... out in the first game of the 2009 season, people have been wondering just how much he means to the Bear’s defense and the team as a whole. 

Urlacher has been a fixture of the team for several years. Early in his career, he was one of the best middle linebackers in the NFL. 

His size and speed was a deadly combination. When he went out for seven games with a hamstring injury the Bears found out firsthand how much they missed him. 

They didn’t win a single game while he was gone.

Recently Urlacher has shown signs of age, but he is still a big part of the Bear’s defense. 

The middle linebacker is one part of a 4-3 defense and Urlacher is no exception. He helps call the defensive ...

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