Chicago Bears were smart to not give Darnell Mooney a contract extension yet
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney is in line for a new contract, but Ryan Poles has been smart to take it slow and not rush to sign a long-term deal.

The way the season is playing out, it should keep Mooney's price tag down in free agency. Or the Bears might have better options to replace him.

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