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<blockquote data-quote="tromadz" data-source="post: 219768" data-attributes="member: 306"><p><a href="http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/cs-080406-brian-urlacher-chicago-bears,0,2444563.story" target="_blank">trouble in paradi....trouble in chicago:</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px">For the second year in a row, the Bears will be without a Pro Bowl linebacker for the start of their voluntary off-season program, in part because of an unresolved contract situation.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px">Brian Urlacher told the Tribune on Sunday he plans to skip the first day of workouts, slated to begin Monday, and left open the strong possibility that he will bypass the Bears' entire voluntary off-season program, which includes organized team activities (OTAs).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px">The face of the Bears franchise informed the team of his intentions to remain in Arizona rather than attend the program at Halas Hall.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px">Urlacher cannot be fined for missing voluntary activities, according to the NFL Players Association collective-bargaining agreement. But the team could take internal action that stops short of formal discipline. For example, when running back Thomas Jones and Lance Briggs skipped the voluntary off-season portion of workouts in 2006, coach Lovie Smith briefly demoted the starters upon their return.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px">For reasons unrelated to his contract, Urlacher avoided some off-season workouts last season. He didn't want to comment publicly on his decision for this season.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px">It was fellow linebacker Briggs who missed voluntary workouts last season over a contract dispute and now it's Urlacher's turn—albeit in a much quieter way.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px">Urlacher wants a contract extension but has been relatively low-key about it, leaving the negotiating to his representatives, who have been in constant discussions with the Bears for the last six weeks.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px">Urlacher, who is signed through 2011, made $3.95 million last season—the same salary he is scheduled to make in 2008. Since last season ended, the Bears have rewarded tight end Desmond Clark and Alex Brown with multiyear extensions, and even gave quarterback Kyle Orton a one-year extension.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px">Urlacher said his recovery from neck surgery has nothing to do with his status for Monday. He has been cleared to participate and anticipates making a full recovery when he returns to the field.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px">Urlacher is not the only Pro Bowl-caliber player around the NFL to decide to skip the beginning of voluntary workouts because of a contract issue. Albert Haynesworth, the Titans' defensive tackle, made the same decision after Tennessee designated him to wear their franchise tag. Vikings center Matt Birk also is sitting out.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px">Bengals wide receivers Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh also protested by skipping workouts.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px">The Bears are likely to be without receiver Rashied Davis, who hasn't signed a one-year offer from the team.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px">Tribune reporter David Haugh contributed.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px"><a href="mailto:vxmcclure@tribune.com">vxmcclure@tribune.com</a></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tromadz, post: 219768, member: 306"] [url=http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/cs-080406-brian-urlacher-chicago-bears,0,2444563.story]trouble in paradi....trouble in chicago:[/url] [size=14] For the second year in a row, the Bears will be without a Pro Bowl linebacker for the start of their voluntary off-season program, in part because of an unresolved contract situation. Brian Urlacher told the Tribune on Sunday he plans to skip the first day of workouts, slated to begin Monday, and left open the strong possibility that he will bypass the Bears' entire voluntary off-season program, which includes organized team activities (OTAs). The face of the Bears franchise informed the team of his intentions to remain in Arizona rather than attend the program at Halas Hall. Urlacher cannot be fined for missing voluntary activities, according to the NFL Players Association collective-bargaining agreement. But the team could take internal action that stops short of formal discipline. For example, when running back Thomas Jones and Lance Briggs skipped the voluntary off-season portion of workouts in 2006, coach Lovie Smith briefly demoted the starters upon their return. For reasons unrelated to his contract, Urlacher avoided some off-season workouts last season. He didn't want to comment publicly on his decision for this season. It was fellow linebacker Briggs who missed voluntary workouts last season over a contract dispute and now it's Urlacher's turn—albeit in a much quieter way. Urlacher wants a contract extension but has been relatively low-key about it, leaving the negotiating to his representatives, who have been in constant discussions with the Bears for the last six weeks. Urlacher, who is signed through 2011, made $3.95 million last season—the same salary he is scheduled to make in 2008. Since last season ended, the Bears have rewarded tight end Desmond Clark and Alex Brown with multiyear extensions, and even gave quarterback Kyle Orton a one-year extension. Urlacher said his recovery from neck surgery has nothing to do with his status for Monday. He has been cleared to participate and anticipates making a full recovery when he returns to the field. Urlacher is not the only Pro Bowl-caliber player around the NFL to decide to skip the beginning of voluntary workouts because of a contract issue. Albert Haynesworth, the Titans' defensive tackle, made the same decision after Tennessee designated him to wear their franchise tag. Vikings center Matt Birk also is sitting out. Bengals wide receivers Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh also protested by skipping workouts. The Bears are likely to be without receiver Rashied Davis, who hasn't signed a one-year offer from the team. Tribune reporter David Haugh contributed. [email]vxmcclure@tribune.com[/email][/size] [/QUOTE]
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