris Long and TE Jared Cook.

 

 

 

 

I wonder if the Long brothers are gonna be reunited

I wonder if the Long brothers are gonna be reunited

 

Does Chris Long have the size for a 3-4 DE?

Does Chris Long have the size for a 3-4 DE?

He's listed at 6'3" 268lbs.