Alaskan Grizzly

If he’s the front-runner, would it make more sense to give Fangio the HC job and DeFlippio a shot at OC first? See if he’s able to at least make in game adjustments? I like the idea of Groh coming back. There was good joo-joo on the team during his last stint in Chicago.

DP

I actually like that idea a lot. McCoy has a decent record. Done some pretty good work where he’s gone. Got all he could out of Rivers while in SD but just fell short. Wanna say their defense was their bugaboo while he was HC. (?)?

I’m with TD on this. None of the names so far really make me go WOW. The one dominant name, McDaniels, is a simple shyster (as Lucky so eloquently pointed out). I’m more impressed with some of the college names who are not candidates (yes like Shaw). And wonder if there isn’t someone else out there in the college ranks worth considering? If the Bears can manage to keep Fangio around I think it would be a near perfect scenario of an up and coming offensive mind paired with the established, successful, grizzled old defensive mind. If not Shaw, maybe Dabo Sweeney? *edit: thank you Connor, forgot about Toub. I do like him too.

Your daughter Ivanka.

I was wondering how long it would take you to spout off psycho-plumber. Please explain how I’ve back-pedaled. And give me a few examples of where I’ve “confused people”? Unless of course you’re referring to Chitown. We’ve established he has a reading and comprehension disorder so exclude him. .

Always the ‘devils advocate’ I have to ask; if the Philly QB coach is so great why is Nick Foles looking like such hot garbage? Did this guy focus solely on Wentz and not have time to work with Foles? It’s not like Foles is a ‘wet behind the ear’ walk on. He’s been around awhile AND done well before...playing for Philly. (Interestingly enough it was while Shurmur was the QB coach or OC for Philly at the time). Secondly; Shurmur has had a decent past as coach of various levels. He’s credited with working with and debeloping young talent; McNabb, Bradford, Foles and Koy Detmer. But not many seem to give him credit for sustaining that mentorship beyond their first or second year. Case in point; and when he was Cleveland’s HC, what happened to Detmer after that first year breakout? And why did Shurmur get canned after those short 2 years? I’m of the opinion that how well Keenum has played is more Keenum than coaching. If you recall he came out like gangbusters last year for the Rams...until he sputtered. What we see this year could be more self-motivation combined with a better surrounding. That being said; would he (Shurmur) be a great coach for Trubisky? Sounds like it. What would be a question is how would he continue to develop Trubisky beyond that first or second year? And more importantly, his plan for the defense?

You poor small handed lout. Once again your lack of reading comprehension rears it’s ugly head. It wasn’t me that brought up the idea. Someone else posted the link, I commented on it. As usual you hastily pounced on the opportunity to avenge your poor choice in QB support.

What’s more compelling was that I thought part of the deal was for Gruden to get a stake in ownership too? And they may have purposefully bypassed the ‘Rooney rule’. Owner Mark Davis is cookoo for Chucky for sure.

And Harbaugh is paid roughly $9 million per year (last year anyhow) where the highest paid NFL coach (Carroll) is just north of $8 million. Yet Harbaugh is discussed as a potential HC not just on this ESPN article but elsewhere. No one knows what a person’s motivation is until they’re put in the spot. I agree with you though that if anything, Shaw would be an HC.

I know you’re reading comprehension is what it is so I’ll reiterate (that means re-say) my earlier post. Only I’ll slow down because well... you can’t read. My comment about Shaw wasn’t specifically about whether he would or should be an OC. Actually my whole post was based on hypotheticals (or fantasmic-like thinking). Granted it blurred the lines of my intent but bottom line I was/am in full support of Shaw as a member of the coaching staff for Chicago. I also would like to see Fangio stick around as DC. But to do that you might have to offer him more (like others here suggested) to be an asst. HC and/or more money should they hire someone like Shaw as HC. And thank you for FINALLY realizing Cutler is a “DUD”. Your continued support of him was simply sad. And Grizzly is spelled without an ‘e’.

I don’t know if he’s be better off as an OC or HC. I’d be ok with either one and presumably, should Fangio be convinced to stay, and should Shaw be offered the HC gig Vic would be ‘promoted’ to Asst. HC and given a raise. But of course this is all a HUGE hypothetical because so far we know Shaw had not been asked to interview by the Bears. Fangio has. As far as HC pay goes though; don’t think for a minute once Gruden is hired by the Raiders and offered a $10 million / year contract other HCs won’t take notice (potential and current). Negotiations for contract renewals and for new HCs will use that as a measure. Which in turn will affect assistant coaches etc.

And continuing the thought on Shaw; there’s a linear connection from Shaw to Harbaugh to Fangio. Where Shaw took over at Stanford from Harbaugh when he left for SF where Fangio was his DC. Perhaps they all know about one another’s abilities through that connection? And if Fangio weren’t chosen for HC (or even if he was) he’d put in a good word for Shaw(?) if not hire him as OC? I’d like to think a bright young offensive mind like Shaw paired with a grizzled vet for a DC like Fangio would really be a good combination for our team. Think Dick Lebeau with Mike Tomlin - the early years.

Harbaugh would be a cool hire BUT Shaw would be an absolute awesome hire. Can’t rememmber which network he’s on during the draft (ESPN?) but when he’s on there the players that know him absolutely love him. And when you listen to him its clear he knows what he’s talking about. He would be solid for our team and a perfect match with Fangio if they could convince him to stay.

I could see Fangio being like that. (Which personally I would prefer.). Think of it like having Gregg Popovich as our HC. That would be absolutely wonderful. Speaking of... When interviewed recently about being the 5th all time winning NBA Coach, Popovich said: "It doesn't mean anything, except that I've had good players, and I've coached for eons.". (Classic Pop). http://www.nba.com/article/2018/01/02/spur...ing-victories#/

For the record (and if you’re asking me) ‘no’ I don’t.

The HC comment was not serious. I just thought I’d give someone like Chitown something to chew on.

Seems odd that this site hasn’t acknowledged Urlacher being a finalist in HOF voting. Maybe he’d like to be HC?

Didn’t they try that already with Chip Kelly?

I think you may have misunderstood what I meant by the word ‘nothing’. I agree he has done quite a bit. However, I question how well he’s done in all that he has done. My concern is he’s done NOTHING as of yet to strengthen my belief he deserved an extension (as you and I apparently agree with). I had seen some writers mention that as of right now Pace’s record (with the Bears) is the same as Fox’s. Which if you look at it that way puts an interesting perspective to the whole mess. So far the one solid thing I can give him positive credit for was the hiring of Fox. Although many are convinced he never really did that. Nevertheless, at the time hiring someone like Fox made a lot of sense. As you pointed out we had a team that was quickly heading in a downward spiral. A team, as you said, had older players some of which were “cancerous”. That was due in large part to Trestmans inability to manage those players. Fox had ‘been there, done that’ and was revered in the NFL community so that alone could be the reason the ‘locker room’ made its upward swing. Sure Pace brought in younger players through the draft but you need someone actually in the locker room to lead those players; young or old. And if there was any doubt in Fox’s ability it wasn’t in his ability to get people to play for him. Pace has brought in some good character FAs but still Fox would be the one who had to coach them and I’d dare say that some of those guys saw the opportunity to play for Fox and chose the Bears over other potential suitors for that reason.

Again, continuing your thought; how is it that a coach like Fox, who has been able to take two separate teams to the Super Bowl not be able to do the same with our team? I don’t buy that the game has passed him by. Hell, Fangio was consistently bringing top 10 defenses to play each year with arguabley the most inconsistent roster. Fox’s downfall this year (with hindsight as a crutch) was not firing Loggains and not starting Trubisky sooner. But really was that Fox’s fault? He wasn’t the one that signed off on Glennon. That was Paces call. I’m still guarded in my opinion in how well the team will do in the next few years. Pace has not done anything...yet...to allay that concern.

Also troubling rumors that GB may be looking at him to replace Capers. That would truly suck.... https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2017/12/...ble-replacement

Have to agree with this scenario. Although, given the options, wouldn’t Nagy make more sense as OC due to he and Toubs current familiarity? Has DeFillipa worked with Reid at all? And please in all the is good; DONT hire McDaniels. Absolute POS.

All the more reason to save the roster spot for someone who can actually contribute.

I’d almost prefer they try and work a deal with Glennon. I’m not convinced he’s gone although I know he costs too much. At least he’s played in the current system; although yes more than likely be a new one next year. Maybe McCarron can be had on the cheap? Hell... anything is better that Sanchez. Sanchez has done diddly in the last few years. The best of him in recent history is 2014 when playing for the Eagles. That year he played 9 games and had 14 TDs and 11 INts to show for it. (He apparently didn’t play in ‘13). Since then he’s played in 6 games and has a combined 4 TDs and 6 INts to show for it. I’d just as soon sign back Cutler for that type productivity (ick). Sanchez is nothing more than a washed up advice giver. If you watch the clip provided you can even tell Trubisky is tiring of him. There is no need to pay him anything for no production and taking up a roster spot.