Urlacher Done for Season

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They should certainly be calling Derrick Brooks. Cant believe no teams calling him and Marv Harrison

There have been post about that in regards to Brooks. Have not heard anything about Harrison.

Would be great addtions...

Dungy said Marv has alot left and he does have the connection with Lovie and the whole Tampa/Brooks thing

[Scott Campbell]

They should certainly be calling Derrick Brooks. Cant believe no teams calling him and Marv Harrison

There have been post about that in regards to Brooks. Have not heard anything about Harrison.

What are they going to do about QB?

[Patler]

How many of you think it would not have been a penalty if the same exact play was a Paris Lenon hit on Favre, or Brady, or Manning 1, maybe even Manning 2? A "nonstar" hit on a face of the NFL.

Last night it was a hit by a face of the NFL on a not-yet face of the NFL, so no call. That's just the way it is in pro sports. In another year or two, Rodgers might get that call, especially if it is by a lesser profile than Urlacher.

[Scott Campbell]

The Chicago Tribune called Urlacher the new Mike Brown.

[Freak Out]

He put a good hit on Rodgers using his shoulder....the ball was gone and he could have easily held up by why? He's supposed to do it when he gets a chance.

[Freak Out]

The Chicago Tribune called Urlacher the new Mike Brown.

That is awesome.

[Kiwon]

Tough break for Urlacher (no pun intended).

It's a good reminder of what a unpredictable sport football is.

Brady goes down first couple of plays last year and is done. Urlacher was all pumped up for the season and now he's all done.

He is a good competitor. I'm sorry to see him gone.

[Patler]

He put a good hit on Rodgers using his shoulder....the ball was gone and he could have easily held up by why? He's supposed to do it when he gets a chance.

I believe according to the new rules protecting the QB, if the ball is away, the defender is supposed to do what he can to avoid hitting the QB. That may apply only in the pocket, and I believe Rodgers had drifted outside the tackle, hadn't he? That could explain it. But, Urlacher did not even try to hold up, which often results in a call when the hit is on the QB.

Instead of getting up as he did, Rodgers should have stayed down for a while. I bet a delayed hanky would have followed.

[Freak Out]

He put a good hit on Rodgers using his shoulder....the ball was gone and he could have easily held up by why? He's supposed to do it when he gets a chance.

I believe according to the new rules protecting the QB, if the ball is away, the defender is supposed to do what he can to avoid hitting the QB. That may apply only in the pocket, and I believe Rodgers had drifted outside the tackle, hadn't he? That could explain it. But, Urlacher did not even try to hold up, which often results in a call when the hit is on the QB.

Instead of getting up as he did, Rodgers should have stayed down for a while. I bet a delayed hanky would have followed.

Rodgers had rolled right and was way out of the pocket if I am remembering correctly.

Is that something the QB coach should be telling him? Stay down a little longer next time.

[Patler]

Is that something the QB coach should be telling him? Stay down a little longer next time.

Ya, groan a little, grab something like it really hurts....

[Fritz]

That is, pretend you're a European/South American soccer player.

[pack4to84]

I re-watched the whole first half. Urlacher didn't get hurt on the field. I think he might of hit the wall in the locker room again. Like he did a few years back.

[Dabaddestbear]

Come on guys...if it was the other way around there is no way you would say that was a late hit. He was launching towards the QB right as the ball was about to be released. Do you think he has the ability to pause in midair like a video game? Not even on Madden 2050 can you do that! lol.

The way he launched himself up near Rodger's head, there is no way he meant it as a tackle. He knew the ball was gone and was trying to punish Rodgers. There's really no other good explanation for throwing you head and shoulder at another guys head like that. Zero attempt to wrap up, zero attempt at the ball. He would never have launched like that if Rodgers wasn't fully extended making the pass.

Was it late? Maybe not, but I've seen far closer calls flagged.

It was good football. Urlacher crushed him, AR got up game went on. I would HOPE our guys hit that hard...you get a run at a QB you smack him so he gets happy feet...like AR kind of did after Babre was beat for the umpteenth time

Thank you Tony. I just wish we could still get excited about good solid "legal" hits, instead of always crying about any hit. I never saw AR or any of the Packer players or staff complain yet some on here are convinced that it must have a cheap shot only because that shot was a solid one on their star QB.

Everyone needs to acknowledge this game for what it was, a good hard hitting defensive game plan and play from both teams. I loved the defensive play on both sides of the ball, I just hated the play that gave up a TD for you guys to win.

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Dnag, didnt realize the bears are 0-7 in the games Brian has missed in his career...

Question: is he a HOFer?

[sharpe1027]

Thank you Tony. I just wish we could still get excited about good solid "legal" hits, instead of always crying about any hit. I never saw AR or any of the Packer players or staff complain yet some on here are convinced that it must have a cheap shot only because that shot was a solid one on their star QB.

Everyone needs to acknowledge this game for what it was, a good hard hitting defensive game plan and play from both teams. I loved the defensive play on both sides of the ball, I just hated the play that gave up a TD for you guys to win.

Back from your timeout already?

I too say let em hit the QB; however, the league has said they won't allow it...so call it then. Same play, or even less violent, and the result has consistently been a 15 yard penalty.

As I said before, there is no doubt in my mind that Urlacher was only hitting Rodgers to hurt him, no reason to tackle that way if he was going to get to him in time. If he thought was going to get the sack, he would have swatted the arm and wrapped Rodgers up. Instead he turned his shoulder and lowered his head because he knew the ball was already out.

Is that wrong? Maybe not, but if it isn't at least a bit questionable, then why the hell are you so intent on proving me wrong?