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Nagy had a great press conference. The tone was so different than it was for Trestman and Fox. Compared to Fox, Trestman, and to an extent Lovie, Nagy is going to be a breath of fresh air. He is really passionate about the job and I love the fact that he played QB.

That was ugly, he was clearly out-schemed.

Some cool stories about Nagy from earlier this year, former Delaware QB that still holds some school records: http://lancasteronline.com/sports/football...459618301e.html https://arrowheadaddict.com/2017/05/27/chie...nfl-head-coach/ Brad Childress on Nagy: “He’s played the quarterback position, so he gets it,” Childress said Thursday about Nagy via quotes from the Chiefs. “He knows how to teach. He’s got a great demeanor about him. He’s got a creative mind. I think he’s got everything going for him. He’s a future head coach in this league.” From Adam Caplan (NFL.com): "Andy Reid told me that Matt Nagy is the best head-coaching candidate he's ever had," Caplan said. "He told me that at the owner's meetings. I just happened to ask him who some candidates are on his roster of coaches and he loves Matt Nagy, who he had in Philly." From KC beat writer: "Anyway, Bears fans, nothing is certain in the NFL, but I think Nagy, because of his personality and playcalling knack, is one of the best head coaching candidates Reid has had in Kansas City (better than the Eagles’ Doug Pederson), and I think your team made a good hire. Take that for it’s worth."

Just based on what I have read, Nagy is a great hire (Reid called him the best assistant he ever had). The Bears had to move quick in order to attempt to keep Fangio who's contract runs out tomorrow.

I can't see him working out, I think he will be gone in 2-3 years. You can't be out of the game that long and magically come back in and be successful. I know he was in broadcasting, but coaching is such a task-oriented business, and so much changes behind the scenes that I would be shocked if he does any of importance.

Here Loggains is ranked the worst play caller in the league (Nov 2017): http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/page/32for...r-offense-ranks Loggains was bad in Tennessee too, so he is trending downward. He is more suited for the college ranks. The difference in Miami is that Loggains won't be doing the play calling, which is a big deal. An OC that doesn't call plays is like a painter that doesn't paint. On Shurmur, he coached Cleveland, so it is hard to use that to evaluate him. The league needed to see more, they got that with him in Minnesota.

He was bad in Tennessee, horrible in Chicago, and the Dolphins were pretty bad this year. I can't see how he would "help" them in any way.

Rapoport loses credibility with me calling it a big hire. Either he is serious, or joking and brilliant. Either way, we just improved by 2 games.

Here is a rundown of the last 15 years of Super Bowls, and the type of coach (1st time or retread). If you count Belichick, retreads have appeared 19 times (63.3%), and 1st time coaches 11 times (36.7%). If you exclude Bill as an anomaly, it is 12 to 11. 2nd Time Coaches (19 appearances, 11-8) 1. Bill Belichick (Patriots) 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2012, 2015, 2017 2. Mike Shanahan (Broncos) 1998, 1999 3. Tom Coughlin (Giants) 2008, 2012 4. Dan Reeves 5. Dick Vermeil 6. Jon Gruden 7. Mike Holmgren 8. Tony Dungy 9. John Fox 10. Gary Kubiak 11. Pete Carroll 1st Time Coaches (11 appearances, 4-7) 1. Dan Quinn (Falcons) 2017 2. Ron Rivera (Panthers) 2016 3. John Harbaugh (Ravens) 2013 4. Jim Harbaugh (49ers) 2013 5. Mike McCarthy (Packers) 2011 6. Mike Tomlin (Steelers) 2011, 2009 7. Sean Payton (Saints) 2010 8. Jim Caldwell (Colts) 2010 9. Ken Whisenhunt (Cardinals) 2009 10. Lovie Smith (Bears) 2007 Credit: https://www.scout.com/Article/Identifying-t...coach-113008339

Just checking back in with the season now over, did payouts go out to the top 3?

I was initially against McDaniels, but it looks like he has learned some good lessons and hopefully is a better person/coach. I don't think he was quite ready to handle the job in Denver.

The two year extension is to provide some consistency with the new coach. If Pace doesn't get an extension, his contract would come due after this coming season. Now he is here thru 2021, so if they sign a new coach to a 3yr deal, he knows he will at least have the same GM for that entire timeframe, which makes sense. Also, I think Pace has done enough to warrant an extension. The roster was completely gutted by Emery and Angelo left him with very little after the Cutler trade.

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We play the AFC East and NFC West, while drawing the NYG and TB in the remaining games. GB gets WAS and ATL, DET gets DAL and CAR, and MIN gets PHI and NO. Otherwise we have common opponents. Based on home/away, we get NE, SEA, and LAR at home, and our toughest opponent away (out of division) is BUF. 2018 schedule: HOME MIN (13-3)* W DET (9-7) W GB (7-9) W LAR (11-5)* L SEA (9-7) L NE (13-3)* L NYJ (5-11) W TB (5-11) W AWAY MIN (13-3)* L DET (9-7) L GB (7-9) L ARZ (8-8) W SF (6-10) L BUF (9-7)* L MIA (6-10) W NYG (3-13) W *Playoff Teams I am hoping we can split the division (3-3), beat the Jets and Bucs at home, Dolphins and Giants away, and split ARZ/SF for an 8-8 record. If we can somehow beat NE/SEA/LAR at home (or go 4-2 in the division), then we could reach 9-7.

1. Browns - Yes 2. Giants - Yes (but depends on how they view Eli, may not use with this pick) 3. Colts - No 4. Browns - No (assuming they took one at #1) 5. Broncos - Yes (but may be in the Cousins sweepstakes, or they like Osweiler) 6. Jets - Yes 7. Bucs - No 8. Bears So there is a good chance 3x QBs and Barkley go before we pick. That gives us the 4th best positional player (outside of QB/RB).

I guess we would have to rank order the top 10-15 prospects in order of who we would want and whatever guy is the top available when we pick is our guy. With how the OLine played and the injuries, it is hard for me to see Pace not upgrading with McGlinchey or Williams. However, with how bad our WR Corps is, I could see him going WR, but if he does, I would not be surprised if it was Courtland Sutton, out of SMU. That seems more of his MO, his entire 2016 draft was like that (Trubisky 13 starts, Shaheen, Cohen-small school, Jackson-injury). There seems like we will have multiple options at #8 to fill a huge need area. The same can be said for our 2nd rounder at #39.

1. Browns 0-16 2. Giants 3-13 3. Colts 4-12 4. Texans 4-12 *to Browns ------------------ 5. Broncos 5-11 6. Jets 5-11 7. Bucs 5-11 (SOS .555) 8. Bears 5-11 (SOS .559) So we end up with the 8th pick. The only saving grace is we swap spots with the other 5-11 teams every round, so our 2nd rounder will be 7th (#39) and our 4th rounder will be 5th in the round after the 3rd round comp picks (currently #69).

After last week, we still had a better SOS than them and we played MIN (13-3) and they played NO (11-5), so we lost some ground there. So it looks like there is no way for TB to pass us in SOS, so we draft 8th.

*Updated order after early games* 1. Browns 0-16 2. Giants 3-13 3. Colts 4-12 4. Texans 4-12 *to Browns ------------------ 5. Broncos 5-11 6. Jets 5-11 7. Bucs 5-11 (SOS .555) 8. Bears 5-11 (SOS .559) So we end up with the 8th pick. The only saving grace is we swap spots with the other 5-11 teams every round, so our 2nd rounder will be 7th (#39) and our 4th rounder will be 5th in the round after the 3rd round comp picks (currently #69).

For a comp pick, that depends on how many FAs you bring in vs how many you lose. Based on our signings, I don't think we would qualify. As in trade value, you never know but I doubt it.

Bears had 11 plays inside the Vikings 10 and scored 0 pts. Loggains play calling was on full display. What an embarrassment. The last two times the Bears waited until tomorrow to fire Trestman and Lovie, I hope they fire the staff today.

We lead the league in rushing attempts for negative yards. A 2nd 3 and out. This is gonna be ugly.

We start out like a team ready for the offseason. We have a 3 and out and they march down and score easily on their first drive. 7-0.

In other related GB news, it looks like they want to lock Rodgers up longer, and some are expecting a cap hit in excess of $30mil. I am sure he will get that, at least for 2-3 years, but he is an injury risk at his age. I think we are going to see GB fading into the sunset. This was the first year of their decline.

I agree, I don't know what the penalty is, but they clearing violated the rule.