Brian Urlacher - The Orange Mane

Beantown Bronco · 04-23-2008, 10:30 AM

Bears say they won't make an exception for Urlacher
ESPN.com news services

Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo indicated Tuesday that the team won't budge off its contract offer to linebacker Brian Urlacher, who has been skipping the team's voluntary workouts while seeking a contract extension.

"You're not going to have one big happy family," Angelo told reporters. "You who have kids and raise families understand it doesn't happen in your homes, and it certainly isn't going to happen at Halas Hall when you have 53 kids and we have to make every one of them happy. It's just not reality."

According to Chicago-area published reports, Urlacher, currently signed through 2011, has been offered a one-year extension with a $5 million guaranteed signing bonus and an extra $1 million per year if he plays 85 percent of the team's defensive snaps.

Urlacher, whose current deal is for nine years and $56 million, including a $13 million signing bonus, wants a multiyear extension with more guaranteed money, according to reports.

"The way we do business is going to continue as what we've always done," Angelo said. "We don't negotiate through the media. That's nothing that we've done or will now do just because a player may be more high-profile.

"There are going to be times when we're not going to be accommodating. There are going to be times when players aren't going to be happy with contracts."

Asked if the Bears should make an exception for Urlacher, given his stature in Chicago and place in team history, he replied: "Are you saying Brian's special, and we should do something for Brian and the other 52 will understand?"

''The good news with Brian is he is a Bear. He wants to be a Bear," Angelo added. "Everything is going well with his rehab [from neck surgery]. We can't wait to see him. That's all good news, and that's what we're playing on internally.''

Last week, Urlacher denied reports that he was seeking a trade out of Chicago or contemplating retirement.

In eight NFL seasons, all in Chicago, Urlacher has 970 tackles, including 37½ sacks, eight forced fumbles and 15 interceptions. He had 123 tackles and five interceptions last season.
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Unreal. Am I missing something? He is signed and under contract for 4 MORE YEARS, yet he wants to renegotiate already? Could you imagine Dove Valley if any of our guys started holding out with that many years left on a contract? We all b*tched and moaned about Portis and he wanted to renegotiate with only 2 years left on his rookie contract.

Hey Brian, maybe you should've thought about this scenario before signing a freakin' 9 year contract......which, by the way, made you one of the highest paid players in the league.

Here's Beantown Bronco Rule #38 - Don't sign a 9 year contract if you want to continue being paid among the tops in the league every year.....because the market goes up every year and average FAs will collect more than you in no time.

brncs_fan · 04-23-2008, 10:33 AM

What's rule #37?

Beantown Bronco · 04-23-2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by brncs_fan

What's rule #37?

Damn, I lost it.....and I know it was a good one, but here's one of my favorites

rule #28:

http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showthr...le#post1632185

socalorado · 04-23-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by brncs_fan

What's rule #37?

RULE#37
Always respond to ludicrious "Madden trades" and crazy "blanket statements" by saying " I just threw up in my mouth a little"

Beantown Bronco · 04-23-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by socalorado

RULE#37
Always respond to ludicrious "Madden trades" and crazy "blanket statements" by saying " I just threw up in my mouth a little"

I prefer throwing up on my computer. That way, my boss let's me go home early. If I keep it in my mouth, that just means I have to finish out the day.

socalorado · 04-23-2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Beantown Bronco

I prefer throwing up on my computer. That way, my boss let's me go home early. If I keep it in my mouth, that just means I have to finish out the day.

Nice! I'm going to try this rule out after breakfast!

As for the article, Yeah, I'd say Urlacher is a little "out there" with his demands.
Not sure what thats all about. Seems he may be overspending lately, if thats possible.

Beantown Bronco · 04-23-2008, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brncs_fan

What's rule #37?

Aha! I found it:

http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showthr...le#post1913595

brncs_fan · 04-23-2008, 10:47 AM

You got a whole list of those things somewhere?

Beantown Bronco · 04-23-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by brncs_fan

You got a whole list of those things somewhere?

They're scattered around.....I should probably get around to compiling them. I'll probably wait until a few weeks after the draft when it gets slow again.

Gcver2ver3 · 04-23-2008, 10:53 AM

Beantown, reading your thread title scared me for a minute...

i thought you were starting a mindless "let's trade for Urlacher" thread for a second there...

nice to see i was mistaken...

broncofan2438 · 04-23-2008, 11:24 AM

crazy. i will never understand NFL contracts

Northman · 04-23-2008, 11:26 AM

Yep. They sign agreements and then try to get out of them. Pretty funny.

04-23-2008, 10:30 AM	#1
Beantown Bronco Athletic Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mass Posts: 19,040 Adopt-a-Bronco: Matt Prater	Brian Urlacher Bears say they won't make an exception for Urlacher ESPN.com news services Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo indicated Tuesday that the team won't budge off its contract offer to linebacker Brian Urlacher, who has been skipping the team's voluntary workouts while seeking a contract extension. "You're not going to have one big happy family," Angelo told reporters. "You who have kids and raise families understand it doesn't happen in your homes, and it certainly isn't going to happen at Halas Hall when you have 53 kids and we have to make every one of them happy. It's just not reality." According to Chicago-area published reports, Urlacher, currently signed through 2011, has been offered a one-year extension with a $5 million guaranteed signing bonus and an extra $1 million per year if he plays 85 percent of the team's defensive snaps. Urlacher, whose current deal is for nine years and $56 million, including a $13 million signing bonus, wants a multiyear extension with more guaranteed money, according to reports. "The way we do business is going to continue as what we've always done," Angelo said. "We don't negotiate through the media. That's nothing that we've done or will now do just because a player may be more high-profile. "There are going to be times when we're not going to be accommodating. There are going to be times when players aren't going to be happy with contracts." Asked if the Bears should make an exception for Urlacher, given his stature in Chicago and place in team history, he replied: "Are you saying Brian's special, and we should do something for Brian and the other 52 will understand?" ''The good news with Brian is he is a Bear. He wants to be a Bear," Angelo added. "Everything is going well with his rehab [from neck surgery]. We can't wait to see him. That's all good news, and that's what we're playing on internally.'' Last week, Urlacher denied reports that he was seeking a trade out of Chicago or contemplating retirement. In eight NFL seasons, all in Chicago, Urlacher has 970 tackles, including 37½ sacks, eight forced fumbles and 15 interceptions. He had 123 tackles and five interceptions last season. __________________________________________________ ______________ Unreal. Am I missing something? He is signed and under contract for 4 MORE YEARS, yet he wants to renegotiate already? Could you imagine Dove Valley if any of our guys started holding out with that many years left on a contract? We all b*tched and moaned about Portis and he wanted to renegotiate with only 2 years left on his rookie contract. Hey Brian, maybe you should've thought about this scenario before signing a freakin' 9 year contract......which, by the way, made you one of the highest paid players in the league. Here's Beantown Bronco Rule #38 - Don't sign a 9 year contract if you want to continue being paid among the tops in the league every year.....because the market goes up every year and average FAs will collect more than you in no time.

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04-23-2008, 10:33 AM	#2
brncs_fan How about some Tapenade! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Coaches Cradle...Eastern Illinois University Posts: 5,490 Adopt-a-Bronco: Manti Teo	What's rule #37?

04-23-2008, 10:47 AM	#8
brncs_fan How about some Tapenade! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Coaches Cradle...Eastern Illinois University Posts: 5,490 Adopt-a-Bronco: Manti Teo	You got a whole list of those things somewhere?

04-23-2008, 10:53 AM	#10
Gcver2ver3 Ring of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 6,629 Adopt-a-Bronco: not Lance Ball	Beantown, reading your thread title scared me for a minute... i thought you were starting a mindless "let's trade for Urlacher" thread for a second there... nice to see i was mistaken...

04-23-2008, 11:24 AM	#11
broncofan2438 Faneco this... LETS TAKE BACK THE AFC WEST Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California Posts: 6,302 Adopt-a-Bronco: ERIC DECKER	crazy. i will never understand NFL contracts

04-23-2008, 11:26 AM	#12
Northman The Enigma Prognosis Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,925 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bryci	Yep. They sign agreements and then try to get out of them. Pretty funny.