Bears’ Trestman keeps first win in perspective

Marc Trestman’s coaching career began 30 years before he was able to savor his first victory as a head coach in the NFL, but he still downplayed its significance.

But the 14th head coach in Bears history said his personal milestone was special because he was able to share it with family, including his father, Jerry.

“On a personal level, my father’s gone the distance with me,” Trestman said. “He’s 85 years old, and I was glad he was there to see the day, but that wasn’t what the day was about. The day was about the Bears and the city of Chicago and the fans.

“We had a chance to rejoice, no doubt about it. I’m not going to step aside and say we didn’t, but it wasn’t the most important part of the day. It really wasn’t.

“The most important part was the Bears winning a game and beating the Bengals.”

Trestman also appreciated the game ball he received from his players, but that, too, was a shared experience.

“I was very appreciative of that happening,” he said. “As I told the guys, ‘No one person or player really is instrumental in winning a game.’ We have a bunch of coaches who spent a lot of time over the last six months, and I’m happy to share that ball with them.

“They deserve it as well because they’re the guys who really did all the hard work to get us to (Sunday), and I share that ball with them.”

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