Vic Fangio taught Leonard Floyd two things in particular that resonated with the Bears outside linebacker: win the first two seconds of every down; and save your money.
That pretty much illustrates Fangio’s common-sense approach that endeared him to players young and old as the Bears’ defensive coordinator. Fangio was a soft-spoken leader, a meticulous teacher and a father-like mentor. It’s a big reason why so many are looking forward to facing Fangio and his Denver Broncos on Sunday at Mile High Stadium. They want to see him, hug him, beat him and, in Floyd’s case, impress him.