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Bears' backup plan without Urlacher
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08:04 AM ET 08.15 | Clearly, the Bears will miss having Brian Urlacher in the lineup if he can't go in the season opener after having arthroscopic surgery Tuesday. But probably not as much as they've missed him in the past. ... Hunter Hillenmeyer replaced Urlacher at middle linebacker [in both 2004 and 2009] season, though Nick Roach started three games in the middle in 2009. "Hunter always did a good job, whether it was middle or outside," linebackers coach Bob Babich said. "But Hunter Hillenmeyer isn't here. Nick Roach did a good job -- not to disrespect Hunter at all." Among the differences this year -- if it comes to it -- is that Roach is a five-year veteran with more experience at middle linebacker than anybody who has backed up Urlacher.
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Plan "B".
Everybody needs one.
Robataille
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Every time someone talks about the Bears chances for a playoff spot, they add "if they can stay healthy."
Here we are after 1 preseason game, and we have to say it already.
Debbie Does
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I'd rather need Plan B than Preparation H.
Debbie Does
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So much for his "on paper" theory that was on here a few weeks or so back.
TxHeat
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Roids ain't no joke....
Not those roids!
Robataille
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A Roach for Urlacher. Sure, why not? Can't hurt.
50yearfan
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It is time for them to shed some of these older defenders and get young....
RocktownUSA
Harrisonburg, VA
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"Plan 9 From Outer Space" would be as effective for the Bears.
Wawa-we-wa
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A classic!
Debbie Does
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DD, funny how a depth chart works for different teams. Consider the Pats or Pack and their success with back-ups and then teams that can't lose a single piece without crumbling.
Lightly Salted Nuts
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A lot of people oppose the day-after pill.
h2opololpunk
Gainesville, FL
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And they themselves are the best arguments for its use.
Debbie Does
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Urlacher is one tough SOB, he won't miss many games. Da Bears!
Mangler.
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Most of us don't use "Cowboys" and "playoff spot" on the same page, let alone the same sentence.
Debbie Does
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If enough Giants, Eagles and Redskins get carted off the field we could be
Mr Steeler
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