Crisis reveals character. Sadly, the recent events in Wisconsin have brought out a lot of ugliness in some people. One example is former Chicago Bears linebacker and Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher, who shared some incredibly insensitive thoughts on Instagram regarding the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha and NBA players going on strike after.
When former Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart saw those words, he expressed surprise on Twitter.
— Jonathan Stewart (@Jonathanstewar1) August 28, 2020
Later, Stewart shared another tweet, calling Urlacher’s comments sad and wondering what his former teammates have to say about them.
Brian was trippin for his comments! Sad to say it but it be the ones that rockin with you for years that still don’t get it! I wonder what his team mates got to say? https://t.co/iqNgQ5IG3r
— Jonathan Stewart (@Jonathanstewar1) August 28, 2020
Urlacher was one of the greatest linebackers to ever play this game. Unfortunately, that doesn’t necessarily make you a great human being. Stewart is right to call him out.
As for those teammates Stewart mentioned, one came through with an exceptional response.
Former Chicago Pro-Bowl running back Matt Forte called Urlacher’s comments void of empathy, compassion and wisdom.
Acknowledge racism and injustice but instead choose to place their energy into justifying it by quickly judging the victims life as if they themselves are more valuable because their sins are different or weren’t caught by man… but God sees all
— Matt Forte (@MattForte22) August 28, 2020
Amen.
