[CBFF] FW: Agent: Bears LB Briggs has interest from Skins, 49ers and Sea

[Steve Behrens]

Fact is, he would still be a rookie, and as such, the odds are he's going to
progress like a rookie for the next 3 to 4 years.  Yes, a very very small
percentage of rookies impact the league enough to be considered having
played well enough to be an elite player.  The bears have been fortunate in
this area last year, with Anderson and Hester both making a phenomenal
impact for the team.  But that is not the case for the large majority of
rookies, and you have to look at the Bears situation as they're due for the
Ying to that yang... (ie: they could very well get some good players that
will develop after a few years by being able to choose the best player
available - but having to go out and pick for need and expecting to get a
fist or even second year pro-bowler? 'Not likely' is a huge
understatement)

The time for the Bears is RIGHT NOW.  They have to find a way to keep their
elite players while still in the middle of their run for a title, or at
lease exhaust every possibility.  Because the reality is that there is no
rookie that will come in this year and fill the shoes of a player like
Briggs, unless we get the next Urlacher.... and what would those odds be?

-Behr


On 3/21/07, Phil DeNomme <pdenomme at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> It might depend on how the draft goes.  If JA can get a guy that he views
> can replace him, like Beason, then I think JA might make a deal.  And the
> more and more I look at Beason, the more I think that he would be the
> perfect replacement for Briggs.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cbff-bounces at chicagobearsfanforum.com
> [mailto:cbff-bounces at chicagobearsfanforum.com] On Behalf Of Victor Waldron
> Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:11 PM
> To: post at chicagobearsfanforum.com
> Subject: Re: [CBFF] FW: Agent: Bears LB Briggs has interest from Skins,
> 49ers and Sea
>
> IF this were to happen, I'm guessing it would be this year's #1 plus next
> year's? My only issue with this is suddenly having a hole in our SB roster
> for the coming season. It would be a great deal for medium range planning
> (2
> to 4 years) but I'd hate to lose such a valuable piece going into '07.
> Granted you *might* be able to find a suitable replacement for Briggs but
> why mess with it by taking a chance when you already have the guy here?
>
> V
>
> On 3/21/07, Phil DeNomme <pdenomme at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Hell, Seattle gave a 1st rounder for the Pats WR.  They might be stupid
> > enough to give 2 for Briggs.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: cbff-bounces at chicagobearsfanforum.com [mailto:
> > cbff-bounces at chicagobearsfanforum.com] On Behalf Of Tom Shannon
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 8:52 AM
> > To: post at chicagobearsfanforum.com
> > Subject: [CBFF] FW: Agent: Bears LB Briggs has interest from Skins,
> 49ers
> > and Sea
> >
> > A)      I simply cannot stand the words "super agent".  In this case I
> > think the term "self-promoting clown" might be more appropriate.
> >
> > B)      If all those teams are interested in Briggs for the money he's
> > asking, let them offer a trade.  One that actually reflects his worth.
> >
> >
> >
> > Tom S.
> >
> >
> >
> > http://www.benmaller.com/archives/2007/march/21#137168
> >
> >
> >
> > Feed: Ben Maller's Sports Rumors & Notes
> > Posted on: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 9:19 AM
> > Author: Ben Maller
> > Subject: Agent: Bears LB Briggs has interest from Skins, 49ers and Sea
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > NFL super agent Drew Rosenhaus, appearing as a guest on "FSN's Best Damn
> > Sports Show Period," on the next step for client, Bears OLB Lance
> Briggs:
> > "Three options work well for us. A - the Bears can change their stance
> and
> > work out a long-term contract. B - They can trade Lance to another team
> that
> > would be willing to do another deal, and there are several. C - They
> could
> > release him, take the franchise off and he'd be free to sign with
> another
> > club. The Redskins <
> http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/player?categoryId=140343>
> have
> > been interested, San Francisco's been interested, Seattle. At one point
> or
> > another, all these teams have been interested in him."
> >
> >
> > View article... <http://www.benmaller.com/archives/2007/march/21#137168>
> >
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