These 4 players will have so much to prove in the last year of their contract!

Money is generally considered one of the great motivators. Even though players in the NFL have a lot of money, it's still true for them. The reality is that the NFL is a business, and players are always playing for their next contract.

Here are the four biggest names for the Chicago bears to watch for this season.

LB Roquan Smith*RB David MontgomeryCB Duke ShelleyCB Thomas Graham

I put an asterisk beside Roquan Smith's name because I fully expect him to receive a contract extension prior to the season and not play in the last year of his deal. I think this would be a very smart move by GM Ryan Poles. When you have a player of Smith's caliber, you do not let him test free agency...

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Marcedes Lewis delivers a message to Shane Waldron

Matthew Stafford gives huge endorsement to Caleb Williams

The Dallas Cowboys secure an important victory against the New York Giants.

The referees called a face mask penalty against the wrong team during the Cowboys vs. Giants game.

Fans are fed up after 3 weeks of more of the same

NFL veteran has some serious praises for the Bears defense