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Briggs signs! (1 Viewer)

i think i heard he got 7.8 mill for one year, glad to see he is smart enough to realize this is a lot of $

 
Can you imagine turning down a year contract worth 7.2 million dollars? He would have looked like a complete moron if he actually followed through with his threats.

If anyone can think of a job they wouldn't do for a year, earning 7.2 million dollars, please let me know. I'd like to hear about it.

 
Can you imagine turning down a year contract worth 7.2 million dollars? He would have looked like a complete moron if he actually followed through with his threats.

If anyone can think of a job they wouldn't do for a year, earning 7.2 million dollars, please let me know. I'd like to hear about it.
Fluffer, although 7.2 is alot of money.
 
gferrell20 said:
Can you imagine turning down a year contract worth 7.2 million dollars? He would have looked like a complete moron if he actually followed through with his threats.If anyone can think of a job they wouldn't do for a year, earning 7.2 million dollars, please let me know. I'd like to hear about it.
The flip side that causes this is that if he gets hurt and never plays again, how much money would he have made with a long term contract and a huge signing bonus. It's a tough gamble to take, I can see the players' reluctance to take 1 year deal. That said, the Bears ended up being one of my keepers for this year so I'm glad to see them all ready to go. :lmao:
 
Sweet! Angelo's doing a great job. Let's see what they can do with the tough schedule this year. I'd be pleasantly surprised if they get anywhere near where they did last year, but you neeeever know. :goodposting:

 
dparker713 said:
No idea why he signed before the end of camp, that was pretty stupid.
Why is that stupid? He was out of options. The deadline passed last week for franchise tagged players to sign long-term contracts. By rule, even if the Bears changed their mind at some point during or after camp, the two sides could NOT sign a long term deal until after this season. The only option was to play for the 7.2 mil this year, or not play at all, and that would have been the stupid move. Signing now shows his teammates and coaches he's still willing to commit for the long haul of the season. At least for one year anyway.
 
Burning Sensation said:
gferrell20 said:
Can you imagine turning down a year contract worth 7.2 million dollars? He would have looked like a complete moron if he actually followed through with his threats.

If anyone can think of a job they wouldn't do for a year, earning 7.2 million dollars, please let me know. I'd like to hear about it.
Fluffer, although 7.2 is alot of money.
:moneybag: :hot:
 
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dparker713 said:
No idea why he signed before the end of camp, that was pretty stupid.
Why is that stupid? He was out of options. The deadline passed last week for franchise tagged players to sign long-term contracts. By rule, even if the Bears changed their mind at some point during or after camp, the two sides could NOT sign a long term deal until after this season. The only option was to play for the 7.2 mil this year, or not play at all, and that would have been the stupid move. Signing now shows his teammates and coaches he's still willing to commit for the long haul of the season. At least for one year anyway.
Injury risk, thats why its stupid. Many significant injuries occur during training camp and he could have easily held out until the very end. He could have stayed in shape on his own and come in with a week or so to get into game shape. His teammates and coaches would or should understand that move as being part of the business of football, and something that veterans do regularly without adverse consequences.
 
Will he resign next season or go FA.
The Bears will NOT resign him - as I don't think they can afford him with Grossman, Berrian UFA after '07 and Tommie Harris after '08.Furthermore, I sincerely hope that Angelo slaps the TRANSITION tag on him, so the Bears get SOME compensation for Briggs should he leave after this season. I highly doubt he would though, as that would be a pretty dirty trick - although he promised not to slap the FRANCHISE tag on him.
 
gferrell20 said:
Can you imagine turning down a year contract worth 7.2 million dollars? He would have looked like a complete moron if he actually followed through with his threats.If anyone can think of a job they wouldn't do for a year, earning 7.2 million dollars, please let me know. I'd like to hear about it.
Do you really want people to answer this?Delivering manual/oral colonoscopiesBarbara Bush's dildoCheney's live-in trollshalll I continue?anyway, this is great news for the Bears. They have really turned this ship around and look to be a force in the NFC again this year and hopefully for many years to come.
 
He's not worth that much money, but someone will pay it to him on the open market. Very Good FA Linebackers that are made to look great due to being in the Bears scheme get huge paydays...just ask Rosie Colvin. Hell, it goes as far back as Wilbur Marshall.

 
Will he resign next season or go FA.
The Bears will NOT resign him - as I don't think they can afford him with Grossman, Berrian UFA after '07 and Tommie Harris after '08.Furthermore, I sincerely hope that Angelo slaps the TRANSITION tag on him, so the Bears get SOME compensation for Briggs should he leave after this season. I highly doubt he would though, as that would be a pretty dirty trick - although he promised not to slap the FRANCHISE tag on him.
That would be ruthless - it certainly wouldn't be well-received by potential free agents when considering the Bears. Also, if the Bears use the transition tag on Briggs, I believe it means they can't use the franchise tag that year (or obviously, the transition tag on someone else). They might want to have that option available depending on how things go with Berrian and Grossman.
 

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