Oct 7, 2012; Jacksonville FL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith reacts in the fourth quarter of their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. The Bears won 41-3. Mandatory Credit: Phil Sears-US PRESSWIRE

They say that idle hands are the devil’s workshop.  With the Bears on a bye this week and the usual business of weekly preparations for the next game shut down, rumors are swirling that the Bears are having discussions with Lovie Smith about a 2-year contract extension.  I’m really torn about this deal, so I’ll present the case for both sides and see what you think.  (more…)

Jay gets his payday

Jerry Angelo has had a hole burning in his pocket ever since he brought in a franchise quarterback.   He spent some of that money on Tuesday.  Jay Cutler has signed a contact extension with the Chicago Bears to keep him in the Orange and Blue through at least 2013.  According to the NFL Network, the extension adds about $20 million in guaranteed money to the $30 million extension.

People have been speculating about this extension ever since the Bears brought Cutler here in a trade from the Broncos back in April.  In the meantime, Eli Manning and Phillip Rivers have made rather large deposits to their local banks after signing extensions of their own. (more…)