[CBFF] Inside the Bears: Combine: Bears' focus on own likely precludes them from Faneca sweepstakes - Sent Using Google Toolbar

[Jason Cetina]

That also depends on how the contract is structured, what his signing 
bonus is (which can be pro-rated), etc.

Cliff Stein is a creative dude. I'm not saying he will sign Faneca, but 
he can certainly figure out how. Don't forget Flozell Adams is also 
available. The Steelers slapped the transition tag on Max Starks, which 
will make him tough to sign. Still, Tait was a transition tag when the 
Bears signed him. There are options. I'll be happy if we land 1 of these 
3. These are the top tier guys. The Seahawks have a few linemen hitting 
the market, too. They've had a decent line over the years. I wouldn't 
mind seeing Womack or Locklear as a Bear. I'd be happy if we got one 
top-tier guy, one second tier guy, and drafted a linemen or a RB 
(Mendenhall).

Also, the fact that the Bears haven't made any noise about their 
intentions should be no surprise. They should be quiet about it. They 
seem to focus on flying guys into town and then trying to make sure they 
don't leave. They have a lot of advantages (new facilities, new stadium, 
large market, etc.). They'll be attractive for those reasons plus the 
fact that they have been unafraid to show the money as long as Angelo 
has been in town.
-
Jason

Tom Shannon wrote:
>   
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: cbff-bounces at chicagobearsfanforum.com [mailto:cbff-
>> bounces at chicagobearsfanforum.com] On Behalf Of Jason Cetina
>> Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 11:09 AM
>> To: post at chicagobearsfanforum.com
>> Subject: Re: [CBFF] Inside the Bears: Combine: Bears' focus on own
>> likely precludes them from Faneca sweepstakes - Sent Using Google
>> Toolbar
>>
>> This is pure speculation. If they want Faneca, they'll make him an
>> offer.
>>     
>
> Not entirely true.  They have $30 million available.  You can figure roughluy, 
> half of that will go to Harris.  And they will sign Harris.
>
> That leaves the rest to find at least one offensive lineman, at least one
> WR, make a serious run at Berrian and pay draft picks.  Even assuming they
> don't pay Ayanbadejo and Briggs, that probably doesn't leave anything close
> to what they need to sign Faneca.
>
> Tom S.
>
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