The Chicago Bears introduced Kevin Warren as the team's new president and CEO Tuesday. The former Big Ten commissioner and key player in the Minnesota Vikings U.S. Bank Stadium project brought energy and passion to his press conference. Bears fans have a right to be excited about Warren's presence inside Halas Hall.
Warren is expected to formally begin in his role in April, although there's a chance he can take over sooner than that.
Here are some highlights from Kevin Warren's press conference.
Warren: "Whatever you’re doing be passionate about it." pic.twitter.com/WaELBqIFZL
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) January 17, 2023
Bears CEO Kevin Warren says he’s a boring person who has no hobbies. He says his wife Greta has told him for years to take up more hobbies but recently gave up, as all he has is his family and his work. (She smiles and nods her head in the crowd.)
— Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) January 17, 2023
Among his job descriptions with the Bears, Kevin Warren says: “Make it OK to talk about winning a championship.”
— Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) January 17, 2023
Kevin Warren is a fan of Bears QB Justin Fields
Kevin Warren on @justnfields: “I have the greatest amount of respect for him.” pic.twitter.com/lL75C4LTau
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) January 17, 2023
Kevin Warren on why the Bears: "It's because of the challenge, the opportunity. I trust Ryan, I trust Coach Matt that we're going to do things the right way. We're not going to take shortcuts. We're going to build an incredible franchise. I came here to win championships."
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) January 17, 2023
Warren: "These are the best fans in the NFL. They deserve championships." pic.twitter.com/yv0SeQ7FqJ
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) January 17, 2023