Lance Briggs signed a 6 year, $36 million contract to stay with the Bears. Bernard Berrian was signed by the Minnesota Vikings.

The signing of Briggs helps ease fears about the Bears defense. He has been consistently one of the best outside linebackers in the NFL. Especially with Brian Urlacher’s back and neck issues, the Bears had to hold onto Briggs.

Berrian on the other hand would have been a luxury. The money needs to be spent elsewhere. With no proven quarterback to throw him the deep ball and no other receiver to take away the double team, Berrian was bound to be under utilized at best.

The Bears front office did the right thing in both situations. Something that must feel so out of character. Let’s see if that continues as they prepare for the draft.

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