http://chicago.suntimes.com/?p=286430

 

 

Not sure if that report is accurate or not cause I've seen other things saying we haven't yet. Hell if I know. Seems like with Pace in charge, none of the media has connections so no one really knows. Probably more likely a national guy would know something than a local guy.

 

 

I think if you read into it you can see that the Bears would "like" to interview Bowles a second time. And that he has second interviews already scheduled with the Jets and Falcons this week. I suspect if Bowles comes out unscathed from one of those other two interviews (meaning no hire with each) the Bears have a chance to interview AND sign him. Otherwise I think we'll still be looking.

 

And to be honest with Fox becoming available now I'm not sure he shouldn't be the top contender. As much as I like Shanny you essentially get the same legitimacy/reputation in a younger version. Although I'm also a big fan of Bowles. I like his defensive mind. BUT he's a newcomer and I still can't help but think the team needs some veteran leadership in the sense of head coaching.

 

*edit: something intriguing I just read about Fox is that he has s link to Clausen from when they were both in Carolina. That could prove to be an interesting factor should Fox get the job and he need to decide the future of Cutler.

I think if you read into it you can see that the Bears would "like" to interview Bowles a second time. And that he has second interviews already scheduled with the Jets and Falcons this week. I suspect if Bowles comes out unscathed from one of those other two interviews (meaning no hire with each) the Bears have a chance to interview AND sign him. Otherwise I think we'll still be looking.

 

And to be honest with Fox becoming available now I'm not sure he shouldn't be the top contender. As much as I like Shanny you essentially get the same legitimacy/reputation in a younger version. Although I'm also a big fan of Bowles. I like his defensive mind. BUT he's a newcomer and I still can't help but think the team needs some veteran leadership in the sense of head coaching.

 

*edit: something intriguing I just read about Fox is that he has s link to Clausen from when they were both in Carolina. That could prove to be an interesting factor should Fox get the job and he need to decide the future of Cutler.

and the fact that all 3 coaches that started Clausen lost their job that year (Fox, Charlie Weis, and Trestman) lol.

and the fact that all 3 coaches that started Clausen lost their job that year (Fox, Charlie Weis, and Trestman) lol.

 

That is in fact interesting. Never looked at it that way.

 

I mean that although Clausen didn't get to prove a lot in his sole start this last year he was a tad more efficient than was Cutler overall. I know the offense overall seemed to be operating a bit better when he was in. I think if given the chance he might have done better than most of us anticipated; myself included. At the very least I think, to address the Cutler issue, they'd be wise to make it an open competition for the starting job when camp opens. Of course I'm getting way ahead of myself since there is still much to be done. Let alone hire a head coach.