The Bears take a lot of pride in their image as a family-oriented organization, something which was stressed again on Wednesday afternoon. GM Ryan Pace and coach Matt Nagy spoke for the first time since news broke that defensive tackle Eddie Goldman would be opting out of the 2020 season, and both spoke with conviction about supporting Goldman's decision fully.
"You just recognize that this is personal for everyone and you’re just very respectful and supportive of that decision," Pace told reporters. "So both Matt and I talked to Eddie. We relayed that to Eddie. Eddie is an important part of our team and our family.