Three hours.

And a controversy so explosive that it threatened to overshadow one of the most anticipated NFL seasons in years.

The Rankings That Started It All

Every offseason, ESPN’s Football Power Index becomes instant fuel for discussion.

Cam Newton’s Hypothetical Reaction

“You Don’t Respect Chicago”

The Pressure on ESPN

Why Bears Fans Took It Personally

The Divide Across Football

The Nature of Modern Sports Media

The Bears’ Ultimate Response

One Fictional Lesson

Hope.