[CBFF] Briggs gets the franchise tag!!!

[Jim Ferolie]

I believe so. That's why it was not a no-brainer to me, because it 
represents a change in their way of doing business. OTOH, if it's done with 
the expressed intent of getting a long-term deal done and he and his agent 
fully understand that it's going to happen (I'd have to think Drew Devilhaus 
would), that's fine, it's just business. And it should only be done in a 
situation like this.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Madsen" <jerrywm at gmail.com>


I know he doesn't want the franchise tag, but I also know this shouldn't
have come as a surprise to anybody.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this the first time the Bears have ever
used the tag?  I know they've used the transition player tag in the past
(Alonzo Spelling comes to mind), but I don't have a memory of them every
using the franchise tag on another player.  Nice choice for a first time
tag.

Jerry


On 2/16/07, Steve Behrens <steve.behrens at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hard feelings?  He's gonna get paid alot for just one year (unless he
> signs
> an extended contract) and then back on the FA market.  He should be
> happy...
> and I think he likes playing in Chicago from the interviews I saw.
>
> Good deal  I feel better as well, knowing the Bears understand Briggs'
> worth
> and what losing him would have meant.
>
> Get Lovie signed!! (I'm still worried about this signing, or lack there
> of)
>
> Behr
>
>
>
>
> On 2/16/07, E. George Mucher III <fishydude at mchsi.com> wrote:
> >
> > Well the Tribune online just posted that the Bears put the franchise
> > tag on Lance Briggs. I am kind of relieved in a way, but I hope they
> > do the right thing and get a long term contract on him ASAP. I don't
> > want any hard feelings between him and the team.
> >
> > -Geo
> >
> > 'Oi kau ka lâ, e hana i ola honua'
> >
> > "While the sun yet shines do all you can"
> >
> >
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