It just sickens me to think of Mike Brown on the Bears' sideline again. It's not that I thought he wouldn't get hurt this year, but I was hoping he would be able to avoid a season ending injury. The odds were against him and his history. The way he plays it's all or nothing, sacrificing his body for the sake of his team. He was flying around on Sunday making plays, leading our secondary with his veteran presence, and making the defense more dominant than I've ever seen as a fan. It was a great site to see him back on the field and playing his best against one of the best offenses in the league. There's no doubt in my mind if he and Tommie Harris had suited up for the SB, the outcome would've been different. A part of me understands he may never again suit up for the Bears. It's got to be very difficult for a fierce competitor like himself to have to rehabilitate both physically and mentally 4 out of the past 5 years. It hurt to see such a tough man break down and cry in post-game interviews. I could care less about the loss the Bears just suffered, rather feeling empty inside because of another setback for one of the best safeties in team history.
When Brown played at Nebraska, Tom Osborne dubbed him the greatest player he's ever coached. That's saying a lot for a program that put out NFL talent at an amazing rate back in the 90's. He doesn't have great size or speed. Rather his intellect, intensity, savvy, and knack for the ball that make him one of the most underrated defensive backs in the league.
I harken back to 2001 when the Bears were playing in way over their heads. Winning ugly was the name of the game and Brown was always at the center of attention. He returned the winning interceptions for touchdowns to defeat the 49ers and Browns in consecutive weeks. I remember my Mom leaving the aforementioned game early cause the Bears were losing pretty badly. I called her after the play knowing she was at the game and just witnessed a miracle. She said what? No way, you're kidding me!!! Needless to say, she didn't even think of leaving the next week when the Bears were losing against the Browns.
Mike Brown will always be one of my favorite Bears of all-time and I hope I'm wrong about his pending future with the team. Brown holds the Bears all-time record for defensive TDs with 7, and had an INT and fumble recovery in the Chargers game before he got hurt. He'll soon be on the wrong side of 30, and I'm sure he's at a crossroad in his career/life. While Urlacher is the most irreplaceable fixture on their defense, Brown is their heart and soul. Get well soon.
Say a prayer for Kevin Everett.
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he plays too hard, just like bob sanders also does... they fly around kamikaze, and then everyone is surprised when they get hurt... safety is the most violent position in football, and the most vital on the defensive side of the ball... good safeties can hide a miserable defense... e.g. the colts of last year
thehemogoblin
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I think Bob Sanders is going to get hurt every game. The difference between Colts defense with and without Sanders is day and night.
DC#44
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Sean Taylor is worse than them when it comes to flying to the ball and hitting people. He is NEVER hurt and I hope he DOESN'T get hurt.
Big Ben68
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Not only is Brown a great player, but he's a humble, likable guy. He's happy for the opportunities he has, and never takes it for granted. He's never been greedy, wanting more money than he's earned, or threatening to take his play elsewhere.
Dvoracek came out of alcoholism and has battled every day to be where he is now. Few people play with such intensity and, frankly, thankfulness. Of all the people to go down, these are two of the best, on and off the field. It really is too bad.
vonbearsalot
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I don't think it hurts our defense a lot, but more the great depth we had is now thin.
waituntilnextyearfan
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Yeah, I think the defense will be fine, still better off than last year (in my opinion), though the key injuries came later in the year. Barring future injury, team should be alright. Ulracher, Harris, and Briggs are still in.
Hopefully the offense can pick up some slack.
vonbearsalot
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Great blog and great prespective on Brown's impact to the team. I couldn't have said it better myself. Brown will be missed and I only hope one day he will lace them up for the Bears again
SouthSideHitMan
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Great blog and a great prespective . I couldn't have said it better when putting Mike Browns importance into prespective. Brown will be missed and I only hope he will lace them up again for the Bears in the future
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sorry for the double comment
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I have three Mike Brown jersey's (home,away,and orange) and i love to see him on the fied it really hurts to see a very good safety that is a fan favorite get injured. I hope the Bears can find a way to resign him even if its just to teach the young guys all the knowledge he has. We need to be more thankful the it wasn't like Kevin Everett's injury.
My prayer go out to you Kevin.
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Losing Brown for the Bears is the equivalent of the Steelers losing Troy Palamalu. Great blog.
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Great Blog. I love Mike Brown and he is my favorite Bear player of this modern era.
I was at that San Fran game in 2001 with my mother. We were considering leaving early to beat the rush but didnt. When Mike returned that TD in OT it was one of the most exciting things I have ever experienced. My mother and I talk about it all the time and its a memory/experience we will always have.
I hope he comes back. Even if its not with the Bears. If he doesnt I thank him for being such a great player and giving so much to the team and fans. Mike Brown is one of the greatest in Bears history.
patdoggy
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Great blog! I felt the same way about losing Brown. :(
And I like the reference to Albert King in the title... Or was that accidental? ;)
Sneaky Pete
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I'm not sure who Albert King is. It was a reference to the song by Cream.
waituntilnextyearfan
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