CrackerDog

Actually they had a particularly bad game when Clausen started. I would assume it had something to do with the difference in delivery or something. I'll leave the "Cutler is our QB" decision up to the new hire at HC. I'm sick of that argument, sick of Jay's inconsistency, sick of his lack of leadership and sick of the fact that he's paid like a top 5 QB and plays like it about 33% of the time. But if he's our best option next year I'll root for him just the same.

That stuck with me too. George kept saying body of work for Emery and Trestman but not for Ted. His body of work BLOWS. He's accomplished exactly SQUAT! A big goose egg. He sucks at his job and they're even admitting it by bringing in Accorsi. So why does someone who sucks at his job still have a job?

I really hated the "We can hire HC first" comment as I noted in another thread. That isn't how it should be. They are also under a lot of pressure to get this done quickly. Cutler's guaranteed money increases in March so they need to hire a GM and then he needs to be involved in the HC hire. Then they need to decide on Cutler's fate. This shouldn't be a problem as I recall they hired Trestman in January after letting Lovie go. But adding in the need to hire GM and the fact that many of the likely candidates are still involved in the playoffs and I could see this taking a lot longer this time.

In theory Accorsi gives them several top notch candidates to choose from so even if they pick the worst choice he's still very good.

They also said they'd be open to hiring a HC before the GM if the "right guy" was found. Sorry, this is the same stupid management that got them where they are today. Fine, use Earnie to pick the right GM and have him pick the HC. I can live with that and we're better off regardless without Nerdman running things. But I'd really like it if our CEO knew the first thing about football. That would be nice.

Bringing in a consultant to give Teddy advice isn't what I expected to hear. Accorsi might be a solid advisor but the same team of morons who picked Emery and Trestman are still the final deciders on this set of hires. THAT DOESN'T INSPIRE MUCH CONFIDENCE. I'd say this was all complete bullshit but I still love this team and hope for the best. But I'm not a fan of Phillips and think he needed to fall on his sword in some fashion. If he's honestly still involved in the football decisions of this team, we'll be having this same discussion again in a few years. God save us....

I wouldn't welcome him in a coaching role... I guess because it's just been too long since he's done it.

In addition to home and away games against the NFC North which is pretty good now... Home Games: Cardinals, 49ers, Redskins, Broncos and Raiders Away Games: Rams, Seahawks, Buccaneers, Chiefs and Chargers.

Guys, I think it's noteworthy that it seems like nobody "hates" Trestman. I think we're unified in believing it was time for him to go but there aren't any of the usual type of posts regarding his departure. I remember how much I hated Wanny at the end of his term and there were certainly Lovie haters when his time came. I guess it's mostly because we feel like he was a good guy who was in over his head and the venom belongs elsewhere, with those that put him in the role in the first place. Let's hope we don't have to fire our next coach for a LONG LONG time.

Oh, they might try getting away with that but while most of the national press has grown weak over the years, our local sports guys are tough. I expect the follow-up to "Ted's role hasn't changed." to be WHY THE F$%# NOT!!! The best they can do is say they're changing his role and that the lines haven't been drawn yet. There's no way the guy running things, who made all of these hires, can get away unscathed here. If he does, this is all bullshit.

If it's a press conference, they won't be allowed this luxury. No journalist of any value is going to leave that question unanswered. Phillips is clearly in the bloody water and the sharks will get him. I'm interested to hear how he answers the "You suck at your job, why are you still here?" question. Or they take the easy way out and don't take questions, just making a statement. That would be WEAK but I suppose it's possible.

I've said the same thing Jason in another thread. He'd have been my first announcement. But I assume the Bears are simply going to say that all assistants under Trestman have also been notified of their termination. That's the professional way of doing it and it'll avoid them having to call someone out specifically. With that said, we all know that his performance was THE weakest link on the staff.

He's a douche.

Now if the old broad would just let us have the Honey Bears back!

Only Emery ever saw anything in Shea. Not sure Buddy Ryan in his prime could make something out of SMC.

Or better yet: Ted has decided to pursue other interests.

Ha! Let's hope we upgrade to crappy! Ugh. Our expectations need adjustment.

Lovie running the D (via HC) and Trestman running the O sounds like an outstanding opportunity to me. I suppose we'll have to see how it all plays out but the Lovie haters on this board might be sad.

Oddly, I agree with your comments. I just see them giving this decision to the new coach and the new guy not wanting to start with a free agent and/or rookie. We don't have, IMO, a guy on the bench who can step up. So, almost by default, we've got Cutler for another season. Then again, if they're offered a good deal on Cutler and can be free of his salary, and they think they can bring someone in with a better future, it could happen. I guess it really depends on who the new HC is and that won't be determined until we know the new President of Football Ops and GM. I hope. If they hire out of order, like they've done similarly in the past, it's a sign that they've not learned from their mistakes. BUT... They've got to move fast on all of this so it's good to see George taking steps this quickly.

If they bring in Shanahan (which I'm probably not a fan of but I'd have to think about it more) he could give them a lot of immediate insight into whether he believes Cutler can be salvaged. Hell, ask him the question during interviews and go with whatever he says even if you don't hire him!

I'm SHOCKED his name wasn't the first one we heard.

Holy shit! Welcome back dude!!!

I predict the new regime gives Cutler a year.

I still have hope for the Cubs but I haven't been impressed with the Ricketts family thus far. No offense but I hope the Bears do better.

Ha. Still depends on WHO they hire to run the operations. But yes, getting the accountant out of the football mix is VERY important.