Expected News: Bears cut ties with veteran Mike Brown

by Chanman25 on Feb 15, 2009 8:41 PM CST

Well, here is the link from the Chicago Tribune: Click!

The link doesn't go into much detail; however, it pretty much states that Mike Brown will not be returning next season. It's not a shock, for he was injury proned and on the wrong side of 30 for his position. He was a team leader that will truly be missed, but this is a necessary move in my opinion. I really am not looking forward to next season with the gaps of this team getting much larger. Draft day is going to have to be critical for this team's success next season...

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We knew this would happen,

but it still sucks nonetheless. MB has been the emotional leader on this team, and his presence on the field will be missed.

I like the idea WCG expressed a while back: Brown should just hang up his cleats and move into a coaching role with the Bears.

Things will get better as they improve...

by Dane Noble on Feb 15, 2009 9:04 PM CST reply actions

Thanks for the clarification

changed title

#34: You'll be missed!

by Chanman25 on Feb 15, 2009 10:11 PM CST up reply actions

It would be nice to have him as a coach

but he is still pretty young and actually doesn’t have all that much playing time, I’d expect he wants to still give playing a shot.

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on Feb 16, 2009 8:34 AM CST up reply actions

Just to clarify: he's not being released.

He’s a free agent, and the Bears have no plans to re-sign him.

I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008

by SackMan on Feb 15, 2009 9:31 PM CST reply actions

his number should be retired

"blah, blah, blah, yadda, yadda, yadda and we'll go from there"
-Lovie Smith

by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 15, 2009 9:37 PM CST reply actions

That better be sarcasm.

I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008

by SackMan on Feb 15, 2009 10:14 PM CST up reply actions

It's not

"blah, blah, blah, yadda, yadda, yadda and we'll go from there"
-Lovie Smith

by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 15, 2009 11:01 PM CST up reply actions

The Bears already have the most retired numbers

It’s going to be real hard for them to retire too many more. The next number I can see being retired is Ditka’s. And I don’t think that will happen. They certainly won’t do it for a guy who isn’t even close to HOF and is really a great leader and franchise defensive TD leader but no, no number retirement, sorry.

by Sam Householder on Feb 15, 2009 11:47 PM CST up reply actions

I'd see Urlacher's number getting retired

I mean I’m sure he’s probably a HOF, so I wouldnt doubt it if “54” was last worn by him.

#34: You'll be missed!

by Chanman25 on Feb 16, 2009 8:14 AM CST up reply actions

I'm worried about Urlacher's HOF chances

I do think he will get in, but I could see him not making for a few years.

All that talk about him being overrated starts with the journalists and they are the ones voting.

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on Feb 16, 2009 8:36 AM CST up reply actions

Olin Kreutz's chances are better

to get into the HOF before Urlacher.

"blah, blah, blah, yadda, yadda, yadda and we'll go from there"
-Lovie Smith

by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 16, 2009 9:14 AM CST up reply actions

They still haven't retired Singletary's #50

And he’s in the HOF.

The Bears 13 retired jersey numbers are the most in the NFL.

I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008

by SackMan on Feb 16, 2009 9:36 AM CST up reply actions

yeah

the same with the yankees. i remember the topic was bought up a couple years ago in a newspaper. they talked about moving to triple digits. how many people would want to wear numbers like 007, 666, or their area code?

"blah, blah, blah, yadda, yadda, yadda and we'll go from there"
-Lovie Smith

by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 16, 2009 9:08 AM CST up reply actions

How could you seriously suggest retiring Mike Brown's #.... with a stright face?

The Bears have 26 HOFers… and only 13 of them have had their #s retired. Mike Brown’s been to 1… let me re-count that… yep 1 Pro-Bowl.

The 46 defense was named after Doug Plank’s #, yet we haven’t retired that jersey.
Gary Fencik’s #45 is still worn (2 Pro Bowls)
Shaun Gayle’s #23 is still worn (1 Pro Bowl)
Mark Carrier’s #20 is still worn (3 Pro Bowls & Defensive ROY)

I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008

by SackMan on Feb 16, 2009 9:34 AM CST up reply actions

I'd agree with that

Brown does not get retired. He hasn’t done anything other than get hurt.

Maybe do to the type of plays he has made people have a bigger picture of him in their head than he should be.

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on Feb 16, 2009 9:39 AM CST up reply actions

i guess you guys are right

i still haven’t came off that 2001 high yet. How many times did Brown get injured after making a huge play? In a way it kind of sums up his Career. then again, all you hear about brown is what a natural leader he was; the best of the post ’85 era. And early in his career he was regarded as one of the best, if not the best safety in the NFL.

Oh yeah Singletary’s number is retired. It happened his last year in the league.

"blah, blah, blah, yadda, yadda, yadda and we'll go from there"
-Lovie Smith

by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 16, 2009 10:30 AM CST up reply actions