Comments on: Brian Urlacher didn’t like having his snaps managed

By: chitownborn5434

chitownborn5434 — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:26:43 +0000

Player wants to play, coach wants to save him for a short week. Not really a story here. Chin up Lach, you get a chance to put Green Bay in an o-2 hole to start the season. Focus on that and be proud of how the defense played without you. Pass rush looked good and secondary capitalized on the pressure.

By: larryboodry

larryboodry — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:19:25 +0000

Don’t blame Lovie for taking him out, and don’t blame Urlacher for not liking it…No different than a MLB manager taking a pitcher out after 8 innings when he’s got a shutout going, but has thrown a lot of pitches.

By: Pacific NW Mark

Pacific NW Mark — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:16:21 +0000

While I appreciate Brian Urlacher’s fire to be in the game, pulling him was absolutely the right decision (I wish Lovie had thought the same way during last year’s meaningless finale when Urlacher’s knee was originally injured). Likewise, I was surprised to see Jay Cutler and Matt Forte still taking snaps well after the final outcome (if not the final score) was determined – they should have been out as well.

On any team, player talent is a finite resource, and if it’s not necessary to risk it to secure a win, it’s better for everyone – players, coaches, organizations, fans – to manage those resources wisely. In a close game I’d expect all of the Bears’ key contributors to be out there for every down. In a blowout, it’s smart to pull them.

By: chi01town

chi01town — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:01:48 +0000

Saving Urlacher for Greenbay was a good idea but if hes ready let him play

By: blackandbluedivision

blackandbluedivision — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:57:13 +0000

Ya did your job buddy. No sit down and prep for #12 in green.

By: rextraordinaire

rextraordinaire — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:04:25 +0000

I can see where Urlacher is coming from, but Lovie made the right call here considering the circumstances. He and the Bears are more in need of Urlacher’s services against the Packers, and that game just so happens to be 3 days away.

By: greenpacker

greenpacker — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:44:57 +0000

the Bears D and the entire NFL is better with Brian Urlacher playing. He is a true classic.

By: daaabears

daaabears — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:44:11 +0000

Another thing Lovie does not do, but should, is use the backup QB at the end of secure games. Last year there were many opps for Hanie to come in and get some much needed exp. Also saves Cutler. My biggest gripe about DaCoach.

By: daaabears

daaabears — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:38:54 +0000

I will be less concerned after the Packers game. If he is fine after playing 4 days later that would be huge.