On the day before the championship game between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee will meet to select the Class of 2018.
This is of particular interest to Bears fans this year, of course, because former star middle linebacker Brian Urlacher is one of 15 modern-era finalists.
Urlacher's case for induction will be presented by longtime writer Dan Pompei, the Chicago representative on the 48-person Selection Committee. The committee consists of one media member from each geographical area with a current NFL team, a 33rd representative from the Pro Football Writers of America and 13 at-large delegates.