Former Bears defensive lineman Bryan Robinson was found dead in a Milwaukee motel room Saturday. While circumstances surrounding the death of the 41-year-old prompted a series of questions, some of which authorities continue to investigate, former teammates and coaches mourned the loss of a tough player and respected mentor.
“My heart is broken,” former Bears defensive coordinator Greg Blache said Monday. “It is hard to explain because I have a big void in my chest. A lot of people play for you … but B-Rob was one of my guys. He was welcome to my house.”
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