Status on Jeffery ?

[PickSix]

Has there been any news on what the Bears are planning with Alshon Jeffery in regards to extending him or not?
Could this be part of the issue with the halt in free agent activity?
On paper it looks like we have $14 mill of cap remaining. Back off $7 for the draft class and space for in season moves. That leaves only $7 mill left to play with unless there are other cuts or restructures.
I'd guess that extending Jeffery would add around another $6 mill of cap this year at least, which would basically leave a minimal amount left for a dumpster dive or two.
Do you think there is a possibility that we are really low balling the Foster offer to get both done? Or do you think we are punting all together on getting an extension done?
I'd really like to see the Jeffery extension get done so we are not over paying in the FA market next year and/or having to fill another hole if we lose him.

 

[Enasic]

I think pace wants another year to evaluate him and he'll make the decision next off season.

 

[Bearfanfromnewjersey]

Im not worried about his contract. i can see the Bears getting him for a very reasonable contract.

 

[chitown2387]

Alshon won't be going anywhere. He's too good for the Bears to let go. They let Brandon Marshall go with the mindset of keeping him.

 

[Ares]

I think pace wants another year to evaluate him and he'll make the decision next off season.

I agree.... I think Pace probably wants to see Jeffery as our top WR with no BMarsh out there for a full season to decide what kind of big money AJ is worth for his next contract.

 

[BringBackDitka54]

$20 says Alshon doesn't take a paycut for us like Marshall did.

 

[Ares]

$20 says Alshon doesn't take a paycut for us like Marshall did.

Well he's on a rookie deal still.... soo

 

[RisWell]

its to early to make that decision. He needs to go have a decent year.

 

[BearsFan51]

The Bears don't have to extend him right now, they can extend him during the season or any other time they see fit.

On the other hand he's exclusively the number one receiver in this offense now. It's his time to shine on his own to show what kind of money he's worth. My guess is he could has a huge year and then be paid handsomely for it, or he could struggle because the guy under center doesn't give a shit and has already been paid.

 

[Ares]

The Bears don't have to extend him right now, they can extend him during the season or any other time they see fit.

On the other hand he's exclusively the number one receiver in this offense now. It's his time to shine on his own to show what kind of money he's worth. My guess is he could has a huge year and then be paid handsomely for it, or he could struggle because the guy under center doesn't give a shit and has already been paid.

Exactly.... we kept shitty Cutler so AJ would not have a monster year and we can extend him for a more friendly contract...

 

[BearFanJohn]

$20 says Alshon doesn't take a paycut for us like Marshall did.

Not only is he on his rookie deal after the next one will be his first deal. So, no, he won't take a paycut nor should be expected to. He should and likely deserves to get paid.

 

[SweetHomeChicago]

The Bears don't have to extend him right now, they can extend him during the season or any other time they see fit.

On the other hand he's exclusively the number one receiver in this offense now. It's his time to shine on his own to show what kind of money he's worth. My guess is he could has a huge year and then be paid handsomely for it, or he could struggle because the guy under center doesn't give a shit and has already been paid.

I thought that there was a deadline to extend him? (that we missed) Glad to hear that is incorrect.

 

[Jack Lame]

$20 says Alshon doesn't take a paycut for us like Marshall did.

What paycut? His salary is in the top 10 for WR's between Cobb and Nelson.

 

[dabears253313]

The Bears need to give Alshon Jeffery a new contract after trading Brandon Marshall away.

 

[SweetHomeChicago]

The Bears need to give Alshon Jeffery a new contract after trading Brandon Marshall away.

Why do it now. See how he preforms being the #1. Extend him mid season.

Then again if he is cheaper now that could hurt.

 

[Natedogg8023]

Extend him mid season. Shouldn't do it now because the roster isn't filled out. If the Bears are halfway through the season and they have some cap space then use it to extend Alshon to alleviate the cap hit down the road.