NFL Combine: 10 thoughts after the first day of the combine for the Chicago Bears

Matt Eberflus and Ryan Poles didn't say anything earth shattering. They still held court with new tidbits of information. Here are 10 takes on Tuesday's events.

Fox 32's Cassie Carlson goes one-on-one with Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham ahead of the NFL Combine
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It's a big offseason for the Bears and it's all hands on deck. Fox 32's Cassie Carlson caught up with Bears Assistant General Manager Ian Cunningham ahead of the NFL Combine where Cunningham and Bears GM Ryan Poles will begin evaluating NFL Draft talent.

NFL Combine: While Poles focuses on QB, Matt Eberflus has his own combine list

Here are some key points from Eberflus' press conference Tuesday, where he touched on some of the things he'll be looking for in the coming months.

NASCAR champ Ryan Blaney talks close finish in Atlanta
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NASCAR's 2023 champion Ryan Blaney comes in second at the Atallnta Cup Series on Sunday with the third-closest finish in NASCAR history. Daniel Suarez took the gold in the photo finish by 0.007 seconds.

Bears head coach Matt Eberflus speaks on Day One of the NFL Combine
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Chicago Bears Head Coach Matt Eberflus discussed the team's draft plans and the upcoming season during Day One of the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.

Recap: Matt Eberflus, Ryan Poles headline Day 1 of the NFL Combine

The NFL Combine kicks off Tuesday, as coaches and general managers speak to the media about their upcoming week. Follow along with our coverage here.

Former Bear Robbie Gould takes over as Rolling Meadows head coach
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Robbie Gould is starting a new gig as the Rolling Meadows High School head football coach. The former Bear spoke for the first time after taking the position Tuesday morning.

Bears GM Ryan Poles speaks on Day One of the NFL Combine
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Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Poles discussed the team's draft plans and the upcoming season during Day One of the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.

Former NFL player turned football coach Roy Curry's impact on Chicago sports
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Roy Curry's story of inequity in the South and perseverance in the NFL led him to Chicago where he became an inspiring coach. Curry led the first team in Chicago history to be in the state finals in '82.

Nikola Vucevic, DeMar DeRozan lead the Bulls past the Pelicans 114-106

Nikola Vucevic had 22 points and 13 rebounds for his 31st double-double this season, and the Chicago Bulls defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 114-106 on Sunday night to sweep the season series.

Column: Why Sunday was a glimpse into the future for former Blackhawks star Patrick Kane

Patrick Kane was present during a jersey retirement at the United Center. That sentence will be uttered again, and one day it'll be his jersey retirement. If anything, Sunday was a reminder of what's to come.

NFL officials meet to discuss altering kickoff rule: report

The NFL competition committee reportedly talked about a rule change involving kickoffs on Sunday as the group of officials met in Indianapolis ahead of the new league year.

Patrick Kane talks after netting the game-winning goal on the Blackhawks in OT
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Chris Chelios may have the entire day. Patrick Kane stole a moment. Kane spoke with reporters after netting the game-winning goal to down the Blackhawks 3-2 in overtime in his return to the United Center.

How Blackhawks legend Chris Chelios earned the reputation as one of Chicago's best hometown sports heroes

Only two Chicago-born players have had their jersey retired by their hometown teams. The second was Chelios with the Blackhawks on Sunday. How he got there was a tale of some of the best toughness the NHL has ever seen.