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For the record - my first choice would have always been Harbaugh. It may not have worked - but that would have been just a no-brainer, similar to Bears not ever considering Andy Reid when he was out there (and instead hiring Trestman). People say they should have hired Arians, but I was always in the camp that Andy Reid was literally out there - why would you not hire someone of his caliber. Whether Reid would have taken the job - I don't know - but they never even tried (unless my timing is off - but I just remember when Eagles got rid of Reid I was all about Bears hiring him). With that said - hopefully Flus/Poles end up being the better move.

I am pretty happy. It’s a press conference so grand scheme it means nothing but I like what I hear from Poles and in particular his vision and just the curiosity he has around surround himself with strong people but how he tries to learn from other orgs etc. I also thought it was classy how he reached out to Nagy on what went well or not and the two connected on that. Similarly - thought the same in terms of Fields reached out to Nagy and DeFillipo on advice. I know we have tipped Nagy for the whole Robinson fiasco but these were nice gestures by Matt. But Flus - I am pretty happy with what I heard and like that he is thinking like a CEO. I loved his answers on his vision for fields and more broadly team and liked how he described value he planned to bring to the offensive coaches etc. seemed to have a pretty clear vision for how he will operate as the Head coach and tone he will set - similarly pretty clear he knows what he won’t do (call plays on defense). All of the above is probably nothing - but a nice first day. Most importantly - unless I missed it - zero reference to Ted Philips from George to Poles to Matt. Pretty evident George was running point on the GM move and very clear Poles got his guy in Flus. I got impression from some of his interviews he did - that we will see Poles makes some trades this offseason too (to get some draft capital back).

It is now coming back to me - and KW wasn't wrong.

Interesting that Fields/Getsy haven't talked yet. I also dont' know the rules and maybe Getsy hasn't officially signed a deal. Now that Fields was up there - I almost wish they didn't have him on - cause he really didn't have much more to add since he clearly wasn't super involved (nor should he have been for a QB just finishing his rookie season).

Evidently Fields is in the building and will be up after McCaskey. I think that is a good sign showing that integration. Kind of surprised to be honest (if it is true that Fields is here). But if nothing else - it highlights to Fields how important they think he is and I am starting to warm on Getsy. Really hope they hit a home run on the oline coach as well.

This!!!

Do you not remember what this team did in last qualifier in what was essentially a play-in game?

Odell Beckham has played himself into some money. He has looked quite good since going to Rams.

Was that Javon Wimms playing DB for the niners right there. That was the easiest Pick you will ever get and be completely whiffed on it. Now Rams about to score.

And people thought Shanny was a bad coach earlier this year. They have awful qb play and still within a quarter of going to Super Bowl.

If they end up in the 4 seed…they will probably choke in the play in game.

Kind of slightly bummed Bears didn’t do this. They had to have had the ability to pull him. Either way me complaining does no good. Let’s go Poles/Flus. Most importantly - Fields - I hope you are putting in a ton of work this offseason and take things next level next year!!!

Wait - Harbaugh went to Miami?

No Pep - he is staying put but some Smoke Brady might be headed to Bears as QB coach. (Joe Brady not Tom). I want Callahan a lot as oline coach.

Now go get me Pep or someone else real good to help with Fields. I was once excited that the Bears hired Terry O’Shea so hopefully this isn’t that equivalent but it seems like people think he is a super bright offensive mind.

This move has me super excited. Tremendous hire and great to see they are adding to the front office.

This - they could have had literally the same content but if they did it in a better order we all would have enjoyed it better. Like you I liked the backstory but when it was broke down into so many small pieces it just got annoying.

Vuc played trash defense as did the others. Pathetic overall defensive performance and real bad coaching not adjusting to that torching. Just a hard game to watch. Better clean that up. With that said - if they hit more of their wide open 3s they win that game. But three straight games with weak 2nd halves.

Alright - lets keep the streak alive with a 3rd straight win, in this case on the road.

I would like that move very much. They did hire a db coach and lb coach from Colts (not sure on what their roles will be on Bears staff).

I like Gary Kubiaks son. Presume he is out in Minny with the change but I thought he did a nice job as OC last year. Cousins had a pretty darn good year. If he is half as good as his dad he will be a good one and I love zone blocking / shanny running style.

Pep being involved in this is the one thing that gets me excited - and to your point - if he really just loves working with young QB's - that would be great. I have assumed he may want to move into an OC role and be able to show case that (but maybe to your point that isn't actually what he is interested in).

Yeah - I'm not worried about defense - but in particular - you get a bunch of smart people and one who hasn't led a full offense - and do you end up with chaos, egos and other stuff. I don't know - just something to watch for.

The one thing I will say is - it seems odd to have green / first time OC's coming in when you have a defensive based HC. I would have expected an OC who had been there. Don't get me wrong - seems like bright individuals - but they are just so green and if you get too many smart minds and a green chief (as OC) - will you end up with the cohesion needed.

I don't remember this - but it could be true - I know there were some buffet tables flipped by KW from time to time in the clubhouse. Or I think it was KW that did that.