[vincesanity82]

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. 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. -- Chicago Tribune

Unhappy Urlacher to skip Bears' 1st voluntary workout -- chicagotribune.com

[bears9]

How can he want a contract extension? He is locked up until like 2011 or 2012. I expect to see him back for training camp and the regular season.

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by bears9

How can he want a contract extension? He is locked up until like 2011 or 2012. I expect to see him back for training camp and the regular season.

just another whiney pro .... no one made him sign his contract

[theduck]

alright lance briggs thats enough. go to the workouts

[Bette]

Originally Posted by bears9

How can he want a contract extension? He is locked up until like 2011 or 2012. I expect to see him back for training camp and the regular season.

yeah, that's kind of strange if he's locked up for that long. I believe he will be back for training camp too. Maybe he just didnt feel like doing the off season stuff.

[simple simon]

guess he is pulling a Strahan

[vincesanity82]

Its selfish, but make 'em happy, urlacher is the best thing going right now in chi-town..

[bears9]

Originally Posted by Bette

yeah, that's kind of strange if he's locked up for that long. I believe he will be back for training camp too. Maybe he just didnt feel like doing the off season stuff.

I checked, he is locked up until 2011 and personally I wouldn't give him the extension. He isn't getting any younger and I would still be worried about his back.

[Weird harold]

Before Briggs played his year as a franchise player, and they were talking about signing Briggs, Urlacher volunteered to redo his deal, for less money, so they could sign Briggs, and meet the salary cap. This is about as much of a 180 degree change as I can think of.