$9 million or more might await Urlacher.(Sports)

Publication: The Albuquerque Tribune (Albuquerque, NM)

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Byline: Brad Moore bmoore@abqtrib.com / 823-3679

If former University of New Mexico football star Brian Urlacher gets drafted by the Chicago Bears this Saturday at No. 9, the money will be more than fine.

If he goes to the Arizona Cardinals at No. 7, call it a greener slice of heaven.

And if he's selected by a team trading up to No. 5, Urlacher may be able to buy himself a small country.

Based on salary figures for players taken in last year's draft, Urlacher would get a contract valued at nearly $9 million if he's...

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