[CBFF] CT: Bears give Hillenmeyer 5-year extension

[Tom Shannon]

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> From: cbff-bounces at chicagobearsfanforum.com [mailto:cbff-
> bounces at chicagobearsfanforum.com] On Behalf Of Victor Waldron
> Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 7:59 AM
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> Subject: Re: [CBFF] CT: Bears give Hillenmeyer 5-year extension
> 
> I was just curious because HH hasn't really been considered the long
> term answer at SLB, now a 5-year deal. I realize most NFL contracts are
> not guaranteed beyond the first couple years but the move surprised me.

I believe that the difference both here and with AP's deal is the escalators
in the contract.  The deals don't pay either like starters but it appears
that if they are called upon to start for significant periods of time, they
will be paid more.  I think that we may safely consider them both to be
solid long-term backups with the potential to start if improvement or
injuries or both allow it.

Tom S.