The Chicago Bears introduced new president and CEO Kevin Warren on Tuesday, where he spoke for an hour and laid out his plans and goals for the organization moving forward.
Warren has lofty expectations for the Bears, referencing the goal of winning Super Bowls just five minutes into his presser. Not to mention, he made it blatantly clear that Arlington Heights is the focus for a new stadium moving forward.
Warren won’t officially begin his new role until April, but he said he’ll be working closely with Ted Phillips, who’s retiring this year, to make the transition seamless.
As you can imagine, Bears fans had plenty of thoughts about Warren’s introductory press conference. The main takeaway? Warren is a breath of fresh air when compared to Phillips, and the hope is this franchise is headed in the right direction.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Warren:
Kevin Warren references winning the Super Bowl within first five minutes of his speech. Smart man. He's already winning the press conference by two touchdowns: "This is a special time for the Chicago #Bears…Greatness is ahead of us. All we have to do now is go and grasp it.''
— David Haugh (@DavidHaugh) January 17, 2023
Kevin Warren carries himself very well in pressers. #Bears
— Bear Report (@BearReport) January 17, 2023
Something that stuck with me early during this Kevin Warren presser. He wants to meet with every employee one-on-one to ask them how he can help them on a daily basis among other things. #Bears
— Bear Report (@BearReport) January 17, 2023
Yeah, this is different than what we're used to from the Bears. Is this what functional professionalism looks like?https://t.co/ne1O8qNIi7
— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) January 17, 2023
Ted Philips has sabotaged the Bears Wi-Fi
— DaWindyCity Productions (@dwcprodz) January 17, 2023
The difference between listening to Kevin Warren speak & guys like George/Ted is phenomenally different. Feels like the #Bears finally have the right guy in charge.
— Aaron Leming (@AaronLemingNFL) January 17, 2023
The #Bears press conference feed is frozen.
Kevin Warren's first order of business… Get better wifi at Halas Hall.
— Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. (@wiltfongjr) January 17, 2023
Kevin Warren is such an incredible hire. i am fired up right now.
great times ahead, friends. Bears.
— Adam the dont stare directly at the sun worm (@trislerstudz) January 17, 2023
Kevin Warren had an absolutely epic opening statement! Can’t wait to see him get to work. His expectations are high, that hypes me up!#Bears
— Jake (@Jake_B30) January 17, 2023
Kevin Warren is an impressive guy.
— Chris Dougherty (@christalksports) January 17, 2023
Kevin Warren is coming in hot 🥵
Bear tf down!— Glob Dabolina 🐻🍯 (@GlobDabolina) January 17, 2023
Kevin Warren has me FIRED UP 🐻⬇️
— Cole Gross (@CGross23) January 17, 2023
I believe in Kevin Warren. He’s the guy we need.
— 45-23 & 🐻⬇️ (@JackPBerens) January 17, 2023
“We will operate with Integrity and Honor”
Kevin Warren seams to be a perfect match for Ryan Poles & Matt Eberflus
“This is the best Football City in the country”
— DeeksView (@DeeksViewOG) January 17, 2023
Kevin Warren has a calming voice like your Vice Principal
— Henny ♎️ (@CamronSanto) January 17, 2023
Kevin Warren carries himself like a leader. He sounds like a commanding presence with a sense of refreshing transparency.
I’ve seen some bad #Bears press conferences over the years, especially from upper management. This wasn’t one of those.
— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) January 17, 2023
Kevin Warren is a really good speaker, sounds like he’s speaking from the heart and he knows what he’s talking about. #Bears #BearsNation
— ryk0 (@_rk5k_) January 17, 2023
Kevin Warren's comment tells me all i need to know. Bears mgmt things they can win sooner than later
— Asst GM of CTE Ball (@CNN_90) January 17, 2023
Idk about you guys, but Kevin Warren as the Bears president just feels so different. Feels like the Bears finally got the right people in the building. #Bears #DaBears
— Bearsszn (@bearssznn) January 17, 2023
Kevin Warren to Lori Lightfoot & Chicago thinking the Bears care about staying in Chicago pic.twitter.com/CspRg7uE1E
— VP of Wu Tang Financial (@BarbChairScott) January 17, 2023
Bears media team really screwed this one up BIG TIME.
Ironically, Kevin Warren landed the Big 10 one of the Biggest TV Deals ever, so I expect him to make a major impact on the Chicago Bears media department
— DeeksView (@DeeksViewOG) January 17, 2023
NGL. It's refreshing to hear Kevin Warren talk. I am lowkey optimistic for the first time in years #Chicagobears
— JB (@CoffeeeNBears) January 17, 2023
I always diminished Ted Phillips role in the org as close to non-essential and an easy scapegoat for all the Bears issues. But, Kevin Warren feels different. Feels like a man with vision is in charge and not a president resigned to being out of sight, out of mind. #Bears
— Blake (@SoldierFieldBlg) January 17, 2023
Kevin Warren Press Conference >>>>> Ted Phillips Appearances
— Zachary Kendall (@Zacharykendal22) January 17, 2023
Welp, I'm completely and totally sold on Kevin Warren. Fantastic hire. #Bears
— Chris (@c_f_89) January 17, 2023
Just listened to new @ChicagoBears President Kevin Warren's first meet-up with the press. Agonizingly bored. This pablum spewing cliché maching ain't leading the Bears ANYwhere!
— John Bayleaf (@TheOriginalJAB) January 17, 2023
The difference between Kevin Warren and Ted Phillips just by how they speak is insane.
— liz (@lissette2s) January 17, 2023
Listening to Kevin Warren it is beyond obvious the #Bears are on another level with their new President and CEO. More than impressive handling his first press conference.
— Mark Carman (@thecarm) January 17, 2023
Kevin Warren gets an A+ for that press conference loved the way he talked about the future of this franchise and the plans for Arlington Park. We are heading in the right direction
It’s easy to talk though let’s see these things in action.
— Fields is QB1. Calm Down (@DaBears_2) January 17, 2023
I like Kevin Warren a lot. We finally feel like a legit club going in the right direction
— justin (@JustoUDMG) January 17, 2023
Kevin Warren saying all the right things. Now, he needs to deliver and so does Poles. The future is bright but great execution will be needed.#DaBears #Bears #BearDown
— Todd Welter (@toddjdub) January 17, 2023
