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Great job by the Bears. Let's all hope that Mike makes his entire salary this yr!!!!!! Peace

Agreed. We do not need wholesale changes to the playbook on defense or special teams. Offense is another matter. Peace

Agreed. Further, I believe Barber is signed by Dallas now (I thought he signed his RFA deal). Peace

In the attached. Peace http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2008/05/do...d_loo.html#more

Can't blame him for that. However, better not hear him bitchin about cash since he gave up 250k in workout bonuses. Peace

Understood and it's all good. Peace

The response above was based on a statement you made: Im honestly surprised to hear so many people with this attitude towards Urlacher. Whether you want to admit or not, Im sure almost anybody here would be doing the same thing he is. Sure he signed a contract, but the cap has gone up a lot and players not even close to his level are making more than him and I dont blame him for being upset about it. I was simply calling BS from my perspective. You don't speak for me and really know nothing about me other than I am a Bears fan. My opinion is an individual who agrees to a contract should do so with the intention of honoring it. Again, the only issue I really have with you is questioning others support of the team. This is something I simply would never do especially to someone on this site. Peace

I am a fan of the team. I reserve the right to praise the team and its members (players, coaches, gm, owners, etc) when they do well and criticize them when they fail or do something I disagree with. That is my right. How would you like it if I called you a shill for the team???? I won't because I respect you're right to your opinion even when I don't agree with it. However, I don't appreciate when someone questions my loyalty to the Bears. You need to get off your high horse. Everyone on this sight cares for the Bears as much as you. We simply do not always agree with everything that they do as I am sure you don't either. Peace

You're a funny guy. Bottom line, I respect your opinion but simply do not agree with you. No need for further discussion on this topic. Peace

Nope. I don't hate Lovie or Brian. I simply do not like people negotiating contracts in the press. Peace

Thank you!!!!!! I couldn't have said it better. Peace

I would honor the contract that I signed. My word is no good if I do not. That is how I was raised. I thought Brian had a fairly good yr. Not his best but better than at least 90% at his position. I think the what bothers me most is I do not see him being a very good face of the franchise at this point. Case in point - last yr, after his back injury was revealed, he started acting like a child setting up his own blog on another site and answer the press in one word comments. He looked like an ass. Be a man. If you don't want to speak to the press - then just say no comment. I love Brian like any other Bears fan and want him to retire as a Bear. He has been handsomely rewarded for his contribution to the team. He has several endorsement deals because he is currently the face of the Chicago Bears. You think if he was the face of the Az Cardinatls he would get the same opportunities - no way. They have offered him an extension. He needs to understand how good he has it and that the Bears have made a good faith offering - something they do not have to do since he has 4 more yrs on his contract. Brian - Pick up the phone and tell your agent you want to meet with Angelo. Get yourself back with the team and something will be worked out. Peace:dabears

I love this ranking. Please let the analysts pile on. I want the team with a chip on it's shoulder. Peace

I remember reading somewhere his #s were comparable to Shockey in his rookie yr. I think his #s will only get better. Nothing to be concerned about. Peace

He had that mantle. I think it is being passed to Devin. Peace

Can someone please provide a link to an article that says that boat was anchored. Peace

Please monitor your lanquage going forward. Thanks

He won't retire. He has too many endorsements outside of the game and, like you said, many mouths to feed. Peace

I believe he got on the cops boat without an issue. After the initial field sobriety testing, which the cops say he failed and he said he did not, they told him they needed to take him ashore for additional tests. This is when it escalated. Peace

The Bears think he is worth that - they are the one's paying him. Peace

The Bears made an offer. Url didn't like it - too bad. No way do you tear up his contract. Wait it out and maybe give him some additional coin if necessary. He will be on the field when the season starts. He has too many mouths to feed and I'm sure the endorsements he has will be putting pressure on him to play). Peace

Not sure where you are getting those numbers but Briggs contract is not bigger than Url. I believe they both play out at 6 million a yr over the span of the contracts (Url's was longer) but given the fact the Url's contract was signed 5 yrs ago his contract actually has more value over time. Peace

Booker is younger, better, and doesn't throw his teammates under the bus. Peace

Imagine Trump making the statement: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/footb...0,6895288.story Big time contract for a kicker - wow. Wonder how much is incentive based. Peace

They normally try to take advantage of all available cap space (I think last yr they extended Kreutz for a couple more yrs). Peace