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Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:12 am EST

Berrian will cash in, just not in Chicago

By Joe Zedalis

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Bernard Berrian of the Chicago Bears is on pace for 79 receptions, 1,087 yards and five touchdowns. Chances are good his act is headed elsewhere when he becomes an unrestricted free agent March 1 according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

After New England's Randy Moss, Berrian is the best free-agent receiver available. Also in the mix will be Dallas' Patrick Crayton, Oakland's Jerry Porter, Houston's Andre Davis and New Orleans' Devery Henderson. In other words, there isn't a lot of competition after Moss, and there should be a fair market for a vertical threat such as Berrian.

That gives you an idea of what the Bears will be looking at if they choose not to pursue Berrian and/or if they bid goodbye to Muhsin Muhammad, who has a salary-cap figure of more than $3.3million in 2008. Berrian doesn't have to be one of the greatest talents in the league to get paid like one after seeing what happened when free agency kicked off last March.

Source: Chicago Sun-TimesNew Window

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  1. Michael K
    1. Posted by Michael K Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:47 pm EDT

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    They would be letting a very good player go. Come on Bears, time to pay out...well, as long as Rosenhaus doesn't ask for Randy Moss money for him.
  2. Bears fan
    2. Posted by Bears fan Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:39 pm EDT

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    First real post. Do we really need Berrian? How about if we get someone who doesn't drop TD passes?
  3. Jeff F
    3. Posted by Jeff F Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

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    he is good keep him
  4. Jeff F
    4. Posted by Jeff F Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

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    he is good keep him
  5. Big Ace
    5. Posted by Big Ace Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:32 pm EDT

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    Let Atlanta Falcons Berrian!!!
  6. Big Ace
    6. Posted by Big Ace Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:32 pm EDT

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    Let Atlanta Falcons sign Berrian!!!
  7. Big Ace
    7. Posted by Big Ace Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:32 pm EDT

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    Let Atlanta Falcons sign Berrian
  8. Big Ace
    8. Posted by Big Ace Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:32 pm EDT

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    let atlanta falcons sign berrian
  9. David W
    9. Posted by David W Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:45 pm EDT

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    If we have a weak armed quarterback next year, then his only asset, speed, will not matter. We need a new line and running back. Let's spend our money there. Bag Muhsin while we're at it, too.
  10. That Guy
    10. Posted by That Guy Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:05 pm EDT

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    he's the only deep threat they have... if they let him go and resign Rex I'll urinate on lovie smiths head
  11. PHIL
    11. Posted by PHIL Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:09 pm EDT

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    who cares, he's not on my fantasy football team
  12. kevin h
    12. Posted by kevin h Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:21 pm EDT

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    chicago ,having one quarterback like orton will help our recievers,pay him
  13. kevin h
    13. Posted by kevin h Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:21 pm EDT

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    we also need lineman on both sides of the ball
  14. kevin h
    14. Posted by kevin h Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:21 pm EDT

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    we also need lineman on both sides of the ball
  15. cheekie777
    15. Posted by cheekie777 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:22 pm EDT

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    Is he fast...yeah...but drops way too many balls...but is more of a threat then Muhammed
  16. Jose M
    16. Posted by Jose M Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:39 pm EDT

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    Forget altanta
    chicago allday
  17. Guy L.
    17. Posted by Guy L. Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:25 pm EDT

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    Whoever wastes their money in free agency signing any of the Bears' wide receivers to a big contract next season deserves every bad thing that comes from it. It's pretty obvious that there isn't anyone on the Bears offensively other than Devin Hester that is worth spending lots of money on this offseason.
    Berrian is at best a #2 or #3 receiver if he's playing anywhere but in Chicago's talentless offense. I would take Jerry Porter, Andre Davis, or Patrick Crayton over Berrian in a heartbeat if I was looking for a wide receiver this offseason.
  18. dracuxxiii
    18. Posted by dracuxxiii Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:47 pm EDT

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    First we gotta see which way they want to go. I think we need a DL after letting the tank go. we need to beef up our defense and running game. But you cant let him go without trying to work something out.
  19. John C
    19. Posted by John C Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:34 pm EDT

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    Grow some consistent hands and then keep him...
  20. John C
    20. Posted by John C Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:34 pm EDT

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    Y
  21. gdefrancesco@...
    21. Posted by gdefrancesco@... Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:07 pm EDT

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    Chicago's going to let him walk. Berrian is a great slot receiver, not a #1 or #2. Chicago needs a #1 and #2 in about every catagory. Receiver's can come after RB, QB and OL.
  22. maddythebeagle
    22. Posted by maddythebeagle Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:02 pm EDT

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    They should get D. Hester to play QB and pass to himself...
  23. smooth1js
    23. Posted by smooth1js Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:30 pm EDT

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    This article is just speculation. Nothing based on facts.

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