Free-agent linebacker Brian Urlacher has been discussing a new contract with the Chicago Bears for weeks, but those talks have been fruitless to date. Urlacher's camp reportedly has been led to believe there's no "prevailing sense of urgency" on the Bears' side. That being the case, Urlacher's agents have touched base with the NFC North division rival Minnesota Vikings, The Chicago Tribune reported Wednesday. Set to lose middle linebacker Jasper Brinkley, the Vikings merely are "monitoring" Urlacher's situation at this point. They aren't the only teams keeping tabs on the eight-time Pro Bowl selection as the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals also have "some level of interest." Source: NFL.com
Potentially another player in the wrong uniform. Should he come to AZ, fine. But he'll always be a Bear.
It will be strange seeing him in anything other than a Bears uniform. My question is, does he have anything left? He's had a HOF career, but don't you guys think it is time for him to hang it up? He has been beat up the last few years. I honestly hope the Cowboys stay clear of him.
Whether Urlacher has anything left or not (if so, not much), his presence on the field has made a difference for the Bears defense for years. Two problems though...Urlacher will be 35 once the 2013 regular season starts and he is looking for $5.5 million a year. I would not give that kind of money to an aging MLB regardless of who it is.
