How about McGahee for Briggs, straight up?

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  • Ron Burgundy
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    • Nov 2005
    • 3154
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    How about McGahee for Briggs, straight up?

    Briggs to Bears: Pay me or trade me

    Lance Briggs wants out — either from the Bears' franchise tag or from the organization. He told that to ESPN.com then reiterated it Monday on Mike North's show on WSCR-AM (670). Briggs is upset with the franchise tag that will pay him the average of the five highest-paid linebackers in the league, which will come out to about $7.2 million next season.

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    After telling ESPN.com's Len Pasquarellli he loves the Bears' coaches, players and fans, Briggs added: "But the Chicago Bears organization? I don't want to be there anymore. I won't play for them and I'll do everything in my power to keep from playing there."

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    Willis is not a Levy-type guy, but he's a very talented young running back who still has loads of potential. Lance is a proven monster at linebacker, who is also young and has experience in the defense that we run. Given that Lance is very unhappy with the Bears organization and that the Bears just traded Thomas Jones, wouldn't it make sense for Chicago to both get rid of a malcontent and shore up their running back position? In return, we create a large hole at running back, but we gain a tremendous defensive talent.

    I seriously doubt that this is going to happen, but I think it would make sense for both teams.
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  • Yasgur's Farm
    Moderator
    • Feb 2005
    • 7091
    #2
    Re: How about McGahee for Briggs, straight up?

    In a heartbeat... I'd throw in Spikes for good measure.
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    • camelcowboy
      Registered User
      • Mar 2005
      • 7449
      #3
      Re: How about McGahee for Briggs, straight up?

      Chicago will be shoping for a running back or a linebacker in the draft. This will affect the bills strategy for drafting in the first round.


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      • McBFLO
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        • Mar 2003
        • 988
        #4
        Re: How about McGahee for Briggs, straight up?

        I wish, but yeah right! Plus, do we have the cap space for the contract he'd want?
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        • Yasgur's Farm
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          • Feb 2005
          • 7091
          #5
          Re: How about McGahee for Briggs, straight up?

          We have cap space but not cash to cap.

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          • Saratoga Slim
            Registered User
            • Jul 2005
            • 4154
            #6
            Re: How about McGahee for Briggs, straight up?

            Originally posted by pepperkorn
            I wish, but yeah right! Plus, do we have the cap space for the contract he'd want?
            that's the problem. If I recall, McGahee's going to make about 2M this year, while Briggs will make 7M or so with the franchise tag. We might (ask Clump) be able to afford to pay Briggs his franchise tag salary, but I don't think it would be possible to give him the new deal he wants
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            • Ron Burgundy
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              • Nov 2005
              • 3154
              #7
              Re: How about McGahee for Briggs, straight up?

              Originally posted by Saratoga Slim
              that's the problem. If I recall, McGahee's going to make about 2M this year, while Briggs will make 7M or so with the franchise tag. We might (ask Clump) be able to afford to pay Briggs his franchise tag salary, but I don't think it would be possible to give him the new deal he wants
              Oh, financially, it could happen. We might have to push that weird "cash to cap" thing a little, but it could be done, and should be in order to secure a guy like Briggs.

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              • RedEyE
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                • Jul 2002
                • 24661
                #8
                Re: How about McGahee for Briggs, straight up?

                Well if the Bears agreed to trade him, the tag falls off (if I'm not mistaken). So technically, the Bills, Bears and Briggs would all have to collabarate a contract that works for him. It can be done, and if he wants out that bad, the Bears could do worse then McGahee.

                What is it with the organization that he doesn't like?

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                • Elminster
                  #1 Kelsay Fan
                  • Oct 2006
                  • 928
                  #9
                  Re: How about McGahee for Briggs, straight up?

                  Originally posted by RedEyE
                  Well if the Bears agreed to trade him, the tag falls off (if I'm not mistaken). So technically, the Bills, Bears and Briggs would all have to collabarate a contract that works for him. It can be done, and if he wants out that bad, the Bears could do worse then McGahee.

                  What is it with the organization that he doesn't like?
                  He seems disillusioned with them not giving him a long-term contract and cheaping out on Ron Rivera....
                  Good riddance Fairchild. Of course, the knowledge of your departure will only make TE more hateable than the typical Bills QB. Good luck, hope we don't mess you up like JP.
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                  • Jersey1031
                    Registered User
                    • Feb 2003
                    • 1931
                    #10
                    Re: How about McGahee for Briggs, straight up?

                    The Bears would never do that trade, they have Benson. The Thomas Jones trade shows that the Bears are finally ready to start Benson...
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                    • acattack15
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                      • Jan 2007
                      • 87
                      #11
                      Re: How about McGahee for Briggs, straight up?

                      Takeo for Briggs.

                      Both teams get what they want, we get rid of older Takeo for a younger Briggs, and bears get another solid LB to take the place of Briggs who doesnt want to be there. arent the contracts similar to, maybe add another player or high draft pick.
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                      • gr8slayer
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                        • Feb 2005
                        • 20796
                        #12
                        Re: How about McGahee for Briggs, straight up?

                        I don't know if we could pay Briggs what he wants though.

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                        • MTBillsFan
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                          • May 2003
                          • 1405
                          #13
                          Re: How about McGahee for Briggs, straight up?

                          Hey, If I was GM, I'd throw in Spikes

                          we can only wish right?
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                          • ddaryl
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                            • Jan 2005
                            • 10714
                            #14
                            Re: How about McGahee for Briggs, straight up?

                            Originally posted by acattack15
                            Takeo for Briggs.

                            Both teams get what they want, we get rid of older Takeo for a younger Briggs, and bears get another solid LB to take the place of Briggs who doesnt want to be there. arent the contracts similar to, maybe add another player or high draft pick.

                            Spikes is damaged goods. His achilles heal injury would keep this one from ever happening straight up.

                            Mcgahee and Spikes for Briggs might have a chance, but I would think we'd have to pony up a pick as well to land Briggs.

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                            • YardRat
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                              • Dec 2004
                              • 86146
                              #15
                              Re: How about McGahee for Briggs, straight up?

                              If it were feasible, I'd pull the trigger.
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