Before taking questions, McCaskey read a detailed opening statement in which he focused more on his pride in the Bears players than he did on the anthem.
“We are proud of our players for their social activism and their efforts to make the greatest city in the world better.
“Often the work they do is without fanfare; frequently during the season, our players take the only day of the week they have off to talk to young people, to beautify our neighborhoods, to visit sick kids in hospitals, to congratulate and thank great teachers, the men and women of our military and first responders.