Asked what number he will wear as a Bear, Dillon Thieneman said he’s “still figuring that out.”

These placards at the league meetings (in Phoenix) have Ben Johnson right across from Dan Campbell. At least Matt LaFleur is one table over (not pictured). #Bears #Lions #Packers

“It’s pretty fun to look back and see that we got three guys here at the combine. … Carnell only spent one year there. I wish I got to play with him for more but COVID happened and derailed everything.” —Indiana center Pat Coogan on fellow Marist High (Chicago) alums Carnell Tate and Jimmy Rolder

“I almost shed a tear.” —Kansas offensive lineman and Villa Park native Enrique Cruz gets hyped up about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show and Humboldt Park and other Puerto Rican neighborhoods in Chicago. #nfl #nflcombine

Iowa punt/kick returner Kaden Wetjen talks about his admiration of Hall of Fame Bears return specialist Devin Hester: “He was making plays and super fearless.”

Bears GM Ryan Poles on how he has gotten caught up in the stadium relocation drama: “Texts, random calls from people I don't know how they have my number, to being in Grand Cayman and bumping up in the pool and (people) start telling me about where they want the stadium.”

"We have ignited a belief ... this city believes in this team. I've been saying Chicago deserves a winner and just hoping that we gave this city something to be proud about. Obviously, we fell short." --Kevin Byard III on Monday after the Bears' playoff loss to the Rams Sunday

Somebody's getting smoked in this game, amirite?

Divisional playoffs: Bears vs. Rams Soldier Field 5:30 p.m., NBC Crew: Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Melissa Stark and Kaylee Hartung (sideline)

Well, looks like the snow teased us a little bit. Disappointing.

Snow’s really coming down now at Soldier Field. #Bears #Packers

Bears vs. Packers Wild Card playoff round Soldier Field 7 p.m. Saturday, Prime Video Crew: Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Kaylee Hartung (sideline)

Bears vs. Lions Soldier Field 3:25 p.m., FOX Crew: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Tom Brady (analyst), Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi (sideline)

Bears at 49ers Levi’s Stadium 7:20 pm CT, NBC Crew: Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Melissa Stark (sideline)

Bears vs. Packers Soldier Field 7:20 p.m., Fox Crew: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Tom Brady (analyst), Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi (sideline)

Bears vs. Browns Soldier Field Noon, Fox Crew: Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), Daryl Johnston (analyst), Allison Williams (sideline)

Bears at Packers Lambeau Field 3:25 p.m., Fox Crew: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Tom Brady (analyst), Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi (sideline)

Bears at Eagles Lincoln Financial Field 2 pm CT / Prime Video Crew: Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Kaylee Hartung (sideline)

Steelers (6-4) @ Bears (7-3), Week 12 Soldier Field: Sunny, 52 degrees; winds W 7 mph Noon, CBS Crew: Ian Eagle (play-by-play), J.J. Watt (analyst), Evan Washburn (sideline)

Bears @ Vikings U.S. Bank Stadium Noon, Fox Crew: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Tom Brady (analyst), Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi (sideline)

I think Viktor the Viking just invented the "plush push." Conspicuously absent, Staley. Invitation must've gotten lost in the mail.

Bears vs. Giants Soldier Field Noon, FOX Crew: Joe Davis (play-by-play), Greg Olsen (analyst), Pam Oliver (sideline)

This is what they have on the opposite side. So why the deathscalator?

Brought to you by the producers of “Final Destination,” this escalator at Paycor Stadium. I can tell you personally, they love ramps, escalators and bridges at this stadium, just all manner of cliffs for no reason!

Bears @ Bengals Paycor Stadium Noon, CBS Play-by-play: Spero Dedes Analyst: Adam Archuleta Sideline: Aditi Kinkhabwala

Bears at Ravens, M&T Bank Stadium TV: noon, CBS On the call: Ian Eagle (play-by-play), JJ Watt (analyst), Evan Washburn (sideline)

Saints tight end Foster Moreau goes shirtless for warmups. Or maybe it's Jon Bernthal from "The Punisher." 50-50

Bears kicker Jake Moody and Commanders kicker Matt Gay both wear 16. Side question: Who is probably kickers’ favorite receiver? Answer: “Tee” Higgins.

As a VA native, I’ve been to this stadium before (now called Northwest), but it’s a first from the press box, here to cover the Chicago Bears. #Bears #Commanders

“Once I get going, I can run with the best of them.” —Bears CB Nahshon Wright on being the NFL’s fastest ball carrier for Week 1, clocking 21.66 mph on his pick-six of J.J. McCarthy