Briggs to the Redskins?!?

[Brando19]

This is from PFT:
Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that the Redskins and Bears are contemplating a trade that would send the No. 6 overall pick to Chicago for linebacker Lance Briggs and the No. 31 overall pick in the draft.

But didn't the 'Skins learn last year the folly of trying to force a Tampa 2 specialist into Gregg Williams' defense? Though we can't fault Adam Archuleta for taking $10 million guaranteed, the Redskins should have considered more carefully the question of whether the player would fit within the system.

Briggs' success possibly is a product of his role as the weakside linebacker in the Tampa 2 defense, which gives him a lot of freedom to roam in open space and make tackles. As the "will" in a traditional 4-3, will he be as effective?

It's a big risk for the Redskins to take, in our view. But we have a feeling that owner Dan Snyder (who has been uncharacteristically quiet in free agency) is itching to make a big deal, especially at a time when he's rubbing elbows with his 31 partners/competitors at the NFL's 2007 Annual Meeting.

Holly crap...the Bears with the 6th pick!? I hope they choose a bust!

[b bulldog]

They would be losing a stud player in Briggs and would also be big time players in the draft. Remember, they have an early second rounder along with their own second. I've heard that they have interest in CJ.

[BallHawk]

That'd be interesting if the Bears had the #6 and Brady Quinn was sitting right there.

[RashanGary]

It's so hard to figure out who's getting the better end of this deal that it just might be true.

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

That'd be interesting if the Bears had the #6 and Brady Quinn was sitting right there.

That wouldn't be interesting, that would be horrible.

[Brando19]

I would rather the Bears get Brady Quinn than to trade up and get CJ! :shock:

[b bulldog]

I agree

[Joemailman]

If the Bears couldn't get CJ at #6, I think they go with Branch, and tell Tank Johnson to take a hike.

[OKC PackerFan]

That'd be interesting if the Bears had the #6 and Brady Quinn was sitting right there.

If that's true, then they have to be looking at taking Quinn, CJ gone by 6, and AP might be there, but they got CB which they already used a top pick on.

[OKC PackerFan]

I would rather the Bears get Brady Quinn than to trade up and get CJ! :shock:

Trade up to get CJ. Yup, that would suck.

[packers11]

REDSKINS ARE SO DUMB... I hope this does NOT go through...

Redskins at their finest... MORONS :!: :!: :!: :!: :!:

[b bulldog]

wITH TWO SECOND ROUNDERS, TRADING UP WOULD BE NO PROBLEM. DDetroit would probably do this in a heartbeat.

[OKC PackerFan]

Raiders will pick CJ. I hope.

[ND72]

wITH TWO SECOND ROUNDERS, TRADING UP WOULD BE NO PROBLEM. DDetroit would probably do this in a heartbeat.


2 second rounders? Bears don't have 2, 2nd round picks. Falcons do. Which is why I'm thinking, if the Raiders don't take CJ, the Falcons are goign to package basically what they got for Schuab for Detroit and take CJ.

[b bulldog]

Forgot they swapped second rounders but they do have the fifth pick in round two which could be used to move up from the 6 spot if they are targeting the best player in this draft. Atlanta is also considered to have interest in AP and CJ.

[bigcoz75]

Aren't the Redskins extremely short on picks as it is. I could see them trading down for extras before trading for a player. It is Dan Snyder however!

[GrnBay007]

Redskins Pushing Hard for Briggs


Briggs promises never to play for the Bears again By John M. Crist
Editor in Chief
Posted Mar 26, 2007

Lance Briggs has been to the last two Pro Bowls as a member of the Chicago Bears, but he's standing by his statement that he'll never play for the Monsters of the Midway again. With the NFL owners meetings underway in Phoenix, trade rumors are flying all over the place. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but the Bears and Redskins are in talks to possibly send Briggs to Washington.

Per FOXSports.com:
The NFL Owners meeting are in full swing with announcements and committee meetings highlighting the week, but it’s the deals made on the side that give juice to the week.

One such deal offered Monday, if it happens, could have major ramifications on two franchises and one franchise player.

Drew Rosenhaus, the agent for Bears’ disgruntled Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs, told FOXSports.com that the Redskins tonight informed him they would like to swing a deal that would send Washington’s first-round pick, No. 6 overall, to Chicago for the Bears’ first-rounder, No. 31, and Briggs.

When asked about such an offer, Redskins owner Dan Snyder confirmed to FOXSports.com that he in fact wanted to make the move and they were waiting to talk to Chicago . In fact, Snyder spent a couple of minutes talking to Briggs, who showed up with Rosenhaus at the meeting.

Snyder and football operations man Vinny Cerato left to find head coach Joe Gibbs regarding the deal. But before leaving, Rosenhaus informed Cerato that he in fact spoke with the Bears and they were waiting an official call from the Redskins.

Briggs told FOXSports.com earlier this month that he would never play another down again for the Bears, and he was willing to sit out the 2008 season.

Obviously many deals are discussed but fail to come to fruition, and this deal could die as well. Both teams seemed to be on the same page, but Gibbs also needed to sign off before an official offer was made. Plus, while Snyder said he'd work the deal, Washington needs to formally reach out to Chicago and make an official offer. Washington could also in the end decide to change their minds as any trade would entail them getting Briggs signed to a long-term contract.

[Green Bud Packer]

and after further review the bears still suck.