gflande1 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Yesterday I read that the Bears are looking to move into the top of the first round. With the possible trade of Willis (assuming a second round) to Baltimore, would you be interested in giving up our #12 for Lance Briggs? I wouldnt mind seeing a trade that included Spikes and our first for the Beard third and Briggs...is this possible? I just feel that Briggs has a better chance of succeeding that some unknown college rookie (ie LB Willis). He has experience and would be able to fill in for the loss of London Fletchers experience. We would then have our LB and could focus the remaining picks (2 second round, 2 third rounds) on our remaining areas of need (DB, DT, LB, RB). The remaining offseason would look like this: Sign Dillon and Brown to short term contracts Trade Spikes and #12 pick to Bears for Briggs and their third round pick Draft: Second Round: Best available DB Second Round (McGahee): Best available DT Third Round: Best available LB or RB Third Round (Spikes): Best available RB or LB Fourth Round: Best available OG Sixth Round: Best available Seventh Round: Best available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I wouldnt mind thre trade because Briggs is still a young guy and can be great in our system having been playing the cover 2 since day 1. I would just hate to give up alot for this guy who played in a great system with very good players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003Contenders Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Remember that the Franchise Tag entitles the Bears to TWO first round picks should any team sign Briggs and the Bears not choose to match it. That is in and of itself way too much. Thus, we (or another potential trading partner) would have to work out an alternative trade with the Bears for the right to sign Briggs. I would be willing to give up our #12 pick to make the deal, but I think we have too many other holes to fill elsewhere to consider giving up much more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I'm sick of Briggs trade proposals(and usually bad ones at that). Where has it been stated that Chicago is actively shopping him. All that was said, is that Briggs is unhappy that they tagged him. Whoop de friggin do! He's not the first player to be UNFAIRLY slapped with the tag and he won't be the last. PS Note to all these geniuses. If you don't like being tagged, complain to your union leadership who keep agreeing to it as part of a new CBA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gflande1 Posted March 8, 2007 Author Share Posted March 8, 2007 I'm sick of Briggs trade proposals(and usually bad ones at that). Where has it been stated that Chicago is actively shopping him. All that was said, is that Briggs is unhappy that they tagged him. Whoop de friggin do! He's not the first player to be UNFAIRLY slapped with the tag and he won't be the last. PS Note to all these geniuses. If you don't like being tagged, complain to your union leadership who keep agreeing to it as part of a new CBA. I am so sorry to have ruined your day. Im not worthy to be posting on the same board as you, someone who has never had a bad idea in his life. What was I thinking???? Some day I hope to be as perfect as you!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I'm sick of Briggs trade proposals(and usually bad ones at that). Where has it been stated that Chicago is actively shopping him. All that was said, is that Briggs is unhappy that they tagged him. Whoop de friggin do! He's not the first player to be UNFAIRLY slapped with the tag and he won't be the last. PS Note to all these geniuses. If you don't like being tagged, complain to your union leadership who keep agreeing to it as part of a new CBA. They tagged him and then came out publicly and said they have no interest in extending him. That's just bad press and will likely cause more harm in the long run. This team was on the verge of winning the Super Bowl and team dissension really can't help one bit. I'm sure they would entertain trade offers and be interested. I just don't expect them to give him away for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brand J Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 The only problem that the Bills would run into in trading the 12th pick, is that you're losing out on a potentially talented prospect at a contract that is peanuts in comparison to established veterans. You have to build your team through the draft, because free agents command soooo much more money. As an organization, you bank on bright young stars such as Lee Evans and JP Losman, making BIG contributions at a value that is less than their talents would indicate. Thus, trading a 12th pick in the draft for a 6 year/$48+ million contract, would not be a good return for the organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I am so sorry to have ruined your day. Im not worthy to be posting on the same board as you, someone who has never had a bad idea in his life. What was I thinking???? Some day I hope to be as perfect as you!!!! I was talking about the board in general, but if you want to take it personally, go right ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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