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Yes, they tendered him with an RFA tender. But if a new CBA is signed it will likely be moot if they will have the 4-year of eligibility rule as in the old CBA. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/...s-three-others/

IIRC Tice was't fired from the Jags, he was promised by Del Rio that he could leave if/when he was offered an OL coaching position.

Already signed a new 5 year deal with the Packers. http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/AJ-Haw...th-Packers.html

Logan Mankins will likely be franchised next season (whenever that will be). Per Brad Biggs. Article also mentions that the franchise tags will stand despite the lack of CBA.

For me, I agree with Flea and BearsFan1974. BTW, the kick off time was announced before the divisional games started.

Because the cost is to high: This is what Adam Schefter twittered: "Any team that trades for V. Jackson must pay him about $9 mil per year and the Chargers at least one premium pick. Not easy to do by Weds." So are you ready to give up next years 1st or 2nd round plus the money? Do you think the Bears are up for it after spending all that money on Peppers this offseason?

If you live outside US, you can pay for NFL Gamepass. You get all Preseason games and all regular season games + NFL Network. Of course, you have to pay extra for the playoffs and it is far from cheap. Best thing is that they archive the games during the season so you can go back and watch the games again and again if you choose to. This year they also provided the option of watching several games at the time. You can check it out here: http://gamepass.nfl.com There is a free demo, so you can check if your computer can handle it. I have used it during the last 2 seasons, and it has simplified a lot for me. No more dodgy streams or waiting for the game to be released on the file sharing networks. It has had some problems with the load at the beginning of the season, but they have given me a refund for that and solved the problems to week 2. A warning though, there is an auto renewal clause somewhere. You might want to opt out from that. I didn't last season (didn't see it) and they charged me with this season before I had decided to go with it.

Active in all games 4 out of 7 years. But only 1 year in the last four. http://www.nfl.com/players/pisatinoisamoa/...le?id=TIN225467

He fills a niche, since he's 6-1 and 244 pounds.

Forget TO, forget Atogwe! This is the deal that needs to be made. I realize that Phillips is out of money by now, but if there is a way.... http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Logan-...-be-traded.html

Anderson, Brown and Izzie had similar stats if you adjust them per play. I think I read it here, but not sure. Brown slightly higher. Of course it is an assumption, but I will argue that Anderson is a better alround DE today than 2 years ago. He doesn't flat out suck in run support for one thing!

1. No, switched for Bowman. Who was the best CB last season IMO. 4. Tim Shaw is a LB. You're thinking about Tim Jennings? Who is competing with the likes of DJ Moore and Joshua Moore for a roster spot. Can't see why this is an issue in mini camp. 5. He can't beat out Bowman at CB, so why shouldn't he be tried at other positions? 8. Anderson, Brown and Izzy had very similar stats last year with a slight edge for Brown. But Brown would cost over $10 millions over the next 2 seasons. So what is your point?

You could also argue that the tragic death of Adams lead to teams starting to do a more thorough checkup, especially of the heart. It wasn't just the Bears that missed Freeman's condition. The combine result was OK as was the Bills results. I believe it was not a standard test for the teams to perform prior to Adams death (it should've been, especially if you see how many soccer players in Europe who suffered a similiar fate).

Mike Furrey has been contacted by the Bears as a possible FA pickup. http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/news/story?id=5146961 Makes sense I guess, but if he was to be signed I hope it is for competition for the last 1 or 2 WR roster spots.

And now Smiley is released.