What 5 players that we absolutely have to resign at the end of the year?
1. Cutler- We can't afford to try and start over at the QB position. Maybe his injury will allow his price to come down some
2. Gould-This accurate of a kicker especially in Soldier Field can not be overlooked. Dude has been money, now pay him
3. Tillman- I know he's getting up there but when healthy he still can be a difference maker
4. Wooten- I think Peppers is gone especially with his production. Wooten should be a fairly cheap solid player
5. Slauson- Has been a solid addition to the line. Would keep consistency and allow us to go after a center via draft or free agency
I think giving Tillman a large FS contract and asking if he will move to remain a bear solves one problem. Re-signing Jennings softens that blow. We don't have to draft a safety that way.
1) FS Tillman
2) CB1- Jennings
3) Slauson
4) Melton on a reasonable 2 year contract, incentives (especially on the second year) and opportunity to play while he is still young enough into a big contract with snap escalators.
5) Cutler
6) Gould- these are taken for granted until you need one. Also, classy guy and a great bear in the community, gotta keep those guys and reward them
7) Anderson- I think he is the best SLB we have had since Colvin
8) Restructure and extend Peppers if he is willing
9) Britton- worthwhile cheap back-up and friend of Slauson
10) James Anderson WR- gotta love glue guys, no idea what his contract is
11) McCown
A center. The saints FA comes to mind. But a center should be a veteran leader whenever possible and not a rookie. Draft a RT in rounds 5 to keep padding the depth and add a mauler to compete with Mills, may the best man win.
Round 1) DT
Round 2) DE
Round 3) DT
Round 4) DE
Round 5) S
Round 6) S
Round 7) DT