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Fangio as their defensive coordinator after Fangio left to become the Broncos’ head coach last week and they landed an experienced hand in Chuck Pagano.General Manager Ryan Pace said on Monday that Pagano “checks all the boxes” for what the team was looking for in its top defensive coach Youth Bobby Massie Jerseys , although head coach Matt Nagy said that there will be a feeling out process as everyone gets comfortable with the new arrangement.“We’re going to start building our relationship day-by-day just like Vic and I did,” Nagy said, via the . “He’ll have to gain trust, and I’ll have to gain trust back and forth with each other. I feel like it’ll be a pretty seamless transition.”That transition will be made easier by the talent on hand on the Bears defense. Linebacker Khalil Mack, defensive lineman Akiem Hicks Bobby Massie Jerseys Stitched , cornerback Kyle Fuller, safety Eddie Jackson and others give Pagano plenty of reasons to avoid making major changes to what worked well when Fangio was in the job. LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Defensive end Akiem Hicks takes pride in being a leader for the Chicago Bears‘ defense.So an ejection against Tampa Bay on Sept. 30 for making contact with an NFL official during an altercation caused Hicks to reflect, and avoiding suspension left him feeling fortunate.Hicks was fined $33,425 Youth Charles Leno Jerseys , and will be available to play Sunday for the Bears (3-1) against the Miami Dolphins (3-2).“This was the first time I’ve been ejected from a game in my entire life, so for me it was very humbling,” Hicks said. “The next time I’m in that situation it will give me a chance to react better.“It’s also a lesson to the guys on the team that you don’t put your personal situation above the team’s situation.”Hicks pushed down judge Mike Carr. The official was attempting to break up a dispute between Bucs guard Ali Marpet and Hicks after Bears safety Eddie Jackson intercepted a pass.Following the ejection, Hicks went to the sideline and threw his jersey and shoulder pads into the stands and went to an empty locker room.“There’s no feeling like going into the locker room at halftime, or just before halftime Charles Leno Jerseys Stitched , by yourself,” Hicks said. “You sit in the locker room, it’s just not something you’re accustomed to.“So it was definitely a relief to not be suspended, but also it was a time for reflection for myself.”Hicks said his message to teammates after the incident was a simple one: “I wanted them to know how I felt about the situation and how wrong my response was to the situation.”Hicks hadn’t talked about the incident with media since the ejection occurred.“I know there are a lot of young guys that look up to me on this team, and it’s hypocritical of me to go out there and do things like that and come back to the locker room and think that everything’s gravy Youth Kyle Fuller Jerseys ,” Hicks said. “It doesn’t work that way.”Chicago’s defense ranks second in the NFL this season, and is first against the run. Hicks is a major force in the run defense, and last year also led the team in sacks with 8 ½.“You’re talking about one of the leaders on this defense,” Bears linebacker Khalil Mack said. “Just knowing that he’s going to be out there is going to boost morale for sure.”Bears coach Matt Nagy was satisfied Hicks had learned a lesson.“He knew he made a mistake, and that’s not who he is Kyle Fuller Jerseys Stitched ,” Nagy said. “I think his track record shows that.”