Urlacher sounds off on Sayers' criticism

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Brian Urlacher doesn't have an issue with criticism unless it comes from within the Bears family. Such is the case regarding Hall of Famer Gale Sayers recently questioning quarterback Jay Cutler's ability, putting coach Lovie Smith on the spot and implying Urlacher was getting too old.

"Let me ask you a question: 'How many championships did Gale Sayers win?''' Urlacher told the Tribune. "How many playoff games did he win when he played? None. None. None.

"Does it bother me? There are enough people throwing daggers at us right now, why does one of our ex-players have to jump in? There are enough experts talking (crap) about us, so why does a Bear, an all-time great, have to jump in? I just don't like that.''

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Ditka on the side of Sayers in rift with Urlacher

Asked to weigh in Friday on ESPN's "Mike & Mike in the Morning," Ditka said, "It's a shame, it really is. ... You can't control what people say, what they think, how they act, what they write about you. You've got to control your reaction to them.

"I like Brian Urlacher, he's one heck of a football player. It's unfortunate to have this happen to the Bears family. I don't like it."

Asked if Urlacher was wrong to criticize Sayers, Ditka said, "I don't want to get into right and wrong. ... There are things in life that you can't control. People are going to think what they want to think about Mike Ditka. ... I might disagree with them, but I don't have to say anything about it."

Ditka said he doesn't understand why Urlacher got upset.

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