For Bears fans, John Fox's termination couldn't have come a moment too soon. For young, core members of the team, though, the firing was a moment for reflection.
Jordan Howard, who's only known NFL life with the former Bears head coach, thanked Fox for his unwavering belief. The running back has been a revelation since coming into the league, posting back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons.
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Thunder wasn't the only one to chime in, though. Lightning, or better known as Tarik Cohen, also expressed gratitude:
Another rook, Eddie Jackson, was appreciative of the coach's communication:
Say what you want about Fox's record, which was a miserable 14-34, the guy seemed to have won over a few key pieces for the future.