Tech Worlds":4bwtg9y4 said:This would be stupid.
We built this team based on youth. We don't need washed up old has been.
You may think that playing 3-4 outside linebacker is a huge help as far as making the left side of this particular list. You may be right. There have been a few 4-3 outside linebackers and the occasional middle linebacker like Brian Urlacher over the past few seasons, but it definitely helps you collect negative plays if you're moving on the snap.
SalishHawkFan":34bea0ch said:FO had a good analysis of the best and worst run stoppers in the NFL. Urlacher made top 10. They had this to say:
You may think that playing 3-4 outside linebacker is a huge help as far as making the left side of this particular list. You may be right. There have been a few 4-3 outside linebackers and the occasional middle linebacker like Brian Urlacher over the past few seasons, but it definitely helps you collect negative plays if you're moving on the snap.
The guy was listed in the top 10. The only middle linebacker who made the list and he consistently makes the list. He's a special talent and anyone who buys into the "he's washed up" myth has been buying into the whole Bears fans excuses for why their team blew their shot at the playoffs. People like to find scapegoats.
Oh and btw, Bobby didn't make that list.
Seems I recall our team had a need for run stoppers as the season progressed.
AgentDib":2v5jx9po said:You know which team is in the best position to know how effective Urlacher still is? The Chicago Bears.
Haha, that's probably about where I stand too actually. I don't think everyone should rag on him as being over the hll, Urlacher is still an elite MLB. I wouldn't replace Wagner with him, but he could have a place on our team.ErikG803":zaz6fifw said:SalishHawkFan":zaz6fifw said:FO had a good analysis of the best and worst run stoppers in the NFL. Urlacher made top 10. They had this to say:
You may think that playing 3-4 outside linebacker is a huge help as far as making the left side of this particular list. You may be right. There have been a few 4-3 outside linebackers and the occasional middle linebacker like Brian Urlacher over the past few seasons, but it definitely helps you collect negative plays if you're moving on the snap.
The guy was listed in the top 10. The only middle linebacker who made the list and he consistently makes the list. He's a special talent and anyone who buys into the "he's washed up" myth has been buying into the whole Bears fans excuses for why their team blew their shot at the playoffs. People like to find scapegoats.
Oh and btw, Bobby didn't make that list.
Seems I recall our team had a need for run stoppers as the season progressed.
This post changed me from "mehhh" to "slightly in favor"
HawKnPeppa":22fwjifd said:One of the finalists for ROY AT MLB and people talk about moving him to WSLB... utter ignorance.
SalishHawkFan":1y6a1e9h said:Haha, that's probably about where I stand too actually. I don't think everyone should rag on him as being over the hll, Urlacher is still an elite MLB. I wouldn't replace Wagner with him, but he could have a place on our team.
ErikG803":3ebulzb8 said:SalishHawkFan":3ebulzb8 said:FO had a good analysis of the best and worst run stoppers in the NFL. Urlacher made top 10. They had this to say:
You may think that playing 3-4 outside linebacker is a huge help as far as making the left side of this particular list. You may be right. There have been a few 4-3 outside linebackers and the occasional middle linebacker like Brian Urlacher over the past few seasons, but it definitely helps you collect negative plays if you're moving on the snap.
The guy was listed in the top 10. The only middle linebacker who made the list and he consistently makes the list. He's a special talent and anyone who buys into the "he's washed up" myth has been buying into the whole Bears fans excuses for why their team blew their shot at the playoffs. People like to find scapegoats.
Oh and btw, Bobby didn't make that list.
Seems I recall our team had a need for run stoppers as the season progressed.
This post changed me from "mehhh" to "slightly in favor"
kearly":2cdh9v8a said:AgentDib":2cdh9v8a said:You know which team is in the best position to know how effective Urlacher still is? The Chicago Bears.
To be fair, the Bears did offer him a contract. A contract that was twice as much as the minimum. It will probably end up being the biggest contract Urlacher is offered this offseason. He made a mistake turning it down, IMO.
:13: it annoys me as well.HawKnPeppa":pjywsj46 said:One of the finalists for ROY AT MLB and people talk about moving him to WSLB... utter ignorance.