"Brian Urlacher didn't exactly celebrate being selected to his eighth Pro Bowl, but the linebacker didn't disregard the honor, either.

"You're always happy when you get recognized by people around the league,'' he said.

Urlacher was more excited for cornerback Charles Tillman, who made his first Pro Bowl. The Bears lobbied hard for Tillman last year.

"That's great for Peanut,'' Urlacher said. "It always happens that you don't go when you have your great year. You go the year after.''"