Lovie Smith

  1. Chicago Bears: Predicting the Success of Marc Trestman and Staff

    Marc Trestman wasted no time putting together his coaching staff for the Chicago Bears ’ 2013 season...

    Ben Phillis Written by Ben Phillis about 4 months ago 6,986 reads 18 comments

  2. Lovie Smith to Be the Next San Diego Chargers Defensive Coordinator?

    The San Diego Chargers have filled their coaching staff with some high-end profiles, could former Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith be the next name added to that list? ...

    Jay Brown Written by Jay Brown about 4 months ago 14,544 reads 26 comments

  3. Chicago Bears: Meet the Team's New-Look Coaching Staff

    Early Wednesday morning, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune broke the news that everyone had been waiting for; The Chicago Bears had finally hired their head coach. https://twitter...

    Alexander Crowe Written by Alexander Crowe about 4 months ago 11,031 reads 28 comments

  4. Pros & Cons of Each Remaining NFL Head Coach Candidate

    The head coaching carousel in the National Football League continues and spin around and around. However, most of the remaining vacancies have now been filled, with Denver Broncos' ...

    Gary Davenport Written by Gary Davenport about 4 months ago 1,358 reads 0 comments

  5. Chicago Bears: Coaching Carousel Now Down to Three Candidates

    With more and more teams finding their head coaches for the 2013 season, it seems like the Chicago Bears are finally nearing an end to their seemingly endless coaching search. Give a lot of credit to Phil Emery, general manager of the Bears...

    Alexander Crowe Written by Alexander Crowe about 4 months ago 3,143 reads 10 comments

  6. Keep, Trade, or Cut Every Player on the Chicago Bears' Roster

    An NFL roster is ever-changing, with players being kept, traded, or cut throughout the entirety of the season. During the offseason it becomes a more difficult task in determining which players will best help the organization in the future...

    Matt Eurich Written by Matt Eurich about 4 months ago 18,300 reads 61 comments

  7. Top 5 Defensive Coordinator Candidates for the Dallas Cowboys

    The Dallas Cowboys are back in the market for a defensive coordinator, and lots of well-known names are already coming up. Who should Dallas pursue to relieve Rob Ryan? Five guys come to mind...

    Brad Gagnon Written by Brad Gagnon about 4 months ago 17,384 reads 28 comments

  8. Buffalo Bills Coaching Search: The List

    Chan Gailey is gone. Ralph Wilson has relinquished his throne. It feels like a new day for the Buffalo Bills . Buddy Nix has one chance to make this team right. His first charge will be his last attempt to hire the right head coach...

    Aaron McKinney Written by Aaron McKinney about 5 months ago 3,420 reads 10 comments

  9. Lovie Smith: Former Bears' Coach Would Be Perfect Fit with Buffalo Bills

    After letting Chan Gailey go following another unsuccessful season, the Buffalo Bills are looking for someone to change the losing culture. The newly-available Lovie Smith would be the perfect option for this organization...

    Rob Goldberg Written by Rob Goldberg about 5 months ago 4,755 reads 18 comments

  10. Fired NFL Coaches Who Deserve Another Shot

    While getting fired from an NFL head coaching gig can be career-defining for some coaches, it doesn't have to career- ending ...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 5 months ago 2,155 reads 0 comments

  11. Why Lovie Smith Should Be an NFL Head Coach in 2013

    Lovie Smith should not have been fired as head coach of the Chicago Bears . He’s simply not one of the worst coaches in the NFL , having won at least seven games every year since appearing in Super Bowl XLI...

    Jamal Collier Written by Jamal Collier about 5 months ago 2,369 reads 17 comments

  12. Bears Firing Lovie Smith Isn't Stupid, but Ditka Is Right to Be Concerned

    Mike Ditka thinks firing Lovie Smith after a 10-win season is stupid . I won't go that far, but I do think it's a big risk. I've been on the fence about the firing of Smith since it happened Monday...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 5 months ago 9,479 reads 65 comments

  13. Could Chicago Bears' Head-Coaching Vacancy Lure Bill Cowher out of Retirement?

    Out of the seven vacant NFL head-coaching positions, the one on the sidelines of Soldier Field has to be the most attractive. The Chicago Bears , who won 10 games in 2012, relieved head coach Lovie Smith of his duties after nine seasons...

    Zeke Fuhrman Written by Zeke Fuhrman about 5 months ago 13,511 reads 53 comments

  14. Chicago Bears Fans Should Appreciate Lovie Smith for the Job He Did

    Bears fans are bitter today and have every right to be. The team has missed the playoffs for the second-straight season and have had only one playoff appearance in the last five seasons...

    Ross Read Written by Ross Read about 5 months ago 2,457 reads 53 comments

  15. NFL Black Monday: Is Mike McCoy the Right Man for the Chicago Bears?

    The rumours were confirmed early this morning : Lovie Smith 's tenure as the Chicago Bears head coach is over. It's easy to see why Smith was canned...

    Luke Carlton Written by Luke Carlton about 5 months ago 2,882 reads 3 comments

  16. Winners & Losers as Bears Fire Lovie Smith

    Lovie Smith is no longer head coach of the Chicago Bears . According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com : BREAKING: #Bears have fired coach Lovie Smith, I'm told # BlackMonday ...

    John Rozum Written by John Rozum about 5 months ago 12,499 reads 38 comments

  17. Hester Furious at Smith Firing but Should Be Angry at Himself as Well

    My first reaction to Devin Hester going off and threatening to retire because Lovie Smith just got fired was to tell Hester not to let the door hit him in the rear end as he left...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 5 months ago 4,944 reads 50 comments

  18. Chicago Bears: Tracking the LATEST Odds-on Favorites to Be Next Head Coach

    UPDATED at 4:27pm CT 12/31/12 UPDATED at 7:57pm CT 12/31/12 UPDATED at 11:21pm CT 12/31/12 UPDATED at 12:15pm 1/1/13 UPDATED at 3pm CT 1/1/13 UPDATED ...

    Bob Warja Written by Bob Warja about 5 months ago 5,825 reads 13 comments

  19. Lovie Smith Fired: Highlighting Best Replacements for Bears Head Coach

    The Chicago Bears have let go of head coach Lovie Smith after nine seasons at the helm of the franchise, according to NFL ...

    Alex Kay Written by Alex Kay about 5 months ago 16,234 reads 69 comments

  20. Chicago Bears Reportedly Fire Head Coach Lovie Smith

    Lovie Smith 's nine-year tenure with the Chicago Bears has officially come to a crashing halt. The news of the head coach's firing comes from NFL .com's Ian Rapoport ...

    Tim Keeney Written by Tim Keeney about 5 months ago 31,796 reads 297 comments

  21. Chicago Bears: Why Firing Lovie Smith Could Mean a Total Overhaul

    If the Bears decide to end the Lovie Smith reign in Chicago after the season, it may mean much more than a head coaching change. It could mean the start of a rebuilding effort in Chicago that could rival what the Chicago Cubs are trying to do...

    Bob Warja Written by Bob Warja about 5 months ago 3,834 reads 53 comments

  22. Chicago Bears: Why Lovie Smith's Job Is in Jeopardy

    Chicago Bears fans have had to grin and bear (down) some very bad performances this season. It feels the same as last season when the Bears lost five straight games to fall out of the playoff picture...

    Dean Siemon Written by Dean Siemon about 5 months ago 1,345 reads 4 comments

  23. Chicago Bears: An Offseason of Change

    The Bears , for the second year in a row, have completely imploded. Blame it on injuries, blame it on coaching, blame it on age and fatigue. None of it matters individually, it matters collectively...

    Graham Salemme Written by Graham Salemme about 5 months ago 197 reads 0 comments

  24. Chicago Bears: Job Security for Major Coaching Positions

    Stop me if this sounds familiar: The Chicago Bears have a great record and are in charge in the NFC North. Last season it was 7-3, needing just a few more wins to secure playoff contention...

    Alexander Crowe Written by Alexander Crowe about 5 months ago 6,366 reads 43 comments

  25. Chicago Bears: 8 Offensive-Minded Coaching Replacements for Lovie Smith

    I wrote a piece just a relatively short time ago, back when the Chicago Bears were 7-3, that suggested that Lovie Smith was very likely going to return to coach the Bears, probably signing an extension after the season...

    Bob Warja Written by Bob Warja about 5 months ago 6,411 reads 56 comments