5 things to know about new Bears tight ends coach Clancy Barone

Get to know the man tasked with fixing the Bears’ tight ends situation: Clancy Barone.

4. Barone worked at Eastern Illinois when Bears GM Ryan Pace played DE

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Barone and Bears general manager Ryan Pace go way back — as in back to Pace’s college days at Eastern Illinois University. During Pace’s time as a defensive end at Eastern Illinois, Barone served as offensive line coach.

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