The intensity rose with each new conversation.
During an hour-long defensive line roundtable Saturday, Ed O’Bradovich told the story of Chuck Hayes, the Lions receiver who died on the field against the Bears. Later in the session, Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Hampton ripped former Bears coach John Fox.
But there was no more powerful moment than when Tommie Harris, a three-time Pro Bowl player on the 2006 NFC title team, spoke directly to Bears defensive lineman Akiem Hicks.
“You’re inspiring people that are working their butts off all day, laboring somewhere,” he said on stage at the Bears 100 Weekend Celebration.