The Facts: Jeffery made the bold prediction in January that the Bears would win the Super Bowl next season. Perhaps he should have just said "I" will win a Super Bowl. The impending free agent receiver told ESPN's Josina Anderson on Thursday he's looking to sign with a contender when the market opens on March 9. "I'm looking at the teams that obviously need a wide receiver, but also put me in the best situation to win a championship right now," Jeffery said.
Diehards Line:While both Bears GM Ryan Pace and HC John Fox said at the NFL Scouting Combine they are still interested in re-signing Jeffery, his quote certainly sounds like he's a player ready to move on. Chicago declined to use the franchise tag again on Jeffery, which would have put them on the hook for more than $17 million. As NFL.com's Kevin Patra suggests, with plenty of teams like the Bucs, Eagles, Rams, Titans, 49ers, etc., in need of receiver help, Jeffery will have a healthy market come free agency. When it comes down to it, he'll sign with the highest bidder, even if that squad is no closer to a Super Bowl than the Bears.