Lance Briggs last year claimed he’d never play again for the Bears after they slapped the franchise tag on him. Now he may never leave. Yesterday, Chicago re-signed the three-time Pro Bowl linebacker to a 6-year deal.

Why exactly is the 6-year deal the magic number this offseason? Asante Samuel? 6 years with the Iggles. Jerry Porter? 6 years to the Jiggywires. Jeff Faine? 6 years to the Bucs. Madieu Williams? 6 years to the Vikes. (For $13 million guaranteed!?) Bernard Berrian? 6 years to the Vikes. Seriously, Minny, what gives?
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