The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... If there was still any doubt after Chicago dished out $18.5 million in guaranteed money to a longtime backup, Bears general manager Ryan Pace silenced it Friday. Glennon will be the Bears' starting quarterback in 2017. "Mike Glennon is our starting quarterback and we're fired up about that," Pace explained.

Diehards Line: The GM continued: "He's got all the traits you could want in a quarterback. Height, arm strength, accuracy and ability to quickly process. ..." In addition, Glennon immediately asked for phone numbers of all his offensive teammates -- and some on defense as well, further impressing Pace. The Bears will likely add another quarterback before the start of training camp, either in free agency or through the draft since Connor Shaw is currently the only other QB on the roster. Chicago can use its third overall selection or the 36th pick in the second record in this year's draft to handpick its quarterback of the future. But for now, Glennon is clearly the man in Chicago.