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Bears legend Dick Butkus was the personification of Matt Eberflus’ H.I.T.S. principle, so the Bears’ head coach, who is not prone to emotion, personally felt the impact of Butkus’ passing Thursday.
Eberflus was a linebacker at Toledo, a linebackers coach with the Browns and Cowboys and as head coach of the Bears has a fine appreciation for the impact Butkus had on the organization.
“My condolences to the Butkus family.