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Breaking News: Brian Urlacher retires
Brian Urlacher announced his retirement after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears. Story » | Gallery
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- Urlacher retiring from NFL after 13 seasons
- NFL: Expanded playoffs, 18 games still mulled
- Goodell confirms draft moving to May in '14

- Jets' Goodson pleads not guilty to charges
- Back in black: Woodson signs with Raiders

- Bucs' Revis gets OK to make cuts on knee
- Polamalu hopes to make calf issues history
- Locker ready to throw without any limitations
- Cowboys' Bryant: 'Comfortable with my life'
- Veteran tackle Starks, Chargers agree to deal
- Arians rips offense as Cards resume OTAs
- Bay Area, Houston get Super Bowls
| Sando - Bowen: 5 second-year breakout candidates

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2013 WIN TOTALS
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As sports books release 2013 win totals, one formula identifies four teams that are most likely to stray from projections.
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- RichCimini Rich Cimini
TE Hayden Smith, former rugby player, looks much improved. Has made a few catches. #Jets
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- RichCimini Rich Cimini

- wingoz trey wingo
There are certain positions on certain teams that are iconic: Middle linebacker for the Bears is one of em, and Urlacher added to the legacy
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- wingoz trey wingo

- ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson
RT @RodWilson58: @BUrlacher54 was the first guy/veteran teammate to introduce himself and welcome me when I was drafted to the Bears. You w…
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- ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson

- ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson
About to jump on @SportsCenter to discuss the retirement of Brian Urlacher.
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- ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson

- ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson
RT @Dusty94_TheRush: My good friend and former teammate Brian Urlacher is retiring today!Great run brotha! Best player and teammate you cou…
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- ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson

- Edwerderespn Ed Werder
Technically as has been pointed out, the Bears didn't release Urlacher. Deal was up and failed to negotiate acceptable deal
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- Edwerderespn Ed Werder

- ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson
Urlacher began notifying some close friends of his decision early this morning. Seems to be really enjoying his offseason and life w/o FB.
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- ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson

- Edwerderespn Ed Werder
Brian Urlacher's retirement partly result of lack of interest around the league and seems to justify Bears decision to cut franchise icon
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- Edwerderespn Ed Werder

- wingoz trey wingo
RT @sfujita55: Congrats to @BUrlacher54 on an incredible career. Welcome to retirement. I'll save you a spot on on my weekend softball team…
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- wingoz trey wingo

- Edwerderespn Ed Werder
RT @sfujita55: Congrats to @BUrlacher54 on an incredible career. Welcome to retirement. I'll save you a spot on on my weekend softball team…
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- Edwerderespn Ed Werder

- wingoz trey wingo
Ran into Urlacher couple of weeks ago.. seemed completely happy with where he was; not surprised he's retiring. told me he's saved his money
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- wingoz trey wingo

- NotoriousOHM Ohm Youngmisuk
Hynoski just got carted to the locker room after going down with an unknown injury.
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- NotoriousOHM Ohm Youngmisuk

- MikeReiss Mike Reiss
Highlighting Brandon Bolden's absence on the field at Patriots' OTA (health) & its trickle-down effect on RB spot. http://t.co/sdbVLasB0H
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- MikeReiss Mike Reiss

- NotoriousOHM Ohm Youngmisuk
Eli just hit Louis Murphy on a bomb for a 50 yd TD in 11 on 11. Murphy got behind the secondary
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- NotoriousOHM Ohm Youngmisuk

- RichCimini Rich Cimini
In first team period, Sanchez and Smith get 6 reps apiece, Simms 2, McElroy 1. #Jets
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- RichCimini Rich Cimini

- AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
It's a wrap on a great career. RT @BUrlacher54: It was an honor to play my entire career for the @ChicagoBears http://t.co/myq2x0UM8I
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- AdamSchefter Adam Schefter

- RichCimini Rich Cimini
Geno Smith in first period: 6 plays, 0-for-4, 1 INT (1 drop), 1 penalty. #Jets
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- RichCimini Rich Cimini

- ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson
RT @JasonTaylor: Congrats to the great @BUrlacher54 on an outstanding career. Always enjoyed watching u play. Class act & great player. #R…
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- ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson

- RichCimini Rich Cimini
Geno Smith intercepted by McIntyre. Came on deflection/drop by Mayo. #Jets
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- RichCimini Rich Cimini

- ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson
RT @hthill: @BUrlacher54 was the most coachable superstar, best locker room leader I ever played with. Proud to call him a teammate for 8 s…
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- ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson
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AFC North links: A busy day for Browns (about 2 hours ago)
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2012 TOTAL QBR
| RK | PLAYER | TEAM | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peyton Manning | DEN | 84.1 |
| 2 | Tom Brady | NE | 77.1 |
| 3 | Colin Kaepernick | SF | 76.8 |
| 4 | Matt Ryan | ATL | 74.5 |
| 5 | Aaron Rodgers | GB | 72.5 |
| 6 | Robert Griffin III | WSH | 71.4 |
| 7 | Alex Smith | SF | 70.1 |
| 8 | Russell Wilson | SEA | 69.6 |
| 9 | Drew Brees | NO | 67.9 |
| 10 | Eli Manning | NYG | 67.4 |
| RK | PLAYER | TEAM | RESULT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russell Wilson | SEA | 50-17 @ BUF | 99.3 |
| 2 | Alex Smith | SF | 45-3 vs BUF | 99.2 |
| 3 | Peyton Manning | DEN | 38-3 vs KC | 98.7 |
| 4 | Tom Brady | NE | 45-7 @ STL | 98.4 |
| 5 | Russell Wilson | SEA | 42-13 vs SF | 97.6 |
| 6 | Robert Griffin III | WSH | 38-26 vs MIN | 97.6 |
| 7 | Brady Quinn | KC | 27-21 vs CAR | 97.6 |
| 8 | Matt Ryan | ATL | 40-24 @ KC | 97.5 |
| 9 | Mark Sanchez | NYJ | 48-28 vs BUF | 97.1 |
| 10 | Cam Newton | CAR | 30-20 vs ATL | 97.0 |
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NFL DRAFT ANALYSIS, PICKS, TEAM-BY-TEAM
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From Eric Fisher to Mr. Irrelevant, we have the lowdown on every 2013 selection.
- Round-by-round: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7
- GRADE YOUR TEAM
- AFC East: Buffalo | Mia. | N.E. | NY Jets
- AFC North: Balt. | Cinc. | Cleve. | Pitt.
- AFC South: Hou. | Indy | Jax | Tenn.
- AFC West: Denver | K.C. | Oakland | S.D.
- NFC East: Dallas | NYG | Phila. | Wash.
- NFC North: Chi. | Det. | G.B. | Minnesota
- NFC South: Atl. | Car. | N.O. | Tampa
- NFC West: Ariz. | S.F. | St. Louis | Seattle
- 2013 draft gallery: Days 1 and 2

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