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As usual, Bears defense hinges on Urlacher and Briggs

(MCT) — Brian Urlacher is preparing to join exclusive company as he starts his 13th season with the Bears.

It's a plateau only 10 other Bears ever have reached, including long-snapping teammate Pat Mannelly and former center Olin Kreutz. Four of the 10 — Walter Payton, Bill George, Bulldog Turner and George Trafton — are enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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