Bears’ Fuller initial first-rounder to agree to contract

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The first first-rounder of the draft class of 2014 has agreed to terms on his rookie contract.

That would be cornerback Kyle Fuller, drafted by the Bears with the No. 14 overall pick. He's slotted to receive a four-year deal (with a fifth-year option for the team) that, according to CBSSports.com's Joel Corry, will be worth $9.687 million with a $1.761 million salary cap number for 2014.

Kyle Fuller agreed to terms six days after he was drafted. (USATSI)

The Bears' selection of Fuller was praised by CBSSports.com's Pete Prisco, who wrote, "I love the Fuller pick. The top corner in my mind and [the Bears] need corners in a division with two good passers."

Said Fuller after his selection (via CBS Chicago): "We didn't talk about it specifically, but coming in, I feel like they know I can play corner or nickel, possibly safety. Whatever it is, I'm a versatile player. I know they'll put me in the best situation for myself and for the team.

“I haven't actually played safety. Some of the things we did at Virginia Tech was some safety stuff. but being able to line up… My skill set, as far as being able to play safety, I'm tough, physical, can come up and tackle. I haven't played it, but I played corner and nickel, and I feel like I can do that.”

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Rams WR Stedman Bailey suspended 4 games for PED violation



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Rapoport tweeted that the Rams have known about Bailey's pending suspension for months, yet curiously did not spend any of their 11 draft picks on a wide receiver. And it's not like this team is flush with proven talent on the outside. The Rams are still waiting for players such as Tavon Austin, Chris Givens, Brian Quick, etc. to hit their stride. And don't even get me started on Kenny Britt.Once the regular season starts, Bailey will be eligible to return to action in Week 6 since the Rams have their bye in Week 4. But there is one silver lining for Bailey: He plays football, so his suspension and the reason behind it will be forgotten as soon as he catches his first pass. At least he doesn't play baseball, where he would have to put up with accusations of ruining the sport or cheating the fans or disrespecting the history of the game or whatever from the media.