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By the way, I'm not trying to take credit away from Belliceck, I think he is great, but I ultimately think that to reach those levels (where you consistently win and win multiple championships), you have to have an elite QB. Don Shula might have been one of the only exceptions in the last 30-40 years.

I actually think Fox is a guy that with an elite QB can reach those stratospheres. I think Belli is 20 games under .500 in his career without Tom Brady where as Fox is above .500 without Peyton Manning.

I'm guessing a 5yr deal between 30 & 35M.

With Glazer in on this, now we know it is pretty much their. Still...got to sign on the dotted line.

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 4m4 minutes ago #Bears are set to hire John Fox as the next coach, source confirms. He’s already making preparations for taking it (as @JasonPhilCole said) Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 2m2 minutes ago #Bears zeroed in on John Fox from the start, but GM Ryan Pace kept his options open until this morning. In talks with Fox now, as ESPN said Adam Jahns ‏@adamjahns 2m2 minutes ago Chicago, IL Team source confirms that negotiations are going on between #Bears and John Fox. At this point, it's fully expected to get done. David Haugh ‏@DavidHaugh 49s49 seconds ago Source confirms Bears, John Fox deep in negotiations to become next head coach and discussions have been on schedule, in positive direction. Jeff Dickerson ‏@ESPNChiBears 8s8 seconds ago 3 good names to consider for Fox's defensive coordinator: Dennis Allen, Mike Nolan & Mike Smith. #Bears

Instant stability and credibility which will allow us to get the ship in the right direction and get to being a regular playoff team and a contender. That is really the first step.

I think this is more to do with Pace and Fox ensuring they are extremely comfortable with each other as they get ready to work with each other and build this franchise into a perennial contender and hopefully occasional superbowl champion!!! The health and success of that relationship between the GM / Coach is a very crucial one (you obviously need talent) but by having that relationship you ensure the talent and people you bring together all fit into the greater scheme, etc.

This is fantastic. Schefty in on this too. @AdamSchefter 7m7 minutes ago John Fox’s deal to become Bears HC is “all but done,” per sources. @JasonPhilCole reported Thursday that Fox would be hired in Chicago.

Collins at 7 would be a total joke. Collins isn't close to the best safety to come out of Bama in the Saban era and the safeties and secondary players who have came out of Bama have largely not lived up to their hype. Saban has a great reputation of protecting his guys and just look at all the big plays Bama gave up anyway and a lot of those happened in direction of Collins.

Not so fast. He is staying. Evidently Tedd Ginn Sr. did a lot of convincing.

Exactly. I think in-person stuff can be critical.

B&B just said "they (the Bears) are already at the point where they are trying to get something (talking about a press conferenced) together". B&B went on to say press conference is either Friday or Tuesday (w/MLK being on Monday). B&B further said Fox is in Denver working on assembling his staff (presumably talking to some of the current Denver assistants).

I'm sure after the Mcginnis incident, the Bears are extremely conservative when it comes to announcing anything too. They want that contract signed before they announce anything.

Would appear he isn't interested in Atlanta. It would make sense too, given the fact that a vet coach probably knows better than to take a job where the GM's job isn't exactly safe.

DaBearsBlog @dabearsblog Source tells me Kyle Shanahan has told multiple people he expects to be Bears offensive coordinator this year & is eager to work w/Cutler.

Probably because Fox has not yet agreed or they are still ironing out specifics in the contract?

Stephen Paea ‏@PAEA92 42s43 seconds ago What did the Fox Say...????? #JohnFox #BearDown

Reportedly Going pro. He has been told he could potentially be the 3rd QB off the board. Official announcement is going to be made at 3.

Gregory is probably my top choice today (outside of Winston falling to us at 7). I am probably most in favor of a trade down though. I am also wide open to the idea of the top LT as well. No desire in a wideout at 7 and not sure if a LB that is worthy will be there either. I also don't think there is a safety on the board worthy of being selected top 10 (however, if you move down in the 1st, safety moves higher on my list of potential picks).

Still not official yet. This is based upon one text message that Jason Cole of Bleacherreport received from an NFL exec. Once Jay Glazer, Fox's close friend, confirms, than I think we know it is a done deal.

Moon Mullin has also reported that the job is Fox's if he wants it.

@AaronLemingNFL: I've spoke with 2 separate outlets on the matter & 1 says Fox has it & other says they are waiting to have final interviews w/ Fox & Quinn

Schefter and a few others reported that he was reportedly going to tell the Bears he intended to have K Shanahan as his OC (also their was a trip article by someone indicating something similar). I don't know any previous connection to Kyle so presume it is more related to Fox doing his own homework on Kyle. That said, John Clayton later reported (when Gase didn't get the Niners job) that Gase could potentially become the OC in Chicago. I have speculated that Maronne (who has now interviewed for an OC job in Jacksonville) could be another option as well.

At this point, I presume all of this is postering for some extra cash or years or a need to not just say yes right away. Its happening people!

Supposedly he is headed back to Denver with a contract on the table.