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Bears players process John Fox's firing: 'Everybody was sad. Coach Fox is a great man.'

Bears players cleaned their lockers out Monday morning, closing up shop at Halas Hall after finishing the 2017 season at 5-11. Head coach John Fox was officially fired Monday and delivered an emotional address to his players after the move was finalized. That left the Bears to reflect on a wide array of topics on the first day of the new year, reacting to Fox's exit, the disappointment of the season and the optimism for what's ahead. Here are some of the highlights from the select players who spoke Monday.

Outside linebacker Leonard Floyd

On the news of Fox's firing

Everybody was sad. Coach

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