TAIT MIGHT RETIRE, PUTTING BEARS IN A BIND

Veteran tackle John Tait isn’t expected to return to the Bears in 2009, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Sun-Times. If that happens, the Bears would have only one tackle under contract for next season. That would be Chris Williams, the team’s first-round draft pick in 2008. Per Biggs, agent Ethan Lock declined to comment on Tait’s future. He has one year left on his contract, at a salary of $4.8 million. Thus, a retirement by Tait would free up $4.8 million in cap space for the team. Maybe they’ll use it on a quarterback. Based on their recent history at the position, look for Brian St. Pierre to join the team.