2014 Free Agency/Trade Thread

[ProfessaPackMan]

Bears sign QB Jay Cutler to a 7 year deal, per PFT.com

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/02/bears-sign-jay-cutler-to-seven-year-contract/

They also extended CB Tim Jennings and G Matt Slauson to 4 year deals as well:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/02/bears-extend-tim-jennings-matt-slauson-for-four-years/

[Bellsprout]

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Sounds good to me.

7 more years of 1 win in every 10 games against the Packers. I am okay with this.

[SmashMan]

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I'm cool with this. Probably overpaid, but when you look around the league, it's the smart choice for the Bears. They don't have a draft pick waiting to take over, and they're not going to sign a free agent to start while learning the playbook.

I'd only really be concerned about overpaying if it impacts their ability to fix this terrible defense. I can't wait for the news that they literally blow up Chris Conte's contract.

[SteelersFreak]

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So I guess the Bears are content with just getting to the playoffs occasionally over the next few years.

[areobee401]

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For those against Chicago bringing Cutler back, what would the alternative be?

[mestevo]

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Never thought I'd see Cutler become a $100m (might be closer or higher than $126m) QB, but we'll see how long the contract actually is. Probably more like 4-5 years with the 7 helping defer the cap hit.

[roadman]

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No issues with the signing, but 7 years?

[ThreeKing]

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For those against Chicago bringing Cutler back, what would the alternative be?

There isn't one. You could go with McCown and draft another one, but this allows them to strictly concentrate on their D in the draft.

[ThreeKing]

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No issues with the signing, but 7 years?

The years don't matter. The back end of the contract doesn't matter. The guaranteed portion does.

[roadman]

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Packer fans are happy with the signing.

[ThreeKing]

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LOL, and we hope you guys re-sign Dom Capers to a 7-year extension as well.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Early details on Cutler's contract:

Alex MarvezVerified account <s>@</s>alexmarvez

I don't have final numbers yet but am reporting for <s>@</s>FOXSports that <s>#</s>bears qb jay cutler's new deal averages 18M for 1st 3 yrs, source says

Below the deals of Rodgers, Flacco, Ryan.

LOL, and we hope you guys re-sign Dom Capers to a 7-year extension as well.

Ya'll ain't tired of Capers owning ya'll yet?

[ThreeKing]

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LOL, he's not owning anyone lately.

Jay's O-Line is clearly better and he has weapons. Even though the Bears lost, I think you guys definitely saw a different team last week.


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[jmillhimes]

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Maybe im behind on the need for Qb's in the NFL but 7 years is along time for this guy. He spent a good portion of last year injured which I think in 2011 he missed 5 games as well effected the team. Im almost certain his injury rate will continue to grow because he's been sacked 133 times in four years. I think the contract was to long. 4-5...maybe but 7 is to long

[King_B_Mack]

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Won't say I'm happy with the news, but I ain't mad at it either. It boils down to show me a better alternative. I like Josh, but there's a reason he was coaching high school ball before getting the call.