Interesting stuff from Barry Rozner of the Daily Herald:

"The Bears have made it clear that there is no tomorrow. It's all about life preservers now, and management needs to find a few more victories or go home for good. So what in the world are they waiting for on Brandon Marshall?

[snip]

Yes, the asking price will be high, but who cares? Denver placed only a first-round tender on the restricted free agent, meaning any team signing Marshall to an offer sheet would have to give the Broncos a first-round pick as compensation.

That's assuming, of course, that the Broncos wouldn't match the offer, and if they had any intention of doing that they would have placed a first and a third on Marshall.

Of course, the Broncos already own the Bears' first-round pick this year from the Cutler trade, but there's a way around that.

Denver could sign Marshall to a long-term deal the Bears agree is acceptable, and then trade Marshall to Chicago for whatever Denver wants in next year's draft, say a first and a lower pick, or if the Broncos balk, a first and a defensive player of some value.

Throw in Greg Olsen, too, if it makes them feel better."

What does this group have to lose? As currently constructed they appear to be headed out of town. If Brett Favre returns and has a season even close to 2009, the Vikings are still a better team. The Packers are getting better each year as they young core of players gains more experience, and I believe they are still a better team.

Bears management has said that the wide receiver position is not a priority this off-season, but let's be honest, the group they have out there isn't going to cut it. If the Bears can somehow find a way to get this deal done, which I know is a long shot, it would be the best move they made in 2010, Peppers signing included.