Bears introduce Phil Emery as GM

[truebluefan]

Game tape flickered on a monitor approximately a week -- often late into the night -- as new Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery "grinded" in preparation for the mere the interview stage of his arrival at Halas Hall; all the while still grunting through scouting duties at college all-star games as Kansas City Chiefs director of college scouting.

That meticulous approach and seemingly unwavering work ethic seemed the deciding factor in the Bears braintrust making Emery the franchise's fifth general manager.

It's also why team president Ted Phillips -- shortly after introducing the team's new GM at Halas Hall -- stuffed both hands into the pockets of his navy blue windowpane suit and smiled when questioned about the new hire's ability to hit the ground running.

"He'll be ready," Phillips said. "I'm sure of it."

Joining the Bears with 14 years of NFL experience, Emery worked the last three years for the Chiefs as their director of college scouting. Emery's hire marks his second stint with the organization. He worked as an area scout for the Bears from 1998-2004, and during that time the franchise drafted Pro Bowlers such as linebackers Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs, in addition to cornerback Charles Tillman.

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