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Bears Chairman George McCaskey Staying Out Of Brian Urlacher's Situation

Found March 18, 2013 on GridironFans.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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The future of Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher is one of the big offseason questions in Chicago. Kevin Seifert of ESPN reports Bears chairman George McCaskey said he personally hopes Urlacher returns but made clear the decision lies with general manager Phil Emery. "As a fan," McCaskey said, "of course you want him back. He's been the face of the franchise. He's been an outstanding player, a Hall of Fame career. But I've tried to assure Bears fans since I became chairman that I don't involve myself in player personnel decisions unless there is a question of character. Of course, there is no question about Brian's character. So you have to leave that to the pros, the guys that make the evaluations, and hope for the best." Source: The Redzone
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