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Brian Urlacher

Pos
LB
Height
6-4
Weight
258
  • Born: May 25, 1978

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Newsbreakers

August 30, 2010

Brian Urlacher (calf) will return to practice today after being held out of activities last week, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Our View:

While Urlacher is not the elite linebacker he once was, he's still an important piece of the Bears' defense. He'll be good to go for Week 1.

August 26, 2010

Brian Urlacher (strained left calf) will sit out of Chicago's preseason tilt with the Cardinals this weekend, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Our View:

Although his absence is considered just a precaution, it's disconcerting that Urlacher is already hurt. He's simply not an elite IDP player anymore.

August 24, 2010

According to the Chicago Tribune, "Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher will sit out practice for the second consecutive day Tuesday as he continues to nurse a strained left calf."

Our View:

After missing all but one game last season, he isn't exactly proving he'll be able to stay healthy in 2010. Once an IDP warrior, he's little more than a middle round flier at this point.

August 22, 2010

Brian Urlacher's calf injury from Saturday night is being characterized as a minor strain, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Our View:

It would be nice to believe that, but considering Urlacher's injury history, it would probably be best to reserve final judgment until you see him back out on the field.

August 21, 2010

According to Stephania Bell of ESPN, Brian Urlacher left Saturday's preseason game with an apparent calf injury.

Our View:

He'll miss the rest of the game. The extent of the injury is unknown, but it's never a good sign when a player is immediately declared out for the rest of the game as Urlacher was. Expect an update later this evening.

July 24, 2010

According to the Chicago Tribune, cable television entertainer Glenn Beck has apologized for calling Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher a "neo-nazi."

Our View:

He made the "joke" on his television show last week. He appears to have quickly realized just how easily Mr. Urlacher could break him in half.

May 29, 2010

ESPN.com reports that Brian Urlacher is confident that this season will not be marred by injury. The linebacker says he has been working out ever since doctors removed his cast in the fall and that he has not had any issues at all with the arthritic back that plagued his 2007 campaign.

Our View:

We want to believe Urlacher, but the fact of the matter is that he's 32 and been through a ton of physical punishment since entering the league. He has already experienced some pain in his surgically-repaired wrist during recent workouts. Don't overrate him in IDP formats.

May 20, 2010

Brian Urlacher has experienced some pain in his surgically-repaired wrist during recent workouts but has been mostly encouraged by the way it's felt, according to the Chicago Tribune. "It hurt," Urlacher said of his first football-related impact on the wrist since his surgery, the morning after last year's season opener against the Packers. "I'm pretty confident it's going to hurt for a while, until I get all the movement back. But it's better than I thought it would be."

Our View:

Urlacher's wrist figures to improve as time continues to pass. There's no doubt that Urlacher's risk of injury will be held against him on draft day in all IDP leagues, but for now, it looks like he should be good to go in the middle of Chicago's defense by Week 1.

March 24, 2010

According to Bears head coach Lovie Smith (via the Chicago Sun-Times), linebacker Brian Urlacher (wrist) is "healthy" and still "the face of the franchise."

Our View:

Urlacher will be 32 in Week 1 of the 2010 season, and will have to stay healthy for the Bears to have a realistic shot at winning the NFC North division. Regardless of his health, he could be nearing the end of his time in the Windy City.

February 8, 2010

Brian Urlacher is expected to be ready to participate at the start of the Bears' offseason program, according to their official team website.

Our View:

Urlacher has been recovering from a dislocated right wrist that limited him to one game in 2009. The veteran linebacker will turn 32 in May, but should have at least one more good season left in him with Chicago - assuming he can bounce back healthy.

January 5, 2010

According to chicagobears.com, the organization has decided keep coach Lovie Smith and GM Jerry Angelo in their respective positions moving forward.

Our View:

The Bears have let offensive coordinator Ron Turner go and will search for a replacement. They are considering recently fired Bills interim coach Perry Fewell to lead the defense, but they'll face some competition for him as the Giants are interested in his services as well.

January 5, 2010

Perry Fewell, who served as Buffalo's interim head coach the end of this season but has since been fired, is expected to become Chicago's next defensive coordinator, according to NFL.com's Jason La Canfora.

Our View:

Lovie Smith is expected to maintain his role as Chicago's head coach but will give way control of the defense to someone else, likely Fewell.

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