2014 Chicago Bears Offseason Thread

[Banedon]

They can't release him. Would be a 12.5Mil dead cap hit. Can't restructure him because he won't agree to it. Can't trade him because nobody wants to pay him the rest of his 5 year/48Mil contract (4 years left) AND give up a 3rd round pick.

 

Apparently he talked with Chip Kelly and all is well now.

 

After speaking with Kelly, Jackson called several teammates to tell them he is staying with the Eagles, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer. Kelly reportedly told Jackson to work hard and be ready for training camp.

 

The latest reports are indicative of either a change of heart from the Eagles' brass or an attempt to regain leverage in trade talks.

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000336591/article/desean-jackson-tweets-he-spoke-with-chip-kelly

[CubsInNC]

That's interesting. Allen possibly?

 

 

Could there be something in the works regarding DeSean Jackson?

Dear god, that would be ridiculous. What are they saying Jackson would cost? I doubt whatever the assets it would take would be worth it from the Bears perspective.

 

Rumor is they're asking for a 3rd and no one is willing to pay that price, so might be able to be had for less or just cash if he really is released at the meetings as is anticipated.

 

They can't release him. Would be a 12.5Mil dead cap hit. Can't restructure him because he won't agree to it. Can't trade him because nobody wants to pay him the rest of his 5 year/48Mil contract (4 years left) AND give up a 3rd round pick.

 

 

His contract isn't guaranteed this year or any remaining year on the deal, and he'd only have a 6.25 mil cap hit (3 yrs of prorated bonus and his guaranteed workout bonus), versus 12.5 if he actually plays.

[Guest]

Looks like Jay won at go carting

 

http://instagram.com/p/l-54itotCw/

[ctcf]

BEARS SIGN JARED ALLEN

 

 

4 years

[Banedon]

WTF WTF

[ctcf]

I KNOW THIS IS AWESOME

[UMFan83]

holy [expletive] [expletive]

 

Well they certainly improved the line this offseason

[Banedon]

No matter what cubbievirus might think about Emery's drafting abilities, he's shown he can do some things in free agency.

[UMFan83]

DE - Jared Allen, Lamarr Houston, Willie Young

DT - Jeremiah Ratliff, Stephen Paea, Nate Collins, Israel Idonije

LB - Lance Briggs, DJ Williams, Jonathan Bostic, Shea McClellen, Khaseem Greene

CB - Charles Tillman, Tim Jennings, Kelvin Hayden, Isaiah Frey

S - Ryan Mundy, MD Jennings, Chris Conte, Craig Steltz

 

Still need big help at safety but that's some overhaul without even getting to the draft.

[Banedon]

DE - Jared Allen, Lamarr Houston, Willie Young

DT - Jeremiah Ratliff, Stephen Paea, Nate Collins, Israel Idonije

LB - Lance Briggs, DJ Williams, Jonathan Bostic, Shea McClellen, Khaseem Greene

CB - Charles Tillman, Tim Jennings, Kelvin Hayden, Isaiah Frey

S - Ryan Mundy, MD Jennings, Chris Conte, Craig Steltz

 

Still need big help at safety but that's some overhaul without even getting to the draft.

 

Houston can move inside too, right?

[Derwood]

After years of Angelo punting on draft picks and lamenting multi-year rebuilds of the lines, Emery has basically "fixed" the O-Line in one off-season, and is close to doing the same with the D-Line in the next. Draft a starting DT and your D-Line is in WAAAY better shape heading into next season

[jersey cubs fan]

damn

[Banedon]

4 years/$32M that voids to 3yr/$24M with $15.5 guaranteed.

[ConstableRabbit]

I think he's still got something left. It's going to be exciting watching this DL this season.

[ctcf]

 

32 mil, but voids lower. 15.5 guaranteed

[UMFan83]

DE - Jared Allen, Lamarr Houston, Willie Young

DT - Jeremiah Ratliff, Stephen Paea, Nate Collins, Israel Idonije

LB - Lance Briggs, DJ Williams, Jonathan Bostic, Shea McClellen, Khaseem Greene

CB - Charles Tillman, Tim Jennings, Kelvin Hayden, Isaiah Frey

S - Ryan Mundy, MD Jennings, Chris Conte, Craig Steltz

 

Still need big help at safety but that's some overhaul without even getting to the draft.

 

Houston can move inside too, right?

 

Yup the Raiders played him inside often. Good point I wouldnt be surprised if he was the 3 technique when the Bears are playing traditional 4-3

[WrigleyField 22]

I'll be curious what they amount is. I'm sure it's irrational but I just have a fear he's ready to drop off. If we can get two good years out of him I feel really good about our chances.

[jersey cubs fan]

4/32 15.5m guaranteed.

 

Could be 3/24 if voided down (no idea what that means)

[UMFan83]

After years of Angelo punting on draft picks and lamenting multi-year rebuilds of the lines, Emery has basically "fixed" the O-Line in one off-season, and is close to doing the same with the D-Line in the next. Draft a starting DT and your D-Line is in WAAAY better shape heading into next season

 

Yup, now the pressure comes from being able to replace players over the next couple of seasons through the draft. I don't think Emery really wanted to build his defense (or any part of his team) through FA, but the circumstances dictated it. Amazingly we havent lost any draft picks in rebuilding both sides of the ball other than Marshall.

[ctcf]

So basically pretty comparable to Ware's deal

[pitchcs]

Wasn't Allen just barely better than Peppers last season and not very good in general among DE?

[Banedon]

So basically pretty comparable to Ware's deal

 

Ware was 3years/$30. It's cheaper than Ware.

[jersey cubs fan]

After years of Angelo punting on draft picks and lamenting multi-year rebuilds of the lines, Emery has basically "fixed" the O-Line in one off-season, and is close to doing the same with the D-Line in the next. Draft a starting DT and your D-Line is in WAAAY better shape heading into next season

 

I mean, sure, but Angelo "fixed" the o-line as well at one point. The problem is he thought it was fixed for good when he did that and it broke in a hurry. The Bears still need to keep drafting offensive linemen early.

[ctcf]

Sounds like it's basically the first two years are fully guaranteed at 15.5 mil. I like it.

[Banedon]

After years of Angelo punting on draft picks and lamenting multi-year rebuilds of the lines, Emery has basically "fixed" the O-Line in one off-season, and is close to doing the same with the D-Line in the next. Draft a starting DT and your D-Line is in WAAAY better shape heading into next season

 

I mean, sure, but Angelo "fixed" the o-line as well at one point. The problem is he thought it was fixed for good when he did that and it broke in a hurry. The Bears still need to keep drafting offensive linemen early.

 

Yep, but by "fixing" things in free agency, he'll have more flexibility in the draft to do just that instead of being forced to draft defense.