Brian Urlacher's Retirement

I would like to take this time to acknowledge my favorite football player of all-time, Brian Urlacher, who announced his retirement from football yesterday. Urlacher spent his entire 13-year career with the Chicago Bears (which is a truly remarkable feat in the modern NFL) and revolutionized the position with his speed, ability to cover the field and skills in both the passing and rushing defense. He was a natural-born leader who became the face of arguably the most feared defense in the NFL over the past decade or so and is the latest in a long line of legends to lineup at linebacker for the Bears. It's fitting that Urlacher retired at the same time Ray Lewis did, now the two greatest linebackers of the modern era can potentially enter the Hall of Fame together. Brian Urlacher walked away from the league at the right time in his career and in a understated way which shows exactly the type of high-character guy he is. His contributions to the Bears on and off-the field will never be forgotten. Happy retirement Brian and hopefully you'll be enshrined in Canton in 2018.