Offseason emphasis begins with Harris

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Brian Urlacher Is Skipping The Start of Offseason Workouts
Published 4/7/2008 by Josh Alper at FanHouse
... is also angling for a new contract this summer. The team's got a good amount of cash left under the cap but the Bears aren't exactly renowned for avoiding messy contract disputes. ...

Bear Necessities
Published 4/7/2008 by Russ Loede at Bears Gab
... 1. Bears Front Office Looking To Extend Contracts Starting With All-Pro DT Tommie Harris. Should He Be Next In Line? How Much Does He Want? Who Else Is Looking To Cash In? Read What The Chicago Sun-Times Has To Say: Rewarding Key Players ...

Bears Can Safely Get Out Of Briggs Contract
Published 4/7/2008 by WCG <info@windycitygridiron.com> at Windy City Gridiron: Front Page Posts
... The new contract that Lance Briggs signed contains a 3.3 million dollar roster bonus that isn't due until June 10th of 2010.  Roster bonuses are usually given out in March.  The push back of the date would allow the Bears to part ways with Briggs before his contract gets too big if they think that Williams or Okwo could take over.  They can also see what is available to them in that year's draft or look at Free Agency before having to decide on whether or not to pay Briggs. ...