Briggs Deserves Long-Term Deal
March 13, 2007 by David Kindervater
Filed under Chicago Bears
So annoyed was Lance Briggs that the franchise tag was slapped on him by the Chicago Bears, that he has announced he will never play another down in the Windy City. The franchise tag, without very specific stipulations and agreed-upon understandings, is a slap in the face to most NFL players. Sure, it’s a nice chunk of instant money. After all, the average of the top five players at their position isn’t chump change. But, where’s the real love? Where’s the commitment? Where’s the job security?
The “non-exclusive” franchise tag guarantees Briggs $7.2 million next season, but it also deters other …read more
