Chiefs Bears Announce Brian Urlacher Will Not Be Back - Page 2

houstonwhodat · 03-20-2013, 04:44 PM

"The Brian Urlacher era is over in Chicago.

Urlacher, one of the best and most popular players the Bears have ever had, will not return to the team, it was announced on Wednesday.

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.”

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...l-not-be-back/

Any takers???

I know one team that could use some defensive help.

DTLB58 · 03-20-2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by houstonwhodat

I'd have to see that to believe it.

Houston is too cheap but hey who knows.

I was hoping the Saints would pick him up.

NFL ‏@nfl 7m

Ed Reed tells @AlbertBreer he's headed to Texans "unless something changes" http://on.nfl.com/ZLLWsi

Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora 5m

So within an hour, Brian Urlacher's divorce from the Bears becomes official, as does Ed Reed's departure from the Ravens

Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora 18m

While there were reports of Reed getting in the $4 million range, I would not be surprised at all if its closer to $6M per year

houstonwhodat · 03-20-2013, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DTLB58

NFL ‏@nfl 7m

Ed Reed tells @AlbertBreer he's headed to Texans "unless something changes" http://on.nfl.com/ZLLWsi

Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora 5m

So within an hour, Brian Urlacher's divorce from the Bears becomes official, as does Ed Reed's departure from the Ravens

Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora 18m

While there were reports of Reed getting in the $4 million range, I would not be surprised at all if its closer to $6M per year

I had heard he wanted 7 mil per year.

CoMoChief · 03-20-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by houstonwhodat

I had heard he wanted 7 mil per year.

wuuuuut? that's crazy

DTLB58 · 03-20-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

wuuuuut? that's crazy

Sounds like he might get $6M.

Albert Breer ‏@AlbertBreer

Again, Ed Reed's deal with Houston isn't done yet. But it's expected to be. And @RavensInsider reported Michael Huff will visit the Ravens.

Was hoping Huff would be an option here. Thinking we are done with FA. Are we capped out? leaving the rest for rookies? Whats up? I want more!!!!!!

'Hamas' Jenkins · 03-20-2013, 05:23 PM

One of the most overrated players in NFL history. Received most of his hype because of the logo on the helmet rather than his impact as a player.

DTLB58 · 03-20-2013, 05:25 PM

Chris Mortensen ‏@mortreport 5m

Salary cap is convenient alibi for teams to lowball or release older players when it's really just "you're not what you used to be." #truth

Nice. This = Urlacher.

houstonwhodat · 03-20-2013, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

wuuuuut? that's crazy

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...-7m-per-season

"Nine-time Pro Bowl safety Ed Reed is coming off a season in which he earned $7.2 million from the Baltimore Ravens.

Whether it comes from the Ravens, Houston Texans or another team, Reed wants a similar annual figure in his next deal, according to The Baltimore Sun. Reed's inability to find that explains why he's still on the market one full week into free agency.

The Sun also reported Tuesday that the Texans' offer to Reed last week was in the three-year, $4 million annual range. The Houston Chronicle reported the Texans and Reed's agent remain in contact at the NFL Annual Meeting, but a deal is not close."

DTLB58 · 03-20-2013, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

One of the most overrated players in NFL history. Received most of his hype because of the logo on the helmet rather than his impact as a player.

Yep. Ive said it for a long time.

milkman · 03-20-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

One of the most overrated players in NFL history. Received most of his hype because of the logo on the helmet rather than his impact as a player.

He was an outstanding cover 2 MLB, adept at run support, with the speed an athletic ability to drop in the deep middle in zone.

But I always felt he was lacking the qualities that most guys that get the hype he got had.

He never inspired.

He was just a guy that did his job well.

**Canofbier** · 03-20-2013, 05:36 PM

He must have gone black.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 03-20-2013, 05:38 PM

Yeah. Urlacher was a good player, and a Pro Bowl caliber LB for several years, but the hype given to him by ESPN and others made the general public think he was the heir of Dick Butkus or the equivalent of Ray Lewis, and that was just preposterous.

He was as probably as good of a MLB as Neil Smith was a DE.

ThatRaceCardGuy · 03-20-2013, 05:38 PM

I have no problem picking the guy up on an inexpensive contract to play a year for us. He may not have a lot left, but it still may be better than 30-40% the mike LBs playing right now. I would take that in a heartbeat.

OrtonsPiercedTaint · 03-20-2013, 05:38 PM

I think he's Champ Bailey in white face paint.

ThatRaceCardGuy · 03-20-2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by OrtonsPiercedTaint

I think he's Champ Bailey in white face paint.

Thats racist!

'Hamas' Jenkins · 03-20-2013, 05:41 PM

I'm sure Urlacher could give us as much as the invaluable contributions of Zach Thomas.

Why haven't they put Thomas up on the Ring of Honor yet?

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'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7129572	Yeah. Urlacher was a good player, and a Pro Bowl caliber LB for several years, but the hype given to him by ESPN and others made the general public think he was the heir of Dick Butkus or the equivalent of Ray Lewis, and that was just preposterous. He was as probably as good of a MLB as Neil Smith was a DE. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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ThatRaceCardGuy I BRAUGHT THE BOOZE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: KU VILLE Casino cash: $10007253	I have no problem picking the guy up on an inexpensive contract to play a year for us. He may not have a lot left, but it still may be better than 30-40% the mike LBs playing right now. I would take that in a heartbeat.
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'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7129572	I'm sure Urlacher could give us as much as the invaluable contributions of Zach Thomas. Why haven't they put Thomas up on the Ring of Honor yet? __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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