Offseason Activities

It's been a month since I've posted, and I have no valid reason as to why. Many things have occurred that I should've written on, namely free agency in the NFL. It seems as if all of these moves and trades have occurred at once.
I really don't know what the Bears' strategy is this offseason. They seem to want to make their team worse, not better. Their quarterback (I'm not sure if he's even worthy of that title) is absolutely dreadful and not to be trusted, no matter how minor the situation. So, ostensibly to improve their offense, they're letting their vastly underrated running back go to the Jets in return for a second round draft pick. They're really hurting themselves with this, I think. They get an early second rounder for a 1200-yard rusher? Do the Bears really believe that Cedric Benson will get the job done? He's never lived up to his potential, not that I thought he was all that special at Texas. Good job to the Jets though. This will turn out really well for them. Who knew replacing Curtis Martin would be so easy?
Another problem the Monsters of the Midway must deal with is Lance Briggs. Is he ever happy? We've never really gotten along, but that's another story. He claims he will do "everything in his power to keep from playing" for Chicago. I am no NFL expert, but it seems once you are deemed a franchise player, that decision is really out of your hands. Just more unneeded drama for the defending NFC champs.
Other signings from around the league: Ahman Green to the Texans for nearly $6 million a year? Who is making these decisions in Houston? I like Green because I am a Packers fan, but he is not worth that kind of money, and I don't believe he will last four more years. They decide not to take Reggie Bush in last year's draft, much to my and New Orleans' relief after all, and now they think Green and one of my personal favorites and LSU alum, Domanick Williams (formerly Davis) who was hurt all last season, will be more productive. The Raiders may be the worst team, but the Texans are most doomed.
I love my Patriots signing Adalius Thomas. When the Ravens didn't franchise him, I was giddy with excitement hoping that one of my teams might be in the mix. I believe Thomas is a brilliant linebacker, not just a product of Baltimore's system, who will really strengthen New England's defense. It's just good to know that Belichick realizes this team is not invincible and is trying to improve. I like the signing of receiver Wes Welker too. I'm fully convinced that it doesn't matter who Tom Brady's throwing to because he will undoubtedly make them better.
Finally, the 49ers are my surprise pick for next season. They've signed cornerback Nate Clements, the second best in the league behind Asante Samuel, in my opinion. (I don't even want to hear about Champ Bailey. His best years are behind him.) And today, they've reportedly signed Pats linebacker Tully Banta-Cain. I'm not sure yet about Ashley Lelie, but it can't hurt, right? I really do think they can do some damage next year. Alex Smith is only going to get better, Frank Gore is already a beast, and all these new additions really put them in good position.
There are some bad decisions being made out there in Tennessee. (Props to Denver for that, though.) I despise the Titans so much that I refuse to even share. They're really hurting themselves, which is my dream, but I still refuse to speak of them.