Comments on: Brian Urlacher: My knee will never be the same, but I’m still playing

By: chazzmichaelmichaels

chazzmichaelmichaels — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:39:26 +0000

Prediction. Sub standard play, then the knee will be aggravated again, more missed games, another comeback, more sub-standard play, out more time. Then the Bears will let him go as a free agent. Nobody signs him. Sad really. Just retire Brian.

By: jimmylions

jimmylions — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 22:47:13 +0000

I don’t think there’s a real football fan who doesn’t love Brian Urlacher. But at this point … I’d like to see him walk away from the game while he can still walk.

They use a lot of war analogies in football, but it’s a sport and its entertainment – it’s not a war. There’s no glory in destroying your long term health for the game.

Mr. Urlacher – it’s time to think about being healthy enough to talk long walks with your wife, your kids, and your grandchildren. History will always see you as one of the very best to ever play the game.

By: larryboodry

larryboodry — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:49:40 +0000

Urlacher has always been a class act who gave his all on the field…While I’d like to see him perform at a high level this year, it sounds like he is nearing the end of a great career, and hopefully he will not let his pride cause him to injure the knee even further to where he is crippled later in life. Thanks to all the non-Bears fans offering their respect for his stellar play over the years, for those others who insist on hating, you are simply showing your ignorance.

By: j0ey15

j0ey15 — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:30:03 +0000

It’s a shame I hope he ends his career on his terms and not an injury he’s everything you want to see in an nfl player a true professional I wish my team had him

By: mojosmagic

mojosmagic — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:56:49 +0000

He can always sue the league after his career is over.

By: asublimeday

asublimeday — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:55:39 +0000

RavenLoser

The bears are better than the ravens by a longshot. Enjoy Suggs this year! Oh, wait…

By: asublimeday

asublimeday — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:53:48 +0000

Wish Jahvid best was healthy. I think he could abuse the bears linebackers with his speed.
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Nobody on the lions can abuse the bears. That butt-whipping in their second meeting showed the bears absolute dominance over the lions.

By: politijim

politijim — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:37:15 +0000

This reminds me of a conversation I had with Dick Butkus on the set of NECESSARY ROUGHNESS about 15 years ago. Butkus talked to me about how badly you want to go out at the top of your game and how your own competitive drive can deceive you into playing past when you would. Butkus could hardly walk without pain at the time – years after his career ended. Unfortunately, the Halas family told him they would make it all better and take care of him AFTER the 73 season and not only lied to him but really did nothing for him after that.

I pray for Urlacher that he is smart enough not to trade his mobility and ability to play with his children for “one more year.” I also hope the Bears have come a long away since stiffing Butkus.

By: thelastpieceofcheese

thelastpieceofcheese — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:35:42 +0000

This cheap shot bully is coming up with excuses to justify his declining performance.

By: steveb9995

steveb9995 — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:15:35 +0000

The O line is the same unit that let Cutler get sacked 51 times last season. Without an effective defense the Bears are toast.

By: voicefreason

voicefreason — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:09:33 +0000

Caring Medical is one of the most highly acclaimed Prolo facilities in the world and is right in Chicago? If your knee is never the same again, it’s only because you never went there.

By: daknight93

daknight93 — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:08:32 +0000

I feel bad for him…he was a great player, I see retirement announcement coming soon

By: mancave001

mancave001 — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:07:33 +0000

Sorry Bears fans, this is what it looks like when one of the great ones can’t do it anymore. He’s practically saying he knows it’s over, but then can’t admit it in the same breath. Sad.

By: chi01town

chi01town — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:06:52 +0000

Lovie is a smart guy an his job is on the line. I like the set up Lovie…. He is baiting offensive coordinators all over the NFL to go after the strongest part of his defense….. Brain Urlacher…. an at the same time he is hiding the REAL weakness on that side of the ball. Urlacher will have a big year this season.. 5 INT’s … 4 fumble recoveries with 2 for touchdowns and 6 sacks. Nobody will see him coming… Watch This

By: wealldat

wealldat — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:04:58 +0000

Best of luck to you Brian!!! You gave more than people could ask…

By: vikingdoode

vikingdoode — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:56:21 +0000

Knowing his issues. I’d run at him and see if his knee holds!

By: timpiker

timpiker — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:21:38 +0000

Sounds like a future lawsuit to me. I can hear his testimony in 2030….”they made me play!!!!”

By: thetokyosandblaster

thetokyosandblaster — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:04:58 +0000

There is no cause for alarm.

The Bears weren’t going to compete anyway… unless you mean compete for the first pick of next year’s draft.

By: stevenfbrackett

stevenfbrackett — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:40:42 +0000

Sounds like a man completely unwilling to entertain the fact that his career has run its course.

By: ravenmuscle

ravenmuscle — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:37:00 +0000

The Bears have ONE Player….Julius Peppers…and totally OVERPAID.

By: ravenmuscle

ravenmuscle — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:35:57 +0000

And why are Da Bears being rated as NFC Central contenders?

Cutler is a wimp and the Bears’ defense sucks.

By: pjrhc

pjrhc — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:26:00 +0000

Here’s one more Packer fan who hopes that man can play this year; fully respect Urlacher, one of the best.

By: seanb20124

seanb20124 — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:12:26 +0000

In a couple of years he will sue the NFL

By: vickspuppy

vickspuppy — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:10:14 +0000

This guy’s ego is bigger than his talent at this point. After watching him get juked out of his jock numerous times over the past few seasons and missing open field tackles, he needs to hang the cleats up. Brian’s time as an above-average LB is over.

By: thepvyharvin

thepvyharvin — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:09:22 +0000

Hell,his knee couldn’t keep up with Jenny McCarthy, I think he’s toast in the NFL.

By: killerron

killerron — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:51:17 +0000

I hate seeing injuries but its always been part of the game. He’s been a great player in Chicago for a number of years. Carried on the great tradition of MLB’s in the game.

By: hodag54501

hodag54501 — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:40:14 +0000

Part of the problem might be that he’s been “knocking knees” with some of the hottest women in the U.S.
Brian you lucky s.o.b., and that comes from a life-long Packers fan.

By: jimnaizeeum

jimnaizeeum — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:26:25 +0000

Tough break…even if he can go 16 games it’s hard to see him having the same impact on the game

By: gsthebest

gsthebest — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:20:57 +0000

I’ve seen this too many times with players playing past “their” time.

Urlacher, will never be the same, he might not even make it through this season which leads me to think he should consider retiring before it’s too late.

Urlacher has had a great career in the NFL, I don’t want to see him hobbling around at at young age like earl campbell and so many other NFL players. Its time to start a new chapter, if he’s married with children or not. Safety and YOUR future health comes first!

By: samapoc

samapoc — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:19:12 +0000

Injuries are a sad part of the game. You hate to lose Urlacher as a fan, but you gotta hope he can enjoy the rest of his life, too. He made it this long and gave us all some great memories–and I’m not even a Bears fan.