The NFL is a huge step for every player at rookie mini-camp, but center Doug Kramer has the sweetest transition of all — from Bears fan to Bear.
The Hinsdale Central product, a sixth-round draft pick from Illinois, had his introduction to Halas Hall this weekend. After being “kind of in shock” about becoming a Bear when he was drafted last week, the reality hit him this week.
“That’s a cool moment,” Kramer said. “I know what the logo means to so many people in this city. I was impacted by the team growing up — that was one of the reasons why I fell in love with the game, was watching the Bears as a kid.