Comments on: Now what for Brian Urlacher?

By: snikerbotloot

snikerbotloot — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:39:32 +0000

cry me a river, the guy has made millions. to be able to walk away from 2 mil is a luxury

By: wnstonchill

wnstonchill — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:57:30 +0000

is is like a “girlfriend/boyfriend” break-up!
Neither side wants to take the blame for the ending of the relationship and both sides take everything personal thus, you have the typical, I love you one day to I hate you the next, taking place. If the Bears’ brass had simply NOT worried about giving a counter offer and left it at that, this wouldn’t even be a conversation right now. The Bears and Brian Urlacher both know that his playing days are about over, and the Bears understood that it would be in their best interest to bring their team LEADER back for another year to help with morale and putting the defensive pieces together for the future. Unfortunately, most teams don’t have the luxury of paying $3 Million for a players leadership ability, only. It was a necessary move by the Bears, they just handled the End of Urlacher Era the wrong way, and in turn, Urlacher has hurt feelings because he’s given his heart and soul to this organization for the past 14 years and his pride is hurt.

By: joebone

joebone — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:32:22 +0000

This is Olin Kreutz all over again; should have taken the check and retired with dignity.

I don’t think Urlacher is going to end up anywhere else, but like Kreutz he won’t last very long in a new system. I’d set the over/under at 8 games and take the under.

By: granadafan

granadafan — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:10:30 +0000

If he can just swallow his ego, he’ll play somewhere else. It’s a shame that the business side of the NFL comes to play, but it is what it is. Much much much better players than Urlacher such as Rice, Montana, Favre, White, Manning were either traded, released or let go in their careers. He’ll live.

By: iowahbr

iowahbr — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:49:55 +0000

From reading a majority of the posts (and there were hundreds) concerning this whole Urlacher issue it’s clear that most of the posters have never played either div I college level or pro sports. At a certain level the physical abilities even out and the mental issues become more important. I don’t know where Urlacher stood in the locker room or with his teammates but if he was a leader in that sense this will cause a great deal of turmoil among the returning Bear players. Yes I know the NFL is a business first but the business is about winning and if the locker room is lined up against the management and the new coach 2013/14 will be a lousy year to be a Bear fan.

The Bears owners might not care as all the Soldier’s Field tix are sold whether the Bears go 10/6 again or wind up at 4/12 this year but it’s not a good way to start a rebuild year with a new coach.

By: purpleguy

purpleguy — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:22:07 +0000

Geez he’s gonna look wierd in another team’s uniform.

By: GenXJay

GenXJay — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:42:36 +0000

Sad business deal for a future H.O.F.er.Happy times can resurface, Brian.
Just call up our head scout. His name is Brett.
Just imagine. You’ll be slamming ShAaron down again & finally knockin that punk Cutler to the ground (no redshirt practices).

By: mainesrd

mainesrd — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:39:18 +0000

I’m sure Brian Urlacher will be just fine. I find it difficult to feel bad for someone who has made millions of dollars playing a sport.

By: jpb12

jpb12 — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:13:51 +0000

Hey – there’s always Paris Hilton

By: tformation

tformation — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:05:21 +0000

I think Brian will sign somewhere. For how much and will he get more than the Bears will offer him is the question.

Sure, anyone would give him league minimum. But with a bum knee.. on the end of his career… more than 2 mil? I don’t know.

I hope so for Brian’s sake. Likable guy, and he’ll always be a Bear. Thanks for the great plays, Bri. See you in Canton.

By: jake6881

jake6881 — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:40:21 +0000

Come to Philly Brian. We would love your leadership on the field, locker room, etc.. I go to Chicago a lot for work and I am sure the average Bear’s fan is livid right now. You deserved better. You will get 3 million somewhere with an option for year if you hit incentives. We did Dawkins dirty and we will always regret it, always! He came back with pride and retired an Eagle but it was a huge black eye for Lorie and Banner. Our organization as a whole took a step back. Good luck, I hope you find a good home this year!

By: whitdog23

whitdog23 — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:36:09 +0000

Minnesotablizzard…exactly which vikings qb or qb’s did favre help??

By: filthymcnasty1

filthymcnasty1 — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:30:10 +0000

I think the Vikings would be interested simply because they’d like to have a real division rivalry without having to win any championships.

By: moeman79

moeman79 — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:17:34 +0000

There were no incentives on the 2 million offer they tried to ask for incentives Bears said no. 2 years 5-6 mil for urlacher or 2 million a year to some random nfl journeyman. they should of let him finish his career a Bear, we haven’t had a player like that for some time.

By: louiespoon

louiespoon — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:10:19 +0000

Pissing contest with management, especially for old vets never goes in the player’s way….

By: kabasaman

kabasaman — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:02:29 +0000

Brian Urlacher has always been about Brian Urlacher. I think 2 million with incentives was a fair deal for a guy who made tons of money from the Bears and the Chicago media. He was good, great in fact: But, he is greedy, aloof, and basicly no friend of the Fans………..

By: ijahru

ijahru — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:43:32 +0000

Part of the problem is these athletes contracts are public knowledge. I really wish the business side wasn’t such a media magnet. When Sunday at 1pm comes around I really don’t care how much Tom Brady makes. All pro athletes make an incredible amount of money and sometimes reading them acting like they are being disrespected for being offered “only” 2 million a year is sickening. At least he didn’t pull a Ty Law and say he has too feed his kids.

By: tampabay94

tampabay94 — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:30:37 +0000

Urlacher, your’e a liability out there. Just retire before embarrassment ensues.

By: chi01town

chi01town — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:25:15 +0000

Urlacher thinks he is the Bears and
even tho he cant play no more he can still take 5.5 million dollars home for playing only 7 and a half games. I like ALL of Emery’s decisions. GO EMERY GO

By: gtodriver

gtodriver — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:48:33 +0000

The Bears only have 5 draft picks for 2013.

They now have no one to start at MLB, and no real back up.

Which makes getting the best MLB in the draft critical to them. Which means they might have to move up in the draft – which will further reduce their draft picks.

Maybe an extra $1 mil might have made sense…

That’s their problem. As Minnesota Blizzard posted – I would think that Brian has enough value for the Vikings to bring him in – both for his on field abilities and his mentoring to young members of the defense and his ultimate replacement.

By: niubears

niubears — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:45:47 +0000

At the end of his Sirius convo last night he said it wasn’t about the money? How is it not about the money? You’ll play for 5.5mil a year but not for 2? You’ve been overpaid for the last two years. Good luck trying to get the money you want

By: raqaiw

raqaiw — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:24:36 +0000

zn0rseman says: Mar 21, 2013 12:00 AM

Ray Lewis was a liability on the field for the last several years and Urlacher has played fairly well and has meant more to his team. Doesn’t seem right that Lewis, a guy with loads of infamy off the field, should end his football days with a statue in Baltimore while Urlacher gets tossed out out of Chicago.

Lewis was a 2-time DPOY in both 4-3 and 3-4 alignments,and ended his career as a 2-time SB Champion. Urlacher doesn’t have those credentials,so he gets no trophy,and gets unceremoniously discarded. Infamy or not,Lewis’ career has been far better than Urlacher’s. Lewis has his own coaching tree!

By: qbofthenever

qbofthenever — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:57:45 +0000

Ha. This is the guy who said “I don’t care what the fans or media think. They don’t know what they’re talking about.” And also spent an entire season answering every question with one word answers. Then what does he do when he feels hurt by the Bears??…..run to the media to get sympathy from fans. Sorry, Brian. Your best days are behind you…and this fan has moved on too.

By: scoobies05

scoobies05 — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:45:21 +0000

nothing against urlacher at all. a true great. but why bring up ray lewis. and to say he was a liability shows you know nothing about football. yes he did slow down but for the most part he played his position well. best of luck to urlacher and go ravens

By: tennesseetyrant

tennesseetyrant — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:57:54 +0000

It seems like everyone is kicking his butt for simply stating he’s not going to play for the same rate that Moise Fakou is playing for . . . He deserves that much …

I can see Urlacher going to the Raiders , Titans, Falcons , Jets, or Jaguars .

Its a no brainer that the man is at the tail end of his career, however, that doesn’t mean that he can’t play . In the right situation anyone’s career can be extended , and with this chip on his shoulder it just might rejuvenate him for a few years yet .

By: GrossmanDaSexCannon

GrossmanDaSexCannon — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:18:09 +0000

All you idiots who are saying that no team is going to give him more need to shut up. There’s always a team willing to overpay.

-Bills fan

By: fuglyflorio

fuglyflorio — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:17:37 +0000

This is the sad end that comes to most NFL players … even the great ones. His skills are diminished as is his worth. He has to decide if he’ll take a what’s on offer from other teams … or leave that money on the table and retire with dignity. Truth is it’s hard to see anyone passing on a few million dollars … knowing that this kind of money will never come their way again. Good luck Brian Urlacher.

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:45:17 +0000

He’s going to regret his decision soon, unfortunately.

By: chi01town

chi01town — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:09:06 +0000

For 2 million dollars I will work a different job everyday of the week
and STILL play MLB for the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Urlacher is greedy

By: Rick Spielman is a Magician

Rick Spielman is a Magician — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:50:19 +0000

If he wanted to play for the Bears, he should have accepted their offer. No other team is going to give him more than $2 million for one year.