1. 03-20-13 05:54 PM #1
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    Brian Urlacher, Bears part ways

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    Brian Urlacher, Bears part ways

    Greatest Bears | Urlacher's career


    The Chicago Bears are moving forward without Brian Urlacher after both sides were unable to reach an agreement on a free-agent deal, the team announced Wednesday.Urlacher has played all 13 seasons with the Bears and is considered one of the greatest linebackers in franchise history.
    "We were unable to reach an agreement with Brian and both sides have decided to move forward," Bears general manager Phil Emery said in a statement. "Brian has been an elite player in our league for over a decade. He showed great leadership and helped develop a winning culture over his time with the Bears. We appreciate all he has given our team, on and off the field. Brian will always be welcome as a member of the Bears."
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  2. 03-20-13 05:57 PM #2
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    Wonder how much he is asking for. He isn't worth as much to any other team as he is to the Bears, should be interesting to see how it plays out.
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  3. 03-20-13 06:00 PM #3
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    Bears made the right move. Supposedly he was asking for 2 years at 10-11 million which is ridiculous
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    Quote Originally Posted by tto827 View Post
    Wonder how much he is asking for. He isn't worth as much to any other team as he is to the Bears, should be interesting to see how it plays out.
    no money figures that I see yet

    Urlacher's game was once built on speed, but he clearly was not the same physically in 2012. It's possible a team like the Dallas Cowboys could bring Urlacher in for one last year or two, but it's worth wondering if this is the end of the line.
    http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-brian-urlacher-20130308,0,7297431.story
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  5. 03-20-13 06:08 PM #5
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    He'll look great in a Colts uniform
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  6. 03-20-13 06:10 PM #6
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    it amazing all this money being talked about and paid to players in a league that only plays 16 games a season.
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  7. 03-20-13 06:33 PM #7
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    Dude's done
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  8. 03-20-13 06:39 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by DwightShrute View Post
    it amazing all this money being talked about and paid to players in a league that only plays 16 games a season.
    It's amazing?

    It's called a business.
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  9. 03-20-13 06:43 PM #9
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    As a bears fan im very happy to see him go. He played his best game years ago.
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  10. 03-20-13 06:43 PM #10
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    Unless he reduces his contract demands big time he will have to retire.
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  11. 03-20-13 06:44 PM #11
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    he can't run
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  12. 03-20-13 06:44 PM #12
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    Bears have some huge voids at LB. Basically Briggs is all they got, and he's not getting any younger either. I think Ogletree is Bears 1st round pick.
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  13. 03-20-13 06:46 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by d2bets View Post
    Bears have some huge voids at LB. Basically Briggs is all they got, and he's not getting any younger either. I think Ogletree is Bears 1st round pick.
    Thank Jerry Angelo
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  14. 03-20-13 06:51 PM #14
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    I hope Mr Kraft takes a shot on him.
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  15. 03-20-13 06:55 PM #15
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    He will end up In Baltimore replacing Ray Ray for the next couple of years
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    Quote Originally Posted by JakeLc View Post
    he can't run


    Only teams that have a use for him are the ones that have a strong defense already that could gain from his knowledge, but can cover for his lack of speed at this point.
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  17. 03-20-13 07:48 PM #17
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    wow there is definetely loyalty with the bears what a class act organization......NOT
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  18. 03-20-13 08:05 PM #18
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    It was not a negotiation it was an ultimatum. Gonna miss my teammates. http://snip.ps/ultimatum
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    Bears offered $2 million; Urlacher wanted $3 million.
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    I'm glad he's gone
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  21. 03-20-13 08:28 PM #21
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    Bears dont need a team leader any more they have CUNTler
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  22. 03-21-13 12:41 AM #22
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    I hear the Vikings are in the business of overpaying washed up NFC North players.
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  23. 03-21-13 12:48 AM #23
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    they wouldn't give him 3million? how bad is he now?
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  24. 03-21-13 05:36 PM #24
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    Brian Urlacher is 34
    Lance Briggs is 32
    London Fletcher is 37
    Ray Lewis is 37

    Brian Urlacher is white. He's getting old and slow.
    Briggs is 32 and nobody talks about his age and loss of athleticism.
    London Fletcher is 37 and "he just keeps chugging along". Nobody talks about his lack of athleticism. Urlacher > Fletcher.
    A few years back people said Ray Lewis was done but he improved 2-3 years ago late in his career.

    I'd much rather sign Urlacher to a 2 year deal than draft Manti Teo in round 1 and have him sit on the bench 2 years before flaming out of the league.
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    I agree with the OP sadly, Urlacher was finished 3 years ago.
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    Quote Originally Posted by C-Gold View Post
    Brian Urlacher is 34
    Lance Briggs is 32
    London Fletcher is 37
    Ray Lewis is 37

    Brian Urlacher is white. He's getting old and slow.
    Briggs is 32 and nobody talks about his age and loss of athleticism.
    London Fletcher is 37 and "he just keeps chugging along". Nobody talks about his lack of athleticism. Urlacher > Fletcher.
    A few years back people said Ray Lewis was done but he improved 2-3 years ago late in his career.

    I'd much rather sign Urlacher to a 2 year deal than draft Manti Teo in round 1 and have him sit on the bench 2 years before flaming out of the league.
    T'eo isn't getting drafted in the 1st round. Bears will either take Ogletree or Brown.
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    We'll have to start a "death pool" for these guys in terms of careers ending.
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  28. 03-22-13 11:15 PM #28
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dabeergod View Post
    He will end up In Baltimore replacing Ray Ray for the next couple of years
    he can go to church on sundays and get the same result as lewis
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    Quote Originally Posted by bleek88 View Post
    I agree with the OP sadly, Urlacher was finished 3 years ago.
    Yep. Turn the page.
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    He should retire.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lakerboy View Post
    he can go to church on sundays and get the same result as lewis
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    He may have one or two decent years left at 34. Depends on who he signs with also
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  33. 05-22-13 10:08 AM #33
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    he announced his retirement
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