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

[Victor Waldron]

I was writing from the standpoint of not knowing the contract details. 
And yes, now that I know more about the contract I agree that this is a 
good signing to keep HH on board. This fits somewhat to the NE model of 
having solid backups so there isn't too much of a dropoff to the second 
stringers should you need to plug them into the lineup. Plus you can 
spell players easier to keep the starters fresh. We already do this 
plenty with our DL.

V

Tom Shannon wrote:
>   
>> -----Original Message-----
>> 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
>> To: post at chicagobearsfanforum.com
>> 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.
>