Ian Cunningham

And was that something that at first was pretty intimidating?

Might still be intimidating.

Well, I've got George Halas' blood coursing through my veins, so...

The family is risk-averse, debt-averse, but we feel that this is a necessary step to secure the Bears' future.

I don't think in the end it's going to matter to people.

Back in 1976, the New York football giants went across the state line to New Jersey.

They've been there ever since.

The Jets joined them shortly thereafter.

And then 35 years later, both teams had an opportunity to reevaluate their situations and recommitted to New Jersey.

And somehow the Republic has survived.

When the Bears moved from Wrigley Field to Soldier Field, it required an adjustment.

When we went to Champaign, it required an adjustment.

And whether we go to Arlington Park or to Hammond, there is going to be an adjustment period.

People are going to have to be allowed some time to get used to it.

I think Bears fans are up to it.

Ian's in charge.

Ian's in charge of that space.

I'm looking forward to learning about this.

I said it the other day in Ian's presser, I've never sat in a draft meeting.

And so Monday's going to be the first time I'm sitting in a draft meeting and I've got a lot to learn.