Things didn’t get off on the right foot when Jay Cutler first joined the Chicago Bears and he had a lot to prove to the face of the franchise, Brian Urlacher.  While Cutler still has plenty of detractors, don’t count the retiring Bears legend among them.  Even though Urlacher called Cutler a p**sy when he first joined the team, he leaves with quite a different impression.   (more…)

Congratulations to Brian Urlacher on his retirement.  The interwebs were abuzz since just after 10AM on Wednesday morning with news that the Chicago Bears legend announcing his retirement with this simple tweet

It was an honor to play my entire career for the @chicagobears say.ly/GOh5Sxs

— Brian Urlacher (@BUrlacher54) May 22, 2013

So naturally we have TONS of links to some fantastic stuff.  (more…)

Nov 4, 2012; Nashville, TN, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) pursues a Tennessee Titans ball carrier during the second half at LP Field. The Bears beat the Titans 51-20. Mandatory credit: Don McPeak-US Presswire

Brian Urlacher announced his retirement from professional football via Twitter earlier today.  It ends speculation about where the Chicago Bears legend will play in 2013 and closes the books on a Hall of Fame career.  Urlacher appeared on the Dan Patrick Show shortly after the news broke and it sounded to me like a guy at peace with his decision.   (more…)

Let’s spend some time reminiscing about Brian Urlacher’s time with the Bears.  Here’s a general highlight reel of #54 in action (click refresh on your browser if you don’t see the video boxes below):

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Dec 11, 2011; Denver, CO, USA; Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) gets around a block by Denver Broncos tight end Daniel Fells (86) during the game at Sports Authority Field. The Broncos defeated the Bears 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

It is official, Brian Urlacher has announced his retirement from the NFL.

From Brian Urlacher’s whosay.com account, here is what he had to say:

After spending a lot of time this spring thinking about my NFL future, I have made a decision to retire. Although I could continue playing, I’m not sure I would bring a level of performance or passion that’s up to my standards. When considering this, along with the fact that I could retire after a 13 year career wearing only one jersey for such a storied franchise, my decision became pretty clear. I want to thank all of the people in my life that have helped me along the way. I will miss my teammates, my coaches, and the great Bears fans. I’m proud to say that I gave all of you everything I had every time I took the field. I will miss this great game, but I leave it with no regrets.

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April 26, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; General manager Phil Emery during a Chicago Bears press conference announcing their first-round selection of guard Kyle Long from Oregon University at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Reid Compton-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bears GM Phil Emery appeared on Sirius XM radio and talked about a number of Chicago Bears issues now that the draft is in the rear view mirror and the offseason program is well underway.  Have a listen and let’s dissect Phil’s words after the jump:

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Nov 25, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) tackles Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) during the second half at Soldier Field. The Bears beat the Vikings 28-10. Mandatory Credit: Rob Grabowski-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Sun Times gossip columnist Michael Sneed reports that former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher is close to signing a 1-2 year contract with the Minnesota Vikings.  (more…)