Comments on: Report: Bears haven’t responded to Urlacher’s proposal

By: sfkforever

sfkforever — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:19:38 +0000

he will just have to go laugh on the sidelines…bite his nails…and talk about how the fans suck somewere else….good riddence

By: mcdeez22

mcdeez22 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:46:48 +0000

I’m a huge Bears fan but also a realist. We have a lot of offseason needs and not enough cap space to fill them all. That said, I hope the Bears bring back #54 for something in the neighborhood of two years, $8MM. That’s a fair deal for both sides. We need his leadership and he still has enough left in the tank to be an above average LB.

By: larryboodry

larryboodry — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:54:08 +0000

The Bears should keep him, not out of sentimentality, but because they have no depth at LB now, especially with Roach a FA too…But if it becomes a case of Urlacher or Roach, you gotta go with Roach.

By: jayisourquarterback

jayisourquarterback — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:39:24 +0000

As a bears fan it saddens me to admit it, but this guy is dunzo. Guy rehabbed all offseason and pre-season last year and still couldn’t make it through a full season in 2012. Time to move on.

By: andymc58

andymc58 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:52:54 +0000

They don’t have the money and they don’t need him. Sounds like a great fit.

By: larrydavid7000

larrydavid7000 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:59:19 +0000

with what money are the cowgirls gonna sign him with. jerry already scratching the bottom of the barrel. that’s OK jerry just restructure another 9 more players to get under the cap. To sign an old player. Good job GM jerry. BRAIN TRUST

By: cobibones13

cobibones13 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 07:47:17 +0000

I’m surprised Urlacher isn’t looking for another 9 year deal.

By: errybodybabydaddy

errybodybabydaddy — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 07:45:09 +0000

Veteran player

Bengals all over this, AFCN

By: j4man1

j4man1 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 07:10:03 +0000

this writer is as bad as florio, Have”haven’t? and what’s his two year worth? get back to us when you have a full story.

By: hawksfansuicidewatch

hawksfansuicidewatch — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:35:18 +0000

The thought of Urlacher in any other jersey is depressing, but the thought of him going to the cowboys makes me want to puke.

By: dino2997

dino2997 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:16:35 +0000

Actually this makes perfect business sense for the organization. They know nobody will rush out to sign him so why not let his demands come down to a level that’s acceptable. The man has pride and the only thing that’s going to ease that pride is time and lack of interest.

By: minnesotablizzard

minnesotablizzard — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:07:32 +0000

He could take the NFC north retire route up to Minnesota and play one more season in the Tampa 2

By: filthymcnasty1

filthymcnasty1 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:07:17 +0000

Urlacher is no longer respected in Chicago since he call their fans a bunch of meatheads.

By: acmepackers

acmepackers — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:58:06 +0000

C’mon Bears, be sentimental. It’s fun when you’re not contenders.

By: romoscollarbone

romoscollarbone — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:56:30 +0000

Sean Lee – Sam, Bruce Carter – weak. I’d like Dansby at MLB.

By: dallasfan89

dallasfan89 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:50:51 +0000

Stay away from Dallas please, Urlacher. Just retire big fella.

By: wnstonchill

wnstonchill — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:46:45 +0000

Enough of the whining about mistreating Urlacher! It’s a BUSINESS! I’m one of those people who doesn’t want to see him go either! Fact is, he’s not the same Brian Urlacher of yesteryear. You can’t put the future on hold for sentimental reasons. Urlacher understands that too. The one asset that he possesses that has gotten stronger is his leadership. It’s something that can’t be underestimated, yet, it’s something that the Bears don’t have the luxury of paying for either. Most teams don’t. If he’s done here in Chicago, he deserves the utmost and heartfelt thank you’s….he’s earned that. Hopefully he’s back, but if not, I wish him nothing but the best! (unless Green Bay sign’s him….)

By: briang123

briang123 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:41:36 +0000

Urlacher is like many others who need to be told they can’t play anymore. This isn’t 2002 and he isn’t anywhere near a starting NFL LB these days. Why do they owe him another deal out of “respect?”

By: ColfaxDenver

ColfaxDenver — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:39:51 +0000

104.3 the fan in Denver reported that people working at DIA saw Urlacher today. I hope to god this is true.

By: teejaysplace

teejaysplace — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:37:27 +0000

This is all much ado about nothing. This isn’t 2005, it’s 2013 and sad as it may be from a nostalgic perspective, Urlacher simply isn’t the team’s biggest off season priority. They needed to lock up their first tier of free agents before knowing how much they’ll have to counter Urlacher’s offer. They’re already hard up against the cap as it is and will have to juggle numbers just to accommodate the guys they signed today. Like it or not, shoring up the offensive line will have a greater impact on the Bears success than Lach can at this point in his career. This doesn’t mean he doesn’t figure into their plans or that they’re giving him the cold shoulder. Ed Reid and Wes Welker are going through the exact same thing and no one’s talking about a lack of respect. No team’s coffers are a bottomless well. It’s as simple as that.

By: tecmobowl2k

tecmobowl2k — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:32:37 +0000

Watch the film, he’s still playing at a high level, Cowboys could use him, not sure they can afford him though. Doug free=10million a year, Spencer=10million a year…#deadmoney

By: oif3gunner

oif3gunner — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:31:04 +0000

He needs to retire…he is done

By: trapshoot

trapshoot — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:30:57 +0000

He’s at the end of his line.

By: chawk12thman

chawk12thman — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:27:38 +0000

West4420;

Good response. Anyone who is an NFL Fan and pays attention would know that the off season is used by the teams to conduct the business. The players use agents to do that while concentrating on keeping in shape to pass the required physicals and to play well once the season starts.

Tough decisions are made right now. For instance, Seahawks cut ProBowler Leon Washington today. He didn’t deserve it, but the business end of this Game dictated that he was expendable as a Returner with the addition of WR Percy Harvin. This move is not unigue. It is unfortunate that he was cut, but expected by all of us once Harvin was picked up.

Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for your comments. They mirror many of us out here.

By: whitecastleisafoodgroup

whitecastleisafoodgroup — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:27:08 +0000

I want #54 back but not at the cost of filling younger needs.

The Bears need a lot and cap cash it at a premium. Peanut is just as capable of leading the defense if needed. I think Urlacher gets it. Emery does and so far I like the guy.

The current defensive roster only has a year, MAYBE two years left and then you need to blow it up. As good as he’s been Urlacher is not part of the future.

Even Luckman, Butkus, Ditka, Payton and 25+ others had to retire for the HOF. Urlacher is no different from them.

By: mputelli55

mputelli55 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:25:47 +0000

Lach is was and always will be THE Bear, whether he’s with us or another team, does anyone remember Jordan as a Wizard…not saying Brian is equivalent to MJ, but he’s the MJ of the Bears..for the last 13 years at least, meaning thats what he means to this team. So dont take it as i’m saying he’s Jordan

By: chi01town

chi01town — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:20:43 +0000

let Urlacher go and keep Roach. Its time to move on too younger players on defense.

By: David Mark Brown

David Mark Brown — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:10:00 +0000

Make that man a Cowboy! Is there anyone better in football to coach Sean Lee on playing in this system? He is worth a few million just as a coach and leader. Then throw in the fact that he might have a few more seasons in him if allowed to rotate in on certain packages…
He would give the Boys, leadership, coaching and depth. He is a legend.

By: shaggytoodle

shaggytoodle — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:09:49 +0000

So, GB getting rid of Woodson, Baltimore getting rid of Boldin, Miami getting rid of Dansby….need I go on until I name every single team in the league?

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Those guy are all on their 2nd team, and I don’t mind your opinion.

As long as you weren’t one of those people that were all over GB while Favre for waffling.

By: marc127

marc127 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:05:59 +0000

If the Bears don’t re-sign him I think he will retire. He has said before he doesn’t want to play anywhere else and I think he won’t be willing to move to another part of the country just for one more season. Hope to see him back but I won’t be surprised if he isn’t.