Lots of Rumors about Bears LB Briggs

The growing buzz is that Briggs will be signing with the 49ers. I don't think that people are remembering why Briggs is leaving Chicago. He wants to be paid lots of money, he wants to win, and (most important of all) he wants to be the number 1 linebacker for a franchise. Just like Javon Walker doesn't want to play with another top flight wide receiver (which I don't think he is), Briggs is tired of playing in Urlacher's shadow. The reasons for this are more than egotistical. Pro Bowl votes are partially decided by fans, and fans often vote more for big plays than skill. So, in Briggs' mind, his chances of Pro Bowl/Hall of Fame nominations are reduced as long as he plays under the shadow of Brian Urlacher, or any other highly talented LB. This is why it seems to me that the likelihood of him signing anywhere with very skilled linebackers is unlikely.  So, let's go over a possible list.

Bengals

Obviously he could be the main man here, but could he win?

Bills (maybe)

They do have Posluszny, but we don't know how good he'll be yet. It's unlikely they'll give him top money though.

Buccaneers (maybe)

Barrett Ruud is good, but not great yet. 

Chiefs

Also have no real LB prospects, but could he win here?

Dolphins

They do have Channing Crowder, but I don't think he's great so much as he is lucky. Depends how much Briggs minds playing with DE/LB Jason Taylor

Falcons

They have up and coming LBs, but no real superstars yet. They're also at the short end of a long rebuilding process. 

Jets (maybe)

Johnathan Vilma hasn't impressed recently, but this is also a team that might find it difficult to get back to the playoffs. 

Lions

They have a pathetic defense desperately in need of help at LB, once again, depends if Briggs can decide he can win here. 

Rams

Have a legitimate shot at the playoffs next year, especially with an improved defense if Briggs signs. 

Saints

Have absolutely no big guys at LB and would immediately replace either Scott Shanle or Mark Simoneau. They were also a underachieving Super Bowl favorite this year. 

Vikings (maybe)

They do have E.J. Henderson and a first round pick invested in Chad Greenway, but no superstars. They also have a good shot at the playoffs.