WATCH: Drew Dalman explains why Chicago was his best landing spot

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New Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman sat down with Marquee Sports Network's Bears insider Scott Bair to talk about why he chose Chicago, playing with Jonah Jackson and Joe Thuney, and more.

Watch the interview below:

Video summary/cliff-notes:

(00:00) Drew Dalman discusses why he chose the Bears, emphasizing their focus on playing fast, physical, and working hard—values that align with his own.

(00:34) He acknowledges Chicago’s strong sports culture and looks forward to learning more about what it means to play for the city.

(01:04) The Bears completely revamped their interior offensive line by acquiring Joe Tippmann and Jonah Jackson, along with signing Dalman.

(01:35) Dalman admits he doesn’t closely follow media coverage but was excited to hear about the team’s commitment to improving the offensive line.

(01:50) He values learning from teammates and believes playing alongside experienced players like Tippmann and Jackson will help him grow.

(02:05) Dalman sees the transition to Chicago as an easier process because other players are also adjusting, making the experience more collaborative and exciting.

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