The Facts: Jeffery, who is slated to become an unrestricted free agent on March 9, has been linked to every team from Dallas and Minnesota to Tampa Bay and Tennessee. But the likelihood that he stays in the Windy City is increasing. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that the Bears had a "positive meeting" with Jeffery's agent Saturday and that both sides are "more than open to a reunion."
Diehards Line:
We'll see. As NFL.com reminded readers, Jeffery has said that he wants to sign with a contender, explaining Thursday, "Whatever the next chapter is, I'm ready for it. 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." The Bears, who are coming off a 3-13 season and have major questions at quarterback and other positions, are not contenders. All that said, in the end, money will speak the loudest. We'll see who's willing to pony up soon enough.