Club Dub Goes to Rosemont, Hester Cranks That, Sayers’ Emotional Return, and Other Bullets

Jun 08, 2019

An early set of Bullets for your consumption as yours truly prepares for Day 2 of the Bears100 Celebration. See ya there!

Opening Ceremonies at Bears100 ended with what I hope is the first of many trips to Club Dub in 2019:

Closin’ out tonight the way we know how… with #ClubDub. pic.twitter.com/RC5K0HCfGB

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) June 8, 2019

Simply hearing the first few notes of “Swag Surfin'” took me back to some happy times from 2018. Even though I’d prefer not to talk about how that season ended, the worst-to-first turnaround will always hold a special place in the hearts of Bears fans. To go from NFC North bottom-feeder to knocking Minnesota off its perch and pulling off a long-awaited win against Green Bay just felt so good. Every season is sacred. And while that one didn’t end with the Bears lifting the Lombardi Trophy, it was still a heck of a ride.

I cannot tell a lie: The arrival of the Bears’ kicking competition wasn’t at the top of my list of favorite things from Friday:

The Bears’ kicking competition has arrived at #Bears100. pic.twitter.com/8XiCRScgSm

— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) June 8, 2019

It was a bit awkward, to be completely honest. Being the first players to be introduced after the Bears’ Hall of Famers was always going to be awkward. But for that group to be the special teamers — headlined by two long-snappers and three kickers — just added to it. Ideally, one of these kickers makes headlines for the right reasons and gets invited back as part of a Super Bowl champion when the franchise celebrates its 150th anniversary. Gotta speak greatness into existence. Positive vibes only.

In case you’re wondering where Brian Urlacher was last night, I’m bummed to inform you he is going to miss the festivities:

https://twitter.com/BUrlacher54/status/1137045876818567168

Devin Hester’s introduction was live:

This place just went NUTS when Devin Hester came out to “Crank Dat” by Soulja Boy. #Bears #Bears100 pic.twitter.com/HzMyB5j9G2

— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) June 8, 2019

When you’re the Greatest Return Man in the History of the World, you deserve a grand introduction.

From one No 23 to another, watch Kyle Fuller model the Bears’ new throwbacks.

The emotional return of Gale Sayers was something else:

The most moving moment of the Bears’ centennial celebration was when the great Gale Sayers, who is suffering from dementia, received a great ovation from the fans. #Bears100 pic.twitter.com/ng4YVaROTo
— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) June 8, 2019

Another emotional moment came when the Payton family was introduced and in attendance on Walter Payton’s behalf. I feel as if the Greatest of All Time would have relished the opportunity to catch up with old teammates and mingle with some of the new guys.

Hate it or love it, Bears fans keep it 💯:

They’ve shown Cutler in this highlight package twice, and twice there have been boos. Bears fans, man. Tough crowd.

— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) June 8, 2019

In Bears-adjacent news, the Jets have reportedly found their next general manager:

The #Jets have agreed to terms on a deal for #Eagles VP of Player Personnel Joe Douglas to be their next GM. The favorite to get the job, Douglas gets it and will partner with Adam Gase for NYJ.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 8, 2019

NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport tweets the team and Eagles Vice President of Player Personnel Joe Douglas have come together on an agreement that makes the ex-Bears staffer the new GM of New York’s AFC gridiron bunch. Bears Assistant Director of Player Personnel Champ Kelly was in the running, too, but he was at Bears100. And now, we’ll wait and see if Douglas poaches his former co-worker by handing him a promotion in New York.

It was a fun time with the crew yesterday…

The BN crew at the ole ballpark! pic.twitter.com/36bbEmHvHc

— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) June 7, 2019

…as well as my favorite quarterbacks!

Hanging out with my two favorite quarterbacks. #DaBears pic.twitter.com/Fga6fgVwyR

— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) June 7, 2019

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Luis C. Medina

Luis C. Medina, who you can find on Twitter at lcm1986, has been covering the Chicago Bears at Bleacher Nation since 2017. Since then, he has written about 3 head coaches, 5 play-callers, and 11 starting quarterbacks. Previously, Luis wrote about the Cubs and MLB at BN (2015-16) and worked in the Chicago Tribune sports department (2011-16). He also co-hosted a Cubs postgame show, Outside the Ivy, in 2019.

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