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Brian Urlacher isn't bothered about not making the Pro Bowl because he said it's a popularity contest, and Urlacher admitted he doesn't always vote for the player who deserves it the most.

Urlacher was a guest on WMVP-AM (1000) and said he votes for players he likes, and for players who won't take a spot from one of his teammates.


Urlacher also said he believes Kyle Orton has shown enough to be considered the Bears' quarterback of the future.

Here is the transcrip of the interview: On playing in cold weather: "Doesn't affect me as long as my toes don't get stepped on. Once my hands and my feet get cold, I'm in big trouble. But I've been pretty good keeping those warm this year."

Getting toes stepped on: "It hurts so bad. It's such a pain in the butt. Usually it's one of our D-linemen that does it to me, so that's the worst. It happens every game, so what can you do."

Urlacher scoffs at Pro Bowl voting; endorses Orton :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Bears