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McCoy and Kyle Shanahan are very good OC's, but are they head coaching material? As a fan, I would prefer someone with head coaching experience and success, then go after an innovative OC and DC for the long term, instead of the Bears' tendency of changing coordinators frequently.
Why not make a run at getting Jim Harbaugh?
Well, new coaches have to start somewhere, so a coordinator does not always mean a bad coach. That said, a lot of Bears fans agree with you DC that a proven coach is the way to go, especially with the Bears history of hiring coordinators.
Regarding Harbaugh, I would be fine with him, if SFP gives the Bears his permission!
Jim Harbaugh has agreed to a five-year, $25 million contract to become the San Francisco 49ers' head coach Friday, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter.
However, a some coaches have exclusion clauses that allow them out of their contracts if certain other jobs are offered them. However, since Harbaugh is in his first NFL head coaching job, it is not likely he had the ability to get such a clause, so I think the Bears would not have much chance at him.
Lovie was a decent coach, his record speaks to that... But these things run their course, and I think this was the right time to make a change. Now the offense has the balance of the "skill position" talent, and the defense is getting older. It's time to get an offensive-minded coach in here to see if someone can make something of Cutler-Marshall-Forte.
I like Gruden, I don't think he'd try to change Cutler. That's just based on every time I watched a Bears game Gruden called, Gruden was salivating over Jay's talent. Always felt like he was just this side of coming out and criticizing whatever it was the Bears were doing, and he was always hinting at what he'd do if he had a talent like that to coach. If they hired Gruden, I'd be pretty excited about.
Another name I hear floating around is Bruce Arians, Colts OC and interim coach. He might be a good one if the Bears go the promote a coordinator route.
Jim Harbaugh has agreed to a five-year, $25 million contract to become the San Francisco 49ers' head coach Friday, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter.
However, a some coaches have exclusion clauses that allow them out of their contracts if certain other jobs are offered them. However, since Harbaugh is in his first NFL head coaching job, it is not likely he had the ability to get such a clause, so I think the Bears would not have much chance at him.
I also very much doubt he'd be interested in making a change anyway. His team is better already-- and it's not like Chicago treated him all that well.
I also very much doubt he'd be interested in making a change anyway. His team is better already-- and it's not like Chicago treated him all that well.
I suspect you are right, but money usually talks.
Even if he was able to listen to an offer from the Bears, the 49ers would likely step up with a raise and/or extension that would make it unlikely he'd leave.
BTW, Lovie Smith has 1 year left on his contract with the Bears, so he will get paid well for the next year (about $5.5 million).
And, as mentioned, he will almost certainly not have trouble finding another NFL job with his qualifications, and the requirements for NFL teams to hire minorities.
Lovie could not get the offense where it needed to be to compete. He had more than enough chances with offensive coordinators.
I like him as a coach but he just didn't get it done. Did not mind that he was not super emotional on the sideline, players seemed to do well with that. Emery (the new GM) is going to want to have one of his guys in there, can't blame him for that.
This would of been huge news a couple years ago... now not so much. Devin Hester says with the firing of Lovie Smith he is considering retirement. The article mentions a roster bonus is due for Hester next year and there is even a possibility he will be cut.
Well, Lovie has officially been relieved of his head coaching duties for the Bears. Look for a more offensive minded coach to replace him.
Let the Lovie firing debate begin!
As much as I liked Lovie, he definitely didn't have much input in the offense and change was needed. He was a pretty successful head coach, but the offensive deficiencies in his regime was evident.
Nice job in your tenure Lovie. Hopefully better things ahead and a championship will be attainable as long as we have Cutler, Marshall, Forte, Bennett, Peppers, Jennings, Tillman, Briggs...oh, and yes, I guess Hester too, but he has never been my favorite and aggravates me more than any other Bear.
As much as I liked Lovie, he definitely didn't have much input in the offense and change was needed. He was a pretty successful head coach, but the offensive deficiencies in his regime was evident.
Nice job in your tenure Lovie. Hopefully better things ahead and a championship will be attainable as long as we have Cutler, Marshall, Forte, Bennett, Peppers, Jennings, Tillman, Briggs...oh, and yes, I guess Hester too, but he has never been my favorite and aggravates me more than any other Bear.
This would of been huge news a couple years ago... now not so much. Devin Hester says with the firing of Lovie Smith he is considering retirement. The article mentions a roster bonus is due for Hester next year and there is even a possibility he will be cut.
I believe I posted on here and I know I told my friends who are Bears fans that they should have traded Hester 3 years ago when he had some value. A couple of things IMO to watch here. How will the new coach and Cutler get along? If you listened to Chicago media this morning, this seemed to be an issue and I believe that Cutler can not be very easy to work with. At the very least, the new coach and GM will have to rebuild the defense as the players are starting to get a little old.
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Why would Harbaugh leave a superbowl contender to coach a team that is destined for a rebuild?
When he took over the 49ers, they had not made the playoffs for 8 years, and looked like they needed a new quarterback and some rebuilding, so I don't think that would deter him. But we have seen it many times- money talks.
Bears GM Phil Emery apparently has been told money is no object. This article lists several names he is interviewing.
McCoy and Kyle Shanahan are very good OC's, but are they head coaching material? As a fan, I would prefer someone with head coaching experience and success, then go after an innovative OC and DC for the long term, instead of the Bears' tendency of changing coordinators frequently.
Why not make a run at getting Jim Harbaugh?
I also very much doubt he'd be interested in making a change anyway. His team is better already-- and it's not like Chicago treated him all that well.
Harbaugh loves the bay area and I really cannot see him leaving a stable organization to head to a ownership group that is dysfunctional at best. Unless Lovie had substantial input into who they draft and brought in for FAs I'm blaming the front office for Da Bears failure this year.
On Cutler or Alex Smith, I like Cutler's skills a bit more but Smith is an ultimate team guy. Chemistry can go a long way. Smith will be the number one FA this year and there are a few teams that have already expressed interest in him. If I'm Da Bears I'd keep Cutler and buy a reliable O line, see if Urlacher will play for less. I'd then go after a bunch of young athletic defensive players that can learn from a very good savvy veteran group. I believe the Bears were good enough to be a SB contender if the O line was at least average. An average line would have given them a better running game, time for Cutler to throw and needed rest for the D.
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