The Chicago Bears landed in Miami Sunday afternoon. I'm in Florida but didn't make it in time to catch their arrival. I took a more circuitous and less expensive route than they did, but I have a few notes to pass along from press conference transcripts.

Coach Lovie Smith and former Lobo Brian Urlacher were among the select representatives selected to speak on behalf of the Bears.

During his first meeting with the media in Miami Sunday night, Urlacher said, "I slept the whole flight. That's good, I wasn't anxious. It was nice to look out and see all the cameras out there to see what we're going through."

Urlacher and his teammates said they are focused on the Super Bowl rather than the endless distractions and along star-studded South Beach.

"Our motto all year for the most part: Finish every play, finish every game," Urlacher said. "Whatever happens, happens, but make sure you finish all the time."

That's all for now. I will be in Miami tomorrow with loads of updates. You also can check out Monday's Trib for more Urlacher and Super Bowl-related news.

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