First, the superstar:

The six-time Pro Bowl linebacker signed a one-year extension earlier in the day and the deal is reportedly worth $18 million. It includes a $6 million signing bonus, a $1 million raise in base salary from 2008 through 2011 and then $8 million in the final and new year of the deal in 2012.

Second, the rook:

The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with T Chris Williams on a five-year contract today. Williams was selected by the Bears in the first round (14th overall) out of Vanderbilt. The Bears have all 12 draft picks signed heading into Wednesday’s opening training camp practice. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Good good good good, good good good good.

Happy to see we don't have another Benson on our hands. Williams is locked up for the foreseeable future, so let's see what he can do. The Urlacher deal I'm sure will have more mixed reactions, but fans can't underestimate a happy, saner Urlacher versus an unhappy, insane Urlacher. He can be a real dick sometimes, but hopefully this deal minimizes that side of him.

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Extra shizzle:
- In Cubs-hate news, Milwaukee is 1 game back (as of this afternoon). Is it actually possible the Cubs may not make the playoffs?

- Brett Favre in Tampa Bay?

- White Sox off tomorrow before trips to Detroit and Minnesota

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Also on the Network: √ You Can't Spell Gillaspie Without "Gasp!" [El Lefty Malo] √ Eagles Vs. Rams [Depressed Fan] √ Yanks Rally Behind Ponson [Depressed Fan] √ Captains, Westhoff and Revenge [Green Pinstripes] √ Yanks Avoid No-No; Fall To Mariners [Green Pinstripes] √ So That's Why Betemit Is On The Team [Depressed Fan] √ Friday Notes [El Lefty Malo] √ A Statistical Look At The AL MVP Race [Depressed Fan]

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