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Urlacher for Boldin? Get real Mr. Haugh
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I want to preface this article with saying that I have the utmost respect for David Haugh and I think that the work he does on the Bears is the best in the city. He’s great on Chicago Tribune Live and always has me eager to read his next article.
Occasionally though he can go off the deep end and that’s what happen Sunday when he proposed a traded of Brian Urlacher and two 3rd round picks for Anquan Boldin. Haugh really suggested a package centered around Urlacher to get any of the available #1 wide receivers, whether it’s Boldin, Chad Johnson or even Plaxico Burress. The whole premise has struck me as so absurd that I’ve been overwhelmed by how seriously people have taken it.
This isn’t the first time I’ve strongly disagreed with something Haugh had to write. Back in October when he was calling for a Kyle Orton extension, I was trying to get everyone to put on the breaks. Now with fans, bloggers and even the Score670’s Matt Weber seemingly taking what I thought was an absurd premise seriously I want to step in and squash this idea: Urlacher and a couple of 3rd round picks are not bringing back a #1 wide receiver.
The problem with Haugh’s approach is he thinks the major hurdle to this deal is getting fans over the idea of trading Urlacher, it’s not. The problem is thinking any GM in their right mind is taking Urlacher’s contract, particularly given his recent play and the economy, for a play-making offensive weapon in his prime. To be honest if they made it Urlacher and a couple of first-round picks the Bears still couldn’t close the deal.
It should’ve been a clue that Bears fans seem almost unanimously in favor of this trade. Whenever something seems like that sure of a homerun it’s probably a one-sided deal. Fans called in to Matt Weber’s show Sunday afternoon on the Score and pledge their full support because “Urlacher is in decline”. What GM trades for a player in decline, on a huge contract, while giving up one of their best trade chips?
So let’s put this whole thing to rest. Urlacher considering his contract and his performance last season is not getting trade, and certainly not for one of the premier wide receivers in the game. If the Bears want Boldin they should start with an offer that include a first and two third round picks, that has a much better chance of succeeding.
For more info: Check out my comments on this and more on Episode #125 of Bearscast.
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