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THE STAFFTable of Contents ..................................................................... 1Board of Directors ...................................................................2Staff Directory ..................................................................... 3-4Chairman George H. McCaskey .............................................5President & CEO Ted Phillips ................................................ 6General Manager Phil Emery .............................................7-8Coaching Staff ...................................................................9-30 Trestman, Marc ..............................................................9-10 DeCamillis, Joe ...............................................................11-12 Kromer, Aaron ...............................................................13-14 Tucker, Mel ..........................................................................15 Bischoff, Andy ....................................................................16 Cavanaugh, Matt ......................................................... 17-18 Groh, Mike ..................................................................... 19-20 Herring, Reggie ...................................................................21 Hoke, Jon .............................................................................22 Hurtt, Clint ..........................................................................23 Meyer, Pat........................................................................... 24 Pasqualoni, Paul ...............................................................25 Peete, Skip .........................................................................26 Stukes, Dwayne ................................................................ 27 Desai, Sean ........................................................................28 Harris, Chris .......................................................................28 Nugent, Brendan ...............................................................29 Walch, Carson....................................................................29 Clark, Mike ..........................................................................30 Arthur, Jim ..........................................................................30Football Staff ..........................................................................31 Medlin, Tony ........................................................................31 Hanks, Chris ........................................................................31 Cousin, Terry .......................................................................31Personnel ......................................................................... 32-34 Stein, Cliff ...........................................................................32 Turks, Kevin ........................................................................32 Barrett, Marty ....................................................................33 Joseph, Dwayne ................................................................33 Shiver, Jeff ..........................................................................34 Sadowski, Mark .................................................................34Office Staff ...................................................................... 35-42

THE PLAYERS Allen, Jared ...................................................................44-47 Bass, David ........................................................................48 Bennett, Martellus ...................................................... 49-51 Boggs, Taylor .....................................................................52 Bostic, Jonathan ...............................................................53 Briggs, Lance ...............................................................54-57 Britton, Eben ......................................................................58 Brown, James ....................................................................59 Bushrod, Jermon .........................................................60-61 Clausen, Jimmy .......................................................... 62-63 Collins, Nate ................................................................ 64-65 Conte, Chris..................................................................66-67 Cutler, Jay .....................................................................68-72 de la Puente, Brian ......................................................73-74 Fiammetta, Tony ............................................................... 75 Forté, Matt .................................................................... 76-79 Frey, Isaiah .........................................................................80 Garza, Roberto............................................................. 81-82 Gould, Robbie ............................................................. 83-86 Greene, Khaseem ............................................................. 87 Hayden, Kelvin ............................................................ 88-90 Houston, Lamarr .......................................................... 91-92 Jeffery, Alshon ............................................................ 93-94 Jennings, M.D. ............................................................. 95-96 Jennings, Tim ...............................................................97-99 Lane, Austen .................................................................... 100 Long, Kyle ..........................................................................101 Marshall, Brandon...................................................102-104 McClellin, Shea ........................................................105-106 McCray, Danny..................................................................107 McManis, Sherrick .......................................................... 108 Miller, Zach ....................................................................... 109 Mills, Jordan ......................................................................110 Morgan, Josh .............................................................111-112 Mulligan, Matthew ...........................................................113 Mundy, Ryan ............................................................. 114-115 Paea, Stephen ...........................................................116-117 Palmer, Jordan .......................................................... 118-119 Ratliff, Jeremiah ......................................................120-122 Rosario, Dante ................................................................. 123 Scott, Trevor ..................................................................... 124 Senn, Jordan .................................................................... 125 Slauson, Matt .................................................................. 126 Spurlock, Micheal ....................................................127-128 Steltz, Craig ..............................................................129-130 Tillman, Charles ....................................................... 131-134 Washington, Cornelius .................................................. 135 Weems, Eric .............................................................136-139 Williams, D.J. ............................................................140-142 Wilson, Adrian ..........................................................143-144 Wilson, Marquess ........................................................... 145 Young, Willie ............................................................. 146-147Players with Pro Experience ....................................148-1562014 Draftees Fuller, Kyle ........................................................................ 158

Ferguson, Ego.................................................................. 159 Sutton, Will ....................................................................... 160 Carey, Ka’Deem ................................................................161 Vereen, Brock................................................................... 162 Fales, David ...................................................................... 163 O’Donnell, Pat................................................................... 164 Leno, Charles ................................................................... 165Undrafted Free Agents .............................................. 166-173First-Year/Rookie Roster ....................................................174Veteran Roster .....................................................................175How they got to the NFL/Chicago ...................................176

2013 YEAR IN REVIEW2013 Final Statistics ...................................................178-1792013 Defense and Special Teams Stats ....................... 1802013 Participation Chart ....................................................1812013 Starting Lineups........................................................ 1822013 Preseason Statistics ............................................... 1832013 Game Summaries ............................................. 184-1912013 NFL Standings ........................................................... 192

RECORDSThe Last Time..............................................................194-203Individual Rookie Records ...................................... 204-205Individual Records ..................................................... 206-217Opponent’s Individual Records .............................. 218-220Team Records-Offense ............................................ 221-229Team Records-Defense ...........................................230-237Individual Postseason Records ............................. 238-241Postseason Team Records-Offense .................... 242-248Postseason Team Records-Defense ................... 249-250Career Leaders ........................................................... 251-254

HISTORYBears Historical Highlights ..................................... 256-260Historical Biographies .............................................. 261-262Bears Hall of Famers ................................................ 263-268Attendance ...........................................................................269Annual Scoring Leaders ....................................................270Annual Rushing Leaders ....................................................271Annual Passing Leaders .......................................... 272-273Highest Quarterback Ratings ..........................................273Quarterbacks Starting Records ..............................274-275Annual Receiving Leaders ........................................276-277Annual Punt Return Leaders ............................................278Annual Kickoff Return Leaders ........................................279Annual Interception Leaders........................................... 280Annual Punting Leaders .................................................... 281Annual Sacks Leaders .......................................................282100-Yard Rushing Games ....................................... 283-285100-Yard Receiving Games .................................... 286-289300-Yard Passing Games ........................................ 290-291All-Time First-Round Draft Picks ........................... 292-293All-Time Bears Drafts ............................................... 294-303All-Time Bears Jersey Numbers .............................304-315All-Time Bears Roster ...............................................316-330Illinois High School Bears ................................................. 331Bears Military Service Honor Roll ................................... 332All-Time Trades .......................................................... 333-338All-Time Practice Squad .......................................... 339-340Practice Squad to 53-man Roster .................................. 341All-Time Assistant Coaches ................................... 342-343Preseason Results, Year-by-Year ........................ 344-349Bears Postseason Results .............................................. 350Bears Playoff Game Summaries .............................351-374All-Time Results, Year-by-Year...............................375-428Team-by-Team Summary ................................................ 429Stadium Codes ................................................................... 430Team-by-Team Series Records ..............................431-442Bears on Monday Night Football........................... 443-444Bears on Sunday Night Football .................................... 445Bears on Christmas Day .................................................. 445Bears on New Year’s Day ................................................. 445Bears on Thursday Night Football ................................. 446Bears on Thanksgiving Day ............................................ 446Bears Record in Overtime .................................................447Bears First-Team All-Pros ................................................ 448Bears in the Pro Bowl ...............................................449-451Walter Payton Man of the Year Award............................452Brian Piccolo Award........................................................... 453Ed Block Courage Award .................................................. 454

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONSoldier Field .................................................................456-461Parking & Seating Charts.................................................. 461Halas Hall .................................................................... 462-463Staley .................................................................................... 464Training Camp Information .............................................. 465Media Information ............................................................. 466Bears Radio ..........................................................................467Chicago Bears Broadcasting ................................. 468-469Bears Care ............................................................................ 471Community Relations ...............................................472-473NFL Public Relations Directory ........................................4742014-15 NFL Calendar ........................................................4742014 NFL Preseason Schedule ........................................4752014 NFL Regular Season Schedule .......................476-477

INFORMATION BOXESBears Uniform ...........................................................................5Directions to Halas Hall ......................................................... 8Bears in Season Opening Home Games ..........................10Future Super Bowls ............................................................... 11Players Selected by Position in Draft ...............................122013 Quarter-by-Quarter Scoring .......................................14Kickoff Weekend ....................................................................15Draft TV Viewing .....................................................................16Season-Opening Home Games ..........................................17Playoff Appearances.............................................................18Physicians ..............................................................................20Air Miles in 2014 .....................................................................21Flex Scheduling in 2014 ......................................................23Helmetless Player, Last ....................................................... 24Special Teams in the Rankings ......................................... 27Rookie Starters, Opening Day ............................................33Home of the Bears................................................................34Emmy Awards ........................................................................42Sack Master............................................................................ 47Free Agent Signings ..............................................................51Contract Expiration ..............................................................52Pro Bowl Appearances ........................................................ 57Offensive Linemen Scores ..................................................59Come-From-Behind Wins .....................................................61Prime-Time Bears ..................................................................63Blown Leads ...........................................................................65Kickoff Weekend Wins ......................................................... 67QBs Passing TD on First Postseason Attempt .............. 72Mannelly’s Longevity.............................................................74Rookie Starters ...................................................................... 79NFC North Standings, All-Time ...........................................82Head Coaches, Bears All-Time ...........................................89Captains, Bears Team ..........................................................94Interceptors, Top ...................................................................981,000-Yard Receivers.......................................................... 106Award Winners in 2013 .......................................................112Tackles, Notable Bears ....................................................... 117Rookie QB Performances ...................................................119Tackles, Year-by-Year Leaders ......................................... 122Bears Share .......................................................................... 134Brandon Marshall Receiving ............................................ 139Draftees by School, Most ................................................. 152Air Miles ..................................................................................173Pronunciation Guide ............................................................174Field Goal Accuracy, Career ...............................................1791,000-Yard Rushers ................................................................203Injured Reserve.......................................................................208Shutouts ................................................................................217Longest Plays at Soldier Field ......................................... 218Longest Winning/Losing Streaks .................................... 2192013 TV Recap .....................................................................220Offensive Records Set in 2013 ........................................... 228Field Goals, Long Distance Accuracy .............................229Naming the Bears ...............................................................248Aikman Efficiency Ratings ................................................260Hall of Famers, Championship Team .....................264-267Hall of Famers, by Franchise ............................................268Scoring Leader, Gould ........................................................270Forte Rushing .......................................................................271QB Rating Formula ..............................................................275General Managers, All-Time ..............................................278Wins, 700+ ............................................................................279Weather, Cold....................................................................... 281Weather, Windy City ...........................................................282Pro Bowl Selections, Most Individual ............................288NFL Passing Leaders ......................................................... 290300-Yard Passing Breakdown.......................................... 291Draftees, Most by College ............................................... 293Drafted Players, Most by Position ................................. 303Super Bowl TV Audiences ................................................. 315College Accolades ............................................................. 330Ilinois High School Bears Breakdown ........................... 332NFC Central Standings, All-Time ..................................... 338Offensive Line Starters ..................................................... 3403000-Yard Passers .................................................................341Takeaways/Giveaways ..................................................... 343Wrigley Record.................................................................... 349Bears in the Playoffs......................................................... 350Championship Leaders ......................................................379Retired Numbers ................................................................ 380Record, Bears by Stadium ................................................ 381Franchise Moves ................................................................ 382Record, Bears vs. Extinct Franchises ........................... 430Bears Down, Chicago Bears ................................................439SackS, Double Digits ......................................................... 440International Games ........................................................... 441Divisional Challenge .......................................................... 442Postseason Start, First by QB......................................... 444Thanksgiving, Bears Return ............................................ 446Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominees ....................452Piccolo Award Winners ..................................................... 453Ed Block Courage Award Winners .................................. 454Hall of Fame Partners ........................................................457Ed McCaskey Memorial Garden/Payton Center .......... 462Bears Headquarters, History of ...................................... 463Road Headquarters, Bears 2014 Hotels ....................... 466

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The 2014 Chicago Bears Media Guide was produced by the Bears

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MANAGEMENT

Chairman ..................................................................George H. McCaskey

President and CEO ..................................................................Ted Phillips

General Manager .......................................................................Phil Emery

Senior Director of Special Projects ........................Patrick McCaskey

Executive Assistant ............................................................... Katie Nagle

Executive Assistant/Scouting Coordinator .................Robyn Wilkey

FINANCE

Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer .................................Karen Murphy

Finance & Treasurer Assistant .......................................... Brit Bending

Finance

Director of Finance .................................................................. Jake Jones

Staff Accountant ........................................................... Whitney DeBuck

Payroll Administrator .............................................................Louise Maki

Accounts Payable Accountant .....................................Patrick Barron

Human Resources

Manager of Human Resources ................................................Liz Geist

Information Technology

Director of Information Technology ................................... Scot Meyer

Network Manager .............................................................. Brent Johnson

Senior Application Developer ......................................... Mike Santarelli

Senior Software Engineer .....................................Stephanie Gutierrez

Lead Software Developer .......................................................Doug Blatti

Database Administrator ......................................................... Mike Curiel

ADMINISTRATION

Vice President of Business Administration ................ John Bostrom

Assistant to the VP of Business Administration ........... Sue Dinardi

Team & Building Operations

Director of Team & Building Operations ......................... Geoff Bunzol

Building Operations Coordinator ..............................................Gil Lopez

Building Operations Coordinator ....................................Sergio Jacobo

Building Operations Assistant ...................................... Brandon Yezek

Administration ...................................................................Rich McCaskey

Administration .......................................................................Clyde Emrich

Receptionist ..............................................................................Liz Wallace

Stadium Operations

Director of Stadium Operations ............................................Bryan Pett

Stadium Operations Assistant ...................................Steven Goodwin

Stadium Experience

Director of Stadium Experience ....................................Bob Laskowski

Stadium Experience Coordinator .........................Melissa Werderitch

Grounds

Head Groundskeeper................................................................ Ken Mrock

Assistant Head Groundskeeper ........................................... John Berta

Groundskeeper Assistant .................................................... Joe Krajniak

Security

Security ................................................................................ Rodney Brown

Security ...................................................................................Gary Govekar

Security .................................................................................... Rich Slusser

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Senior Director of Business Development ......... Brian J. McCaskey

Business Development Coordinator ...................................Dan Yuska

COMMUNICATIONS

Vice President of Communications ...................................Scott Hagel

Communications Assistant ............................................ Sharon Lehner

Broadcasting

Dir. of Broadcasting and Scoreboard Operations ............Greg Miller

Broadcasting Videographer/Engineer ...................................Kevin Foy

Manager of Broadcasting ......................................................Jim Padgitt

Senior Producer/Editor ..............................................................Dan Barile

Broadcasting Graphic Designer/Editor.....................Rommel Paraiso

Broadcasting Graphics/Editor .................................. Michael Vasquez

Broadcasting Videographer/Editor .................................Chris Yankton

Creative Services

Director of Creative Services ............................................. John Conroy

Graphic Designer ....................................................................Matt Dunlap

New Media

Manager of New Media ............................................................ Matt Koch

Senior Web Writer ....................................................................Larry Mayer

Digital Media Video Producer ..........................................Jordan Tredup

New Media Assistant ........................................................Matt Chandler

Events & Entertainment

Director of Events & Entertainment .............................Tanesha Wade

Manager of Events & Entertainment ................................ Lee Sicinski

Events & Entertainment Coordinator ................................ Justin Drum

Mascot Coordinator ............................................................. Scott Adams

Media Relations

Media Relations Manager ................................................Jim Christman

Media Relations Coordinator .................................................Mike Corbo

Media Relations Assistant ............................................... Jared Ellerson

Community Relations

Director of Community Relations..........................Caroline Schrenker

Manager of Community Relations ..............................Jessica Noonan

CR & Player Appearances Coordinator ........................... Kate Rackow

Youth Football & Alumni Relations Manager .............. Matt Simeone

Bears Care

Director of Bears Care ........................................................ Marge Hamm

FOOTBALL ADMINISTRATION AND LEGAL COUNSEL

Vice President of Football Administration

and General Counsel ...............................................................Cliff Stein

Staff Counsel..........................................................................Matt Colman

Director of Security ........................................................... Mark Ouellette

Football Administration Assistant .....................................Nick Sabella

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Vice President of Sales & Marketing .................................Chris Hibbs

Sales & Marketing Coordinator .....................Christine Christopoulos

Marketing and Research

Director of Fan Marketing and Research ............Elaine Delos Reyes

Fan Marketing and Research Analyst ........................Joann Kowalski

Fan Marketing and Research Coordinator .................. Kristin Rogers

Partnership Marketing

Director of Partnership Marketing .............................. Doug Carnahan

Manager of Partnership Marketing ........................................ Dave Eck

Manager of Partnership Marketing ............................... Dana Dressler

Manager of Partnership Marketing ................................Darla Vivanco

Manager of Partnership Marketing ....................... Dave McClamroch

Partnership Marketing Design Coordinator ..........Casey Gunthorpe

Suite Sales and Service

Director of Suite Sales and Service ................................ Adam Kellner

Manager of Suite Sales ................................................. Cindy Littlefield

Manager of Suite Service ............................................Lindsay Lohrens

Parternship Activation

Director of Partnership Activation ..............................Rebecca Coffey

Manager of Partnership Activation .....................Melissa McDermott

Partnership Activation Coordinator ............................... Andrew Boyer

Partnership Activation Coordinator ............................. Maggie Geraldi

Partnership Activation Coordinator ..............................Megan Malone

Partnership Activation Coordinator ...........................Elizabeth Peters

Ticket Sales and Service

Senior Director of Ticket Sales and Service .................. Lee Twarling

Ticket Sales and Service Assistant ................Jennifer Wilgosiewicz

Ticket Operations Manager ...................................................Brian Forth

Ticket Operations Coordinator ................................................Zack Bero

Ticket Operations Coordinator ................................... Mike Manganaro

Ticket Sales and Service Manager ..............................Brendan Pierce

Ticket Services Coordinator ...........................................Krista Fortman

Ticket Services Coordinator ...........................................Halee Harrison

Ticket Services Coordinator ................................................. Mike Palzer

COACHING STAFF

Head Coach ....................................................................... Marc Trestman

Special Teams Coordinator/Asst. Head Coach...........Joe DeCamillis

Offensive Coordinator ........................................................ Aaron Kromer

Defensive Coordinator .............................................................Mel Tucker

Strength & Conditioning Coach .............................................Jim Arthur

Tight Ends ............................................................................ Andy Bischoff

Quarterbacks .................................................................. Matt Cavanaugh

Strength & Conditioning Coordinator ...................................Mike Clark

Defensive Quality Control ..................................................... Sean Desai

Wide Receivers ...........................................................................Mike Groh

Defensive Quality Control .....................................................Chris Harris

Linebackers.........................................................................Reggie Herring

Defensive Backs ...........................................................................Jon Hoke

Assistant Defensive Line .........................................................Clint Hurtt

Offensive Line .............................................................................Pat Meyer

Offensive Quality Control .............................................Brendan Nugent

Defensive Line................................................................. Paul Pasqualoni

Running Backs ...........................................................................Skip Peete

Assistant Special Teams............................................... Dwayne Stukes

Offensive Quality Control ..................................................Carson Walch

Assistant to the Head Coach ..............................................Josh Moore

ATHLETIC TRAINING

Head Athletic Trainer .............................................................Chris Hanks

Physical Therapist/Assistant Athletic Trainer .............Jeremy Smith

Assistant Athletic Trainer .....................................................David Jantzi

Assistant Athletic Trainer .......................................................Will Rogers

EQUIPMENT

Head Equipment Manager ................................................... Tony Medlin

Assistant Equipment Manager ......................................... Travis Brown

Assistant Equipment Manager ..........................................Travis Knoch

Assistant Equipment Manager ........................................ Carl Piekarski

Equipment/Trainer Administrative Assistant ............Dylan Carrigan

PLAYER PERSONNEL

Director of Pro Personnel ...................................................... Kevin Turks

Director of College Scouting .............................................Marty Barrett

Associate Director of Pro Personnel ..........................Dwayne Joseph

Executive Scout/Asst. Director of College Scouting .......Jeff Shiver

Senior National Scout .....................................................Mark Sadowski

National Scout .......................................................................... Rex Hogan

Area Scout.............................................................................. Breck Ackley

Area Scout................................................................................. Jay Muraco

Area Scout.................................................................... Francis Saint-Paul

Area Scout..................................................................... Sam Summerville

Area Scout...................................................................................Zach Truty

Scout/Player Personnel ................................................ Ryan Kessenich

Scout/Player Personnel ...................................................David Williams

Combine Scout ................................................................. Bobby Macedo

Scouting Assistant ............................................................... Andre Odom

Scouting Assistant .................................................................Chris White

Director of Player Engagement ......................................... Terry Cousin

Director of Analytics ............................................................Mitch Tanney

VIDEO

Director of Video Services ....................................... Dave Hendrickson

Assistant Video Director......................................................... Dean Pope

College Video Coordinator ......................................................Dan Tuohy

Video Assistant .....................................................................Jack Dowling

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George Halas McCaskey became the fourth Chairman in Chicago Bears team his-

tory on May 5, 2011, following in the footsteps of grandfather, George Halas, father,

Edward W. McCaskey and brother, Michael.

George is one of the 13 grandchildren – and namesake – of George Halas, the

founder and patriarch of the Chicago Bears. Like his brothers and sisters, he grew

up around the Bears. His first part-time job, at age 14, was as an office assistant

at the team’s headquarters in Chicago’s Loop. He later worked for several sum-

mers as a ball boy at Bears training camp, calling it one of the best experiences

of his life.

George will work to carry on the storied tradition of the Bears with a yearly goal

of winning the NFL Championship, uphold the integrity and values established in

the previous 94 years of the club and oversee the franchise’s leadership role in

the Chicagoland community.

He previously served as the team’s Senior Director of Ticket Operations, working in the ticket office for 20 seasons, joining

the Bears in 1991 as Ticket Manager. He has been a member of the Bears’ Board of Directors since 2004. In 2010 he also held

the duties of Vice Chairman of the team.

George attended Arizona State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting in 1978 and his law

degree in 1981. He passed the Illinois bar exam in 1981, but now describes himself as a “recovering lawyer.” He worked in tele-

vision news in Phoenix, Peoria, Tulsa and Chicago, before serving as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Lee County and DeKalb

County, Illinois.

In his spare time, George enjoys officiating youth sports, including baseball, soccer and basketball.

McCaskey and his wife Barb have one child, a son, Conor.

GEORGE H. MCCASKEY Chairman

THE UNIFORM The Chicago Bears, originally called the Decatur Staleys when founded in 1920, wore blue jerseys with tan colored

vertical striping in their inaugural season. The vertical stripes were actually strips of leather sewn onto the uniform

to help the ball carrier secure the ball.

In 1935 the Bears introduced an orange jersey with black arm stripes and black helmet and by 1958 were wearing

the familiar navy blue with burnt orange. The Bears unique “rounded” number style on the uniforms and numbers

on the sides of the sleeves of the jerseys date back to the 50’s. The Bears trademark ‘C’ logo appeared on helmets

in 1962 and its use continues through present day although the mark has changed from white to orange and the

shape has changed slightly. After 11 years, the white ‘C’ logo is colored orange with white trim in 1973 and still has

the same look today. The initials GSH were added to the left sleeve in 1984 in honor of the late ‘Papa Bear’ George S.

Halas, who passed away Oct. 31, 1983. The uniform has had a very consistent look from the 1970’s with the exception

of blue pants with white jersey introduced in 1984 as a road uniform. On Oct. 7, 2002 on a Monday Night Football

game against Green Bay, the Bears wore their traditional home blue jerseys with the blue pants for the first time. On

Nov. 25, 2004, for a Thanksgiving game at Dallas, the Bears wore a throwback orange jersey; then, on Nov. 13, 2005,

introduced a new-look orange third jersey which the Bears wore from 2005-09 and

2011. In 2010 the team unveiled its current throwback uniform (pictured, right) which

is modeled after the 1940s Bears uniforms. The “Monsters of the Midway” of the ’40s

won four league titles in seven seasons and were led by eight Hall of Famers (coach

George Halas and players Danny Fortmann, Sid Luckman, George McAfee, George

Musso, Bronko Nagurski, Joe Stydahar and Clyde “Bulldog” Turner. In 2014, the Bears

will wear those uniforms during home games against Green Bay and Tampa Bay.

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Ted Phillips was named President and Chief Executive Officer on February 10, 1999.

He is the fourth person to serve as president in the organization’s storied 94-year

history following Michael McCaskey, George “Mugs” Halas, Jr., and George S. Halas.

Since taking on the top leadership role, Phillips has insisted on attention to detail

and smooth execution at every level of the Bears’ operation. He has solidified the

long-term stability of the Club, while staying keenly focused on bringing a 10th

championship to the NFL’s premier franchise.

Phillips has revitalized both the business and football operations by hiring high

character, intelligent and driven individuals who share common goals and philoso-

phies on how to build a consistent winner. Drawing from 31 years of experience

with the Chicago Bears, Phillips has shown effective leadership skills by empower-

ing his executive staff to create an environment of collective responsibility in run-

ning the day-to-day operations of the Club. Phillips is involved in all critical deci-

sions of the Bears and continues to strive to make all aspects of the Bears organization the best in the NFL. Always insisting on

a team-first attitude, Phillips has surrounded himself with individuals who fit the organization’s character, culture and values.

The team dynamic was crucial in the Bears return to the Super Bowl for the first time in 21 years following the 2006 campaign.

To help set the team up for future success, Phillips oversaw a Halas Hall renovation project that added over 30,000 square

feet to the team’s headquarters, which opened in 1997. The renovations included additions to the weight and training rooms,

an upgraded locker room, additional meeting spaces and offices, and a new event center which features a broadcast studio

and conference space. Phillips’ other highlights include creating and continuing a strong customer service mentality through-

out the organization, returning the Bears training camp to Illinois and presiding over four division championships (2001, 2005,

2006 and 2010) after a decade-long drought. He is also a member of the NFL Fan Experience Club Working Group.

During the 2012 off-season, Phillips hired Phil Emery as the fifth general manager in franchise history, giving new direc-

tion to the Bears football operations. He also restructured the front office, promoting five key individuals to the level of Vice

President with direct reporting to Phillips. Additional departmental emphasis was also placed on expanding various customer

service initiatives along with placing a new emphasis on database management, marketing research and digital media efforts,

in an effort to deliver added value to Bears fans, season ticket holders and business partners.

The Bears training camp returned to the State of Illinois in 2002, turning out in record numbers over the three-week train-

ing period on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL. The 2014 camp marks the 13th year the important

touchpoint for Bears fans has been in Illinois. Phillips’ leadership was also key in negotiating a new home for the team at

Soldier Field. Not only making the club more financially competitive, it provides the best fans in professional sports, with a

stadium complete with all the amenities they deserve. The Soldier Field game-day experience is second to none, and fans

have been critical in creating a great home-field advantage for the team as the Bears continue to maintain their proud history

and tradition on Chicago’s magnificent lakefront.

Among the many local and national awards, the Soldier Field project was selected by the New York Times as one of the

nation’s best architectural buildings in 2003, and Midwest Construction selected Soldier Field as “Overall Project of the Year.”

Phillips served as the Bears’ Vice President of Operations for six seasons starting in 1993. Recognized for his many years

of handling the Bears’ contract negotiations and team finances, Phillips currently serves on the NFL’s CEC Working Club

Executive Committee whose mission is to analyze the economic, legal and operational aspects of both the salary cap system

and the recently finalized 10 year Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NFL and the NFL Players Association. Phillips

also serves as a member of the NFL Employee Benefits committee, and he was recently named a Trustee of the NFL Player

Benefits Committee. Phillips also serves on the Board of Directors of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.

Before becoming Vice President of Operations, Phillips served as the Director of Finance from 1987 to 1993, handling all

player contract negotiations and overseeing the club’s business operations. Phillips joined the Bears staff on September 28,

1983, as the team’s Controller, a position he held for four years.

Prior to joining the Bears, Phillips was employed as an auditor and tax accountant with the international accounting firm

Ernst & Whinney (now Ernst & Young), from 1979-83. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1979 with a degree in

business and accounting. Phillips earned a master of marketing and management degree from the Kellogg Graduate School

at Northwestern University in 1989.

Phillips was born in Oneida, N.Y., grew up in Nashua, N.H., and he currently resides in Libertyville, IL. He has three sons,

Matthew, Max and Frank.

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Phil Emery is in his third year as the Chicago Bears General Manager. Emery has

brought leadership, a passion for winning, hard work, attention to detail and an

acute eye for evaluating talent through 34 years of football experience into his

position as Chicago Bears General Manager.

An intricate part of the Bears (1998-2004), Atlanta Falcons (2004-08) and

Kansas City Chiefs (2009-11) organizations over 14 seasons within their college

scouting departments, Emery helped develop a successful foundation at each

franchise, learning to balance team needs with a “raise our own” mantra empha-

sizing building through the draft while working all avenues of player acquisition.

During the 2014 offseason with the Bears, Emery has shaped the roster by

signing over 12 unrestricted free agents such as DE Jared Allen, C Brian de la

Puente, DL Lamar Houston, DE Willie Young, S Ryan Mundy and LB Jordan Senn. He

also continued the Bears philosophy of “rewarding their own” by re-signing and

extending over 15 players including QB Jay Cutler, C Roberto Garza, K Robbie Gould, CB Tim Jennings, WR Brandon Marshall, G

Matt Slauson, DT Jeramiah Ratliff, CB Charles Tillman and LB D.J. Williams. Prior to the 2012 season, he extended the contract

of seven-time Pro Bowler Lance Briggs and signed two-time Pro Bowl running back Matt Fortè to a four-year deal.

In his first two seasons with the team, Emery used multiple channels at his disposal to obtain new talent while keeping

the veteran core of the Bears in place. Emery acquired wide receiver Brandon Marshall via trade during the 2012 offseason.

Marshall was named to the Pro Bowl in his first two years with the team, setting franchise single-season records for recep-

tions and receiving yards in his first season with the team. Emery also signed unrestricted free agents such as TE Martellus

Bennett and T Jermon Bushrod.

Emery has produced a Pro Bowl player in each of his first two drafts as general manager of the Bears, selecting G Kyle

Long in the 1st round of 2013 and WR Alshon Jeffery in the 2nd round of 2012. In 2013 with the additions through the draft of

Kyle Long and T Jordon Mills the Bears went on to start the NFL’s only pair of rookies to do so for all 16 games.

In his previous post, Emery was named director of college scouting for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2009, a year after the

franchise went 2-14. Two years later in 2010, the Chiefs won their first division title since 2003 with a 10-6 record. Emery’s

first draft with the team produced Eric Berry, who was the team’s first rookie Pro Bowl selection since Derrick Thomas in 1989,

and Pro Bowl returner Dexter McCluster. A year later, in 2011, he helped select Pro Bowl linebacker Justin Houston in the third

round.

From 2004-08, Emery served as the director of college scouting for the Atlanta Falcons. During that time, two of the three

Falcons first round draft picks developed into Pro Bowlers: WR Roddy White (2005) and QB Matt Ryan (2008). He also worked

as an Eastern regional scout for the Falcons leading up to the 2009 draft. The Falcons made two trips to the playoffs during

that time, including an appearance in the 2004 NFC Championship game.

This is Emery’s second stint with the Bears after working as an area scout for the franchise from 1998-2004, working in

the Northeast (1998-99) and Southeast (1999-2004) regions. During that time, the Bears drafted Pro Bowlers WR Marty Booker

(third round of 1999), KR Jerry Azumah (fifth round of 1999), LB Brian Urlacher (first round of 2000), S Mike Brown (second

round of 2000), CB Charles Tillman (second round of 2003), LB Lance Briggs (third round of 2003), DT Tommie Harris (first

round of 2004) and CB Nathan Vasher (fourth round of 2004). Chicago won the NFC Central in 2001, its first division title since

1990 and first playoff appearance since 1994.

The fifth general manager in franchise history, joining George S. Halas, Jr. (1963-74), Jim Finks (1974-83), Jerome Vainisi

(1983-87) and Jerry Angelo (2001-11), Emery oversees the Bears football operations, stressing a standard of expertise and

excellence in every role. In 2013, he hired Marc Trestman as the 14th head coach in Chicago Bears history. With a belief

in developing a trust in giving a voice to all members of the football operations staff, Emery has promoted longtime staff

members Chris Hanks (Head Athletic Trainer), Kevin Turks (Director of Pro Personnel), Dwayne Joseph (Associate Director

of Pro Personnel), Marty Barrett (Director of College Scouting) and Jeff Shiver (Executive Scout/Assistant Director of College

Scouting) while expanding the scouting and player personnel departments.

The Michigan native is a 34-year football veteran, starting his career serving as a student assistant at his alma mater,

Wayne State, before joining Central Michigan as a graduate assistant (1981-82). He went on to become the offensive line/

strength and conditioning coach at Western New Mexico for three seasons (1982-84) before becoming a defensive line coach

at Georgetown College from 1984-85. Emery went on to serve as the defensive line and strength and conditioning coach at

Saginaw Valley State from 1985-87 before joining Tennessee as the Volunteers assistant strength and conditioning coach

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Playing and Coaching History- 1980: Wayne State, Graduate Assistant; 1981-82: Central Michigan, Graduate Assistant;

1982-84: Western New Mexico, Offensive Line/Strength & Conditioning Coach; 1984-85: Georgetown College, Defensive

Line Coach; 1985-87: Saginaw Valley State, Defensive Line/Strength & Conditioning Coach; 1987-91: Tennessee, Assistant

Strength & Conditioning Coach; 1991-98: U.S. Naval Academy, Strength & Conditioning Coach; 1998-2004: Chicago Bears,

Area Scout; 2004-08: Atlanta Falcons, Director of College Scouting; 2009-11: Kansas City Chiefs, Director of College

Scouting; 2012-present: Chicago Bears, General Manager.

from 1987-91. His tenure at Tennessee was highlighted by back-to-back Southeastern Conference Championships in 1989

and 1990. He made his last collegiate stop as the director of strength and conditioning services and as an Associate Professor

at the U.S. Naval Academy (1991-98), where the Midshipmen won the Aloha Bowl in 1996. He was named the National Strength

and Conditioning Association Conference Professional of the Year in 1996.

Emery and his wife, Beth, have three daughters, Kristine, Leigh Anne and April. Their family is involved in the fight to end

epilepsy through the CURE (Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy) foundation.

DIRECTIONS TO HALAS HALLFROM THE LOOP – Take 90/94 (Kennedy Expressway) west to 94 north (Edens Expressway). Continue on 94 (the

“spur”), which becomes the Tri-state Tollway. Exit at Town Line Road (IL Route 60) and turn right (east). Take a left at

the first light, which is Field Drive. (The next light is Field Court; you can also make a left there and proceed around

its bend until it merges with Field Drive). Drive about 1.2 miles north along Field Drive. Turn gently right onto Football

Drive (the last road on your right) and proceed to the entry gate.

FROM O’HARE AIRPORT – Take 294 (the Tri-state Tollway) north. Exit at Town Line

Road (IL Route 60), turn right (east), and proceed as directed with underlined text, above.

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Named the fourteenth head coach in Chicago Bears history on January 16, 2013,

Marc Trestman led the franchise to an 8-8 record in 2013, the most wins by a

head coach in his first season with the Bears in the Super Bowl era and the most

since John “Paddy” Driscoll had nine wins in 1956.

In its first year under Trestman, Chicago’s offense rewrote the 94-year old

franchise record book. In 2013 the Bears offense gained a franchise-best 6,109

net yards. The passing offense set single-season records in gross passing

yards (4,450), net passing yards (4,281), completion percentage (64.4), passing

touchdowns (32) and passer rating (96.9). The Bears offense also set a franchise

mark with 344 first downs and finished second in team history with 445 points.

At the quarterback position Jay Cutler and Josh McCown had career years.

McCown set the franchise record in passer rating (109.0), completion percent-

age (66.5) and lowest interception percentage (0.4). Cutler finished second in

franchise single-season history with a 63.1 completion percentage and sixth with a career-best 89.2 passer rating.

Pro Bowl RB Matt Forte finished second in the NFL with 1,339 rushing yards and third with 1,933 yards from scrimmage,

both career-bests ranking ninth and fifth, respectively, in single-season franchise history and most among players other

than Hall of Famer Walter Payton.

Pro Bowl WRs Alshon Jeffery and Brandon Marshall were sixth and 11th in the NFL, respectively in receiving yards, during

the 2013 season. Jeffery’s 1,421 receiving yards were second in franchise annals and Marshall’s 1,295 were fifth.

The offensive line allowed just 30 sacks in 2013, tied for fourth fewest in the NFL, after allowing a combined 149 sacks in

the three years prior to Trestman’s arrival. Rookie guard Kyle Long was the first Bears offensive lineman to be named to the

Pro Bowl since 2006.

Trestman joined the Bears with a champion head coaching pedigree and keen offensive expertise. In the five seasons

prior to his arrival in Chicago, as a head coach in the Canadian Football League, Trestman led the Montreal Alouettes to back-

to-back Grey Cup championships in 2009 and 2010 and was named the CFL’s Coach of the Year in 2009. He also helped tutor

quarterback Anthony Calvillo to back-to-back CFL MVPs in 2008 and 2009. During his time in Montreal, Trestman compiled a

59-31 (.656) regular season record, which included four East Division titles and a 5-3 (.625) record in the playoffs.

Overall, in his 29 years coaching, Trestman has been a part of 19 winning seasons, 16 playoff appearances and three

championship teams.

Trestman has 18 years of coaching experience in the NFL, including eight as an offensive coordinator. During his time in

the NFL, Trestman helped his teams to eight playoff appearances, two conference championship games and a Super Bowl

appearance (XXXVII as offensive coordinator of the Raiders).

Trestman started his coaching career in 1981 at the University of Miami as a volunteer assistant while attending law

school. He was named the school’s quarterbacks coach in 1983 and helped direct the Hurricanes to their first-ever National

Championship. Under Trestman’s tutelage Hurricanes quarterback Bernie Kosar was selected in the first round of the NFL

Supplemental Draft by the Cleveland Browns.

In 1985, Trestman got his first coaching experience in the NFL, under Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Bud Grant as the

running backs coach of the Minnesota Vikings, a position he held for two seasons.

Trestman moved on to become the quarterbacks coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1987 and would work as a

quarterbacks coach in 13 of his 17 NFL seasons. In 1988 he was reunited with Kosar in Cleveland, before adding the title of

offensive coordinator a year later, helping lead Cleveland to two playoff appearances including the AFC Championship Game

in 1989.

Trestman rejoined the Vikings in 1990 as quarterbacks coach, working two seasons with quarterback Rich Gannon, who

improved his QB rating from 68.9 in 1990 to 81.5 in 1991, 11th highest in the NFL.

George Seifert named Trestman the 49ers offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach in 1995 as he guided San Francisco

to the No. 1 scoring offense (28.6 points per game) and passing attack (288.0 yards per game) and helped them rank second

in total offense (380.4 YPG). A year later, San Francisco had the third-best scoring offense (24.9 PPG) and ranked sixth in

total offense (344.1 YPG). In 1995 Jerry Rice broke the NFL single-season record for receiving yards with 1,848, a mark that

stood for 17 seasons.

Trestman spent the 1997 season as quarterbacks coach of the Detroit Lions. Scott Mitchell threw for 3,484 yards that

season, which at the time was second most in team history and now stands as the sixth most.

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Marc Trestman - Head CoachBorn: 1956, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Playing ExperienceQuarterback, Minnesota, 1975-77; Quarterback, Moorhead State (MN), 1978

Coaching Experience

1981-1982: University of Miami (FL) - Volunteer Assistant

1983-1984: University of Miami (FL) - Quarterbacks Coach

1985-1986: Minnesota Vikings – Running Backs Coach

1987: Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Quarterbacks Coach

1988: Cleveland Browns - Quarterbacks Coach

1989: Cleveland Browns – Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach

1990-1991: Minnesota Vikings - Quarterbacks Coach

1995: San Francisco 49ers – Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach

1996: San Francisco 49ers – Offensive Coordinator

1997: Detroit Lions - Quarterbacks Coach

1998-2000: Arizona Cardinals – Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach

2001: Oakland Raiders – Senior Assistant

2002-2003: Oakland Raiders – Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach

2004: Miami Dolphins – Assistant Head Coach/Quarterbacks

2005-2006: North Carolina State – Offensive Coordinator

2008-2012: Head Coach – Montreal Alouettes (CFL)

2013: Head Coach – Chicago Bears

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In 1998, Trestman left the Lions to become the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach for the Arizona Cardinals for

three seasons. In his first season in Arizona, the Cardinals made the playoffs for the first time since 1982 and won their first

playoff game since 1947.

Trestman was hired by Jon Gruden in 2001 to serve as a senior assistant on the Oakland Raiders staff before being

promoted by new head coach Bill Callahan to offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach a year later, holding the position for

two seasons.

The 2002 Raiders led the NFL in total offense with 389.8 yards and 279.7 passing yards per game, finished second in

scoring offense averaging 28.1 points per game and advanced to Super Bowl XXXVII, their first NFL title game appearance in

20 years. Quarterback Rich Gannon was named the NFL’s MVP after throwing for 4,689 yards.

In 2004 he was the assistant head coach/quarterbacks of the Miami Dolphins.

From 2005-06, Trestman served as offensive coordinator of North Carolina State, helping recruit current Seattle

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson to the Wolfpack.

In 2007, he worked as a consultant to New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton.

The 57-year old Trestman has also mentored collegiate quarterbacks, including current Bears quarterback Jay Cutler,

as they prepared for the NFL Combine. In 2010, he authored a book entitled, “Perseverance: Life Lessons on Leadership and

Teamwork.”

Trestman received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Minnesota in 1979. He went on to graduate from the

University of Miami School of Law and then became a member of the Florida bar.

Trestman and his wife Cindy have two daughters, Sarahanne and Chloe.

BEARS IN SEASON OPENING HOME GAMESThe Bears open the regular season schedule at home for the fifth straight year, hosting the Buffalo Bills. The contest

marks the first time since the 1992-96 seasons that Chicago will open the season in front of their home fans in five-

straight campaigns.

Of Chicago’s last 21 season openers at home dating back to 1984, the Bears are 18-3 (.857). This will mark the first

time that the Bears opened their season versus Buffalo.

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Joe DeCamillis is in his second season as Chicago’s assistant head coach/special teams coor-

dinator, after being hired by the franchise on January 16, 2013.

DeCamillis has 26 years of experience coaching special teams in the NFL. In 21 of his 26

years as an NFL coach, a player on DeCamillis’ special teams unit has returned either a punt or

a kickoff for a touchdown, with a total of 27 kick return touchdowns (17 punt and 10 kickoff). He

has helped coach a punter (Mat McBriar) and returner (Allen Rossum) to Pro Bowl nods. In 2009,

DeCamillis was named Dallas’ Ed Block Courage Award winner as voted by the Cowboy players.

In 2013, the Bears finished second in punt return average (14.2 yards per return), including an

81-yard punt return touchdown. Under DeCamillis’ guidance, Chicago’s average starting point

after kickoffs ranked fourth in the league at the 24.2-yard line.

The Bears coverage units excelled under DeCamillis in 2013 as Chicago allowed a league low 18.8 yards per kickoff return

and ranked sixth in punt coverage (7.4 yards per return), including allowing just one punt return of 20-plus yards.

Bears kicker Robbie Gould tied his own franchise record in field goal percentage in DeCamillis’ first season with the team,

connecting on 26-of-29 field goal attempts (89.7 percent). Gould hit a franchise record 58-yard field goal in Week 1 of the 2013

season.

Prior to his arrival in Chicago, DeCamillis spent four seasons as the special teams coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys. In

2012, Cowboys kicker Dan Bailey was tied for second in the NFL in field goal accuracy, connecting on 93.5 percent of his

attempts (29 of 31) and Dwayne Harris finished second in the league in punt returns averaging 16.1 yards per return (354 yards

and one touchdown on 22 returns). Bailey also set a franchise mark with 30 touchbacks on kickoffs, which are now second

most in team history. The Cowboys were also sixth in kickoff coverage allowing just 22 yards per return.

A year earlier, under DeCamillis tutelage, Bailey, who joined the team as an undrafted free agent finished with 32 field goals

made, fifth all-time among NFL rookie kickers.

DeCamillis oversaw McBriar’s Pro Bowl campaign in 2010 when he led the NFL in both gross (47.9) and net (41.7) punting

averages. The rookie combination of Dez Bryant (two) and Bryan McCann (one) combined for a team-record three punt return

touchdowns. Kicker David Buehler was fourth in the NFL with 22 touchbacks.

In his first season with Dallas, DeCamillis led the unit to a fourth-place finish in the special teams rankings compiled by the

Dallas Morning News’ Rick Gosselin after the team finished 27th a year before his arrival. During 2009, Dallas ranked second

in the NFL in opponent starting field position after kickoffs (22.8-yard line) and sixth in punt returns (10.9 yards per return),

after finishing 20th and 30th respectively in 2008. Patrick Crayton had a punt return touchdown in back-to-back contests,

the second player in franchise history to accomplish the feat. McBriar set a franchise record that year with 38 punts downed

inside-the-20.

DeCamillis came to Dallas by way of Jacksonville, spending two seasons (2007-08) coaching the Jaguars special teams.

In Jacksonville, DeCamillis’ kickoff coverage units ranked fourth in the NFL in 2007 (25.8-yard line) and first in 2008 (24.5) in

opponent starting point after kickoffs. His 2008 squad held the league’s third lowest opponent kickoff return average at 19.9

yards per return.

Prior to his time in Jacksonville, DeCamillis led Atlanta’s special teams units for 10 years (1997-2006). In those 10 seasons

the Falcons punt coverage allowed an NFL-low 6.1 yards per return with just one touchdown, finishing first overall in 1997,

1999, 2000 and 2004 and second overall in 1998 and 2002 . Atlanta was second in the NFL during DeCamillis’ tenure with eight

kickoff return touchdowns and 13 total return touchdowns.

Five different Falcons had kick return touchdowns under DeCamillis tutelage, led by Derrick Vaughn’s four, which are sec-

ond most in franchise history. In 2004, Rossum was named to the Pro Bowl after finishing second in the league with a 12.4

punt return average.

JOE DECAMILLIS Asst. Head Coach/Special Teams Coord.

FUTURE SUPER BOWLSSuper Bowl XLIX February 1, 2015 University of Phoenix Stadium Glendale, Arizona

Super Bowl L 2016 Levi’s Stadium Santa Clara, California

Super Bowl LI 2017 Reliant Stadium Houston, Texas

Super Bowl LII 2018 New Minnesota Stadium Minneapolis, Minnesota

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In 2002, DeCamillis helped kicker Jay Feely establish Falcons single-season records for points (138) and field goals made

(32), which now both stand as second-best in franchise annals.

DeCamillis began his coaching career in Denver as defensive quality control and assistant special teams coach from 1989-

92 before spending four seasons (1993-96) as special teams coach with the New York Giants.

DeCamillis and his wife, Dana, have two daughters, Caitlin and Ashley.

Joe DeCamillis - Asst. Head Coach/Special Teams CoordinatorBorn: 1965, Arvada, Colorado

Playing Experience

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Coaching Experience

Pro Coach: Chicago Bears (assistant head coach/special teams coordinator) 2013-present; Dallas Cowboys (special

teams coordinator) 2009-12; Jacksonville Jaguars (special teams) 2007-08; Atlanta Falcons (special teams) 1997-2006;

New York Giants (special teams) 1993-96; Denver Broncos (special teams) 1989-92.

MOST SELECTED BY POSITIONThe following reflects the amount of players selected by the Bears at each position in the first seven rounds of

the NFL draft dating back to 1936 (at least two or more selections).

Round 1

Pos Tot. Last Selection

RB 16 2005, Cedric Benson

T 13 2011, Gabe Carimi

DE 9 2012, Shea McClellin

B 8 1959, Don Clark

QB 8 2003, Rex Grossman

LB 6 2000, Brian Urlacher

WR 6 2001, David Terrell

DT 4 2004, Tommie Harris

CB 3 2014, Kyle Fuller

E 3 1956, Menan “Tex’ Schriewer

C 3 1963, Dave Behrman

HB 2 1955, Ron Drzewiecki

DB 2 1989, Donnell Woolford

G 2 2013, Kyle Long

S 2 1990, Mark Carrier

TE 2 2007, Greg Olsen

Round 2


RB 11 2008, Matt Forte

CB 9 2006, Devin Hester

DT 7 2011, Stephen Paea

T 7 1994, Marcus Spears

WR 7 2012, Alshon Jeffery

B 6 1957, Jim Swink

LB 6 2013, Jonathan Bostic

S 4 2006, Danieal Manning

DL 3 2014, Ego Ferguson

QB 3 1973, Gary Huff

DE 2 2007, Dan Bazuin

E 2 1943, Rudy Smeja

HB 2 1964, Pat Crain

TE 2 1997, John Allred

Round 3


WR 12 2009, Juaquin Iglesias

G 9 2001, Mike Gandy

B 8 1961, Claude Gibson

T 7 2002, Terrence Metcalf

DT 7 2014, Will Sutton

E 6 1962, Bill Hull

RB 6 2007, Garrett Wolfe

S 6 2012, Brandon Hardin

QB 4 1990, Peter Tom Willis

TE 4 2000, Dustin Lyman

C 3 1998, Olin Kreutz

DE 3 1988, Ralph Jarvis

HB 3 1967, Gary Lyle

LB 3 2007, Michael Okwo

CB 2 2002, Roosevelt Williams

Round 4


T 10 1986, Paul Blair

G 9 2007, Josh Beekman

LB 8 2013, Khaseem Greene

RB 7 2014, Ka’Deem Carey

B 7 1957, Jack Johnson

DE 7 2010, Corey Wootton

E 7 1963, Stan Sanders

CB 6 2009, D.J. Moore

S 6 2014, Brock Vereen

DB 4 1976, Wayne Rhodes

TE 4 2012, Evan Rodriguez

DT 3 2003, Ian Scott

QB 3 2005, Kyle Orton

WR 3 1997, Marcus Robinson

C 2 1951, Bob Moser

HB 2 1964, Frank Buda

Round 5


G 7 2001, Bernard Robertson

WR 7 2009, Johnny Knox

B 6 1961, Keith Lincoln

LB 6 2009, Marcus Freeman

T 6 2013, Jordan Mills

CB 5 2010, Joshua Moore

E 5 1962, Mac Burton

C 4 1980, Paul Tabor

TE 4 2008, Kellen Davis

DE 3 2006, Mark Anderson

QB 3 2011, Nathan Enderle

RB 3 1989, Mark Green

S 3 2007, Kevin Payne

DT 2 2003, Tron LaFavor

FB 2 1990, Pat Chaffey

Round 6


B 14 1961, George Fleming

LB 8 2011, J.T. Thomas

T 8 1996, Jon Clark

QB 8 2014, David Fales

RB 7 2006, J.D. Runnels

G 6 2006, Tyler Reed

S 6 2009, Al Afalava

C 5 1987, John Adickes

E 5 1964, Jimmy Jones

CB 4 2012, Isaiah Frey

DE 5 2013, Cornelius Washington

DB 2 1992, Mark Berry

TE 2 2002, Bryan Fletcher

WR 2 2002, Jamin Elliott

P 1 2014, Pat O’Donnell

Round 7


T 13 2014, Charles Leno

WR 11 2013, Marquess Wilson

B 8 1965, Mickey Sutton

CB 6 2012, Greg McCoy

DE 6 2008, Ervin Baldwin

E 6 1967, John Truitt

LB 6 2008, Joey LaRocque

QB 6 1998, Moses Moreno

G 6 2009, Lance Louis

RB 5 2011, Harvey Unga

DT 4 1997, Mike Milano

S 4 2000, Michael Green

C 3 1990, Bill Anderson

HB 3 1955, Bruce Sturgess

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Aaron Kromer is in his second season as the Bears offensive coordinator after being hired by

the franchise on January 16, 2013.

In his first season with the Bears, Kromer led the team to a major turnaround in offensive

production as Chicago set franchise records in net yards (6,109), gross passing yards (4,450),

net passing yards (4,281), completion percentage (64.4), passing touchdowns (32), passer

rating (96.9), first downs (344) and passing first downs (215). The 445 points scored by the

Bears were second-most in team history.

Chicago had 45 offensive touchdowns in Kromer’s first season with the team, fifth-most

in team history and the most in the Super Bowl era for the franchise. The 13-offensive touch-

down increase from the 32 scored in 2012, a year prior to his arrival, is the 10th best single-

season improvement in franchise history and fifth highest in the Super Bowl era for the club.

The Bears offense also saw a 1,140-yard improvement in total net yards in Kromer’s first season with the team (from

4,969 in 2012 to 6,109 in 2013), the third biggest single-season jump in franchise history.

Kromer, who has 15 years of experience coaching offensive lines, has coached an offensive lineman to the Pro Bowl

in each of the last five seasons. In 2013, Kromer oversaw a Bears offensive line - with four new starters, including two

rookies – that allowed just 30 sacks, tied for fourth fewest in the NFL. In the three years prior to Kromer’s arrival, the Bears

offensive line allowed a combined 149 sacks. In 2013, under Kromer’s tutelage, rookie guard Kyle Long was the first Bears

offensive lineman to be named to the Pro Bowl since 2006 and the first Chicago rookie to be selected to the Pro Bowl at

an offensive position since RB Gale Sayers in 1965. In each of the last five seasons, Kromer has overseen an offensive line

that has finished in the top five for fewest sacks allowed in the NFL.

Chicago’s four offensive Pro Bowl selections following the 2013 season (RB Matt Fortè, WR Alshon Jeffery, Long and WR

Brandon Marshall) were the most for the franchise since the 1985 Super Bowl season.

With 24 years of coaching experience, Kromer joined the Bears after spending five years with the New Orleans Saints

where he worked with the offensive line and running backs. He had dual responsibility in his last four years with the Saints

(2009-12) overseeing the offensive line/running game after tutoring the running backs in 2008. He also served as the

interim head coach of the Saints for the first six games of the 2012 regular season. During his tenure as the Saints offen-

sive line coach, five blockers were named to 10 Pro Bowls (T Jermon Bushrod 2012-13; G Jahri Evans 2010-13; C Jonathan

Goodwin 2010; G Carl Nicks 2011-12 and T Jon Stinchcomb 2010) and New Orleans was tied for the fewest sacks in the NFL

with 96.

During 2012, the New Orleans Saints ranked second in the NFL in total offense averaging 410.9 yards per game and third

in scoring offense, putting up 28.8 points per game. The Saints offensive line allowed just 26 sacks in 2012, tied for third

fewest in the league while Evans was named to his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl, all under Kromer’s tutelage.

In 2011, the Saints set NFL records in total offense (averaging 467.1 yards per game, 7,474 yards) and passing yards

(5,347 yards). New Orleans ranked second in the league in scoring offense (34.2 points per game) and tied for second in

sacks allowed (24). Bushrod, Evans and Nicks were all named to the Pro Bowl, the second time under Kromer that three line-

men were named to the Pro Bowl in a single season. In 2010, the offensive line allowed just 26 sacks in 2010, fifth-fewest

in the league. Evans and Nicks were selected to the Pro Bowl.

During his first season as the Saints offensive line/running game coach, New Orleans earned its first Super Bowl

Championship in franchise history as the offense led the NFL in total offense (403.8 yards per game) and scoring offense

(31.9 points per game). The rushing attack ranked sixth in the NFL averaging 131.6 yards per game and the 20 sacks allowed

were fourth-fewest in the league. Three players, Evans, Goodwin and Stinchcomb all were named to their first career Pro

Bowls. In 2008, the Saints running backs combined for 2,472 yards from scrimmage and 28 touchdowns.

Kromer joined the Saints organization after three years in Tampa Bay working as the Buccaneers senior assistant/

offensive line coach the final two seasons (2006-07) after joining the club as a senior assistant in 2005 with a focus on

the offensive line. Two players, G Arron Sears (2006) and G Dan Buenning (2005), earned All-Rookie honors while Kromer

was in Tampa Bay.

He joined Tampa Bay after a four-year stint with the Oakland Raiders, starting as assistant offensive line coach (2001)

before being promoted to the offensive line coach (2002-04). From 2001-03 Kromer worked with new Bears head coach

Marc Trestman on the Raiders offensive staff, including the 2002 campaign when Oakland led the NFL in total offense en

route to its Super Bowl XXXVII appearance.

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While in Oakland, Kromer tutored two players to Pro Bowl selections: T Lincoln Kennedy (2001-02) and C Barrett Robbins

(2002). He also coached T Robert Gallery to an all-rookie selection in 2004.

Kromer got his first coaching experience in the Chicagoland area serving as Northwestern’s offensive line coach from

1999-2000. The Wildcats led the Big Ten in total offense in 2000.

He got his coaching start at his alma mater, Miami University (Ohio), where he worked for nine seasons (1990-98).

Kromer coached the offensive line in 1998 after working with the tight ends/H-Backs, defensive line, special teams and as

a graduate assistant during the course of the previous eight seasons.

One of only eight players in Miami history to serve as a two-time captain (1988-89), Kromer lettered for three seasons

at offensive tackle from 1987-89. He was a recipient of the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete

Award, graduating with a degree in education before earning his master’s degree in education administration in 1991.

Kromer and his wife, Dawn, have a son, Zachary, and a daughter, Brooke.

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Playing Experience

Offensive tackle, Miami (Ohio), 1986-89

Coaching Experience

Pro Coach: Chicago Bears (offensive coordinator) 2014-present; Chicago Bears (offensive coordinator/offensive line)

2013; New Orleans Saints (offensive line/running game coordinator, interim head coach games 1-6 in 2012) 2008-12;

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (senior assistant, offensive line) 2005-07; Oakland Raiders (assistant offensive line/offensive

line) 2001-04. College Coach: Northwestern (offensive line) 1999-2000; Miami (Ohio) (graduate assistant/tight ends,

H-backs/offensive line) 1990-98.

2013 QUARTER-BY-QUARTER SCORING Bears Points Scored Opponents Points Scored

Team QT1 QT2 QT3 QT4 OT TOT QT1 QT2 QT3 QT4 OT TOT

CIN 7 3 7 7 - 24 7 7 7 0 - 21

MIN 14 10 0 7 - 31 7 14 3 6 - 30

@ PIT 17 7 3 13 - 40 0 10 10 3 - 23

@ DET 3 10 3 16 - 32 3 27 7 3 - 40

NO 0 7 3 8 - 18 6 14 3 3 - 26

NYG 7 17 3 0 - 27 7 7 7 0 - 21

@ WAS 10 7 7 17 - 41 3 21 7 14 - 45

@ GB 7 10 7 3 - 27 10 0 10 0 - 20

DET 7 0 3 9 - 19 7 0 7 7 - 21

BAL 0 13 0 7 3 23 10 7 0 3 0 20

@ STL 7 7 0 7 - 21 21 3 3 15 - 42

@ MIN 3 3 14 0 0 20 0 7 3 10 3 23

DAL 7 17 11 10 - 45 7 7 0 14 - 28

@ CLE 0 10 7 21 - 38 3 7 14 7 - 31

@ PHI 0 3 8 0 - 11 21 3 9 21 - 54

GB 7 0 14 7 - 28 0 13 7 13 - 33

96 124 90 132 3 445 112 147 97 119 3 478

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Mel Tucker is in his second season as defensive coordinator of the Chicago Bears after being

hired by the franchise on January 18, 2013.

In 2013, the Bears defense recorded a league-best 11 takeaways over the first three weeks

of the season, including three defensive touchdowns, en route to a 3-0 record. But injuries and

inconsistency plagued the unit over the remainder of the season and the defense was unable

to recapture the form that fueled its early season success.

CB Tim Jennings was named to the Pro Bowl after his eight combined interceptions (four),

forced fumbles (three) and opponent fumble recoveries (one) in 2013 were tied for fourth most

in the NFL and tied for the most among cornerbacks.

With 17 years of defensive coaching experience, prior to joining the Bears Tucker spent four

seasons (2009-12) as the Jaguars defensive coordinator, adding the title of assistant head coach in 2012.

During the 2011 season, Tucker spent the final five games as interim head coach of the Jaguars. Over the course of that

season, the Jaguars were sixth in the NFL in total defense (313.0 yards per game) up from 28th in 2010 (371.8). The 313.0

yards per game were the fewest allowed by Jacksonville’s defense since 2006. In 2011, they also ranked eighth in passing

defense (208.8 yards per game), ninth in rushing defense (104.2), allowed the second fewest completions of 20-plus yards

(43), forced the second most three-and-out drives (57) and were third in first downs allowed (268) and plays of 20-plus yards

allowed (51). During Tucker’s tenure in Jacksonville, CB Derek Cox recorded 12 interceptions, fourth most in franchise history.

Prior to his time in Jacksonville, Tucker spent four years with the Cleveland Browns (2005-08), serving as the defensive back

coach for the first three seasons before being promoted to defensive coordinator in 2008.

During those four seasons, the Browns were fifth in the NFL with 73 interceptions and seventh in gross passing yards

allowed (212.8). They also allowed the fourth-fewest completions of 25-plus yards (78). As defensive coordinator in 2008,

Cleveland was tied for third in the NFL with 31 takeaways and second in the league with 23 interceptions.

Before joining the NFL coaching ranks, Tucker spent eight seasons working at the collegiate level.

From 2001-04, Tucker was on the Ohio State coaching staff working with the defensive backs before serving as co-

defensive coordinator during the 2004 season. Under his tutelage, two Buckeyes, safeties Michael Doss (2002) and Will Allen

(2003), were named first-team All-Americans by the Associated Press, and cornerback Chris Gamble (2002) was a second-

team selection by The Sporting News. The Buckeyes won the national title during the 2002 season with Doss earning Big Ten

Defensive Player of the Year and Fiesta Bowl MVP honors that year.

In 2000, Tucker served as the defensive backs coach at LSU under then-head coach Nick Saban. He got his coaching start

under Saban at Michigan State working as a graduate assistant from 1997-98 before serving as the defensive backs coach at

Miami (Ohio) in 1999. The Redhawks ranked 20th in the nation in pass efficiency defense in 1999 and 11th in turnover margin

at +11, led by 27 takeaways.

Tucker was a four-year defensive back at the University of Wisconsin (1992-95), earning a degree in agricultural business

management in 1995. An Ohio native, Tucker and his wife, Jo-Ellyn, have two sons, Joseph and Christian.

MEL TUCKER Defensive Coordinator

Mel Tucker - Defensive CoordinatorBorn: 1972, Cleveland, Ohio

Playing Experience

Defensive Back, Wisconsin, 1992-95

Coaching Experience

Pro Coach: Chicago Bears (defensive coordinator) 2013-present; Jacksonville Jaguars (defensive coordinator/assis-

tant head coach, defensive coordinator) 2009-12; Cleveland Browns (defensive backs/defensive coordinator) 2005-

08. College coach: Ohio State (defensive backs/co-defensive coordinator) 2001-04; Louisiana State (defensive backs)

2000; Miami (Ohio) (defensive backs) 1999; Michigan State (graduate assistant) 1997-98.

KICKOFF WEEKENDThe Bears own 54 opening-day victories overall (54-35-5, .601), the most by any NFL franchise. Chicago has won five

of their last six opening-day contests.

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Andy Bischoff is in his second season as the Bears tight ends coach and staff coordinator

after being hired by the team on January 18, 2013.

In 2013, under Bischoff’s guidance, Martellus Bennett finished second in team single-

season history among tight ends with 65 receptions. Bennett’s 759 receiving yards and

five touchdown receptions in 2013 ranked sixth and tied for sixth, respectively, in franchise

single-season annals amongst his position. Bischoff helped Bennett rank in the top 10 among

NFL tight ends in receptions (tied for eighth) and receiving yards (tied for ninth), while setting

career-highs in each category.

Last season, Bischoff helped coach the tight ends in an offensive unit that set franchise

records in net yards (6,109), gross passing yards (4,450), net passing yards (4,281), comple-

tion percentage (64.4), passing touchdowns (32), passer rating (96.9), first downs (344) and passing first downs (215).

The 445 points scored by the Bears were second-most in team history.

Prior to coming to Chicago, Bischoff spent five seasons (2008-12) as the Montreal Alouettes running backs/tight ends

coach. During that time he was also the assistant to current Bears Head Coach Marc Trestman and during the final three

seasons (2010-12) in Montreal was the Alouettes special teams coordinator.

Bischoff joined the Alouettes following 14 years on the coaching staff of Cretin-Derham Hall High School (CDH), in St.

Paul, Minnesota. CDH is also the alma mater of former Bears quarterback Steve Walsh. He started as the school’s offensive

line coach (1993-97) before adding additional duties and being named assistant head coach and co-offensive coordinator

for his final four seasons (2004-07). During that time, the school compiled a 168-22 record, winning the state title in 1999

and playing in four championship games after reaching the state playoff tournament 13 times. During his years at CDH,

he helped develop 18 offensive linemen and 3 tight ends who earned division I scholarships, including Ryan Harris of the

Houston Texans. He was also the Dean of Students for 10 of his 14 years at the school.

During the offseason in Montreal, Bischoff worked the U.S. Army High School All-American Bowl as the Director of

Football Operations for the West Team, a role he occupied for the last five years after coaching the game in 2008.

Bischoff graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in education from the University of South Dakota in 1994. Following a

playing career at the center position and earning 3 letters at USD, he went on to complete a Master’s degree in Education

Administration from Mankato State University in 1998 and a post master’s license in administration from St. Mary’s

University (MN) in 2006.

He has two daughters: Makena Kaylynn (15) and Morgan Elizabeth (12) and is married to the former Brittany Leigh

Fleming.

ANDY BISCHOFF Tight Ends/Staff Coordinator

Andy Bischoff - Tight EndsBorn: 1972, Fargo, North Dakota

Playing Experience

Offensive Line, South Dakota, 1989-93

Coaching Experience

Pro Coach: Chicago Bears (tight ends/staff coordinator) 2013-present, Montreal Alouttes (CFL) (running backs, tight

ends/special teams coordinator) 2008-12,

RECORD VIEWERS TUNE IN 2014 DRAFT Coverage of the 2014 NFL Draft on NFL Network, ESPN & ESPN2 reached 45.7 million people across the three days, top-

ping the previous record set in 2010, according to The Nielsen Company. The number of viewers that watched some part

of the draft over the combined three days topped the previous record of 45.4 million set in 2010.

First-round coverage of the 2014 NFL Draft on ESPN and NFL Network drew a combined total viewership of 32.0 million

viewers, making it the most-viewed Round 1 ever, according to Nielsen. The 32.0 million viewers was up 28 percent over

last year (25.0 million).

Viewership for the combined NFLN/ESPN/ESPN2 coverage of Rounds 2 and 3 on Friday night was up eight percent

over last year. Day 3 viewership across the combined NFLN/ESPN coverage was up 17 percent.

In addition, the 2014 NFL Draft was the biggest NFL Draft ever on Twitter. In total, more than 9.6 million tweets were

sent about the 2014 NFL Draft, up 211 percent from 2013. An average of 10 million people per day saw tweets about the

2014 NFL Draft over the three-day event (according to Nielsen Social Guide).

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Matt Cavanaugh is in his second year as Chicago’s quarterbacks coach after being hired by

the Bears on January 18, 2013.

This is Cavanaugh’s second stint with the Bears, working as the team’s offensive coordina-

tor in 1997 and 1998.

Cavanaugh has 22 years of coaching experience, including 16 seasons in the NFL and 12 as

an NFL or collegiate offensive coordinator.

In 2013, under Cavanaugh’s tutelage, Bears quarterbacks rewrote the franchise single-

season record books setting team records in passer rating (96.9), passing yards (4,450),

passing touchdowns (32) and completion percentage (64.4). Their 7.69 yards per attempt

was highest for the franchise since 1983. Chicago ranked fifth in the NFL in passing offense

(267.6). Jay Cutler had a career-high 89.2 passer rating in 2013, which also ranks sixth in single-season franchise history.

His 238.3 passing yards per game last season under Cavanaugh’s guidance was second-highest in franchise annals.

Cutler’s 63.1 completion percentage in 2013 was second-best in franchise history and the second-highest of his NFL

career. Fellow quarterback Josh McCown set the franchise record in passer rating (109.0), completion percentage (66.5)

and lowest interception percentage (0.4).

Prior to joining the Bears, Cavanaugh spent four seasons (2009-12) in New York working with the Jets quarterbacks.

During those four seasons, the Jets made two AFC Championship game appearances. In six postseason contests during

that time, Jets signal caller Mark Sanchez had a 94.3 passer rating, ninth highest in NFL playoff history among quarterbacks

with at least 100 postseason attempts. Sanchez’s nine postseason touchdown passes are most in franchise history and

his 1,155 passing yards in the playoffs are second.

Cavanaugh came to the Jets, after four seasons as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at his alma mater,

the University of Pittsburgh (2005-08). It was his second stint at Pitt after making his coaching debut in 1993 working with

the Panthers tight ends. As offensive coordinator, Cavanaugh helped tutor future NFL running backs LeSean McCoy and

LaRod Stephens-Howlin. In 2006, quarterback Tyler Palko ranked fourth in the nation in passing efficiency with a 163.25

rating. In 2007 as a freshman under Cavanaugh, McCoy was 21st in the nation in rushing averaging 110.7 yards per game.

McCoy followed up that campaign by ranking 10th in the nation in rushing in 2008, averaging 114.5 yards per game. His 21

touchdowns as a sophomore were tied for third most in the NCAA that year and his 36 total touchdowns (35 rushing) in his

two years under Cavanaugh set an NCAA record for touchdowns by a player through his sophomore campaign. McCoy’s

2,816 rushing yards ranked fourth in school history, despite only playing for two seasons before leaving for the NFL.

Cavanaugh joined the University of Pittsburgh after working as the Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator from 1999-

2004, which included the franchise’s Super Bowl XXXV victory in 2000. During that season, the Ravens ground game

churned out a franchise-record 2,199 yards, fifth most in the NFL. Jamal Lewis had 1,364 rushing yards as a rookie that

season, ranking seventh in the NFL. Under Cavanaugh’s tutelage Lewis went on to produce 2,066 rushing yards in 2003,

third-highest in NFL history, one of seven 2,000-yard rushers in league annals.

During his first stint with the Bears, Cavanaugh helped direct quarterback Erik Kramer to 3,011 passing yards in 1997,

which at the time was fourth-highest in franchise history and still ranks as eighth best. The 3,501 gross passing yards in

1997 are fifth most in franchise history. That year, running back Raymont Harris had 1,033 rushing yards marking one of just

five times in Bears history they produced a 3,000-yard passer and 1,000-yard rusher in the same season. Despite injuries

to the quarterback position in 1998, the Bears offense produced 3,277 passing yards as wideout Bobby Engram had 987

receiving yards, 13th most in franchise single-season annals.

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BEARS IN SEASON OPENING HOME GAMESThe Bears open the regular season schedule at home for the fifth straight year, hosting the Buffalo Bills. The contest

marks the first time since the 1992-96 seasons that Chicago will open the season in front of their home fans in five-

straight campaigns.

Of Chicago’s last 21 season openers at home dating back to 1984, the Bears are 18-3 (.857).

This will mark the first time that the Bears opened their season versus Buffalo.

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Cavanaugh served as quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in 1996 as Steve Young led the NFL in passer

rating (97.2) and completion percentage (67.7), which was the fourth highest of his career. He got his first taste of NFL

coaching in 1994, working as the quarterbacks coach of the Arizona Cardinals, a position he held for two years.

Cavanaugh won two Super Bowl titles as a backup quarterback with the New York Giants (XXV) and the 49ers (XIX). He

was a second-round selection (50th overall) of the Patriots in 1978 NFL Draft, spending five seasons with New England

(1978-82) before stints with the 49ers (1983-85), Eagles (1986-89) and Giants (1990-91). He appeared in 112 contests with

19 starts, completing 305 of 579 passes for 4,332 yards, 28 touchdowns and 30 interceptions.

As a collegiate quarterback, Cavanaugh guided Pitt to the 1976 National Championship and was named the Sugar Bowl

MVP after a 27-3 victory over Georgia. A year later, he earned All-America honors.

Cavanaugh earned his bachelor’s degree from Pitt in administration of justice. He is married, Maria. He has three chil-

dren: Amy, Andrew, and Mollie.

Matt Cavanaugh - QuarterbacksBorn: 1956, Youngstown, Ohio

Playing Experience

Quarterback, Pittsburgh, 1974-77

Pro Quarterback, New England, 1978-82; San Francisco,

1983-85; Philadelphia, 1986-89; New York Giants, 1990-91

Coaching Experience

Pro Coach: Chicago Bears (quarterbacks) 2013-present; New York Jets (quarterbacks) 2009-12, Baltimore Ravens

(offensive coordinator) 1999-2004; Chicago Bears (offensive coordinator) 1997-98; San Francisco 49ers (quarter-

backs) 1996, Arizona Cardinals (quarterbacks) 1994-95. College Coach: Pittsburgh (tight ends/offensive coordinator,

quarterbacks) 1991-93; 2005-08.

PLAYOFF APPEARANCES

Team Playoff App.

N.Y. Giants 31

Dallas 30

Green Bay 29

Minnesota 27

Pittsburgh 27

St. Louis 27

Indianapolis 26

Chicago 25

San Francisco 25

Cleveland 24

Philadelphia 24

Washington 23

Miami 22

New England 21

Oakland 21

Tennessee 21

Team Playoff App.

Denver 19

Buffalo 18

San Diego 18

Kansas City 17

Detroit 15

N.Y. Jets 14

Seattle 13

Atlanta 12

Cincinnati 12

New Orleans 10

Tampa Bay 10

Baltimore 9

Arizona 8

Jacksonville 6

Carolina 5

Houston 2

The Bears rank tied for eighth in the NFL in all-time playoff appearances. Only the New York Giants (31), Dallas

(30), Green Bay (29), Minnesota (27), Pittsburgh (27), St. Louis (27) and Indinapolis (26) have reached the playoffs

more than Chicago. The Bears have an overall playoff record of 17-18 including a 13-8 (.619) record at home and

4-10 (.286) mark on the road.

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Mike Groh is in his second season as the Bears wide receivers coach after being named to the

position on February 23, 2013.

In 2013, Groh helped Alshon Jeffery and Brandon Marshall became the first pair of Bears wide

receivers to be named to the Pro Bowl in the same year after the duo broke the franchise record

for most combined receiving yards by two players in a single-season (2,716). Groh coached Jef-

fery, who was in his second NFL season in 2013, to 89 receptions for 1,421 yards. The 1,421 yards

are second-most in franchise single-season history and the 89 receptions are sixth. Marshall’s

1,295 receiving yards in 2013 are fifth-most in Bears annals and his 100 receptions are second.

Jeffery finished sixth in the NFL in receiving yards in 2013 and Marshall finished 11th, while their

2,716 combined yards were the second most by an NFL duo that season. Marshall’s career-high

12 touchdown receptions in 2013 are tied for third-most in franchise history.

In 2013, under Groh’s tutelage, Jeffery also set the franchise record for receiving yards in a single-game with 218 versus

New Orleans on October 6 before breaking it later that season at Minnesota on December 1 with 249 yards. Jeffery is the only

player in franchise history with multiple 200-yard receiving games and just the eighth player in NFL history (nine occurrences)

to have two 200-yard receiving games in the same season.

Last season, Groh helped coach the wide receivers in an offensive unit that set franchise records in net yards (6,109),

gross passing yards (4,450), net passing yards (4,281), completion percentage (64.4), passing touchdowns (32), passer rat-

ing (96.9), first downs (344) and passing first downs (215). The 445 points scored by the Bears were second-most in team

history.

Prior to joining the Bears, Groh spent two seasons as Alabama’s wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator, helping

lead the Crimson Tide to back-to-back national championships, his third overall at Alabama after serving as the offensive

graduate assistant in 2009. In addition, Groh was recognized as the 2013 national recruiter of the year by Rivals and 24/7

Sports.

In 2012, Groh oversaw Amari Cooper’s Freshman All-America season as the true freshman set a school record with 11 touch-

down receptions and a school-freshman record with 59 receptions for 1,000 yards. Overall in 2012, the Crimson Tide offense

set school records for points scored (542), passing touchdowns (31), total offense (6,237) and offensive touchdowns (68).

In 2011, Groh coached seven wide receivers who averaged 10-plus yards per reception. Marquis Maze recorded 56 catches for

627 yards, earning second-team All-Southeastern Conference honors.

As the quarterbacks coach at Louisville in 2010, Groh developed seniors Adam Froman and Justin Burke, who had to share

the starting role due to injuries. The duo improved from nine touchdown passes with 10 interceptions in 2009 to 21 TDs with

just seven INTs in 2010.

Groh spent the 2009 season at Alabama as an offensive graduate assistant as the Tide recorded a 14-0 record en route to

the national championship.

Prior to his time at Alabama and Louisville, Groh coached at his alma mater, Virginia, for eight seasons (2001-08), including

the final three years as the offensive coordinator for the Cavaliers. Groh started as the wide receivers coach before added the

role of overseeing the quarterbacks in 2003. He also added the title of recruiting coordinator in 2005.

In his first year working with the quarterbacks at Virginia, Groh coached NFL Pro Bowler Matt Schaub, who set a school record

with a 69.7 percent completion percentage, throwing for 2,952 yards and 18 touchdowns. In 2004-05, Groh helped Marques

Hagans transition from wide receiver to quarterback. Hagans finished his career with 4,877 passing yards, seventh-most in

school history.

As the wide receivers coach in 2001 and 2002 seasons, Groh helped Billy McMullen become the second leading receiver in

ACC history with a school-record 210 career receptions.

As the starting quarterback at Virginia in 1994-95, Groh is the only signal-caller in school history to lead the Cavaliers to nine

wins and a bowl victory in consecutive seasons. In 1994, he led the ACC and was 13th nationally in passing, leading Virginia to

a 9-3 record, while being named MVP of the Independence Bowl after a 20-10 victory over TCU.

MIKE GROH Wide Receivers

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Mike Groh - Wide ReceiversBorn: 1971, Charlottesville, Virginia

Playing Experience

Quarterback, Virginia, 1991-95

Pro Quarterback, Rhein Fire (WLAF), 1997

Coaching Experience

Pro Coach: Chicago Bears (wide receivers) 2013-present, New York Jets (assistant) 2001. College Coach: Alabama

(wide receivers) 2011-12; Louisville (quarterbacks) 2010, Alabama (offensive graduate assistant) 2009, Virginia (wide

receivers, quarterbacks, offensive coordinator) 2001-08.

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As a tri-captain in 1995, Groh helped lead Virginia to a share of the ACC championship with a 9-4 record, including a 34-27

victory over Georgia in the Peach Bowl. He earned second team all-ACC honors in 1995 and received Virginia’s Joe Palumbo

Award for self-sacrifice.

Groh played his final season at Virginia as a graduate student, after receiving his undergraduate degree in rhetoric and

communication studies from Virginia in 1995. He attended the Baltimore Ravens training camp as a free agent in 1996 and later

played in the World League for the Rhein Fire in 1997. Groh spent the 2000 season as an offensive assistant/quality control

coach for the New York Jets.

Groh is married to the former Elena Montero.

BEARS TEAM PHYSICIANS The Chicago Bears consulting physicians have been caring for Bears players since 1991 and have over 100 combined

years of experience in sports medicine. Along with the Bears, team physicians have provided care for the Chicago

Blackhawks, Chicago Cubs, USA soccer and numerous professional and elite athletes from all over the world.

Dr. Greg EwertConsulting Internist

Dr. Howard KatzConsulting Internist

Dr. Gordon NuberConsulting Orthopaedist

Dr. Mark BowenConsulting Orthopaedist

Dr. Mike CorcoranConsulting Orthopaedist

Dr. Tracy DurrettDentist

Dr. Pat BirminghamConsulting Orthopaedist

Dr. Adam BennettConsulting Internist

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Reggie Herring is in his first season as linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears after being

hired by the team on January 23, 2014.

Herring has 33 years of coaching experience, including eight as a linebackers coach in

the NFL.

Herring spent the previous three seasons (2011-13) as the linebackers coach of the Houston

Texans, his second such stint with the team (2002-03). In 2011, Herring helped Brian Cushing

earn second team Associated Press All-Pro honors as he led the team with 114 tackles. That

season, Connor Barwin made the transition to outside linebacker from defensive end and tied

for third in the AFC with a team-high 11.5 sacks. Houston linebackers accounted for 27 of the

team’s 44 sacks that year as the Texans ranked second in the NFL in total defense (285.7

yards per game).

During Herring’s three seasons (2008-10) coaching the linebackers in Dallas, DeMarcus Ware led the NFL with 46.5

sacks. In 2008, Ware led the NFL with 20 sacks, tied for eighth most in NFL single-season history and second most by a

linebacker in a single-season (trailing Lawrence Taylor’s 20.5 in 1986).

In addition to his NFL experience, Herring spent 25 seasons in the collegiate coaching ranks including 24 as a lineback-

ers coach and 11 as a defensive coordinator. Herring’s final collegiate stop was as the defensive coordinator/linebackers

coach at Arkansas (2005-07) where he also served as the interim head coach for the Razorbacks for the 2008 Cotton Bowl.

In 2006, Herring was a finalist for the Broyles Award, which is given annually to the top assistant coach in the nation.

Herring spent the 2004 season as the defensive coordinator at NC State, as the Wolfpack led the country in total

defense (221.4 yards per game) and pass efficiency defense.

Before his first stint in Houston, Herring spent eight seasons at Clemson, first as the Tigers linebackers coach (1994-

96) before adding the title of defensive coordinator (1997-2001). While at Clemson, seven of Herring’s linebackers were

selected in the NFL Draft.

Herring was also defensive coordinator at TCU (1992-93) and coached the linebackers at Auburn (1986-91) and

Oklahoma State (1982-85), winning three winning three SEC championships at Auburn. He got his coaching start as a

graduate assistant at Oklahoma State in 1981.

Herring was a three-year starter at linebacker at FSU from 1978-80, leading the Seminoles in tackles all three seasons

and was named to the Florida State Hall of Fame in 1989.

The Myrtle Beach native and his wife, Lisa, have a daughter, Caroline, and a son, Adam.

REGGIE HERRING Linebackers

Reggie Herring - LinebackersBorn: 1959, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Playing Experience

Linebacker, Florida State, 1978-80

Coaching Experience

Pro Coach: Chicago Bears (linebackers) 2014-present; Houston Texans (linebackers) 2011-13; Dallas Cowboys (line-

backers) 2008-10; Houston Texans (linebackers) 2002-03. College Coach: Arkansas (defensive coordinator/linebackers/

interim head coach for 2008 Cotton Bowl) 2005-07; NC State (defensive coordinator/linebackers) 2004, Clemson (defen-

sive coordinator) 1997-2001; Clemson (linebackers) 1994-96; TCU (defensive coordinator) 1992-93; Auburn (linebacker)

1986-91; Oklahoma State (linebackers) 1982-85; Oklahoma State (graduate assistant) 1981.

BEAR FORCE ONEThe Bears will travel 14,692 miles during the 2014 season.

- Chicago’s longest trip during the season is to San Francisco (3,750 miles round-trip).

- Excluding the 1997 (preseason trip to Dublin) and 2011 (regular season trip to London) seasons, the 14,808 miles

traveled by the Bears are third most for the team since 1995. In 2007, the Bears traveled 16,802 miles and in 2003 they

traveled 16,890.

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Jon Hoke, in his sixth season as Chicago’s defensive backs coach, was hired on January 13,

2009.

Under Hoke’s tutelage, cornerbacks Tim Jennings and Charles Tillman have been named

to a total of four Pro Bowls over the last three seasons. Jennings has made two-straight Pro

Bowls (following the 2012 and 2013 seasons) and ranks second in the NFL since 2012 with

13 interceptions. Tillman made two straight Pro Bowls after the 2011 and 2012 seasons and

has 16 interceptions, six interception return touchdowns and 23 forced fumbles under Hoke’s

tutelage.

Since Hoke joined the Bears in 2009, Chicago ranks third in the NFL in interceptions (97),

second in interception return yards (1,569) and leads the league with 19 interception return

touchdowns. The Bears defensive backs have helped hold opposing quarterbacks to an 80.4 passer rating during that

time, 10th lowest in the NFL.

Last season, Chicago tied for eighth in the NFL with 19 interceptions. Jennings was named to the Pro Bowl after his eight

combined interceptions (four), forced fumbles (three) and opponent fumble recoveries (one) were fourth most in the NFL

and tied for first among cornerbacks. In eight games last season, Tillman had three interceptions and three forced fumbles.

Under Hoke’s guidance in 2012, Jennings and Charles Tillman were both named as Pro Bowl starters, the first cornerback

tandem to both be named Pro Bowl starters since Hanford Dixon and Frank Minnifield of the Cleveland Browns in 1988.

Jennings led the NFL with nine interceptions in 2012, tied for second-most in Bears single-season history. Tillman became

the first cornerback to be selected to back-to-back Pro Bowls in Bears history and the team’s first defensive back since

safety Mark Carrier in 1990-91. In 2012, Tillman led the NFL with a career-high 10 forced fumbles and was named All-Pro by

the Associated Press.

In 2011, Tillman, a nine-year veteran at the time, earned his first career Pro Bowl.

In 2010, safety Chris Harris, who is now a defensive quality control coach for Chicago, was named second-team All-Pro

by the Associated Press after recording five interceptions. Tillman returned his five interceptions in 2010 127 yards, third

most in the NFL. Tillman’s 25.4 yards per return was third highest in the NFL.

In 2009, second-year cornerback Zackary Bowman ranked tied for fifth in the NFL with six interceptions, the most by a

Bears corner since Nathan Vasher had eight in 2006. Tillman ranked second in the NFL in 2009 with six forced fumbles, the

most among defensive backs.

Prior to his time in Chicago, the 31-year coaching veteran spent the previous seven seasons (2002-08) as the Houston

Texans defensive backs coach after spending three seasons (1999-2001) at the University of Florida as the Gators defen-

sive coordinator/secondary coach. He added the title of assistant head coach in his final two seasons (2000-01) at Florida.

During his time with the Texans, Houston defensive backs accounted for 82.8 percent (72 of 87) of the teams’ intercep-

tions, seventh-highest percentage in the NFL during that span and third-highest in the AFC. In 2002, he coached CB Aaron

Glenn to the Pro Bowl.

Prior to his time in Gainesville, Hoke tutored the defensive backs at Missouri for five seasons (1994-98) after spending

five years in the same capacity at Kent State (1989-93), adding the title of defensive coordinator in his final season with

the Golden Flashes.

Hoke started coaching at Bowling Green in 1983 as the Falcons’ secondary/special teams coach. He spent four seasons

in Bowling Green before coaching the defensive backs/special teams at San Diego State from 1987-88.

A four-year letterman at Ball State (1976-79), Hoke earned all-MAC honors as a defensive back. He earned a bachelor’s

degree in physical education. Hoke played 11 games for the Chicago Bears in 1980, recording seven tackles.

A native of Kettering, Ohio, Hoke and his wife, Jody, have four children: Mallory, Kyle and twins Kendall and Carly.

JON HOKE Defensive Backs

Jon Hoke - Defensive BacksBorn: 1957, Kettering, Ohio

Playing Experience

Defensive Back, Ball State, 1976-79

Pro Defensive Back, Chicago Bears, 1980

Coaching Experience

Pro Coach: Chicago Bears (defensive backs) 2009-present; Houston Texans (defensive backs) 2002-08. College

coach: Florida (assistant head coach/defensive coordinator/secondary) 2000-01, (defensive coordinator/secondary)

1999; Missouri (defensive backs) 1994-98; Kent State (defensive coordinator/defensive backs) 1993, (defensive backs)

1989-92; San Diego State (defensive backs/special teams) 1987-88; Bowling Green (secondary/special teams) 1983-86.

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Clint Hurtt is in his first year as the Bears assistant defensive line coach after being hired by

the team on January 24, 2014.

Hurtt has 13 years of collegiate coaching experience, including the previous four (2010-13)

as Louisville’s associate head coach/defensive line coach/recruiting coordinator. In 2013,

Louisville’s defense was tops in the nation in sacks (3.31 per game; 43 sacks in 13 games),

total defense (251.5 yards per game), rushing defense (80.7 ypg), second in scoring defense

(12.2 points per game), fifth in passing defense (170.8 yards per game) and sixth in tackles for

losses with 7.8 per game (102 TFLs). Under Hurtt’s tutelage in 2013, senior Marcus Smith led

the nation in sacks (1.12 per game; 14.5 sacks) and junior Lorenzo Mauldin was tied for 25th

with .73 sacks per game (9.5). Hurtt also worked with current Seahawks DE Greg Scruggs

during his time with the Cardinals.

Hurtt came to Louisville from Miami (FL), his alma mater, where he worked as the team’s defensive line coach from

2006-09, adding the title of recruiting coordinator in 2007. It was his second stint at his alma mater after beginning his

coaching career as a volunteer strength and conditioning coach from 2001-02 before working as a graduate assistant with

the Hurricanes from 2003-04. During his time in Miami, Hurtt worked with Cardinals DE Calais Campbell and Chiefs DE Allen

Bailey.

In between stints at Miami, Hurtt spent the 2005 season at Florida International University as the Golden Panthers

defensive line coach. During the 2005 season, Hurtt helped move Antwan Barnes from linebacker to defensive end and

finish the year with 9.5 sacks. Barnes would go on to be the first FIU player ever selected in the NFL Draft.

Hurtt was a three-year letterman at Miami (1997, 1999-2000) before his career ended prior to the 2001 season due to

injury.

Hurtt and his wife, Tanisha, have a daughter, Taylor, and son, Clayton.

CLINT HURTT Assistant Defensive Line

Clint Hurtt - Assistant Defensive LineBorn: 1978, Rochester, New York

Playing Experience

Defensive lineman, Miami (FL), 1997-2000

Coaching Experience

Pro Coach: Chicago Bears (assistant defensive line) 2014-present; College coach: Louisville (associate head coach/

defensive line/recruiting coordinator) 2010-13; Miami (FL) (defensive line/recruiting coordinator) 2007-09; Miami (FL)

(defensive line) 2006; Florida International (defensive line) 2005; Miami (FL) (graduate assistant) 2003-04; Miami (FL)

(volunteer strength & conditioning) 2001-02.

FLEX SCHEDULINGFor the first time, flexible scheduling may be applied in Weeks 5-10. During that period, flexible scheduling can be used

in no more than two weeks by shifting a Sunday afternoon game into primetime and moving the Sunday night game

to an afternoon start time.

Also, for the first time, a select number of games are being “cross-flexed,” moving between CBS and FOX to bring

potentially under-distributed games to wider audiences.

“Flexible scheduling” will be used in Weeks 11-17 as it has been in recent years. In Weeks 11-16, the schedule lists

the games tentatively set for Sunday Night Football on NBC. Only Sunday afternoon games are eligible to be moved to

Sunday night, in which case the tentatively scheduled Sunday night game would be moved to an afternoon start time.

Flexible scheduling will not be applied to games airing on Thursday, Saturday or Monday nights. A flexible scheduling

move would be announced at least 12 days before the game. For Week 17, the Sunday night game will be announced

no later than six days prior to December 28. The schedule does not list a Sunday night game in Week 17, but an after-

noon game with playoff implications will be moved to that time slot. Flexible scheduling ensures quality matchups in

all Sunday time slots in those weeks and gives “surprise” teams a chance to play their way into primetime.

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Pat Meyer is in his first year as offensive line coach for the Chicago Bears after spending

one season as the team’s assistant offensive line coach. Meyer was hired by the franchise

on January 24, 2013.

In 2013, Meyer worked alongside offensive coordinator Aaron Kromer and helped coach an

offensive line - with four new starters, including two rookies – that allowed just 30 sacks, tied

for fourth fewest in the NFL. This marked a 14-sack improvement from a year prior and was

the fewest sacks allowed by the Bears since allowing 29 in 2008.

Last season, Meyer helped rookie guard Kyle Long become the first Bears offensive lineman

to be named to the Pro Bowl since 2006 and the first Chicago rookie to be selected to the Pro

Bowl at an offensive position since RB Gale Sayers in 1965.

Meyer joined the Bears after one season in Montreal as the Alouettes offensive line coach. In 2012, the Alouettes were

third in the league in scoring (26.6 points per game), tied for first in touchdowns (51), second in passing (293.2 yards per

game) and tied for first in fewest sacks allowed (30). He was named offensive coordinator at the conclusion of that season.

Prior to his time in Montreal, Meyer spent four seasons at his alma mater, Colorado State (2008-11). In his first season he

worked as the Rams offensive line coach before adding the title of run game coordinator a year later. In 2010, he became

Colorado State’s offensive coordinator.

Meyer spent the 2006 season at North Carolina State as the offensive line coach. He also has nine years of experience

as a strength and conditioning coaching working at Florida State (2007), NC State (2000-05) and Memphis (1999-2000).

In 1997, Meyer made his coaching debut at Memphis as a graduate assistant before working as the offensive assistant

in 1998 with a focus on the Tigers offensive line and tight ends. He was the school’s assistant strength coach in 1999

before working as the director of strength and conditioning for the first five months of 2000.

Meyer was a four-year letterman at Colorado State (1991-94), earning all-WAC honors three-straight years. As a senior

he was team captain, earning first-team all-conference accolades and was named an Academic All-American.

He went on to sign with the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted rookie free agent in 1995 before playing in the Arena

Football League with the St. Louis Stampede.

An all-state selection and a four-year starter at Girard (Ohio) High School, Meyer also lettered in wrestling, basketball,

baseball and track.

Meyer and his wife, Erin, have three daughters, Christina, Emma and Sophia. He earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise

and sports science from CSU in 1995.

PAT MEYER Offensive Line

Pat Meyer - Offensive LineBorn: 1972, Youngstown, Ohio

Playing Experience

Offensive Line, Colorado State, 1991-94

Pro Offensive Line, St. Louis Stampede

(AFL), 1996

Coaching Experience

Pro Coach: Chicago Bears (offensive line) 2014-present; Chicago Bears (assistant offensive line) 2013; Montreal Alouettes

(CFL) (offensive coordinator/offensive line) 2012. College coach: Colorado State (offensive line/run game coordinator/

offensive coordinator) 2008-11, Florida State (strength & conditioning) 2007, North Carolina State (offensive line/strength

& conditioning) 2000-2006; Memphis (strength & conditioning/graduate assistant/offensive assistant) 1997-99.

THE LAST HELMETLESS PLAYERDick Plasman, an end out of Vanderbilt, is regarded by the Pro Football Hall of Fame as the last player to play the

game without a helmet. Plasman played for the Bears from 1937-41 and 1944 and was part of World Championship

teams in 1940 and 1941. The NCAA made helmets mandatory in 1939 and the NFL followed shortly thereafter. Plasman

never wore a helmet in high school, college or the pros but, after a stint in the armed forces, was required to wear

a helmet when he returned to the NFL in 1944.

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Paul Pasqualoni is in his first season as the Bears defensive line coach after being named to

the position on January 23, 2014.

Pasqualoni was most recently head coach at the University of Connecticut (2011-13). He

also has served as head coach at Syracuse University (1991-2004) and Western Connecticut

(1982-86). As a collegiate head coach, Pasqualoni compiled a 151-94-1 record, posted 15 win-

ning seasons, won five conference titles and led his teams to a 6-3 record in nine bowl games.

He helped coach over 30 NFL draft selections during his time as coach at Syracuse, including

seven eventual first-round draft picks: WR Marvin Harrison, S Donovin Darius, S Tebucky Jones,

QB Donovan McNabb, LB Keith Bulluck, S Will Allen and DE Dwight Freeney. At Connecticut,

Pasqualoni helped tutor six eventual NFL Draft picks, including a school-record five in the 2013

NFL Draft. Four of the six (DE Kendall Reyes, CB Dwayne Gratz, LB Sio Moore and TE Ryan Griffin) made starts in the NFL in 2013.

Prior to his time at Connecticut, Pasqualoni worked in the NFL for six seasons (2005-10). In 2010, Pasqualoni served as Dallas’

defensive coordinator/defensive line coach, his second stint with the team. While overseeing the Cowboys defense in 2010,

Dallas linebacker DeMarcus Ware led the NFL with 15.5 sacks. From 2006-07, Pasqualoni served as the linebackers coach of

the Cowboys after working as Dallas’ tight ends coach in 2005. In 2007, Ware was tied for third in the NFL with 14 sacks and

was tied for ninth in the league with 11.5 sacks in 2006.

In between stints in Dallas, Pasqualoni served as the defensive coordinator of the Miami Dolphins (2008-09). In 2008,

Miami’s defense was ninth in the NFL in points per game (19.8) and eighth in the league in sacks (40), as the Dolphins won the

AFC East title. In 2009, Miami was tied for third in the NFL with 44 sacks.

Pasqualoni coached at Syracuse from 1987-2004. He spent the first four seasons (1987-90) as linebackers coach of

the Orangemen before being named head coach in 1991. He finished his 14-year head-coaching tenure at Syracuse as the

school’s second-winningest coach with 107 victories. He led the Orangemen to four Big East conference titles and nine bowl

games, including two Fiesta Bowl appearances and an appearance in the Orange Bowl during the first season of the Bowl

Championship Series.

In 1999, Syracuse won the American Football Coaches Association Academic Achievement Award for posting a 100 percent

graduation rate for the class that enrolled in 1994. Pasqualoni won the ECAC/Vince Lombardi Foundation Coach of the Year

award in 1996. He was named the 1992 and 1995 ECAC Coach of the Year for Division I-A. The Nassau Coaches Association

honored Pasqualoni with the 2003 Ralph Luisi “Don’t Quit” Memorial Award, given to an outstanding educator and coach who

loves football and teaching.

Pasqualoni came to Syracuse from Western Connecticut State where he spent five seasons as head coach. During his

tenure at the school, Pasqualoni guided his teams to a 28-13 record including an NCAA Division III playoff appearance in 1985.

A collegiate linebacker at Penn State (1968-71), Pasqualoni began his coaching career in 1972 at his high school alma

mater, Cheshire, in Connecticut. He got his first collegiate coaching experience at Southern Connecticut State where he was

an assistant coach for four seasons (1976-79) before being named the school’s defensive coordinator, a title he held from

1980-81.

Pasqualoni earned a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education at Penn State and a master of science in physi-

cal education and human performance at Southern Connecticut State. He lettered in football and basketball at Cheshire High

School in Connecticut and also earned a letter in football at Bordentown Military Institute in New Jersey.

He and his wife, the former Jill Fleischman, have two sons, Dante Paul and Tito Lucian, and a daughter, Cami Mae.

PAUL PASQUALONI Defensive Line

Paul Pasqualoni - Defensive LineBorn: 1949, Cheshire, Connecticut

Playing Experience

Linebacker, Penn State, 1968-71

Coaching Experience

Pro Coach: Chicago Bears (defensive line) 2014-present; Dallas Cowboys (defensive coordinator/defensive line)

2010; Miami Dolphins (defensive coordinator) 2008-09; Dallas Cowboys (linebackers) 2006-07, (tight ends) 2005.

College Coach: Connecticut (head coach) 2011-13; Syracuse (head coach) 1991-2004; (linebackers) 1987-90; Western

Connecticut State (head coach) 1982-86; Southern Connecticut State (defensive coordinator) 1980-81; (assistant

coach) 1976-79.

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After being hired by the Chicago Bears on January 18, 2013, Skip Peete is in his second season

as the team’s running backs coach.

Peete has spent the last 16 seasons as an NFL running backs coach.

In 2013, under Peete’s coaching, Bears running back Matt Forte was named to his second

career Pro Bowl after finishing second in the NFL with 1,339 rushing yards and third with 1,933

yards from scrimmage. Both were career-bests for Forte, ranking ninth and fifth, respectively,

in single-season franchise history and most among players other than Hall of Famer Walter

Payton. With Peete’s guidance, Forte added a career-best nine rushing touchdowns in 2013,

which were tied for the sixth most in the NFL and his 12 overall touchdowns also tied a career-

high. Peete also helped Forte set a franchise record among running backs for receptions in a

season with 74 and his 594 receiving yards were second-most in franchise annals.

Prior to joining the Bears, Peete spent six seasons (2007-12) with the Dallas Cowboys.

During his tenure in Dallas, the Cowboys rushing attack set a franchise single-season record in 2009 with a 4.8 yards

per carry average (2,103 yards on 436 attempts), which ranked second in the NFL that season. Dallas’ 131.4 rushing yards

per game was seventh in the league in 2009. His 2011 squad finished with the ninth-highest rushing average in franchise

history at 4.4 yards per attempt (1,807 yards on 408 carries).

In 2009, under Peete’s guidance, Felix Jones established a single-season franchise mark averaging 5.9 yards per carry

(685 yards on 116 attempts). His rushing average led the league in 2009 and is 10th highest in NFL single-season annals

among running backs since the 1970 merger. DeMarco Murray’s 5.5 rushing average (897 yards on 164 attempts) in 2011

is third-highest in single-season franchise history and was third-highest in the NFL that season (second among running

backs). It is the seventh highest rushing average by a rookie since 1970 and fifth highest during that time among rookie

running backs.

In his first season with the club in 2007, Peete helped Marion Barber to his first career Pro Bowl nod as Barber rushed

for a career-high 975 rushing yards to go along with 10 touchdowns.

Prior to his time in Dallas, Peete spent nine seasons (1998-2006) overseeing the Raiders running backs. During that

time, Peete directed Tyrone Wheatley (1,046 in 2000) and LaMont Jordan (1,025 in 2005) to career highs in rushing yards.

The 1,000-yard rushing seasons are two of just 14 such occurrences in franchise history and rank 10th and 11th, respec-

tively in Raiders annals.

Oakland led the league in rushing in 2000 averaging 154.4 yards per game, ninth best in franchise history. During the

Raiders 2002 AFC Championship season, Charlie Garner had 941 receiving yards on 91 receptions, fourth and fifth most

all-time in NFL single-season history among running backs.

Before coming to the NFL, Peete spent 10 years (1988-1997) in the collegiate coaching ranks. He began his career at

the University of Pittsburgh as a graduate assistant in 1988 before coaching the wide receivers for two seasons. He was

the Panthers running backs coach for his final two seasons at Pittsburgh, coaching future NFL rusher Curtis Martin. Peete

went on to coach the wide receivers at Michigan State (1993-94) and Rutgers (1995) before coaching the running backs at

UCLA for two seasons (1996-97).

Collegiately, Peete played two seasons at Arizona (1981-82) before transferring to Kansas. During his time at Kansas,

Peete was an All-Big Eight wide receiver (1985) and was voted team captain in his senior year of 1986. He played wide

receiver and special teams for one season in the NFL with the New York Jets.

His father, Willie, is a longtime collegiate and NFL coach, including working with the Bears running backs from 1995-97

and as one of Chicago’s pro scouts in 1998. His brother, Rodney, is a former NFL quarterback, who played 16 seasons. A

Phoenix native, Peete and his wife, Rebeca, have twins, son Reeco and daughter Gisele.

SKIP PEETE Running Backs

Skip Peete - Running BacksBorn: 1963, Mesa, Arizona

Playing Experience

Wide Receiver, Arizona, 1981-82

Wide Receiver, Kansas, 1984-85

Pro Wide Receiver, New York Jets, 1987

Coaching Experience

Pro Coach: Chicago Bears (running backs) 2013-present; Dallas Cowboys (running backs) 2007-12; Oakland Raiders

(running backs) 1998-2006. College Coach: UCLA (running backs) 1996-97; Rugers (wide receivers) 1995; Michigan

State (wide receivers) 1993-94; Pittsburgh (wide receivers/running backs) 1988-92.

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Dwayne Stukes is in his second season as the Chicago Bears assistant special teams coach

after being hired by the team on January 28, 2013.

Stukes spent the 2012 season with the Dallas Cowboys as a coach in their minority intern-

ship program after serving on Tampa Bay’s coaching staff for six seasons (2006-11), the last

as the Buccaneers special teams coordinator.

During the 2011 season, Buccaneers kicker Connor Barth ranked third in the NFL in field goal

percentage with a career-high 92.9 percent (16 of 28). Fellow Michael Koenen was seventh in

the NFL in touchback percentage (58.7, 37 touchbacks of 63 kickoffs) and eighth in net punt-

ing average (40.3). The Buccaneers punt coverage unit was eighth in the NFL allowing just 7.4

yards per return and the kickoff coverage unit was ninth allowing 22.8 yards per return.

In 2009 and 2010, Stukes was Tampa Bay’s assistant defensive backs coach after serving as special teams quality

control coach in 2008. He joined the team as a coaching assistant in 2006, a position he held for two years. He also served

as the assistant defensive backs coach for the Berlin Thunder in 2006.

Stukes played collegiately at the University of Virginia and was awarded UVA’s Gretchen Savin Macillwaine Football

Scholarship, given for outstanding academic achievement.

He spent parts of four seasons in the NFL from 2000-03 as a member of the Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh

Steelers. Stukes also spent time with NFL Europe’s Berlin Thunder (2001-02) and the Arena Football League’s Colorado Crush

(2004). He played for the Berlin Thunder (NFL Europe 2001-02) and Colorado Crush (AFL, 2004).

Stukes is married to wife, Lori, and has two children: a daughter, Jade, and a son, Myka.

DWAYNE STUKES Assistant Special Teams

Dwayne Stukes - Assistant Special TeamsBorn: 1977, Portsmouth, Virginia

Playing Experience

Cornerback/Safety, Virginia, 1996-99

Pro Safety, Berlin Thunder (NFLE), 2001-02;

Colorado Crush (AFL), 2004

Coaching Experience

Pro Coach: Chicago Bears (assistant special teams) 2013-present; Dallas Cowboys (minority internship) 2012; Tampa

Bay Buccaneers (special teams coordinator, defensive backs, special teams quality control, coaching assistant) 2006-

11; Berlin Thunder (assistant defensive backs) 2006.

SPECIAL TEAMS IN THE RANKINGSThe Bears special teams unit finished 11th in the NFL during the 2013 regular season according to a composite

ranking system based on the one used by Rick Gosselin of the Dallas Morning News. The system ranks each of the

special teams units of every NFL team by way of 22 statistical categories. The rankings focus on return yards, cover-

age, drive starting point, punting categories, field goals, extra points, turnovers, blocked kicks, points and penalties.

Special teams leaders since 1990 below along with where Chicago finished each year since 1990.

Year Bears Rank Champion

2013 11 Kansas City

2012 9 Minnesota

2011 3 San Francisco

2010 4 New England

2009 6 Cleveland

2008 8 Buffalo

2007 1 Chicago

2006 1 Chicago

2005 11 Buffalo

2004 10 Buffalo

2003 7 Philadelphia

2002 14 New Orleans

Year Bears Rank Champion

2001 2 Philadelphia

2000 15 Miami

1999 4 Seattle

1998 4 Dallas

1997 28 Jacksonville

1996 19 Buffalo

1995 17 Washington

1994 9 Cleveland

1993 8 New Orleans

1992 8 Indianapolis

1991 25 LA Raiders

1990 13 Atlanta

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Sean Desai is in his second season as a defensive quality control coach for the Chicago Bears

after being hired by the team on January 28, 2013. On the field, Desai will continue to work

with the linebackers on defense while also assisting the special teams coaches by assisting

each unit and focusing on the returners.

Desai joined the Bears after spending one season as the running backs coach/special

teams coordinator at Boston College. In 2012, the Eagles led the NCAA in punt returns averag-

ing 21.7 yards per return (282 yards and one touchdown on 13 returns).

He was the assistant director of football operations at the University of Miami (FL) in 2011 after

spending five seasons at Temple (2006-10).

Desai served as Temple’s graduate extern for academics in 2006. He went on to serve as

the graduate assistant for the Owls defense/special teams before being elevated to special teams coordinator/outside

linebackers coach in 2010.

He started his coaching career at his alma mater Shelton (Conn.) High School, serving as assistant defensive coordina-

tor, defensive backs and wide receivers coach for the freshman squad from 2001-04.

Desai earned his doctorate in educational administration, with an emphasis in higher education, at Temple University in

May 2008, serving as an adjunct professor at the school in 2009 and 2010, teaching in the master’s and doctoral programs

in education administration.

Desai is married to the former Ojus Patel and the couple has a son, Arian.

SEAN DESAI Defensive Quality Control

Sean Desai - Defensive Quality ControlBorn: 1983, Shelton, Connecticut

Playing Experience

No college or pro playing experience

Coaching Experience

Pro Coach: Chicago Bears (defensive quality control) 2013-present. College coach: Boston College (running backs/

special teams coordinator/defensive backs) 2012; Miami (assistant director of football operations) 2011; Temple (grad-

uate assistant, special teams coordinator/outside linebackers) 2007-10.

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Chris Harris is in his second season as a defensive quality control coach for the Chicago Bears

after being hired by the team on January 28, 2013. On the field, Harris will continue to assist

with coaching the safeties.

Harris spent eight seasons as an NFL safety for the Bears (2005-06 and 2010-11), Carolina

Panthers (2007-09), Detroit Lions (2011) and Jacksonville Jaguars (2012) after being selected

by Chicago in the sixth round (181st overall) in the 2005 NFL Draft. He recorded 422 tackles,

16 interceptions, 13 forced fumbles, nine fumble recoveries and 37 passes defended in 101

games played (88 starts). In 2007, Harris set a Panthers franchise record with seven forced

fumbles. He was named second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press in 2010.

Harris started seven career playoff games including Super Bowl XLI for the Bears in which

he intercepted Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. During his playoff career, Harris tallied 48 tackles, one interception and

two forced fumbles. He was named one of the Bears Brian Piccolo Award winners as a rookie in 2005.

Collegiately, Harris played for Louisiana-Monroe (2001-04), where he ranks fourth in school history in career tackles

(383) and third in interceptions (14), including tying a school single-season record with seven in 2004.

Harris and his wife, Kenetria, have two sons and daughter.

CHRIS HARRIS Defensive Quality Control

Chris Harris - Defensive Quality ControlBorn: 1982, Little Rock, Arkansas

Playing Experience

Safety, Louisiana-Monroe, 2001-04

Pro Safety, Chicago Bears, 2005-06, 2010-11;

Carolina Panthers, 2007-09; Detroit Lions, 2011;

Jacksonville Jaguars, 2012

Coaching Experience

Pro Coach: Chicago Bears (defensive quality control) 2013-present.

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Brendan Nugent is in his second season as an offensive quality control coach for the Chicago

Bears after being hired by the team on January 29, 2013.

In 2013, Nugent worked alongside Aaron Kromer and Pat Meyer in coaching an offensive line

that allowed just 30 sacks, tied for fourth fewest in the NFL. That marked a 14-sack improve-

ment from a year prior and was the fewest sacks allowed by the Bears since allowing 29 in

2008.Guard Kyle Long become the first Bears offensive lineman to be named to the Pro Bowl

since 2006 and the first Chicago rookie to be selected to the Pro Bowl at an offensive position

since RB Gale Sayers in 1965.

Nugent spent 2012 in Montreal as the Alouettes special teams assistant and offensive

quality control coach. He spent the previous five seasons (2007-11) at William & Mary coach-

ing running backs (2010-2011), tight ends (2007, 2009) and wide receivers (2008). In 2009 William & Mary made it to the

FCS National Semifinals and in 2010 earned a share of the Colonial Athletic Association Championship. Nugent started in

the collegiate coaching ranks in 2005 at the University of Iowa as the Hawkeyes offensive assistant, a position he held

for two years. The Hawkeyes participated in the 2005 Outback Bowl and the 2006 Alamo Bowl during that span. Nugent

got his first coaching job at his alma mater Archbishop Stepinac High School in his hometown of White Plains, New York,

overseeing the linebackers in 2004.

Collegiately he played linebacker for three seasons at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

Nugent is married to the former Jennifer Portlock and the couple has a daughter, Addelynn.

BRENDAN NUGENT Offensive Quality Control

Brendan Nugent - Offensive Quality ControlBorn: 1983, Port Chester, New York

Playing Experience

Linebacker, Catholic University of America,

2001-04

Coaching Experience

Pro Coach: Chicago Bears (offensive quality control) 2013-present; Montreal Alouettes (CFL) (special team assistant/

offensive quality control) 2012. College coach: Williams & Mary (running backs, tight ends, wide receivers) 2007-11;

Iowa (offensive assistant) 2005-06.

Carson Walch is in his second season as an offensive quality control coach of the Bears after

being hired by the franchise on January 29, 2013.

In 2013, Walch assisted wide receivers Mike Groh with the unit as Alshon Jeffery and

Brandon Marshall were both named to the Pro Bowl after the duo broke the franchise record

for most combined receiving yards by two players in a single season (2,716). The passing

offense set franchise records in gross passing yards (4,450), net passing yards (4,281),

completion percentage (64.4) and passing touchdowns (32), as the 445 points scored by the

Bears were second-most in team history.

In 2012 Walch served as the Montreal Alouettes wide receivers coach after spending two

years (2010 and 2011) as an offensive assistant for offense and special teams. The Alouettes

won the Grey Cup Championship in 2010. Prior to his time in Montreal, Walch spent three seasons (2007-09) at his alma

mater, Winona State – his second stint coaching at the university. In his last two seasons at Winona State, Walch was the

assistant head coach and offensive coordinator. During his first stint at the school (2000-02), Walch was a student coach

before being named receivers coach and passing game coordinator. During his coaching years at Winona State the foot-

ball program won four conference titles and competed in the post-season four times. In 2006, he was the special teams

coordinator and running backs coach at the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota. From 2003-05 Walch was

the offensive coordinator at Dakota State University, while working with the quarterbacks and receivers.

Walch was an All-American, all-region and all-conference running back, receiver and return specialist for Winona State

from 1996 to 1999. Walch was a team captain and named to the all-century team in his senior season. In 1999 he was

named a regional finalist for the Harlon Hill Award which goes to the top player in Division II Football. The Warriors won

conference championships in 1997 and 1998. Walch has an undergraduate and Masters degree in Education from Winona

State University.

CARSON WALCH Offensive Quality Control

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Mike Clark is in his second season as the Bears strength and conditioning coordinator after

being named to the position on January 22, 2013.

Clark spent the previous three seasons (2010-12) as the strength and conditioning coach

of Kansas City after serving in the same capacity for six years with the Seattle Seahawks

(2004-09). He was named the NFL Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year by American

Football Monthly in 2005 and was a part of the Seahawks staff that advanced to Super Bowl

XL under Head Coach Mike Holmgren.

Prior to joining the NFL ranks, Clark was inducted into the USA Strength and Conditioning

Coaches Hall of Fame in 2003 after 25 years working at the collegiate level.

Clark served as the strength and conditioning coach for 14 seasons at Texas A&M (1990-

2003), adding the duties of assistant athletic director in 2000. During his time with the Aggies, he was named the Strength

Coach of the Year in 1993 and 2000 by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association. Clark also served as

president of the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association in 2000.

Prior to his time at Texas A&M, Clark served as the strength and conditioning coach at USC (1988-89), Oregon (1983-87),

Kansas (1982) and Wyoming (1981).

The Wichita, Kansas native was the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Topeka (Kansas) High School from

1979-80. He originally entered the coaching ranks as a graduate assistant with Kansas (1977-78).

Clark played high school football at Oak Park High School in Kansas City, Missouri, and continued as a center at Ottawa

University in Ottawa, Kansas.

He and his wife, Kris, have three children: Matthew, J.J. and Alicia.

MIKE CLARK Strength & Conditioning Coordinator

Jim Arthur is in his 10th season with the Bears, including his seventh season as strength and

conditioning coach after spending the previous three as the team’s assistant strength and

conditioning coach. Arthur came to Chicago after spending three seasons as an intern with

the Buffalo Bills.

Arthur assists strength and conditioning coordinator Mike Clark with implementing and

overseeing the team’s strength, conditioning, speed, agility and nutritional programs. He also

performs flexibility enhancing techniques, measures and evaluates player body composition,

while educating the athletes on proper nutritional guidelines, including body composition

changes, hydration and muscle glycogen repletion.

Arthur began his coaching career at his alma mater, Springfield (Mass.) College, working

as a student assistant until his graduation in 2000, then as a graduate assistant where he earned his Master of Education

in Applied Exercise Science in 2002. He interned at Louisiana Tech University during the summer of 2001 and at Boston

College while finishing his master’s degree in 2002 before joining the Bills, where he worked with his mentor Rusty Jones.

A native of Cheshire, CT, Arthur is married to the former Kendra Selin.

JIM ARTHUR Strength and Conditioning Coach

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Carson Walch - Offensive Quality ControlBorn: 1978, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Playing Experience

Running Back/Wide Receiver, Winona State,

1996-99

Coaching Experience

Pro Coach: Chicago Bears (offensive quality control) 2013-present; Montreal Alouettes (CFL) (wide receivers, offensive

assistant/special teams) 2010-12. College Coach: Winona St. (assistant head coach/offensive coordinator, receivers)

2007-09; St. Thomas (St. Paul) (special teams coordinator/runningbacks) 2006, Dakota State (offensive coordinator)

2003-05; Winona St. (graduate assistant, wide receivers, passing game coordinator) 2000-02.

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Tony Medlin is in his 28th season with the Chicago Bears and his 18th as the team’s head

equipment manager. Medlin is responsible for effectively coordinating all team equipment

operations including logistics, purchasing and inventory, for all players, coaches and staff.

Medlin also serves as the team’s liaison with the NFL’s apparel providers, Nike and New Era.

For the past five years, Medlin has served on the NFL’s foot and ankle subcommittee.

After the 2000 season, Medlin received the Whitey Zimmerman Award as the NFL’s top

equipment manager. Since Super Bowl XXXIII in 1999, Medlin has served as the game-day

football coordinator for the NFL at each Super Bowl.

Named head equipment manager in 1997, Medlin initially joined the Bears as an assistant

equipment manager in 1987. He previously served as the athletic equipment manager at North

Carolina Central University from 1982-87 after graduated from there with a B.S. degree in therapeutic recreation.

Medlin and his wife, Chandra, have one daughter, Brandy. Medlin, born in 1960, is the older brother of Ron Medlin, who is

the Baltimore Ravens assistant certified athletic trainer after spending time as head athletic trainer for the Atlanta Falcons.

Tony’s numerous charitable endeavors are highlighted by his role as the chairman of the annual Chicago Bears Coat Drive,

which collects thousands of coats during the holiday season. He is also involved with the “Say No to Drugs” campaign.

TONY MEDLIN Head Equipment Manager

Chris Hanks is in his third season as the Bears head athletic trainer after spending the previ-

ous 12 years as Chicago’s assistant athletic trainer.

Prior to joining the Bears, Hanks spent 11 years at the University of Richmond, including his

final three and a half years (January of 1997 – June of 2000) as head athletic trainer. He joined

Richmond in 1989 as a graduate assistant athletic trainer before being named to assistant

athletic trainer in 1990.

Hanks received a Bachelor of Sciences degree from Ohio University and a Master of Sports

Management degree from Richmond.

Hanks, 46, was born in Pittsburgh, PA. He and his wife, Tracy, have two daughters, Clare &

Aerin.

CHRIS HANKS Head Athletic Trainer

Terry Cousin is in his first season with the Bears as their director of player engagement after

being hired by the team on April 2, 2014.

Cousin has spent the previous two seasons in Tampa Bay as the Buccaneers director of

player engagement. While in Tampa Bay, Cousin implemented a program called Buccaneer

University which helped players with their continuing education, helping set up potential intern-

ships, assisting with NFL Player Benefits and setting up financial services and education. He

was also the main liaison between the players and the Buccaneers community relations depart-

ment, promoting player involvement in local charities and activism within the community.

Cousin also helped relocate players when they came to Tampa and aided Buccaneers rook-

ies with their transition into the NFL.

Prior to his time in Tampa Bay, Cousin spent two seasons (2010-11) as the director of player development within the athletic

department of his alma mater, the University of South Carolina. He worked with athletes in multiple sports to help Gamecock

student-athletes with community outreach, academics, athletics and their personal lives as they transitioned in and out of

collegiate life. While at South Carolina, Cousin also served as a sideline reporter for Gamecock radio broadcasts and did regular

features on student-athletes for “The Steve Spurrier Show.”

Cousin is a 12-year NFL veteran (1997-2008), who spent three seasons with the Bears (1997-99). He also played for the

Falcons (2000), Dolphins (2001), Panthers (2002-03), Giants (2004), Jaguars (2005-07) and Browns (2008). Cousin started

68-of-172 games played during his career, recording 472 tackles, 13 interceptions, 6.5 sacks, five forced fumbles and six

fumble recoveries. He played in Super Bowl XXXVII for the Carolina Panthers.

Cousin was a four-year letterman at South Carolina and was the 1993 Scott Sinclair Freshman Award winner. He also ran

track from 1995-96. Cousin and his wife, Carmen, have two daughters.

TERRY COUSIN Director of Player Engagement

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Cliff Stein is in his 13th season with the Chicago Bears. In November of 2011 he was named

Vice President of Football Administration and General Counsel after holding the title of Senior

Director of Football Administration and General Counsel since May of 2007.

Stein is the team’s lead contract negotiator for all player contracts and assists the general

manager in the management and strategic planning of the club’s salary cap. He also assists

the general manager in the handling of all legal issues in the football operations department

and oversees the team’s security and safety services. He serves as the liaison between the

National Football League Management Council and the club on all CBA / salary cap compliance

issues and other legal matters. In addition, Stein serves as the club’s general counsel on

all general legal matters and liaison to outside counsel. In 2005, Stein was admitted by the

Supreme Court of Illinois to practice law as House Counsel pursuant to Rule 716.

Stein joined the team in February 2002, as the director of player contracts & legal affairs. Prior to joining the Bears, he

represented NFL players in contract negotiations and was a certified contract advisor with National Football League Players

Association (NFLPA) from 1994 to 2002. Between 1997 and 2002, he was a partner in the law firm Colton & Stein, P.C. in

Voorhees, N.J., where he specialized in sports law and civil litigation. In his previous capacity as an NFL agent, Stein per-

formed all salary and endorsement contract negotiations and handled arbitrations, injury grievances, appeals and workers

compensation claims.

Stein graduated magna cum laude from Temple University in 1991 and received a B.B.A. degree in business law and

finance. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Temple University School of Law in 1994. As a law student he clerked for

three Federal Court judges. He was admitted to the practice of law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania in 1994. In 1995, he was

appointed by the president of the Pennsylvania Bar Association to serve on the Committee of Legal Ethics and Professional

Responsibility. Upon graduation from law school in 1994, he began his legal career as a litigation and labor associate at a

large union-side labor law firm in Southern New Jersey. In addition to representing professional athletes during his legal

career, Stein also became skilled in the art of trial advocacy. Prior to joining the Bears, Stein notched several jury trial

victories on behalf of his clients in cases involving significant personal injuries, wrongful death, dram shop liability and

insurance litigation. He also served as the municipal prosecutor for the Borough of Audubon, New Jersey in 2001-02.

Stein was born in Philadelphia, PA, He and his wife, Gayle, have two children, son Jesse (13) and daughter Brynn (10).

CLIFF STEIN Vice Pres. of Football Admin. & General Counsel

Kevin Turks is in his 13th season with the Chicago Bears and his second as director of pro per-

sonnel. Prior to his current role, Turks spent five seasons as the Bears assistant director of pro

personnel. Turks joined the Bears as an intern in 2001 assisting in pro/college scouting before

being named a pro scout the following year. He served in that role from 2002-08 before being

promoted to assistant director of pro personnel in 2008.

During Turks’ 13 seasons in Chicago, the Bears reached the playoffs four times, won four NFC

North Division titles and appeared in two NFC Championship games. In 2006, the Bears won the

NFC Championship and appeared in Super Bowl XLI.

Turks assists in managing day-to-day football operations with a primary focus on player

personnel.

A highly-respected talent evaluator, Turks primary duties include assisting with the team’s daily roster moves and trans-

actions via free agency. He also does in-season advance scouting of Bears opponents and scouts all levels of professional

football, including the CFL and Arena Football League. Turks is also involved in college scouting during the season & assist

with trades for the annual NFL draft.

A native of Tucker, Georgia, Turks played linebacker at North Carolina State University from 1995-98 and was a three-year

letterman for the Wolfpack. He graduated from North Carolina State University. He worked as a Sports Event Management

intern for the Atlantic Coast Conference and Walt Disney Wide World of Sports in Orlando before joining the Bears.

Turks and his wife, Lakeisha, have a daughter, Kyleigh.

KEVIN TURKS Director of Pro Personnel

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Marty Barrett is in his 18th season with the Chicago Bears and his third as Director of College

Scouting. Barrett has 19 years of scouting experience with the New Orleans Saints (1995-97)

and Bears (1997-2014), focusing on the West region for both teams.

Prior to scouting, Barrett was an assistant to the Athletics Director/ Football Operations

at Rutgers University from 1991-95 after serving as a graduate assistant/defensive backs for

the Scarlet Knights for one season. From 1986-89, Barrett coached at his alma mater, the

University of Buffalo, working with the wide receivers (1986-88) and running backs (1989) and

handling the duties of recruiting coordinator during his entire tenure with the Bulls.

Barrett started his coaching career in 1984 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania as a

volunteer assistant coach, assisting with the quarterbacks, running the offensive scout team

and scouting the opponents’ offense. In 1985, he was a graduate assistant at Ashland University, working with the outside

linebackers, also serving as the Eagles head men’s tennis coach.

A three-year letterman and starting quarterback for the University of Buffalo, Barrett established 14 records with the

Bulls and was inducted into University at Buffalo Hall of Fame in 1989. He spent part of the 1984 training camp with the

Buffalo Bills after joining the team as a free agent.

A native of Amherst, New York, Barrett received a B.S. in Physical Education from the University at Buffalo and a M.S in

Sports Science from Ashland University. He and his wife, Tina, have three children.

MARTY BARRETT Director of College Scouting

Dwayne Joseph is in his second season as Associate Director of Pro Personnel after spending

the 2012 season as Chicago’s Assistant Director of Pro Scouting. This is Joseph’s second stint

in the Bears front office, previously spending six seasons (1998-2003) in Chicago’s football

operations department including the last three (2001-03) as Director of Player Development.

Prior to rejoining the Bears, Joseph has spent eight years (2004-11) with the Miami Dolphins,

serving as a pro scout in seven of those eight seasons. He also served as Miami’s Assistant

Director of Pro Personnel in 2007. In 2005, Joseph represented the Dolphins at the NFL-Stanford

Program for Managers and during the 2007 offseason, he was selected to participate in the NFL

Football Operations Personnel Symposium.

He first joined the Bears football operations department as Coordinator of Player Programs in

1998 a position he held for three seasons before being promoted to Director of Player Development in 2001.

Joseph began his NFL career as a cornerback for the Bears, appearing in 16 games during the 1995 season with one start,

recording 42 tackles (31 solo), 2 interceptions, 4 pass break-ups and a forced fumble. He was a four-year letterman (1990-93)

at Syracuse and was named team captain as a senior, earning first-team All-Big East honors. He earned his undergraduate

degree in human development and received a master’s in education leadership from DePaul University, graduating with hon-

ors. A native of Miami, Joseph is married with two sons.

DWAYNE JOSEPH Associate Director of Pro Personnel

OPENING DAY ROOKIE STARTERS On Sunday, September 21, 1975, running back Walter Payton and six fellow rookies (DE Mike Hartenstine, DT Roger

Stillwell, FS Doug Plank, TE Greg Latta, LG Noah Jackson, RT Jeff Sevy) took to Soldier Field’s artificial turf to face the

Baltimore Colts; the young Bears lost 35-7. The seven rookie Bears starting on Opening Day is the most in the past

35 seasons, followed by four in 1983 (T Jim Covert, G Rob Fada, WR Willie Gault and CB Mike Richardson) and two on

three occassions (1989, CB Donnell Woolford and DE Trace Armstrong; 1991, T Stan Thomas and WR Anthony Morgan;

1998, FS Tony Parrish and TE Alonzo Mayes). In 18 of the previous 37 seasons, no rookies have started on opening

day. In 2012 FB Evan Rodriguez started for the Bears on opening day, joining most recent opening day rookie starters,

RT Gabe Carimi (2011), S Al Afalava (2009), RB Matt Forte (2008) and DT Tommie Harris (2004). In 2013, the right side

of the Bears offensive line had two rookie starters in Kyle Long (guard) and Jordan Mills (tackle). Long and Mills were

the first two rookies to start along the offensive line for the Bears on opening day since Covert and Fada in 1983.

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Jeff Shiver is in his 28th season with the Chicago Bears and his third as Executive Scout/

Assistant Director of College Scouting. Shiver has 30 years of NFL scouting experience.

After spending two years with the BLESTO Scouting Combine organization, Shiver joined

the Bears as the Bears-Blesto Area Scout in 1987. In 1989, Shiver became a regional scout,

scouting the mid-region, for the Bears and in 1998 was named an area scout focusing on the

Midwest region.

Shiver played collegiate football at Livingston University (now West Alabama) from 1974-

77 and earned a graduate degree at the University of Mississippi. He coached football from

1978-84 both collegiately (Ole Miss and Purdue) and at the high school level (in the states of

Georgia and Louisiana).

A resident of West Lafayette, Indiana, Shiver and his wife, Laura, have four children: Brittany, John, Paige, and Nikki.

JEFF SHIVER Exec. Scout/Asst. Dir. of Coll. Scouting

Mark Sadowski is in his 10th season with the Bears and his first as the team’s senior national

scout.

Sadowski has 17 years of scouting experience with the New Orleans Saints (1998-2005)

and Bears (2005-14), including spending 2012 as one of Chicago’s national scouts.

Sadowski has served as Chicago’s Southeast area scout (2005-12) after working in New

Orleans as a pro scout (1998-99), NFS combine scout (2000) and Southeast area scout

(2001-05).

Prior to joining the Saints, he served as defensive and special teams’ assistant at his alma

mater, Tulane University, under former Green Wave head coaches Buddy Teevens and Tommy

Bowden. Sadowski played safety for the Green Wave while earning his Bachelor of Science

degree in Engineering from Tulane while being honored as a member of the athletic department’s “3.0 Club” and Dean’s List.

He attended Tulane University and played safety on the football team while earning his Bachelor of Science degree in

Engineering from Tulane’s School of Engineering as a member of the athletic department’s “3.0 Club” and Dean’s List.

After his playing career ended due to multiple knee injuries he served as a defensive and special teams’ assistant under

the Green Wave’s former head coaches of Buddy Teevens and Tommy Bowden.

The Chicago native attended St. Rita High School where he played football, baseball, basketball, and ran track while also

excelling as an honor student and three-time student council president. In football he was a 3-year varsity letterman that

earned First Team All-Area, All-Region, and All-Catholic League honors as a senior.

He and his wife, Holly, have one daughter, Raffaella Rose.

MARK SADOWSKI Senior National Scout

Staley Field^ 1920

Cubs Park* 1921-25

Wrigley Field 1926-70

Soldier Field 1971-2001

Memorial Stadium# 2002

Soldier Field 2003-present

*Re-named Wrigley Field in 1926

^Decatur, Ill. #Champaign, Ill.

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Brit BendingFinance & Treasurer

Assistant

John BertaAssistant Head Groundskeeper

Doug BlattiLead Software Developer

Breck AckleyArea Scout

Scott AdamsMascot Coordinator

Dan BarileSenior Producer/Editor

Patrick BarronAccounts Payable

Accountant

John BostromVice President of

Business Administration

Andrew BoyerPartnership Activation

Coordinator

Rodney BrownSecurity

Travis BrownAssistant Equipment

Manager

Geoff BunzolDirector of Team

& Building Operations

Doug CarnahanDirector of Partnership

Marketing

Dylan CarriganEquipment/Trainer

Administrative Assistant

Matt ChandlerNew Media Assistant

Zack BeroTicket Operations

Coordinator

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Mike CurielDatabase Administrator

Whitney DeBuckStaff Accountant

Jim ChristmanMedia Relations Manager

Christine ChristopoulosSales & Marketing

Coordinator

Rebecca CoffeyDirector of Partnership

Activation

Matt ColmanStaff Counsel

Elaine Delos ReyesDirector of Fan Marketing

and Research

Sue DinardiAssistant to the VP of

Business Administration

Jack DowlingVideo Assistant

Dana DresslerManager of Partnership

Marketing

Justin DrumEvents & Entertainment

Coordinator

Matt DunlapGraphic Designer

Dave EckManager of Partnership

Marketing

Jared EllersonMedia Relations Assistant

Mike CorboMedia Relations

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John ConroyDirector of Creative

Services

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Steven GoodwinStadium Operations

Assistant

Gary GovekarSecurity

Clyde EmrichAdministration

Brian ForthTicket Operations Manager

Krista FortmanTicket Services

Coordinator

Kevin FoyBroadcasting

Videographer/Engineer

Casey GunthorpePartnership Marketing

Design Coordinator

Stephanie GutierrezSenior Software Engineer

Scott HagelVice President of Communications

Marge HammDirector of Bears Care

Halee HarrisonTicket Services

Coordinator

Dave HendricksonDirector of Video Services

Chris HibbsVice President of Sales

& Marketing

Rex HoganNational Scout

Liz GeistManager of Human

Resources

Maggie GeraldiPartnership Activation

Coordinator

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Travis KnochAssistant Equipment

Manager

Matt KochManager of New Media

Sergio JacoboBuilding Operations

Coordinator

David Jantzi Assistant Athletic Trainer

Brent Johnson Network Manager

Jake JonesDirector of Finance

Joann KowalskiFan Marketing and Research Analyst

Joe KrajniakGroundskeeper Assistant

Bob LaskowskiDirector of Stadium

Experience

Sharon LehnerCommunications Assistant

Cindy LittlefieldManager of Suite Sales

Lindsay LohrensManager of Suite Service

Gil LopezBuilding Operations

Coordinator

Bobby MacedoCombine Scout

Adam KellnerDirector of Suite Sales and

Service

Ryan KessenichScout/Player Personnel

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Dave McClamrochManager of Partnership

Marketing

Louise MakiPayroll Administrator

Megan MalonePartnership Activation

Coordinator

Mike ManganaroTicket Operations

Coordinator

Larry MayerSenior Web Writer

Melissa McDermottManager of Partnership

Activation

Scot MeyerDirector of Information

Technology

Greg MillerDirector of Broadcasting & Scoreboard Operations

Josh MooreAssistant to the Head

Coach

Ken MrockHead Groundskeeper

Jay MuracoArea Scout

Karen MurphyChief Financial Officer &

Treasurer

Katie NagleExecutive Assistant

Brian J. McCaskey Senior Director of

Business Development

Rich McCaskeyAdministration

Patrick McCaskeySenior Director of Special Projects

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Mark ParrishSecurity

Elizabeth PetersPartnership Activation

Coordinator

Jessica NoonanManager of Community

Relations

Andre OdomScouting Assistant

Mark OuelletteDirector of Security

Jim PadgittManager of Broadcasting

Bryan PettDirector of Stadium

Operations

Carl PiekarskiAssistant Equipment

Manager

Brendan PierceTicket Sales and Service

Manager

Dean PopeAssistant Video Director

Kate RackowCR & Player Appearances

Coordinator

Kristin RogersFan Marketing & Research

Coordinator

Will RogersAssistant Athletic Trainer

Nick SabellaFootball Administration

Assistant

Rommel ParaisoBroadcasting Graphic

Designer/Editor

Mike PalzerTicket Services

Coordinator

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Jeremy SmithPhysical Therapist/

Assistant Athletic Trainer

StaleyMascot

Francis Saint-PaulArea Scout

Mike SantarelliSenior Application

Developer

Caroline SchrenkerDirector of Community

Relations

Lee SicinskiManager of Events &

Entertainment

Sam SummervilleArea Scout

Mitch TanneyDirector of Analytics

Jordan TredupDigital Media Video

Producer

Zach TrutyArea Scout

Dan TuohyCollege Video Coordinator

Lee TwarlingSenior Director of Ticket

Sales and Service

Michael VasquezBroadcasting Graphics/

Editor

Darla VivancoManager of Partnership

Activation

Matt SimeoneYouth Football & Alumni

Relations Manager

Rich SlusserSecurity

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David WilliamsScout/Player Personnel

Chris YanktonBroadcasting

Videographer/Editor

Tanesha WadeDirector of Events &

Entertainment

Liz WallaceReceptionist

Melissa WerderitchStadium Experience

Coordinator

Chris WhiteScouting Assistant

Brandon YezekBuilding Operations

Assistant

Dan YuskaBusiness Development

Coordinator

Robyn WilkeyExecutive Assistant/Scouting Coordinator

Jennifer WilgosiewiczTicket Sales and Service

Assistant

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AND THE EMMY GOES TO...The Chicago Bears broadcasting department has earned seven regional Emmy awards the past three years:

2011-12: Best Sports Program/Series - Bears Gameday Live; 2010-11: Outstanding Achievement for Sports

Programs - Sport Event/Game - Live/Unedited for Bears Preseason Football, Outstanding Crafts Achievement

Off-Air - Video Journalist Kevin Foy - Chicago Bears: Sounds of the Game; 2008-09: Outstanding Achievement

for Sports Programs - Single Sports Program/Special (not included in a series) - Broadcast/Advanced Media

- Inside the Draft, Outstanding Achievement for Sports Programs - Sports Program Series Covering Sports or

Based on a Sports Theme - Bears Gameday Live, Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excellence Off Camera:

Videography - Non News-Kevin Foy, Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excellence Off Camera: Graphics

Animations - Non-News-Rommel Paraiso and Mike Vasquez

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