Tony

They should absolutely interview all 4, and my guess would be one of those names is your next HC. But I would hope they interview as many candidates as they can, simply to hear different opinions about what an HC would do for this specific roster/team. This process can be so valuable if done correctly, but what you do with that information is the key

That’s absolutely a concern, but there really isn’t a “good” option. It’s very “Bears” anyway they do it. But if they have any hope with Caleb at QB, they need to get the right coach/GM in the building ASAP. If they don’t think it’s Poles, then cut bait now

Silvy was on the radio today saying he’s heard that Poles was told when he was hired he would be reporting straight to ownership, and he wasn’t happy when Warren was brought in. He went on to say while he hasn’t heard anything about his future, he wouldn’t be surprised after the season, if they end with 4 wins, there is a “mutual” parting of ways. And honestly, the more you think about it, I don’t know how it makes sense for Poles to come back. You’re going to have a new HC/Staff, and we’ll be on Year 4 of Poles, and his record is…not impressive. If they suck again next season, there is almost no way you can bring him back..so now Poles hired that new coach, now Poles is gone, new GM comes in and doesn’t have his coach or his roster…and the cycle of suck continues.

Quality, not quantity. I'd much rather two high quality guys than 4 borderline guys

It’s the most obvious draft in Bears history. Not that they don’t need help in other areas, but a lot of problems get fixed with strong trenches

Said earlier this week WAY too early to give Thomas Brown the long term HC tag.

He wasn’t even involved with the Bulls when Michael came to the org

It would be great if we lived in a world where this was true...but it's not.

Whats the difference in your eyes?

I think it's incredibly honest and if you gave truth serum to the 2024 White Sox, my guess is a majority of the players would say the same thing. They won 41 games. By July, from a simple human perspective, I think it's a very natural reaction. Of course I would want every player to be giving 100% all the time. I also don't think it's realistic. And while I completely understand baseball is different than most other professional fields, if you're at a job or with a company that has zero direction, poor leadership, poor training and poor infrastructure...when you roll up to your cube each day, are you going "all-in" for that company each day, giving it max effort all 40 hours a week? For most...probably not? I'm not defending Kopech and saying his actions are acceptable, but I'd also be a liar if I said I didn't understand where he was coming from with that quote.

I absolutely agree it's very Bears/Chicago...but there is still a decent chunk of the season left. If they don't win another game, or even win one, I think it's going to be a tough sell to bring back Brown on a 4-14 team or whatever.

I agree that at this point, Vrabel is my favorite as well. It's dependent on the OC he wants to bring in, which will play just as big of a role, but given where the Bears are, I want a commanding force in the HC role that was a proven track record and fills that "leader of men" role. Ben Johnson, to me, could fall very much into the Nagy mold. I understand he's been calling plays for 3 years, way more than Nagy ever did...but the Lions have a fantastic OL which allows Johnson to execute the offense he wants to run. When you have that luxury, most OC's are going to look pretty solid. I'm not against Johnson, I just think it comes with more risk than people realize.

He joined the Browns in January of 2016. During that time, the Browns have gone 54-87, and he was credited with helping orchestrate maybe the worst trade in recent sports history, sending 3 first rounders, a third and two 4ths for Deshawn Watson, and put the cherry on top by giving him FULLY guaranteed contract of 5 years/$230 million, while the sexual assault allegations were already on full display. They’re also 3-8 this year. So I’m not really throwing any roses at Paul Depodesta or calling that a “hit” for a non-football guy.

Just because Poles might not be the guy or as smart as we thought doesn't mean a "football guy" shouldn't be making "football" decisions. Kevin Warren has accomplished a lot in his career, but they are business related victories. Paul DePodesta certainly seemed like a very bright baseball mind...based on his tenure with the Browns, I wouldn't want him making decisions for my football team.

Poles did NOT come off well in that presser. He sounded and felt very small, the presser made it seem like Warren is in charge, which is troubling since he really shouldn't be the decision maker in football decisions, but seems like he very much will be

Why would we expect anything less from the Bears? Hate beating the dead horse, but there is simply no reason other than blind faith to think they’ll get this right.

The major similarity to Jerry is George wants to do it “his way” That means no one “bigger” than the Bears, that means a family friendly environment (no swearing on Hard Knocks) and that means a nice guy at the HC spot that won’t ruffle any feathers. It’s why Trestman, Nagy, Eberflus, Pace and the others not even worth mentioning all had jobs here. And until they show us otherwise, we shouldn’t expect it to change

But just like the White Sox, Bulls…we know it probably won’t be fixed because of poor ownership

It’s a bad look on the players to basically quit after the Washington game, but if you’ve been at any job for 2-3 years and your boss and leader has shown over and over again he’s incompetent, I can see how frustration boils over.

It’s all coming out now https://t.co/UweCpOwPcX This postgame message required a different tone, a different vibe, and probably a different voice. Like a lot of Bears players, Johnson had had enough. Sick of finding new ways to give games away, they wanted accountability and answers. “Jaylon went crazy,” one Bears player said. “He was very emotional and pissed but rightfully so. He’s been here longer than most.” Said another player: “He was going off more so at (Eberflus).” Players accepted that, but what didn’t sit well with some team leaders was Eberflus avoiding accountability for his own coaching errors. Players pointed to the play before the Hail Mary. Eberflus allowed Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels to complete a 13-yard pass on the penultimate play and then didn’t call a timeout before the Hail Mary to discuss his defense and calm emotions. When he was asked about it by reporters, Eberflus downplayed the importance of Daniels’ 13-yard completion to receiver Terry McLaurin and even double-downed on his decision, which many believe was among the mistakes. “That didn’t sit well in the locker room,” a player said. “It didn’t go over right,” the second player said. “That week is when he lost the defensive guys.”

The most offensive thing about this post is being so out of touch with anything going on with the Bears, but using the term “our”

You said they should consider one in Round 2, so I’m not sure how I was “much more rigid.” My point this entire time is given the make up of this team, OL and DL is far more important than using capital on a RB in the 2nd round.

I just don’t like taking him out of the booth, where he seems comfortable and one of the only things really working. Just don’t love changing that dynamic and adding more things to his plate, but whatever. Not the end of the world.

He met the media at 9am CT and did his weekly post game presser the morning after.

It’s Thomas Brown, which is a mistake, but it’s the Bears, so of course