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How The Bears’ Mike Glennon Deal Could Be Strategically Brilliant

By
Erik Lambert
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Not much has changed for Chicago Bears fans regarding the quarterback position. Even with Jay Cutler gone, they are deeply divided on the subject. The signing of Mike Glennon has been met with everything from intrigue and hope to outright revulsion and despair. It’s either a crafty attempt by the team to uncover a hidden gem or a colossal waste of time and money better spent elsewhere.

Such is the reality of being fans of a team that hasn’t fielded a Pro Bowl quarterback in three decades. By far the longest streak in the NFL. GM Ryan Pace didn’t make any promises regarding the future on Glennon. He merely stated the team was excited about giving the 27-year old an opportunity. Glennon himself sounds relaxed, confident and ready for it.

What’s interesting about this situation isn’t necessarily the plans for 2017. Those seem pretty much set. It’s how the Bears might be able to play things next year. What does that mean? The answer lay in what they do in the draft and how the contract of their new starting quarterback is structured.

Kyle Schwarber Agrees To Terms With Cubs

By
Aldo Soto
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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 26: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after hitting an RBI single to score Ben Zobrist #18 (not pictured) during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game Two of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on October 26, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

A day after the Chicago Cubs made Kris Bryant the highest-earning, pre-arbitration player in MLB history, another 2017 salary was revealed. Kyle Schwarber has agreed on terms for this season’s salary, which will be $565,500.

Here are other notable salaries for the 2017 season.

As a reminder, Bryant’s deal for this year is worth $1.05 million, which broke Mike Trout’s 2014 record of $1 million.

Eagles Fan ‘EDP’ Twerks After Philly Lands Alshon Jeffery

By
Matt Eastman
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Just three minutes after NFL Free Agency opened, Alshon Jefferey made his decision to leave the Chicago Bears and join the Philadelphia Eagles, signing a 1-year $14 million dollar deal.

Jefferey was then quick to say why he made his decision:

“It was the best decision for me and my family. Also, it’s a great situation,” he told CSN Philly. “[Carson Wentz] had a lot to do with my decision. He’s a great quarterback. I mean, the sky’s the limit for him, I think he’s going to be a future MVP.”

Well, OK then.

H/t to Terez Owens for this, haha.

My personal favorite was EDP losing his shit after the Eagles trade LeSean McCoy.

Kyle Schwarber Is Out Here Making Leaping Catches For The Cubs

By
Aldo Soto
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Kyle Schwarber’s been unfairly tagged as a buffoon playing in left field. He had an embarrassing game in the 2015 NLCS against the New York Mets and ever since then no one can take Schwarber seriously in the field. Well damnit, he’s not that bad and that’s all the Chicago Cubs need him to be in left field.

Yes, ideally the Cubs would have a better defensive player in left, but let’s not pretend Schwarber is completely helpless either. Really, I just wanted to share this leaping catch he made on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners.

Need more of that and less of this.

But even if that does occasionally happen, we can count on a lot of this.

Bears Snag The Cover Corner They So Desperately Need

By
Erik Lambert
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The Chicago Bears knew going into the 2017 offseason that one of their most critical job was finding a way to upgrade the secondary. It was by far their biggest weakness on defense and perhaps their biggest on the entire roster. Not surprising when the makeup of the unit was older veterans like Tracey Porter, underwhelming projects like Adrian Amos and unproven rookies like Cre’Von LeBlanc and Deon Bush.

Somebody had to be signed who could bring some credibility to the back end. Someone who could take some of the pressure off the front seven while also adding more juice to the teams’ ability to provide stable coverage. Chicago finished with just 11 total takeaways, a franchise worst. It seems they’ve pinpointed the man they want for that job in cornerback Prince Amukamara.

He’s no superstar, but he helps them take a gigantic step in the right direction. His coverage is steady and if given a solid pass rush he’s shown an ability to force turnovers. Put in the hands of Vic Fangio, this could be a quality move. Amukamara had at least 10 passes defended and an interception in each of his last three years with the New York Giants. He earned a 76.1 coverage grade from Pro Football Focus. For context that would be three points better than any of the current corners on the Bears roster.

Now if the team can add more pieces around him, they’ll be in business. A Prince Amukamara Bears marriage should be interesting, if nothing else.

Jay Cutler Sends Heartfelt Message To Chicago After Bears Exit

By
Erik Lambert
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Nobody ever said Jay Cutler was perfect. He had a personality that took some getting used to. Some things he did on Sundays for the Chicago Bears caused TVs to get broken by fists, feet and flying projectiles. Nevertheless he exits after eight seasons as the all-time franchise leader in passing yards, touchdowns and regular season wins in the Super Bowl era.

Could it have been better? Sure. The Bears did a poor job of building around him what with the bad offensive lines and the constant upheaval with the coaching staff. At the same time he deserves his share of the blame. He made a lot of poor decisions that resulted in some crippling defeats. His leadership was always called into question.

Even so he was a man respected and loved by many teammates who played with him. Several fans also can’t help but feel sad. They know it could’ve been great had things been different. Instead the Bears have released the 33-year old after eight seasons.

Is he bitter? No. In fact he took time to deliver a letter thanking the team and the city for the opportunity and the memories.

Cutler no doubt will seek an opportunity elsewhere. Early reports are the New York Jets have interest. Still, when his career draws to a close most people will remember him most for his roller coaster ride in Chicago. There were laughs. There were tears. Most of all there was plenty of excitement every time he stepped on the field. He was also a class act, never firing back at those who took shots in the media. Always an active member on the charity front.

He’s a role model that many more celebrated NFL stars are not. Over time his star is sure to rise for the good player but better person he was.

Mike Glennon Contract Details Make Bears Draft Plans Crystal Clear

By
Erik Lambert
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The Jay Cutler era has officially come to a close for the Chicago Bears. After eight seasons the 33-year was grated his release. In his wake was left a legacy great highs and great lows. He’s the quarterback who scored four touchdowns in a playoff game and carried his team to an NFC championship. He is the quarterback who holds the franchise records for passing yards and touchdowns. Yet he’s also the one who threw the second-most interceptions.

Cutler was the epitome of a gunslinger. When he was hot, it was so much fun to watch. When it wasn’t, it was cringe-inducing. Finally in 2016 the Bears finally soured on it all. He hadn’t started a full season healthy since his first year in 2009. He had more interceptions than touchdowns. Everything signaled that it was time for a fresh start.

Nobody in the world thought that it would be Mike Glennon filling those shoes. Already there is a mass panic that the Bears have completely lost their minds. Conspiracy theories are running rampant about what they could be thinking. In truth, the situation isn’t all that complex. One must merely examine the numbers.

The Chicago Bears Free Agency Options Are Still Plentiful

By
Erik Lambert
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Credit: USA Today

Suffice to say day one of the 2017 NFL free agency period didn’t go exactly as Chicago Bears fans had hoped. While other teams were reeling in the big names, it was conspicuosly silent at Halas Hall aside from some second tier additions. Mike Glennon, Quintin Demps, Dion Sims and Markus Wheaton aren’t exactly a group that inspires confidence. At least not enough to believe a 3-13 team just got better.

Especially after losing Alshon Jeffery to Philadelphia. Though the loss was expected it still stings. Most people have already begun to declare the Bears favorites for the #1 overall pick in 2018. That might be jumping the gun a bit. Free agency isn’t a one-day event. It’s a long process that goes until the start of the regular season. History has shown GM Ryan Pace can find high quality talent several days and even weeks down the road.

Looking at the current crop of names still available, there are still options that can help the Bears get deeper and better. Here is a short list of such players that could make a lot of sense for Chicago.

Ryan Pace Free Agency History Says Bears Fans Are Quitting Too Soon

By
Erik Lambert
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It’s no surprise that Chicago is a little on edge about the Bears of late. That’s what happens when the beloved football team sinks to a 3-13 finish. The worst record the franchise has produced in the Super Bowl era. Confidence is eroding in the plan set forth by GM Ryan Pace and head coach John Fox. It doesn’t matter how bad a situation they inherited from years of mismanagement. The NFL is a what-have-you-done-for-me-lately league.

A bit unfair maybe but no less a reality. Pace and Fox are judged by how many games they win. They have nine victories total in two seasons. That is going to be on the minds of everybody all year long in 2017. Pressure is mounting for them to do something, anything to show that they’re getting serious about having more success. Now and in the future.

Often an acceptable way to do that is with an aggressive approach in free agency. The team would have upwards of $51 million in spending money at their disposal. Why not utilize it to bring in a couple notable names?

Cubs Sign Kris Bryant To Record-Breaking Deal

By
Aldo Soto
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Yes, it’s a record-setting deal for Kris Bryant, but the Chicago Cubs are more than glad to give the reigning National League MVP a big pay raise for 2017. Plus, it’s still a huge bargain for the defending World Series champions.

Bryant and the Cubs have agreed to terms on his salary, which will be $1.05 million in 2017.

That is now the highest pre-arbitration salary in MLB history. Mike Trout had the previous record with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2014, when he made $1 million.

Trout had back-to-back runner-up finishes as American League MVP and a ROY award on his resume when he got his $1 million before arbitration. Bryant went ROY and MVP in consecutive seasons for the Cubs and has lived up to the hype like no other player in Chicago sports history.

Bryant has pretty much set every single record in franchise history for a player his age.

The Cubs also agreed to terms on more players, including Javier Baez, Addison Russell and Kyle Hendricks.

The Cubs have been great with their young stars, giving them raises when other teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates haven’t done the same.

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