Coby Bryant joined the Bears as a free agent after being recruited through early, direct communication and a clear sense of fit. He said Dennis Allen called him very early in the morning and they had a productive conversation that helped convince him. Bryant also cited what he saw from afar about Ben Johnson’s work and what the team could do, which made him believe Chicago could be home. He described his current situation as new but expressed confidence that the coaching staff would place him in the best position to make plays. He previously emphasized the early outreach and the effort to bring him to Chicago.
"“Like I said in previous interviews, feeling wanted. I talked to DA, our defensive coordinator, he called me very early in the morning, and we had a good conversation. And seeing what Ben did last year, obviously from far back, seeing him and what this team was capable of doing, right then and there, I knew this could be home for sure.”"
"“Obviously, right now, it's still new. This is the time when we can figure it all out. But I have the utmost confidence that they'll put me in the best position to make good plays, so I'm excited.”"
"“The sense of being wanted, honestly. They called me at 7 a.m. I'm in Arizona, so they called me pretty early. I had just woken up, and that was what struck me right there. Just being wanted and them pursuing to get me over there. It wasn't easy. Obviously, being in Seattle for four years. But ultimately, I'm blessed, and that's where it led me to-Chicago. ... Them telling”"
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