Chicago coaching search

**cyhiphopp** · 01-11-2013, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by Mr Janny

but move on to what? A CFL coach who hasn't held an NFL job in almost 10 years? A Bears legend who failed in San Francisco? We all know what the Bears were before Lovie took the job. If Emery's not careful, they might be headed right back there.

When you fire a guy who's been successful like Lovie, you need to have a plan in place. It's clear that Emery did not.

It makes you wonder how long Emry had been thinking about it and if he had candidates in mind.

**gocubs2118** · 01-11-2013, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by Mr Janny

but move on to what? A CFL coach who hasn't held an NFL job in almost 10 years? A Bears legend who failed in San Francisco? We all know what the Bears were before Lovie took the job. If Emery's not careful, they might be headed right back there.

When you fire a guy who's been successful like Lovie, you need to have a plan in place. It's clear that Emery did not.

Trestman isn't my top choice but as long as the new coach has an offensive background, I won't be upset with whoever Emery chooses. And it's ridiculous to say Emery doesn't have a plan. I know why you're saying that but just because he's interviewing 12 guys, doesn't me he doesn't have a plan. If you're going to be interviewing candidates, you might as well interview as many as you can to gain info on other teams or to get more ideas.

**CyJack13** · 01-11-2013, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by LindenCy

I'm ok with them letting him go, but I hope they don't screw this up. Maybe it was a pipe dream, but I'd love to see them get someone like Cowher. He may not even want to coach again though, who knows. I think it may end up ok, but going with an assistant who is less known will not look good to fans and will put the new coach behind the 8-ball to start.

I would rather they hire someone who has actually been involved in coaching within the last five years. Also, if a GM is making a move based on what the exciting hire is or who the fans want, well then the franchise has a lot deeper problems.

**cyfanatic** · 01-11-2013, 02:35 PM

What is Dick Jaraun (sp?) doing? They could always rehire him!

**carvers4math** · 01-11-2013, 02:45 PM

Best coach out there without a job is Lovie. Hm, don't think they'll be hiring him.

**LindenCy** · 01-11-2013, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by CyJack13

I would rather they hire someone who has actually been involved in coaching within the last five years. Also, if a GM is making a move based on what the exciting hire is or who the fans want, well then the franchise has a lot deeper problems.

That's fair, but this is a business and perception is big. As a poster just said a few posts ago, they need to get this right. If they hire an assistant it could be great, but they have to get it right or things will get bad quick.

**CLONECONES** · 01-11-2013, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by cyfanatic

What is Dick Jaraun (sp?) doing? They could always rehire him!

He's the DC in Cleveland

**gocubs2118** · 01-11-2013, 04:15 PM

Jimmy Johnson back tracked on his tweet from earlier this morning. Trestman may eventually be the guy but it's not close to happening. They're interviewing Dennison today, they guy I want, the Seahawks OC tomorrow and Arians on Sunday. I bet they narrow it down sometime next week and the new coach is announced soon there after.l

**chuckd4735** · 01-14-2013, 09:54 PM

From the sounds of it, the Bears are down to 2 candidates, Seahawks OC Bevell and Montreal's AFL HC Trestman.

https://twitter.com/BradBiggs

**gocubs2118** · 01-14-2013, 09:56 PM

Arians is also a finalist.

**TheCaptain** · 01-16-2013, 01:21 AM

Sounds like the job goes to Marc Trestman.I'm surprised.

**isuchicago** · 01-16-2013, 01:33 AM

Originally Posted by TheCaptain

Sounds like the job goes to Marc Trestman.I'm surprised.

He may be a great coach..like everyone else, I don't follow anything in Canada. Firing a pretty good coach in Lovie, I just expected more than this. Hope Emery knows what he's doing.

**CysRage** · 01-16-2013, 08:10 AM

Now official, Marc Trestman is the new coach of the Chicago Bears. I, on the other hand, think this is a great hire. He has had OC experience in the NFL and coached the raiders in 2002 when they went to the Super Bowl. Yeah the CFL HC may not look all that attractive on paper but it sounded like he did pretty well there. Im excited for next year to see what he can do!