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Bears asked for and received permission to interview Texans OC Rick Dennison for HC job. Dennison worked with Cutler and Marshall in Denver.
Thanks for the updates chops
With us focusing on the offensive side, it makes me wonder if the D will start slipping


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Why no mention of Mike Singletary???![]()
As a LB coach or coordinator, not as a head coach. He was an unmitigated disaster in San Fran.
By Dan Pompei, Chicago Tribune reporter
10:06 p.m. CST, January 7, 2013
Last year the Bears decided to replace general manager Jerry Angelo but retain head coach Lovie Smith.
This year there are indications they could follow a similar path on a different level of the organizational flow chart.
A good chance exists the team will hire a new head coach but retain defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli, and possibly other key assistants, according to those with knowledge of the situation.
Marinelli and the other assistant coaches from Smith's staff remain under contract, and the Bears are not allowing them to interview for other coaching vacancies. The reason is there is a chance the Bears will want to retain them.
It will depend mostly on the desires of the new head coach. If the candidate the team settles on wants a different defensive coordinator, it is unlikely anyone will stand in his way.
But it is clear Marinelli is highly regarded by the organization.
Retaining Marinelli would enable the Bears to keep their defensive system intact, which could help the Bears stay competitive in the near future. It also might make the team more interested in retaining free-agent-to-be linebacker Brian Urlacher.
Marinelli is one of the most highly regarded assistants in the league because of his abilities as a defensive line tutor, motivator and strategist. If the Bears hire a young head coach, or an inexperienced head coach, Marinelli would provide another benefit because he has head-coaching experience and could be an adviser of sorts.
If Marinelli is retained, he and the new head coach could decide to retain other defensive assistants from Smith's staff.
Quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates also remains a possibility to return because of his connection with Jay Cutler.
The interview process kept humming along Monday, when Bears general manager Phil Emery interviewed Montreal Alouettes coach Marc Trestman in Chicago, according to ESPN Cleveland. Trestman also was reportedly speaking with the Browns about their head coaching vacancy.
Other interviews are expected to take place this week, including Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and Texans offensive coordinator Rick Dennison, as well as Packers offensive coordinator Tom Clements on Thursday.
Two more names popped up late Monday night. Former Bears linebacker and 49ers head coach Mike Singletary, currently a Vikings assistant, is expected to interview with Emery. It is believed Singletary's inclusion comes at the suggestion of the McCaskey family, led by Chairman George McCaskey. The other candidate also comes from the Vikings: well-regarded special teams coach Mike Priefer.
Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians was released from a Baltimore hospital Monday and is likely to interview soon as well.
Some of the candidates the Bears are interested in, especially Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy, might be in greater demand after Oregon coach Chip Kelly informed teams he would not take an NFL job this year.
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By Dan Pompei, Tribune reporter
8:34 a.m. CST, January 8, 2013
Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery is looking in many places to find the next head coach of the Bears, including in his own back yard.
Among the candidates who have interviewed for the position is Bears special teams coach Dave Toub, a source said.
Toub has been a head-coaching candidate in the past. He interviewed with the Dolphins for their vacancy last year.
He is the fourth special teams coach who is a known candidate. The others are Keith Armstrong of the Falcons, Joe DeCamillis of the Cowboys and Mike Priefer of the Vikings.
Coaches with an offensive background who have interviewed or are scheduled to interview include Bruce Arians of the Colts, Darrell Bevell of the Seahawks, Pete Carmichael of the Saints, Tom Clements of the Packers, Rick Dennison of the Texans, Mike McCoy of the Broncos, Mike Sullivan of the Bucs and Marc Trestman of the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.
Additionally, former Bears great and Vikings assistant head coach Mike Singletary is scheduled to interview.
The Bears did not have any return touchdowns in 2012, but Toub’s special teams unit still finished eighth in the comprehensive special teams rankings popularized by Dallas Morning News writer Rick Gosselin and now used league-wide.
It was the eighth time in nine seasons Toub’s unit has had a top-10 finish. The Bears were third in 2011 and fourth in 2010 and had consecutive No. 1 finishes in 2006 and 2007.
Toub and Emery share a bond in strength and conditioning. Toub spent 15 seasons as a strength coach at Missouri and Texas El Paso.
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I saw some mock draft with Te'o...after the Alabama game I don't think his game is going to translate to the NFL

Bears | Landing spot for Tim Tebow? Lord please no!!!
The New York Jets are expected to release QB Tim Tebow, and the Jacksonville Jaguars made it clear they are not interested in his services if he becomes available. However, new Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman tried to recruit Tebow when Trestman was the offensive coordinator at North Carolina State, and he was complimentary of Tebow in preparation of the 2010 Senior Bowl.





Bears | Jon Hoke could be considered for DC role
Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:41:59 -0800
Chicago Bears defensive backs coach Jon Hoke could be in consideration for the team's defensive coordinator role. New head coach Marc Trestman will meet with general manager Phil Emery to discuss changes to the defensive staff.
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It'd be REAL interesting if the Bears got Singletary as D-coordinator
I have no problems with it. The GM is looking to improve the offense, so it should be interesting
The players like Marineli, and I hope we keep him for some continuity.
Next season should be interesting. I'm looking forward to who we're going to draft.
I saw some mock draft with Te'o...after the Alabama game I don't think his game is going to translate to the NFL
As a LB coach or coordinator, not as a head coach. He was an unmitigated disaster in San Fran.
I agree. I was very high on him till I see all those arm tackles
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Bears | Could be in the market for a wide receiver
Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:59:54 -0800
The Chicago Bears could be in the market for a free-agent wide receiver with injury concerns to WRs Earl Bennett and Alshon Jeffery. Among the veteran wide receivers Jeff Dickerson of ESPN Chicago says could be available this year in free agency are Mike Wallace of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Dwayne Bowe of the Kansas City Chiefs, Wes Welker of the New England Patriots, Danny Amendola of the St. Louis Rams, Julian Edelman of the Patriots, Brandon Gibson of the Rams, Greg Jennings of the Green Bay Packers, Brandon Stokley of the Denver Broncos, Donnie Avery of the Indianapolis Colts, Randy Moss of the San Francisco 49ers, Domenik Hixon of the New York Giants and Brian Hartline of the Miami Dolphins.
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...and terminated Knox's contract today...



why you against Te'o cold n cocky I think he is a steal, we saw what he could do when he had a line......![]()
Did you see the ND/Bama game? He looked like a high school LB against 'Bamas NFL-caliber line and running back; no way I'd waste a 1st pick on him UNLESS the play is to move him to OLB and Roach to the middle if Urlacher is not back.

LOTS of new articles today on Chicago tribune's sports section. It looks like the coaches were open to the media today.
Sry for the half-assed effort....typing from my phone, but wanted to give a heads up..
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/
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