March 13, 201214 yr comment_102778 What does his contract look like, cap hit wise??? He is cheaper than V-Jax, but still makes quite a bit. I've seen 9-11 million, but dont know what the exact cap hit is. Report
March 13, 201214 yr comment_102779 Even though I love the trade, that article pisses me off because Glazer says the Dolphins fired the first shot of the FA period. Um, sorry, but this is the Bears firing the first shot. Getting an all-star, dominant, game-changing WR who would be drafted in the first round if the future could have been predicted, is much better than two 3rd rounders who may not even crack the starting lineup. It's awesome. He turns 28 in March and he's salary cap number will be one helluva a lot less than Jacksons. Report
March 13, 201214 yr comment_102780 It's awesome. He turns 28 in March and he's salary cap number will be one helluva a lot less than Jacksons. Actually, I'm not sure what the cap impact will be, his number for the dolphins was supposedly substantial enough that it would ahve made signing Manning + Manning's guys a problem. Things always get really funky when a guy is traded though. Report
March 13, 201214 yr comment_102782 His average cap number is about 9.4M. That will be at least 2M under what Vjax will come in at. Latest reports I've seen, indicate Bears now have approximately 15M to 17M in cap space remaining (including Forte). Note: I'm not sure what the overall impact is cause there could be certain components about his contract which would potentially adjust/impact what his cap hit to the Bears is. Report
March 13, 201214 yr comment_102783 Actually, I'm not sure what the cap impact will be, his number for the dolphins was supposedly substantial enough that it would ahve made signing Manning + Manning's guys a problem. Things always get really funky when a guy is traded though. I don't care about the cap numbers, he is a hell of a lot better receiver than Jackson, I'm stoked, plus he only turns 28 this month. This is HUGE!!! Now go get me Nicks and I will love Emery. Report
March 13, 201214 yr comment_102784 This is awesome, even better than getting VJack or Colston and only giving up 2x 3rd rounders? Wow! The Dolpins used 2x 2nd rounders to get him. I just can't believe no other team offered more than that to pick up Marshall. Cutler has to be stoked. Report
March 13, 201214 yr Author comment_102786 The Bears should do everything in the power to sign Mario Williams now. I know Vaughn McClure tweeted he might be too expensive for the Bears now, but this is their chance to get a true #1 WR and another stud pass rusher. This way, they can go LT at pick #19. I agree with TD. Marshall is a more accomplished WR than Jackson who absolutely tore it up with Cutler. Look at his stats in Denver. I believe the one year with Cutler he had around 105 catches and around 1300 yards. While I do respect everyone's opinions, but I'd rather not have Carl Nicks. Paying an OG $8-10m/year isn't a recipe for success, and if they want an OG, go with Ben Grubbs who would only cost about $5-6m/year. I just talked to my source, and he said the Bears made this trade because they don't believe Vincent Jackson's asking price was fair. He told me to keep an eye out for Brandon Carr. I know Sean Jensen tweeted this last night, but the Bears might choose to go younger in the secondary with a really good CB in Carr, a guy who Emery knows from KC. Report
March 13, 201214 yr Author comment_102790 BTW, how do y'all like my new avatar? Wow, Mike Klis who writes for the Broncos is saying Bates/Cutler/Marshall threesome was 15-17 in Denver. Apparently he forgot how bad those defenses there were. Report
March 13, 201214 yr comment_102791 The Bears should do everything in the power to sign Mario Williams now. I know Vaughn McClure tweeted he might be too expensive for the Bears now, but this is their chance to get a true #1 WR and another stud pass rusher. This way, they can go LT at pick #19. I agree with TD. Marshall is a more accomplished WR than Jackson who absolutely tore it up with Cutler. Look at his stats in Denver. I believe the one year with Cutler he had around 105 catches and around 1300 yards. While I do respect everyone's opinions, but I'd rather not have Carl Nicks. Paying an OG $8-10m/year isn't a recipe for success, and if they want an OG, go with Ben Grubbs who would only cost about $5-6m/year. I just talked to my source, and he said the Bears made this trade because they don't believe Vincent Jackson's asking price was fair. He told me to keep an eye out for Brandon Carr. I know Sean Jensen tweeted this last night, but the Bears might choose to go younger in the secondary with a really good CB in Carr, a guy who Emery knows from KC. Carr & Wimbley would be pretty nice. Report
March 13, 201214 yr comment_102795 VERY VERY COOL! MUCH HAPPINESS! 2 thirds is a more than fair! per Glazer. Wow Report
March 13, 201214 yr comment_102799 VERY VERY COOL! MUCH HAPPINESS! 2 thirds is a more than fair! I know BM has some issues but i think he is better then Vlack and Colston. I really like the fact that they traded 1 3rd this year and 1 3rd next year, still leaving us 1 3rd this year. Really happy about this trade. What a way to start off Phil!!!!!!! Report
March 13, 201214 yr comment_102801 A happy Cutty is a good thing... This is awesome, even better than getting VJack or Colston and only giving up 2x 3rd rounders? Wow! The Dolpins used 2x 2nd rounders to get him. I just can't believe no other team offered more than that to pick up Marshall. Cutler has to be stoked. Report
March 13, 201214 yr comment_102804 Agreed! And I love the rapport already between him and Cutty! I know BM has some issues but i think he is better then Vlack and Colston. I really like the fact that they traded 1 3rd this year and 1 3rd next year, still leaving us 1 3rd this year. Really happy about this trade. What a way to start off Phil!!!!!!! Report
March 13, 201214 yr comment_102807 2nd in receptions in the past 5 years, 5th in yards. Out of all wideouts. Report
March 13, 201214 yr comment_102812 A happy Cutty is a good thing... ESPN interviewed BM and Cutler this off season and they joked about BM coming to Chicago, funny shit!!!!!! BM loves Cutler and Cutler loves BM, i dont think there was a better option out there. Report
March 13, 201214 yr comment_102813 Agreed! ESPN interviewed BM and Cutler this off season and they joked about BM coming to Chicago, funny shit!!!!!! BM loves Cutler and Cutler loves BM, i dont think there was a better option out there. Report
March 13, 201214 yr comment_102814 Something tells me that Cutler already knew about this well before it went down because Forte made a tweet to Brandon Marshall that said "Bout time bro. Welcome home lol" Report
March 13, 201214 yr comment_102819 2nd in receptions in the past 5 years, 5th in yards. Out of all wideouts. He averaged 95 receptions and 1187 yards in those 5 years. That includes 3 Pro Bowls. Report
March 13, 201214 yr comment_102824 Adding Kendall Wright in the first would make for a pretty sick receiving corps of Marshall-Wright-Bennett. Report
March 13, 201214 yr comment_102832 Adding Kendall Wright in the first would make for a pretty sick receiving corps of Marshall-Wright-Bennett. Yes, I say Wright or Hill would make for a great tandem between Marshall, Eddie Royal and Earl Bennett. Report
March 13, 201214 yr comment_102844 Bears | Brandon Marshall deal is friendly for squad Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:08:51 -0700 Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall is basically on a series of three one-year, $9 million deals right now. There are no salary cap ramifications if the team were to release him at any point. 0 Comments | Source: NFL Network - Jason La Canfora | Share: Share on Facebook nice Report
March 13, 201214 yr comment_102848 Yes, I say Wright or Hill would make for a great tandem between Marshall, Eddie Royal and Earl Bennett. The SCORE said Royal signed with the Skins. Although PFT says the deal is not done yet. Report
March 13, 201214 yr comment_102849 Bummer. He would have been a nice signing and I figured he'd have been interested (in the right price). That of course assumes the Bears had interest. Report
March 13, 201214 yr Author comment_102857 Yes, I say Wright or Hill would make for a great tandem between Marshall, Eddie Royal and Earl Bennett. With Jackson likely headed to Tampa, I can see San Diego drafting Michael Floyd at their pick to make up for that loss. As for the Bears pick, I still want Martin at 19. If he's not there, I suspect the Bears go Mercilus then. However, I wouldn't be surprised to see the Bears move down and take Hill, and in the process, picking up another 3rd. Bears | Brandon Marshall deal is friendly for squad Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:08:51 -0700 Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall is basically on a series of three one-year, $9 million deals right now. There are no salary cap ramifications if the team were to release him at any point. 0 Comments | Source: NFL Network - Jason La Canfora | Share: Share on Facebook nice That's great. Nice find, man. I haven't heard that bit yet. Report
March 13, 201214 yr comment_102859 One important thing that I haven't seen mentioned, they didn't have to give Marshall a signing bonus!!! That means all of that money the Bears had held back to give to Jackson or Williams for their huge signing bonus they would demand is just sitting there. If they want to pursue someone like Nicks, they can give him a huge bonus and small salary for this year and back load it. There's a lot of work Cliff Stien can be doing do with the contracts, having that extra money to give out. Report
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