SPORTS WIRE: Urlacher supports teammate Briggs

April 21, 2007
Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher came to Lance Briggs' defense Friday during an interview on ''The Dan Patrick Show,'' supporting Briggs' stance in his contract dispute with the Bears.
''I'm on Lance's side,'' Urlacher said on the nationally syndicated show, which airs on WMVP-AM (1000). ''I think he's played his way into a new contract. I think he's played well on the field, and whether he gets it in Chicago or somewhere else, I think he needs to be rewarded for what he has done.''

Asked if he thought he and Briggs would be teammates to start the season, Urlacher said, ''I talked to Lance a little bit. He's pretty mad. ... Right now, I would say I don't think he will be there.