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Brian Urlacher retires a Bear after the linebacker announced on Twitter that he is done with the NFL. StorySportsCenter  DiscussLive  ListenLive

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    Unless your seats are in the dugout, you haven't jinxed a thing. RT @ENolan70: Ive already jinxed 2 perfect games this year.
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    Urlacher: "I had a great 13 years here. The fans were always fair to me. These are definitly some of the best fans in football."
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    Urlacher tells @waddleandsilvy he likes 99% of the people at Halas Hall. There is one person he doesn't like. Wouldn't name the person.
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    Urlacher on Lance Briggs - "He is no doubt my best friend on the team. Playing with him made me better."
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    Sveum sticks with same lineup vs. lefty http://t.co/WmTskyw3HO
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    What is Urlacher most proud of? "That every guy I played with I got along with and was friends with. I also never had an issue with a coach"
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    What will Urlacher miss the most? - "100% my teammates," Urlacher said.
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    Urlacher tells guys his knee does feel great, but it will never be the same. "I won't be able to move like I want to."
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    Urlacher did say his desire to continue playing for the #Bears would have been greater if Lovie Smith remained head coach.
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    Urlacher said his agents brought up all the scenarios that could pop up. Urlacher said there is no scenario that can bring him back.
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    Urlacher: "I'm tired of working out."
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    Urlacher tells @waddleandsilvy next thing on the list to do is fill out the retirement papers. He's not coming back, ever.
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    Brian Urlacher joining @waddleandsilvy right now on @ESPN1000.
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    i think so RT @JorEl1114: @ESPNChiCubs they going to get this game in tonight?
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    bad reason RT @daddies4angels: @ESPNChiCubs Believe its cause Borboun cover more ground in PNC over Sweeney
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    For all those asking - #Bears would certainly like to do something this week to pay tribute to Brian Urlacher, but everything TBD.
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    RT @JerryAzumah: Many great memories! It was a pleasure playing beside you. Enjoy retirement. Cheers #Bears http://t.co/aDKWBySnla
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