There’s been an odd feeling at Halas Hall this week as the Bears practice in spring-like weather for a game against the Vikings that has no stakes for either side.
And while coach Matt Nagy is adamant about winning and finishing .500, the first step is just making sure players are paying attention.
“You want to keep the meetings lively,” he said Thursday. “Coming off the holiday... getting back in here today, you’ve got to just keep them going ... The biggest thing is just letting them understand this is pride and we’re going there to win.