I think it's more of an x factor. Cult of personality. Something like that. No, Urlacher is not a good leader. but, from his body language to his play on the field, to the orders he barks out pre-snap...he seems to be in more command and a better "leader' than Briggs. Kid of like being the #1 WR on the Bears. Just because you are, doesn't mean you should be or would be on other teams.
I think we're splitting hairs really. We're both in agrement that both aren't that good. I just feel Url is better and you see them as the same. Maybe I've simply bought into all the URl hype over the years, but there is something special to the guy that is above and beyond that of Briggs. And maybe Briggs' showdown for a contract left me with a sour taste that hasn't gone away...
But I feel that if Briggs were dangled for a trade, we'd get more and lose less than if it were Url.