Hightower grateful for strong bond with Bears players

Larry Mayer

Richard Hightower was blown away by what transpired when Bears players learned that he was being retained as special teams coordinator.

After the news broke earlier this week that he would be part of new coach Ben Johnson's staff, Hightower received congratulatory texts from more than half of the roster.

"It was one of the most humbling experiences that I've ever had," Hightower told Chic