Balta1701 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 QUOTE (balfanman @ Dec 31, 2012 -> 11:25 AM) Thanks Chisoxfn, I did not know that they had "locker room issues". I do remember his days as a host on "the Score" and he came across as very knowledgeable to me, but whatever, just a thought. The Cam Newton stuff earlier this season screamed "Locker Room issues" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord chas Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Bears actually gonna pony up some dough for a proven coach? I doubt it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOXOBAMA Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 McCoy is a perfect fit for the Bears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 31, 2012 -> 10:07 AM) The only teams that scored less points than the Eagles this year were Arizona, Jacksonville and KC. It would be the perfect Bears hire for more offense. They will wind up hiring an assistant with no head coaching experience because they are the Bears. Yeah, I'd hate to hire the next Sean Payton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 We don't need an overhaul, that's what people are missing. There is a ton of top end talent on the Bears today. We need a coach that can get these guys to win right away, this is why most of us don't want a guy who has never coached before. We can't piss away games because a guy is getting his legs under him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyons Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I guess it was his time, but I'm surprised teh front office sent Lovie walking. It sucks in the context of a 7-1 start, but I'd be pretty damn happy if you could pencil in 10-6 at the start of every year. Â I'll bet if he kicks the FG against Seattle instead of stupidly going for it on 4th and goal behind a depleted, patchwork OL that was s***ty when healthy, he's still gainfully employed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Dec 31, 2012 -> 10:41 AM) Yeah, I'd hate to hire the next Sean Payton. That's exactly the kind of guy they will hire. Judging from past history, and considering Emery has been with the Bears before, it will be closer to Tim Beckman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 QUOTE (Jake @ Dec 31, 2012 -> 10:43 AM) We don't need an overhaul, that's what people are missing. There is a ton of top end talent on the Bears today. We need a coach that can get these guys to win right away, this is why most of us don't want a guy who has never coached before. We can't piss away games because a guy is getting his legs under him. Â Jake, the defense needs a big overhaul. 4 of the best players are on the wrong side of 30 and are showing signs of slowing down, and the dropoff from them to the next players is pretty steep. Â And the O line. My god the O line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 31, 2012 -> 10:49 AM) That's exactly the kind of guy they will hire. Judging from past history, and considering Emery has been with the Bears before, it will be closer to Tim Beckman. Â what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 QUOTE (Jake @ Dec 31, 2012 -> 10:43 AM) We don't need an overhaul, that's what people are missing. There is a ton of top end talent on the Bears today. We need a coach that can get these guys to win right away, this is why most of us don't want a guy who has never coached before. We can't piss away games because a guy is getting his legs under him. We just need a coach who can get something out of these offensive weapons we have. And I really agree with the folks here that recognize that we do actually have good skill players on offense. Â Imagine how good this defense would be if our offense actually scored points? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 If Webb and Carimi are the starting tackles next year, I will wager the Bears will not win 10 games, and the offense won't be much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 31, 2012 -> 10:53 AM) Jake, the defense needs a big overhaul. 4 of the best players are on the wrong side of 30 and are showing signs of slowing down, and the dropoff from them to the next players is pretty steep. And the O line. My god the O line  Seriously, where do you even start with the o-line? Draft somebody and then sign a big name in free agency? Even that won't guarantee a turn around unless the draft pick becomes a pro bowler.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 31, 2012 -> 10:53 AM) Jake, the defense needs a big overhaul. 4 of the best players are on the wrong side of 30 and are showing signs of slowing down, and the dropoff from them to the next players is pretty steep. And the O line. My god the O line Agreed about the defense, but I don't know that I would call it an overhaul...and I tend to think if you keep running this system, and gradually replacing guys instead of "overhauling" the whole thing, you'd find it easier to replace Urlacher, Tilman, Briggs, etc., than it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 31, 2012 -> 11:00 AM) Agreed about the defense, but I don't know that I would call it an overhaul...and I tend to think if you keep running this system, and gradually replacing guys instead of "overhauling" the whole thing, you'd find it easier to replace Urlacher, Tilman, Briggs, etc., than it seems. Â Urlacher's performance this year is easily replaceable. Briggs wasn't great either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 31, 2012 -> 11:00 AM) Agreed about the defense, but I don't know that I would call it an overhaul...and I tend to think if you keep running this system, and gradually replacing guys instead of "overhauling" the whole thing, you'd find it easier to replace Urlacher, Tilman, Briggs, etc., than it seems. Â Agreed. No firesale necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 31, 2012 -> 11:00 AM) Agreed about the defense, but I don't know that I would call it an overhaul...and I tend to think if you keep running this system, and gradually replacing guys instead of "overhauling" the whole thing, you'd find it easier to replace Urlacher, Tilman, Briggs, etc., than it seems. Â That depends on the system put in place by the next coach. Â And if you are replacing the starting MLB, OLB, CB, and DE(i doubt the bears are going to take the cap hit on peppers), with Melton hitting free agency(even though i believe RFA), still have a hole at FS unless you trust Conte, i dont know what else to call it but an overhaul. We could be looking at a drastically different defense next season. Â Offense, I agree needs to be built around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 QUOTE (chw42 @ Dec 31, 2012 -> 11:02 AM) Urlacher's performance this year is easily replaceable. Briggs wasn't great either. Â The drop-off sure didn't seem that big when he was out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 31, 2012 -> 11:13 AM) The drop-off sure didn't seem that big when he was out... Â Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 If Webb and Carimi are the starting tackles next year, I will wager the Bears will not win 10 games, and the offense won't be much better. Â The Bears won 10 games this year with them, which tells you just how good the defense was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Totally disagree about the way Briggs played this year. Â Roach did seem capable of taking Urlacher's role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 QUOTE (Jake @ Dec 31, 2012 -> 11:16 AM) Totally disagree about the way Briggs played this year. Roach did seem capable of taking Urlacher's role.  He had his moments. But he's also getting up there in age and I noticed that he wasn't as consistent in terms of making impact plays this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 QUOTE (Jake @ Dec 31, 2012 -> 12:16 PM) Totally disagree about the way Briggs played this year. Roach did seem capable of taking Urlacher's role. I guess I am in the minority, but I think Briggs is a badass...  I actually liked the trio of Briggs, Roach and Hayes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 How would folks feel about Bruce Arians? Â I'd be on board with Arians, though he might be disqualified from coaching the Bears since he technically has 10 weeks of head coaching experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 what is SD waiting for? Just do it, you know you want to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Gailey fired too. Can't wait to say that again in 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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