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Yep, for every Virginia M there is always an Al Davis.... Yep, for every Jerry Angelo there is always a Matt Millen.... etc... etc... etc...

I never remember Coordinators hiring the position coaches under them. I guess some might make recommendations or voice opinions, however, I think every HC of the Bears dating back for longer than I would like to admit (I am old enough to be the Grandpa of some of you) have made those hires with or withot the coordinator being yet determined.

Another loser in my book is Steve Rosenbloom of the Tribune. In an article speculating on Lovie going to UT (never happen IMO) he ends his article with these words of wisdom??? which I also read in several previous articles he has written, so this is not the first time he has offered this opinion:

I think it is a smart idea myself. It is scary IMHO for us to be changing OC position with a QB which is arguably the future of this franchise. I think it is imperative he is comfortable with the system the new OC brings in. I do not want to see a radical change in systems. I want to see something in the West Coast variety, a system Cutler is accustomed to. The problem was not in the system that we were using but the way it was being implemented by Turner. I am sure he is being asked for his opinions but I am also sure he does not have the final say by any means. I do not think there is anything this Bears organization can do that will not be criticized and ridiculed. There are beat reporters and web sites that are flat out saying they hope the Bears do not win one single game next year to force a complete reorganization. That makes me sick and totally pissed off. Instead of hoping the Bears go winless next year, I hope with the changes being made the bears go 19-0, all the way to the Super Bowl, and prove that this organization made the right choices. It will spoil all the fun for those wanting to say "I told you so" but I would certainly enjoy it a lot better than the alternative.

I have no doubt it was a decision based on job security. The good thing is there are few DC & OC open this year and as a result we will basically have the pick of the crop. Oakland may fire Cable, but I honestly feel the Bears can offer better job security than the Raiders and senile Al Davis' revolving merry-go-round.

I do not want the Bears to rush to hire an OC or DC just to appease fans and media. There are many good candidates on the eight remaining teams in the playoffs the Bears are unable to interview. There are other candidates that will surface as well. I hope they take their time and make wise decisions. I see no reason to rush to a decision at this point in the off season.

http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2010/01/gi...ell_headed.html http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/news/story?id=4825410 http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/...rry-fewell.html

Not the first time Schefter screwed up reporting false info.

Sooner or later we have to get back to a "normal" draft where we have picks in all rounds. If we keep mortgaging future drafts to replace picks sacrificed to obtain Cutler, we will always be in a deficit situation. I would prefer us not to trade up this year. I am hoping we show vast improvement with the change of coordinators. If we do not, then we will need those draft selections in 2011 for the new powers-to-be to build the team.

Excellent Point!

Vasher was an excellent CB at one time, suffered through some injuries, then tanked. I have to believe the talent we once saw is still there. If cut, he will just go to another team that will untap that talent once again and we will all be reflecting on another ex-Bears player starring for another team. Fewell is known for his ability to teach and motivate players, his specialty is DBs. If we sign Fewell as DC I would like to think he can get Vasher back to where he was 3 years ago and give us another fine DB on our roster to go along with Bowman & Tillman. I am also anxious to see what he can do in further developing Graham, as well as our safeties.

There are experienced OCs out there. Just do not know if they would be interested. Fassel, Gailey, Musgrave, & Reeves have been mentioned by the media as possibilities. Saunders & Martz have been mentioned but I am not sure their systems would be a good "fit" for the Bears. Judd Fish, OC for Univ of MIN and former coach for DEN with ties to Cutler is a possibility but lacks NFL OC experience. Maybe a better QB coach option.

An exert from his bio on the Packer's site:

Ok, 2 keepers. Not sure I have 2 I want to keep, LOL.

I agree, Fewell will be a breath of fresh air. He is vocal and animated. He holds his players accountable. He has a reputation of being a good teacher of technique. He took a 2nd round selection rookie (J Byrd) and turned him into one of the better safeties in the league. Buffalo had an excellent Pass Defense. Their pass defense was 2nd in the NFL behind only NYJ. I think he did well as an interim HC considering what he had to work with. What was it, 17 players on IR? I am surprised the Bills do not give him a shot next year running as HC. Of course he is one of Lovie's buddies and if I am to believe many on this forum that means this guy will totally suck.

Wasn't that 10/30/60 LOL

Personally, my gut check reaction was disappointment, wanting to see a house cleaning. In the time since the press conferences, after thinking things over, I have changed my opinions somewhat. If I had been V.M., I would, in retrospect, done the same thing. We were 7-9 last year. If we had been 10-6 we probably would not have made the playoffs, I say probably because it depends on which of the 3 games we lost would have been victories, and we all would not be nearly as upset. The main problems we had last year were: The defense, not because it was a cover 2 scheme, but because it was not implemented correctly and because of the play calling. Lovie has conceded that although he wants to continue the cover 2 (or in other words, a 4-3 defense vs a 3-4) He has also conceded we need new ideas and approach to the defense and is willing to allow a new DC to come in with new ideas to implement. Also, I do not feel our defensive personnel is as bad as some make out. We had significant injuries, starting in game 1, and I have no doubt if healthy, our personnel group is fine. DL worries me. Safety is marginal. Those positions can be fixed with the proper acquisitions. Our offense cost us huge. Why? The main reason was poor play calling by Turner. He never gave Cutler the plays he needed to be successful. The OL never gave Cutler a chance to perform to his ability. We are changing our OC & OL coaches. We need to acquire some replacements on the OL. This will be done. By changing the way we play our 4-3 cover 2 in adding a new DC and by bringing in an OC who can give Cutler the playbook he needs to succeed, I feel the Bears can turn this around quickly. If we had scuttled the entire staff from JA on down, then we are talking a total rebuilding project that would probably take years to implement. In the light of the negotiations with the CBA and the situation at hand, I think V.M. made the right move. I have no doubt in my mind that if we do not turn it around immediately, next year, that the wholesale changes everyone wants will take place. Now if we do not turn it completely around next year, and V.M. does not make the wholesale changes, I will be on this forum criticizing her decision. BUT, in doing so, I will not feel it necessary to make personally insulting statements that have nothing to do with my feeling she screwed up. I will keep it focused on the issues at hand.

Your going down next year, guaranteed........ LOL

I hate the "Leap" but now I see why the players seek out their "loving" fans, lol

In that case, I change my vote on payouts from other to 60/30/10.

I trust you, just confused (not unusual for a senile old man - ask bowlingtwig, he can attest to my mental state, or lack there of, lol). I did not realize you were talking about per centages. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

Gotcha, so 180.00 has been collected and Acedthesobrietytest has posted on the Yahoo league site requesting info on how to pay. Looks like we are in good shape to have all 200.00 collected. Sorry flea, did not know you paid.

Ok, sorry, did not see it on the leaguesafe site. What did you do, paypal DrunkBomber?