We, The Fans

I want to start this column by saying, I am a Brian Urlacher fan. I consider him a defensive mastermind, as well as one of the greatest leaders on the field of all time. That being said, I do take issue with his recent remarks.

This week in response to a booing crowd, Brian Urlacher said ''Two of the people I don't care about: fans or media"... He also sarcastically continued, ''Our crowd was pretty good for the most part, they were loud for a minute there, the boos were really loud, which is always nice. The only team in our division that gets booed at home is us. It's incredible to me.''

This season, a frustrated fan base has seen their beloved Chicago Bears implode. After a hot 7-1 start, the Bears find themselves at 8-6, and on the cusp of watching the playoffs from home. So understandably, the fans in Chicago are getting restless. Especially, in a town with a history of teams falling short.

Mr, Urlacher,
Yes, you are an athlete. Yes, you are doing your job. But remember you are an entertainer. Booing and heckling is part of the game. Do I agree with it? No. I don't boo my own teams, but I do understand it happens.

You also understand that you live and play in a town with arguably the most passionate fans in the country. And whether they boo you or not, they are paying an average of $110 to be there. These fans are the ones working shift-work, and 50-60 hour work weeks, and choose to spend their hard-earned money to come see you play on Sunday. We, The Fans. We, The Media. WE are the reason you've had a chance to play the game you love for the past 13 years. If I'm not mistaken, you make a pretty good living doing so. Teaching gym doesn't pay as much.

With a background in standup comedy. I understand the frustrations that come with heckling. But it comes with the territory. You deal with it, and move on. Lucky for you, your hecklers aren't seated 6 inches in front of the stage, rather held behind a wall 100ft from the field.

We all understand there is stress that comes with your job. But we all endure that same stress. We have stress meeting quotas and deadlines. Our fire-fighters, police officers, and soldiers, see stress everyday, putting their life on the line. Maybe look at the memorial out front of your "office" that says SOLDIER FIELD next time you pull into work. I bet some of those men and women fighting for your country, are proud to call themselves Bears Fans. I'm sure they are all pleased to know you "don't care".

Now with all that said, I think this team owes the city of Chicago a playoff run. Believe it or not, this awful fan base of yours still has your back. So good luck on the rest of the season. WE wish you a speedy recovery, and hope to see you back on the field soon, and dare I say, in time for the playoffs!

We, the Fans & We, the Media

Thank you for reading.