(CBS) For the first time in 20 years, a Bears defender will don jersey No. 50. The team assigned the number once worn by Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary to newly-acquired linebacker James ...

Mike Singletary, left, and Otis Wilson lead the team’s triumphant return to the Soldier Field locker room after their 17-6 victory over the Raiders on Nov. 4, 1984.

Four years ago I sat across a desk from Mike Singletary, thankful I was wearing a media credential and not a Minnesota Vikings jersey. Singletary was the linebackers coach for the Baltimore Ravens .