Brian Urlacher out for year
by niuhuskie224 on Sep 14, 2009 9:54 AM CDT
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Brian Urlacher is potentially out for the season. Courtesy Chicago Tribune
Brian Urlacher appears to be out for the season after dislocating his right wrist, the linebacker said Monday. The team has not given the official word, but Lovie Smith is expected to address the issue during his afternoon press conference.
Urlacher injured his wrist in the first quarter of Sunday's 21-15 loss to the Packers. He was ruled out after halftime.
When asked about his status Monday, Urlacher said in a text message that his ``season is over.''
He was scheduled to undergo surgery Monday morning upon the team's arrival back in Chicago from Green Bay. A dislocated bone had to be surgically put back in. The surgery might have revealed more extensive damage.
The Bears defensive co-captain and team leader entered the season healthy again coming off back and neck injuries. He had three tackles before leaving Sunday's game. Hunter Hillenmeyer replaced Urlacher in the lineup Sunday.
The Bears might have to consider moving Lance Briggs over to middle linebacker to fill Urlacher's void. Starter Pisa Tinoisamoa also might be sidelined for a bit after spraining the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Nick Roach stepped in for Tinoisamoa.
``We can think about it,'' Tommie Harris said of life without the injured linebackers. ``We just have to go with the guys we have. It's a long season. They need to get healthy and get back out there. We're going to miss them if they miss time. But that's why the guys behind them get paid just like they do.''
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I may be overly pessimistic
But I’m not sure you weren’t right with your first post.
The Rivalry, Esq.
The quintessential Big Ten smoking room.
by Bama Hawkeye on Sep 14, 2009 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions
I would have to agree
But unless last nights game was a total fluke, which I don’t believe it was, it would appear that you have some other concerns than just Urlacher being potentially out for the season.
what wasn't a fluke?
the toal offensive collapse in the first half?
Yeah
That. And Vasher, And route running, Cutler, and O-Line (not sure which was covered in your offensive collapse reference). Still too soon to tell though – could have just been an awful time to have a bad game.
well
if you think that will be the norm, i can see how that would fit your interests, but considering just how bad it was i think most people would be skeptical.
I'm not sold on it being the norm
Like I said, I’ll wait to see a few more games before I can make any real decisions or opinions. I think my “fluke” comment was incorrect – I misstated.
hopefully if it's true
the team will man up andnot use this as an excuse.
that has never happened under smith, but we’ll see.
Good thing we have some depth
It sucks to lose the team captain on D, but what you gonna do? It’s football…
I wonder if Freeman, Malast or Rivera will be picked back up… I don’t know if they are available even, frankly didn’t pay attention after they were bounced.
If true...
Does Briggs get the C on his chest?
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
Score is confirming the bears have already contacted brooks
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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Can't stand him
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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No joke
I’m not near as upset as a lot of those people….starting to wonder if I’m wrong.
I'M A MAN! I'M 23!
I'm pissed as hell that our offense looked like crap
Our defense shut down a high octane offense.
And, now… we lost #54
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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And a healthy Tillman
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
And a healthy bowman
"...the internet is not something you just dump something on. It's not a truck. It's a series of tubes." - Sen. Ted Stevens
LOL
can not listen to the radio or TV for a week myself….I mean I did listen to monsters in the morning and was kind of hard with north just ripping the Bears and Lovie (with jiggets trying his best to defend them lol. Was entertaining {in an awkward way} though) ….but eh what ever….
I can only imagine what the score is screaming ATM….Even though the D and WRs stepped up IMO…
Guess the Bears are going 6-10 and the broncos are going to the super bowl….
"ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED!? Are you not entertained?! Is this not why you are here?!"
- Jay Cutler to the Chicago Media
by CloudyFuture on Sep 14, 2009 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions
Go check out MHR
It’s even worse. They’re all clamoring about their 1st round draft pick they received from the Bears, and how high it’s going to be. I had to remind them they still had Orton as their QB.
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
why bother posting over there?
if they are that shortsighted that they’re foaming at the mouth over the potential high pick based on one game, let them revel in their own stupidity.
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
I'm staying within SB guidelines
I don’t usually go over there, but I had to considering all the Bronco fan activity over here.
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
fair enough
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
In all honesty I can not blame them
I mean they are denver fans first and foremost so they can revel in this….“their” team won and Cutler looked bad with the 4 INTs….I can only imagine that some wet their pants with glee on that….
Heck even the Bear fans that have orton > Cutler are loving this (though some of those could be purdue fans or denver fans posing as Bear fans)…Seen some posts about how all orton does is win and all Cutler does is lose….so eh….
Still 15 more weeks left in the season….I remember 2003 when the pats traded bledsoe to the bills and in week one of that season the bills destroyed the pats 31-0….the pats only went on to make the playoffs and win the super bowl….Heck even in 05 the Bears started out 1-3…so still long ways to go….
"ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED!? Are you not entertained?! Is this not why you are here?!"
- Jay Cutler to the Chicago Media
by CloudyFuture on Sep 14, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I dont think even if we got him that he would start.....
He would just add depth that we are gonna need now. Jamar on the weakside, Briggs in the middle, and Roach on the outside until Pisa gets back and then who knows how they will do it.
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
Please do not "Rec" this...
It’s a good post, highly news worthy and all that. I just don’t want to stare at this in the side bar for two straight weeks. It pains me too much to see.
Saying that… this will hurt it, but won’t kill our season. I’m not one for players shifting positions, but what if they move Briggs to the middle, have Roach and Williams on the outside. That’s is if both Urlacher and Pisa are out, of course.
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
I'm so tempted to rec out of spite.
But I’m not going to. The Vikes lost E.J. Henderson last year and that was rough, but we still had a solid defense. I hope you guys have a similarly qualified backup.
Plus, I don’t want you using this as an excuse at the end of the season when you’re playing the Vikes. :- b
When you go to somebody's house, you don't crap on their floor. Being a fan of one team does NOT give you license to be a dick to fans of another.
Corollary: When people are visiting your house and behaving themselves, them being a fan of a different team is NOT a reason for you to piss in their beer.
by Robert Rence on Sep 14, 2009 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions
I will end you! ;)
I agree though, I said the same thing with the “Wall.” No excuses from me, not that we will need them. :)
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 14, 2009 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Im soo pissed off right now.
Jamar Williams or Hunter. Whatever what a wonderful weekend, something always happens like this sucking the air right out of my balloon.
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
I feel like I just got kicked in the jibblies...
I was so excited about the defensive play yesterday
Me too,
Except for Vasher. I think he just got burned again. Looks like we got to start thinking about life without #54. That was the last thing we needed to happen. Oh well, regroup and let’s get the Steelers. This just in, Vasher got beat again.
I think it is.
Your already down in the division your playing the Steelers and you lost your defensive captain LB and your weak side LB. But hey.. maybe they can surprise me.
I have seen a QB and it was good.
I agree
But maybe Briggs can prove he is really as good as some say he is.
"Chance favors the prepared mind." - Pasteur
by Maelvampyre on Sep 14, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
If he gets healthy
he would be a good 1st and 2nd LB for you guys but put too much trust in him in pass coverage
Guys...
The season is not over.
Good lord, people around here are starting to talk like Lions fans.
game 1 is too early
but this team was already facing major obstacles to make the playoffs, those obstacles still exist and some new ones are piled on.
It's official...he is gone for the season
There is only one football team in the NFL...the CHICAGO BEARS...the others are just boys clubs!
Derrick Brooks?
Move Briggs to Mike and sign brooks to play Will?
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Sep 14, 2009 10:45 AM CDT reply actions
I think
that makes the most sense right now. Obviously it hurts Briggs’ play a little to move to the MLB, but I think it’s better for the team. Hunter looked overmatched taking on blockers last night.
i agree
briggs looks like he could fit the position well and brooks has played in the tampa 2 hopefully pisa is healthy but this is a big blow but the season is not over
by Bear Lovin 21 on Sep 14, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry to hear that
Honestly. It sucked big balls to lose EJ Henderson last year in week 4.
by Jepp The Viking on Sep 14, 2009 10:52 AM CDT reply actions
Fine
Would you rather I say your trash QB is so immature that Sesame Street was brought to you by the letters “I”, “N”, and “T” today? You don’t have to accept my goodwill if you don’t want to bu no sesne being a prick about it.
by Jepp The Viking on Sep 14, 2009 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's funny.
And worth a rec. But you made your point. So let’s dial back the fan rage on both sides before this gets ugly.
When you go to somebody's house, you don't crap on their floor. Being a fan of one team does NOT give you license to be a dick to fans of another.
Corollary: When people are visiting your house and behaving themselves, them being a fan of a different team is NOT a reason for you to piss in their beer.
by Robert Rence on Sep 14, 2009 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions
i would rather
not hear you at all actually if we are picking best case scenario.
Agreed
I came here to offer sincere “condolences” if you will. I hate when good players get hurt, regardless of team. I will spit back if attacked though.
by Jepp The Viking on Sep 14, 2009 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions
ok
I will spit back if attacked though.
you mean you will post words on the internet.
Hey
Stop being an instigating dink.
When you go to somebody's house, you don't crap on their floor. Being a fan of one team does NOT give you license to be a dick to fans of another.
Corollary: When people are visiting your house and behaving themselves, them being a fan of a different team is NOT a reason for you to piss in their beer.
by Robert Rence on Sep 14, 2009 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Correct?
What else am I going to do? Come to your house and yell at you? Jeez I can’t win with you can I Mike b?
by Jepp The Viking on Sep 14, 2009 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
that's what i am wondering
Come to your house and yell at you?
just making sure when using wrds like “spit back” and ‘attacked" you’re talking about typing on the interent.
This is incredibly futile posting with you
So I’ll leave it at “Sorry for your bad news, Bears fans” In all seriousness and look forward to some great NFC North fooball. Adios.
by Jepp The Viking on Sep 14, 2009 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions
1 game
1 game and the vikings fans are high and mighty… still 15 more to go. hope favre’s rotator cuff doesn’t tear anymore.
lol
it was the browns my friend who put up a fight until they remeber they were the cleveland browns
by Bear Lovin 21 on Sep 14, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
You're not the only one.
I offered to share a beer and adopt a kitten with him and he called me boring. You “can’t win” with some people.
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 14, 2009 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Beer-yes, kitten-no
I hate cats. :)
by Jepp The Viking on Sep 14, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Me too! Can't stand them.
Cat’s are the devil! They will suck the life out of you while you sleep, if given the chance.
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 14, 2009 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Dude
hit me up at acreman20@yahoo.com, wanna talk to you about your profession if you don’t mind.
"The phone's for you, I think it's the Devil."
He's a witchhunter?
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell
"F*** everybody outside of Halas Hall. BEARDOWN" - WavyGravy
Check Yer Email!
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 15, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
dont worry guys
Mike is our debbie downer..of course we are not like Gonzo..I was banned for comments like yours, but come by anytime and see you down the road.
says a lot
that the pollyana’s are always concerned that other people are so negative. makes me wonder how much you actually believe you’re own words
On a different note.
This is still very much a 3 team race. We saw Bears and Pack, who are very evenly matched, battle it out in a game that could go either way. We saw my Vikes thrash a team that we SHOULD have thrashed. Week 1 didn’t do a whole lot in determining the division fellas. God I’m glad football is back.
by Jepp The Viking on Sep 14, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
that's my question
are either the packers or the bears any good.
parity really screws this whole thing up.
Actually...
You saw your team play very badly for most of the game against an appallingly bad Browns team.
I saw that Adrian Peterson (the REAL Adrian Peterson, not that fake one we have) is a total stud.
I saw Brett Freaking Faaarrrrrrrrvvvvvvrrreeeee lined up as your quarterback looking old and slow.
Your D played OK but not well against one of the worst teams in the league, and your offense was anemic with the exception of Peterson (who is, I regret to admit, the best there is).
Don’t read too much into it, brudda. AP pulled you ahead of a horrible team. That doesn’t a season make.
Ya
But you still gotta look at St. Brett in your uni every week, and we don’t :)
The D gave up 13 points
7 of which was after we pulled our starters.
If that’s playing OK, I can’t wait to see good.
Favre looked about as out of sync yesterday as Cutler looked last night. Difference was that instead of forcing trhrows, Favre just took the sack.
Holy carp, I’m defending Brett Favre. That’s so freakin weird.
It’s going to take both QBs a few weeks to get onto the same page with the rest of their offense, but once they do, it should be pretty good.
When you go to somebody's house, you don't crap on their floor. Being a fan of one team does NOT give you license to be a dick to fans of another.
Corollary: When people are visiting your house and behaving themselves, them being a fan of a different team is NOT a reason for you to piss in their beer.
by Robert Rence on Sep 14, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude
It was the Cleveland BROWNS. Y’all are going on like you shut out the Patriots or Colts or something.
Nah.
I’m going on like a person who’s team got a victory yesterday. Wait till the Vikes lose. Then I’ll be in mourning.
When you go to somebody's house, you don't crap on their floor. Being a fan of one team does NOT give you license to be a dick to fans of another.
Corollary: When people are visiting your house and behaving themselves, them being a fan of a different team is NOT a reason for you to piss in their beer.
by Robert Rence on Sep 14, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Buddy
everything is an argument with you, no matter what anyone says. You are worse than the trolls. The negativity reeks on everyone of your posts. It is exhausting..I am not mister ray of sunshone either but my god…
if reading a blog exhausts you
mentally of physically you may be taking it to seriously. buddy.
It's quite obvious
your second post was your real intention on coming over here.
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger
I’ll admit this does look bad. However, our defense didn’t look that much worse after Urlacher went out last night. Our secondary looked bad all night (i.e. Vasher). Our D-Line looked so rejuvenated, so STRONG! And that was against the best WR combo we’ll play all year. Without Urlacher, we’ll probably give up a little more on run yards. But man o’ man A-Brown & Adewale looked FIERCE last night! This can either hurt them, or help them. It only hurts if they let it hurt.
BEAR DOWN!
by Tinkers-Evers-Chance on Sep 14, 2009 10:54 AM CDT reply actions
Are you kidding? The way Urlacher was playing there is no way that GB wins that game.
"Chance favors the prepared mind." - Pasteur
by Maelvampyre on Sep 14, 2009 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Yea at least he put one into Rodgers before his season ended
That was a nasty hit.
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
Wow....
This just made today even better…where is my whiskey
(Asshole Sr) "If you learn one thing here, NEVER pass out in Ohio."
Didn't Pisa play some MLB
in pre season? I thought I saw him line up there.
Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!
Pisa got injured last night
Might miss some time. Not sure how much.
by Tinkers-Evers-Chance on Sep 14, 2009 11:06 AM CDT reply actions
They can move Briggs to the middle and play Williams and Roach on the outside
If Urlacher is out for the season, it hurts their run defence a bit, but they’ll be okay overall – especailly if last night is any indication of how the line is capable of playing. I think the team is probably deeper at linebacker than at any other position…
I’m much more concerned about getting Tillman and Bowman both healthy and on the field. Was anyone watching Vasher in coverage last night? That was pretty terrifying, to say the least… His game has really dropped off in the past couple of years!
Briggs said today
he will not move to the middle.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Oh my..
These injuries are quite a blow to the team…
And we can’t even get a decent pick out of it next year if the season tilts completely :(
have faith my friends
well jus have to lean on our offense more n well Cutler got his debut n jitter bugs outta the way so he should be fine
REASONS WHY THE SEASON IS NOT OVER!
Look the Bears gave up only 21 points last night. 10 in the first half, 11 in the second.
Seven of those points came off a gimme turnover.
Packers have the toughest wideouts the Bears will face all season.
Bears had 4 sacks last night. They only had 28 all last season.
Cutler looked shaky, but you have to admit that there was a point when he looked so good it looked like we might win.
Mannelly will never do that again.
We play the Packers on December 13 in Chicago.
This will be a fun football season.
by Tinkers-Evers-Chance on Sep 14, 2009 11:21 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
well
4 sacks came off a rookie though.
The Bears got really lucky GB either dropped the ball or were over thrown.
I have seen a QB and it was good.
everyone wanted to trade urlacher before the season
Now everybody is chicken little. Someone else will step up. I’m more worried with our reciever and cb play than anything. Dez Clark blew a td and every wr seemed to quit halfway thru the play. Green Bay may live up to the hype so losin by 6 with 4 int. aint the end of the world. Plus that f’d up punt. And Ron Turner needs to go. Worst playcallin ever.
by Ryan21 on Sep 14, 2009 11:28 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Yes, I agree whole heartedly.
Hear about the blind hooker, you gotta hand it to her.
Rex Grossman has to be a test-tube baby, cause he's not worth a f---!!!
by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on Sep 14, 2009 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
I agree to an extent, however I am not sure the word everyone applies. I happend to believe Urlacher has played his best ball. Doesn’t mean he couldn’t play at a high level just happen to think his best days have come and gone. The bright side, if there is one…is that the backups held their own last night. I still believe that defense rides with Tommie Harris.
we're fine just get vasher out the lineup
our d still looked good without two starters
How good is he
I guess we will find out how good Lance Briggs really is.
"Chance favors the prepared mind." - Pasteur
Briggs will step up.
I think they will sign Brooks as well. Unlike alot of people, I think he would fit in nicely. He may be old but he know’s the system and is a smart player.
Hear about the blind hooker, you gotta hand it to her.
Rex Grossman has to be a test-tube baby, cause he's not worth a f---!!!
by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on Sep 14, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Brooks
Brooks is a Tampa 2 OG – I would take a veteran MLB who spent a lot of time in that defense over fresh legs with no clue how people need to line up.
Lance Briggs
He’s the real deal. Thank GOODNESS we have him locked up.
Derrick Brooks
Thoughts on him? I bet you could get him up to speed in a week or 2.
by Jepp The Viking on Sep 14, 2009 11:54 AM CDT reply actions
I'm a big FSU fan
so Brooks is my favorite non-Bear ever. But if he comes in and sucks it will be like an ice pick to the scrotum.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Sep 14, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
don't know
if he would be that much of an upgrade over what we have already. He’s pretty old, mind you
Brooks has never missed a game in his
great NFL career. However, last year he had a very subpar season. Still, it wouldn’t take him long to get into playing shape. Junior Seau was older than Brooks when the Pats signed him, and he was still effective. Brooks would be a worthy addition to the team.
by Neifi Puppy on Sep 14, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
He would be added for depth thats it.......
Its unlikely that he would come in and start in front of Roach or Williams or even Pisa when he gets back. But I do like the prospects of the knowledge he would bring in. He could teach a couple of these young bloods a thing or two about going about their business and just knowledge of the Tampa 2 system in general. Plus you know they will pick him up Angelo drafted him and Lovie was his D coordinator. Its a lock that we get him, but just dont expect him to start.
Phil: " Whose baby is that?
Alan: "Check his collar or something." - The Hangover
well if we do i think we're still good
and soon as cutler gets the grossman blood out of him we’ll be great
Get Brooks...
he already knows the system and system terminology. Briggs might just be a better fit at Mike anyway. Hillenmeyer is a great back up LB, for a few plays or a few games, but not the rest of the season.
There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
I'm not sure this is going to end the season
But we have depth and I think that we can move on from this and get better. I think we’ll bounce back. I don’t think Urlacher means as much as he did in 2004-2005.
by Sam Householder on Sep 14, 2009 12:49 PM CDT reply actions
really didn't seem to notice he wasnt there in the 2nd half.
i think its more mental for our players, him not being there now.
it's like
losing Brown all those seasons, if we can mentally recover, we’ll survive
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 14, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
My 3 cents
1. Feel like theree’s been a death in family
2. Briggs could be a temp MLB, but Pisa should play there ASAP, put Birggs back where he’s comfy
3. Sorry, but EJ Henderson =/= Brian Urlacher
Brooks is the logical move. Knows the system, knows Lovie, and is a solid player. He’s 36 not 46. He has some game left in him.
Is there any resource
that evaluates/provides info on quality of teams’ medical staffs? In baseball/basketball, some organizations are notorious for keeping players healthy (White Sox pitching staff, Phoenix Suns generally), and others aren’t quite so good (KC Royals).
Seems like we’re either unlucky, in that a significant amount of our core defenders become/are injury liabilities (Harris, Brown, Urlacher, Dvoracek, et al), or we may not have a very good staff? Anyone have any insight? Just a thought.
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
Angelo loves to draft defensive players whose draft stock has been hit by injury concerns. Then they get injured…..
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell
"F*** everybody outside of Halas Hall. BEARDOWN" - WavyGravy
unless i'm wrong
harris, brown, urlacher never had any major injuries nor were considered injury risks in college. i considered the gambles that the bears have taken on injury risks such as bowman (dvoracek?).. i’m sure that’s part of it, but i’d be surprised if that was the sole reason
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
Harris?
I could be wrong, but wasn’t his draft stock affected because he was said to have the knees of a 35-year-old?
Good question though, you may be right about the backroom medical staff.
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell
"F*** everybody outside of Halas Hall. BEARDOWN" - WavyGravy
Yeah i do recall him falling in the draft
I think it was between he and Wilfork, but I don’t remember why he slipped so maybe it was injuries… I’ve been sniffing around and ended up emailing Will Carroll. Football Outsiders has a detailed breakdown of teams’ medical staffs in their almanac. I think I’ll pony up for the online version tonight (I think there’s one). I won’t post everything I find since it’s premium content, but I guess I could at least hint at what it says, right?
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
Let's get off the ledge shall we?/
Urlacher was a great player but has he been anything more than decent lately (last year). We will definitely miss his playcalling on the defensive side of the ball but nothing that briggs can’t do. Will we miss him? yes, but someone very capable will step in and do the job. He hasn’t played at a great level in a long time. We get the offense back in sync and we will be fine.
love urlacher but...
he hasn’t been playing as well as in the recent years…i’m not saying he’s old, but maybe its time we start grooming his replacement, and now they have their shot…lets see if someone can step up and play some great football…loved the defense last night…vasher only concern…offensively…work to do…lots of work to do
For those of you doubting urlachers injury....
It appears as though his hand was Entirely removed from his arm. All the muscle and tendon in the area is torn.
Smart move by the bears shutting him down.
Formerly Scespy12... needed a better name!
Yeesh.
When you go to somebody's house, you don't crap on their floor. Being a fan of one team does NOT give you license to be a dick to fans of another.
Corollary: When people are visiting your house and behaving themselves, them being a fan of a different team is NOT a reason for you to piss in their beer.
by Robert Rence on Sep 14, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
From McClure:
12 weeks in a cast after surgery and then 4 weeks of hard core recovery.
Pisa, however, is day to day. Could play sunday.
Biggs:
Bears expected to sign LB Tim Shaw http://bit.ly/13H6m0
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
Hmmm
surprised that they didnt bring back McClover, Malast, or Freeman….
"ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED!? Are you not entertained?! Is this not why you are here?!"
- Jay Cutler to the Chicago Media
by CloudyFuture on Sep 14, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Puts Him On Pace For A Possibility In The Divisional Round
http://www.nfl.com/schedules?seasonType=POST#Week
More likely NFC Championship Game, barring any setback. Think he’ll try to come back like Quentin was going to for the Sox had they advanced past Tampa Bay in ’08? Very interesting scenario.
Report from PFT: Brooks talking to Bears
Camp ifuwanna, we hold you in our heart...
by ifuwannacrownem on Sep 14, 2009 2:07 PM CDT reply actions
beat me to it
Pisa out several weeks too… damn
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 14, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Briggs
Briggs didn’t step up last night – he had three tackles total, same as Urlacher, and Briggs played all the defensive snaps. I hope we don’t find out what I have suspected – that Briggs is a product of playing alongside Urlacher.
"Chance favors the prepared mind." - Pasteur
ESPN 1000 reporting that Clark might miss a game or 2
Dickerson stating that Dez Clark might have “rib damage” and might miss 1 or 2 games….Will know more at Lovies PC….
"ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED!? Are you not entertained?! Is this not why you are here?!"
- Jay Cutler to the Chicago Media
Wonder how his hand got so badly mangled
Has anyone seen the tape of the play? Was his hand stepped on, or something else? Must’ve been really sick.
It doesn't take much.
I mean, Orton got his hand slapped and his knuckle popped out and ripped thru the skin. Sometimes things just give.
Well done with your first post.
I cut the sleeves off because it looks awesome. NOW GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME!
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 14, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
If we sign Brooks
we need to keep Briggs where he is, why would you put your prize player, in a position other than his own
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 14, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions
Ugh
As much as I try to rationalize and be level headed about the Urlacher situation I just keep thinking “FUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCK”
Football’s equivalent of jazz music
RT @ESPNChiBears: Bears expected to sign LB Tim Shaw on Tuesday according to league source.
Source: Bears expected to sign Shaw: http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/news/story?id=4473377
by Patriotbball5460 on Sep 14, 2009 4:21 PM CDT reply actions
URLACHER
He was most overrated player in the league twice (as voted by players) but still very funny to see how chicago completely collapsed and lost their (supposedly) best defensive player
sugar + water + purple
And mike b says that as a non-Bears fan, so…..
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell
"F*** everybody outside of Halas Hall. BEARDOWN" - WavyGravy
We really need to beat the Steelers.
I know we can.
Most importantly do I need to take 54 out in Madden?
"Most importantly do I need to take 54 out in Madden?"
good to see you have your priorities straight.
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by lookingdeadred on Sep 14, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions
i considered
trading the broncos the first round pick
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
An already dubious defense just took a death blow to the balls
Losing Urlacher is absolutely huge. Now opposing offenses will game plan the Bear defense in completely different fashion. And you can bet the ranch they will go right for the jugular by executing passing routes up the middle which will further exploit a bad defensive secondary.
"Cubs will win 79 to 83 games." BLou (7/21/09)
It's your sunny disposition that keeps me coming back
;-D
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell
"F*** everybody outside of Halas Hall. BEARDOWN" - WavyGravy
Is there truly such a thing?
a death blow to the balls
Sounds gruesome. But I doubt you could actually die from a testicular contusion. But if you could…. bad, bad way to go.
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
Step off the ledge, please
Yes, it will be hard for the D to be as good without Urlacher. But let’s face it, injuries have always been a big part of the game, and we’ll find out if Lovie’s faith in his back ups are justified.
I've been saving this for the perfect timing...
because it’s super cute… and I think this is it. Lol.
"A lot of fans were drawn to me because they knew that whatever the score was, I was going to run as hard as I could on every play. You don't have that now, you have guys waiting for next week or even next year." - Walter Payton
Devil cats, Devil cats!
Look that first one is transferring the soul of a child to the other one.
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 14, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Comma after the word god, this was addressed to Smudgers who should not be confused with any divine entity.
But still a funny guy.
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
Thanks.
And nice disclaimer.
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 15, 2009 7:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Aw.
I thought the wittle kitties were so cute… :(
"A lot of fans were drawn to me because they knew that whatever the score was, I was going to run as hard as I could on every play. You don't have that now, you have guys waiting for next week or even next year." - Walter Payton
by Ashley Czuba on Sep 14, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
You're right they are evil
I cut the sleeves off because it looks awesome. NOW GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME!
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 14, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
Okay, that’s hilarious.
"A lot of fans were drawn to me because they knew that whatever the score was, I was going to run as hard as I could on every play. You don't have that now, you have guys waiting for next week or even next year." - Walter Payton
by Ashley Czuba on Sep 14, 2009 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, very funny.
And very scary! ;)
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 15, 2009 7:24 AM CDT up reply actions
It scared me so much I almost couldn't post it.
soooooooooo eeeeeeeeevilllllllllll
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 16, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Whatever....................
He’s always hurt and crying for more money. We will have to get by without the Great Brian Urlacher!
Pipe down.
Ok, this is going to sound way harsh for the wrong reasons. But maybe it will motivate Brian. He may be getting a bit slow anyway. 10 years in the league takes it’s toll. God knows I want him in there more than anyone, but maybe we’ll be ok. The D line looks monstrous and you fools dumping on Cutler after last night are idiots. He is an amazing player and will do great things for us – he needs support now, not hate. Lovie is and has been a great coach so stop the hate there also. We won the game last night on the field all night and it came down to one blown coverage.
Please Bears fans, don’t give the rest of the NFL fans fodder to make them think we’re fools. It’s onw thing to have smeone think you’re dumb, it’s another to open your mouth (or write a blog post) and prove it. Brian will be back this year, no doubt in my mind – you can’t keep him down. in the meantime someone else will have to step up. All you Chicken Little Bears fans need to take this loss to GB with dignity and move on. Bring on the Pitts.
You Know...You're Right!
We shall call your fairy tail ’ The 53 Little Bears’ and all our dreams WILL come true. Thanks for bringing me back to reality! I needed that.
Funniest comment of the year - so far
“Brian will be back this year, no doubt in my mind…”
“…and then I remembered to put down my crack pipe.”
nice to see THIS is your first post at WCG, and on SBN.
Smart move, not using your standard Packer Backer username.
Also nice to see you know so much about “carma!”
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 15, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Hahahaha
Still, what do you expect from a fanbase who think cheese is to wear on their heads?
;-D
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell
"F*** everybody outside of Halas Hall. BEARDOWN" - WavyGravy
I don't expect much.
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 16, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions
News flash folks: Hillenmeyer and Roach suck donkey b***s. The only way we can compete now is to move Briggs to the middle (where I feel he should be all along ) and bring in Brooks or Zack Thomas.
I have faith that we can still run our scheme (gap control) and play aggressive with bringing Payne, Afalava and Manning up tight to the line of scrimmage. To offset the loss of both Brian and Pizza. (Manning is an athletic beast, when healthy and is just let loose)
I have faith that we can still run our scheme (gap control) and play aggressive with bringing Payne, Afalava and Manning up tight to the line of scrimmage.
So… we’d be playing 4 linemen, 3 linebackers, and 3 safeties in the box, with a single cornerback covering everyone else? That’s some innovative defensive thinking, there.
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell
"F*** everybody outside of Halas Hall. BEARDOWN" - WavyGravy
We have no-one qualified to replace Urlacher
I can’t believe the homers that say things like “Move Briggs to the MLB position” – he’s not a MLB !! Yeah, play Robbie Gould at WR, put Brad Maynard in at DT. These guys aren’t pieces of Lego.
HH weighs 238lbs stretched over a 6’4 frame. As soon as Urlacher left the game, the Packers suddenly had the ability to run the ball as HH was either caught out of position or flat on his back after being blocked out of it.
by Irish Bears Fan on Sep 17, 2009 4:52 AM CDT reply actions
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