Urlacher Denies Bad-Mouthing Cutler

Former Chicago Bear Bobby Wade caused quite a stir yesterday when he said that Brian Urlacher had talked to him and called new Bears quarterback Jay Cutler a name unmentionable on the radio (or in print). The report made many wonder if there was tension on the team, but Urlacher quickly denied the allegations and even suggested a possible motive for Wade’s comments.

Urlacher said, “Oh please. I don’t think I would ever say that about one of my teammates. Look, Bobby Wade’s a friend of mine. He’s trying to get things going before training camp. That’s just Bobby being Bobby. I’m pretty sure Jay knows I wouldn’t say that about him.”

Wade plays for the NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings, and any problems on the Bears team may mean a win for the Vikings. Wade may also have quarterback envy because the Vikings recently failed on a bid to recruit veteran Brett Favre to their team. Urlacher went on to say the opposite of mean things about Cutler with statements like, “I have no problem with Jay. I think we’re all excited about Jay. That’s why we made the trade. He’s obviously one of the best quarterbacks in the league. I think we have a better chance to win the Super Bowl with him at quarterback.”

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