Brian Urlacher on defense: We stink

By Jeff Dickerson DETROIT — Seven-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker Brian Urlacher has played on several elite defenses during his illustrious career with the Chicago Bears. That isn't shaping up to be the case in 2011. "We're playing like [expletive], …

Two of his blitzes this season have resulted in interceptions by Brian Urlacher, including one against nearly flawless Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. "Yeah, both my picks were on blitzes, so they do work," Urlacher said. "We have executed at times, …

''A win's a win,'' linebacker Brian Urlacher said. ''You can have all the yards you want. It doesn't matter. We won.'' But even Urlacher couldn't ignore the obvious flaw in the Bears' 34-29 victory against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at Soldier …

Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher left the team to be with his family Tuesday after his mother, Lavoyda Lenard, died at her home outside of Mount Pleasant, Texas. One of the greatest guys you can probably meet in this sport. …