Urlacher talks about Roquan, Nagy, Trubisky and bears in the Super Bowl

While most Chicago Bears fans were recovering from a long Labor Day weekend, linebacker Brian Urlacher and former Green Bay Packers receiver Jordy Nelson were hosting an event at the Great Naval Base. Lakes, Illinois. The NFL Boot Camp NFL from USAA's Hi to Service to be exact. It was a day when the men and women of the US Navy could participate in what can only be described as a combination of NFL civilians.

During the event, Urlacher, Nelson, members of the media and service members participated in a number of combine activities, including the 40-yard dash, the vertical jump, and the 3-cone exercises. , a catcher glove and the favorite of Uracher, the QB Arm Challenge (more about it). just a little bit).

When asked about the event, Urlacher was humiliated to be part of it. "I'm excited to be part of that. It's a pretty cool event that they organize here. "

"We're doing exercises like combine. We do the 40, the drill with 3 cones, the vertical jump and the quarter. Urlacher was quick to point out a detail. "There is no defensive training here. It's an offensive camp. We are doing offensive exercises to see how fast they are going and giving them a glimpse of what we have experienced at the combine, "he said with a laugh.

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Yes, it might have been an offensive camp for the sailors, but that would not stop Urlacher from beating Nelson, it's a special event. "I was out of position my entire career, I should have been quarterback. I have never had the opportunity to play college, high school or college. They've always put me in defense or catcher. I have never seen him throw (Jordy Nelson), but I think I could throw him further. I really can not run faster or catch the ball better. "

Despite the fact that the Bears and Packers were about to face off at two days of the event, Urlacher was able to keep his head down while talking about former Packer receiver and possibly 39, a tackle in the middle of the field during the reception of the exercises. . "Someone just asked me a little bit ago if I could see him when I was playing, and I do not think I've ever hit Jordy even though we played eight to ten times against one." 39; another. I do not think I've ever hit it. "

On Tuesday afternoon, everything was fun during the USAA's excellent presentation, but that did not stop Urlacher from giving his opinion on the upcoming season for the Bears.

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Reflections on Roquan Smith

When you think of the Bears and their frankness, the first two positions that come to mind are a setback and of course, a linebacker. Whether it's the recent career of Urlacher, Dick Butkus, or even Mike Singletary, there is a deep Hall of Famers story to this post.

Could Smith be the next big linebacker in Chicago? "He was fine last year. He arrived late at the end of last season and played very well. I like all his game. He plays well the race, he plays the pass and he knows where to go. He is just a good football player. The longer it plays, the better it will improve. There is no doubt in my mind. "

A member of the Hall of Famer praised his many years in the league during his many years in the league. Smith could be ready for a big season, especially in Chuck Pagano's defense, which should be more aggressive than in recent years.

Candidate for discussion in 2019

Although the majority of national media disagree with quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and the offensive, Urlacher does not share the same sentiment. While most of them expect a minimal or no leap from the third quarter, most Bears fans think Trubisky can take the next step and make from this team a true Super Bowl contender. They are not the only ones to believe it either.

"I think Mitch will save a lot of time this year. It's his second year with coach Nagy and we've seen what this guy (Nagy) can do with the quarterbacks. The position in which he places players to play games will help Mitch. It's not that he needs it because he participated in the Pro Bowl last year, but I just think he's going to go one step further this year. "

I think I speak on behalf of all Bears fans when I say that not only would this be a well received show, but that it would probably be something that happens for them to win the Super Bowl in 2019.

Where will the Bears go this year?

The last time the Bears won the division and played in the playoffs two years in a row, these are the 2005-2006 seasons. It goes without saying that it has been more than 10 years since this happened and that the time has gone well for a similar race.

But how does this current team compare to what Urlacher had in the days of Lovie Smith? "Defensively, our structure is very similar. We were good at the front, we had good linebackers and security guards. We were solid. We did not give up a lot of big games, we had a lot of takeaways and lots of bags. What I like about this team is that their head coach is just one of the guys. I think it's easy to play and makes things very fun for them. It's the same thing that Lovie did for us. "

With striking similarities at least in terms of defense and training, where does Urlacher think the Bears can go this year? "I think they'll end up in the Super Bowl." The praise of the Hall of Famer indeed.

"The division, the NFC championship and then the Super Bowl. They are so talented. If they build their offense from what they did last year, they will be really good. Defensively, if they can maintain what they did, I think they'll be great. They were so good last year, it will be difficult to be better than those where, but God presumes they are better, they will be very hard to beat. "

So, you first heard the Bears fans here. If Brian Urlacher expects the Bears to participate in the Super Bowl, why not you? While the United States of America Association (USAA) is hosting its first NFL Salut to Service training camp in the Chicago area, what better time to do it than two days before the sport's most historic rivalry? only begins the 100th season of the NFL?