Mort: Chicago Not Interested in Briggs' Trade

[Oakland Red]

The trade is definitely still a possibility. The shifting desert sands of rumorland are full of mirages. However, now we have the Bears publicly saying they are thinking it over. So that is real.

They say they weren't expecting this offer and want to consider it before deciding.

:: TheSouthern.com - The Southern Illinoisan ::

It seems to me they'll take the trade, getting a young player who will be less impactful on the cap, with more years ahead of him than Briggs, and who will be top tier in talent.

If it happens, we'll get a proven player who will lift us defensively. I don't buy this overconcern about the defensive line. We have players there, and we will have possibly the Bears' first round choice to bring in a bright prospect, probably a defensive lineman. Yes, we need to improve there, but the situation isn't dire like some fans think as far as I am concerned.

The Redskins would get two, really good, (probably) defensive players instead of just one with the sixth pick.