Now it is final, Fewell goes to the Giants as DC

[Pixote]

http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2010/01/gi...ell_headed.html

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/news/story?id=4825410

 

http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/...rry-fewell.html

[Pixote]

I have no doubt it was a decision based on job security. The good thing is there are few DC & OC open this year and as a result we will basically have the pick of the crop. Oakland may fire Cable, but I honestly feel the Bears can offer better job security than the Raiders and senile Al Davis' revolving merry-go-round.

[madlithuanian]

The fact that you mention the Raiders in the same breath speaks mightily!

 

 

I have no doubt it was a decision based on job security. The good thing is there are few DC & OC open this year and as a result we will basically have the pick of the crop. Oakland may fire Cable, but I honestly feel the Bears can offer better job security than the Raiders and senile Al Davis' revolving merry-go-round.

 

[nfoligno]

While I agree we might offer more security, and a better overall situation than Oakland, I would also say that isn't saying much.

 

Oakland aside, the job security issue is a real problem. We have now lost two coaches who seem to have been at the top of our list (Bates/Fewell) and a likely key reason for each was job security. Now w/ these two, we saw a situation of their choosing another new job over us, which is understandable.

 

But what I fear is, the situation here is bad enough that some other position coaches, or college coaches, could turn down a job here in Chicago, even if it would mean a promotion, due to the job security issue. Everyone wants a promotion, but if there is a good chance that, after a year, you will be unemployed, many would prefer to avoid such a situation.

 

Okay, you have a good job, and are well thought of. Another company comes along and offers you a job which would be a promotion, but then you learn the company is going through changes and layoffs are rumored and even expected in the near future. It is possible these changes do not come about, but do you take a job, even if its a promotion, if you could end up unemployed in a year?

 

Because of this, I fear the coaches we are going to be looking at are essentially the ones no one else wants. Those who are currently unemployed, have no other suitors, and we are their only option for a paycheck. That isn't a very inspiring situation.

 

I have no doubt it was a decision based on job security. The good thing is there are few DC & OC open this year and as a result we will basically have the pick of the crop. Oakland may fire Cable, but I honestly feel the Bears can offer better job security than the Raiders and senile Al Davis' revolving merry-go-round.

 

[bowlingtwig]

While I agree we might offer more security, and a better overall situation than Oakland, I would also say that isn't saying much.

 

Oakland aside, the job security issue is a real problem. We have now lost two coaches who seem to have been at the top of our list (Bates/Fewell) and a likely key reason for each was job security. Now w/ these two, we saw a situation of their choosing another new job over us, which is understandable.

 

But what I fear is, the situation here is bad enough that some other position coaches, or college coaches, could turn down a job here in Chicago, even if it would mean a promotion, due to the job security issue. Everyone wants a promotion, but if there is a good chance that, after a year, you will be unemployed, many would prefer to avoid such a situation.

 

Okay, you have a good job, and are well thought of. Another company comes along and offers you a job which would be a promotion, but then you learn the company is going through changes and layoffs are rumored and even expected in the near future. It is possible these changes do not come about, but do you take a job, even if its a promotion, if you could end up unemployed in a year?

 

Because of this, I fear the coaches we are going to be looking at are essentially the ones no one else wants. Those who are currently unemployed, have no other suitors, and we are their only option for a paycheck. That isn't a very inspiring situation.

What gets me is on Jan 5th at the news conference Lovie said "Believe me, people will want to come here." Well if this is true then why did Jeremy Bates turn down an interview and Perry Fewell spurned us for the Giants. If I am not mistaken I think I heard Jeremy Bates turned us down because Seattle gave him more security. Pix is right, who would want to come here knowing that more than likely its a 1 and done situation unless a miracle happens and Lovie gets us back into the playoffs.

[madlithuanian]

NY Times Bestseller: "Trust Me, Believe Me, I'm Here from the Goverment and Am Here to Help You, I'll still Respect You in the Morning...and Other Great American Lies"

 

What gets me is on Jan 5th at the news conference Lovie said "Believe me, people will want to come here." Well if this is true then why did Jeremy Bates turn down an interview and Perry Fewell spurned us for the Giants. If I am not mistaken I think I heard Jeremy Bates turned us down because Seattle gave him more security. Pix is right, who would want to come here knowing that more than likely its a 1 and done situation unless a miracle happens and Lovie gets us back into the playoffs.