How The Bears Kind Of Crossed A Line To Sign Coby Bryant

There is a terrific story from 16 years ago. The Chicago Bears needed a pass rusher in the worst way going into the 2010 season. All-Pro Julius Peppers was set to become a free agent. He was the difference-maker they desperately needed. So Bears head coach Lovie Smith decided to do something unconventional. He traveled to North Carolina to Peppers’ house and met with the defensive end in person. That gesture was a key part of helping seal the deal. It appears the new Bears regime took a page out...