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It’s Time to Play the Chicago Bears Blame Game!
It’s Time to Play the Chicago Bears Blame Game!
blog.blitznation.com — The Chicago Bears lost yet another game yesterday in which they were embarrassed and exposed, and now... fall to 4-7 on the season. Bears fans throughout the world are starting to point fingers. Is it management? Is it coaching? Or is it players? There’s no right answer in this debate, ... (more) It’s Time to Play the Chicago Bears Blame Game!
Chicago Bears Putting Feelers Out For Bill Cowher
Chicago Bears Putting Feelers Out For Bill Cowher
notqualifiedtocomment.com — Well, so much for discretion and class. As I discussed last week when management went behind Angelo... and Lovie’s back to test the waters on Mike Shanahan to coach the Bears, this is a backhanded way of getting a new coach. As much as we all think and know that Lovie’s day is done, ... (more) Chicago Bears Putting Feelers Out For Bill Cowher

Lovie Smith Latest Blog Posts

It’s Time to Play the Chicago Bears Blame Game!
48 minutes ago at BlitzNation
Let's Just Blow This Thing Up
49 minutes ago at Foul Balls
Chicago Bears Putting Feelers Out For Bill Cowher
50 minutes ago at Not Qualified To Comment
Thoughts From the Bears Beating in Minnesota 36-10
Fire Lovie Smith Tomorrow
18 hours ago at Da' Bears Blog
Bears-Vikings: If You Don’t Count The Second Quarter, We’re Down Three!
Bears-Vikings: If You Don’t Count The Second Quarter, We’re Down Three!
blogdownchicagobears.com — Midway through the fourth quarter and the Vikings have a rather comfortable 30-10 lead over the Bears.... To be honest, I’m not really in to the game, but from the little pieces I have picked up, the following milestones have occurred: Favre threw his 500th career touchdown pass, Cutler ... (more) Bears-Vikings: If You Don’t Count The Second Quarter, ...
Hiring Martz would force huge shift
Hiring Martz would force huge shift
chicagotribune.com — He's going to need a dominant set of offensive tackles > Hiring Mike Martz would constitute a... complete philosophy shift for the Bears offensively. Lovie ... (more) Hiring Martz would force huge shift
Is Ron Turner A Dumbass?
Is Ron Turner A Dumbass?
blogdownchicagobears.com — Talk to Bears fans about who’s mostly to blame for the Bears struggles, and you’re bound to... get a variety of answers: Jerry Angelo, Lovie Smith, Bob Babich, Jay Cutler, and Tommie Harris are common responses. A majority of Bears fans will say Ron Turner, though. But, is he the true cause of the ... (more) Is Ron Turner A Dumbass?
10-Pack: Bears, Lovie Smith face must-win situation
10-Pack: Bears, Lovie Smith face must-win situation
sportingnews.com — ProFootballTalk.com's Mike Florio weighs in on the biggest story lines of Week 12: 1. Lovie Smith needs... a win, badly The Chicago Bears started the season 3-1, and they seemed poised to fulfill the enormous expectations that arose as soon as ... (more) 10-Pack: Bears, Lovie Smith face must-win situation
Some time off will do you good, Lovie
Some time off will do you good, Lovie
suntimes.com — The prospect of Family McCaskey doing a little progressive thinking and courting top-shelf NFL coaches -- with... Lovie Smith locked in for another two years -- warmed the cockles of my heart Tuesday. (more) Some time off will do you good, Lovie
And One More Thing (For Now) About The Chicago Bears Coaching Gossip
And One More Thing (For Now) About The Chicago Bears Coaching Gossip
blogdownchicagobears.com — Another name (supposedly?) popped up today in connection to the Bears offensive coordinator position that may or... may not actually be open once the season ends: Mike Martz . Seemingly moments afterward, Martz said it was all “crap” . But, the best part about the idea of replacing ... (more) And One More Thing (For Now) About The Chicago Bears ...
Report: Mike Martz to the Bears
Report: Mike Martz to the Bears
digitalsportsdaily.com — The Chicago Sun-Times reports that former St. Louis offensive guru , master and genius Mike Martz is... rumored to join the Chicago Bears as their offensive coordinator. It seems as though a move wouldn’t take place until the offseason however, giving current Bears offensive coordinator Ron ... (more) Report: Mike Martz to the Bears
Cutler Admits He Stinks
Cutler Admits He Stinks
thevikingage.com — Jay Cutler has not been the quarterback the Bears thought they were getting when they traded Kyle... Orton and numerous draft picks to the Denver Broncos to acquire him and his howitzer arm. Actually, that is an understatement. The Jay Cutler the Bears thought they were getting was a Pro ... (more) Cutler Admits He Stinks
Martz a candidate to become Bears’ next O-coordinator
Martz a candidate to become Bears’ next O-coordinator
scoresreport.com — According to a report by the Chicago Sun Times , Mike Martz is a candidate to become... the Bears’ next offensive coordinator. ”Martz would love to work with Jay Cutler,” said the source, who cited the close relationship between Smith and Martz in sharing the information. Smith ... (more) Martz a candidate to become Bears’ next O-coordinator
The Bears are Finally Looking for a New Coach
The Bears are Finally Looking for a New Coach
notqualifiedtocomment.com — To all those screaming for Lovie Smith’s head (I’m one of them), there is some good news... out of Halas Hall. Or at least good rumors. According to Hub Arkush at 670 The Score , the Bears are putting out feelers for a new head coach: Someone in the Bears’ organization at a ... (more) The Bears are Finally Looking for a New Coach
The Reality In This Bill Cowher To Chicago Bears Talk
The Reality In This Bill Cowher To Chicago Bears Talk
blogdownchicagobears.com — Honestly, all Bears fans would probably prefer the Super Bowl-winning, square-jawed head coach to the frustratingly stoic... Lovie Smith. To watch the franchise painfully stagnate in mediocrity isn’t fun, but swapping head coaches isn’t the most important coaching change to make. ... (more) The Reality In This Bill Cowher To Chicago Bears Talk
Bears Must Fire Lovie Smith
chicagonow.com — Eat the eleven million dollars.   Show the millions of a great city and hordes of us elsewhere... that you understand the value of this prized possession, the Chicago Bears.  Today Lovie Smith said this: "We were 9-7 last year and ... (more) Bears Must Fire Lovie Smith
Bill Cowher, Anyone?
Bill Cowher, Anyone?
mouthpiecesports.com — Hey, there’s been no indication Lovie Smith’s job is in jeopardy quite yet, but let’s just speculate... about another coach now, shall we! From Haugh at the Trib : An NFL Network report Monday night cited a source that said the ... (more) Bill Cowher, Anyone?
Loss has familiar Bears ring
Loss has familiar Bears ring
suntimes.com — Now we know why Lovie Smith, Jerry Angelo and Jay Cutler did not want to be interrogated... by NBC bulldog Bob ''I have ways of making you talk'' Costas. (more) Loss has familiar Bears ring
 AFTERNOON SPORTS CLUB  'Small things' turning into BIG problems for Bears
AFTERNOON SPORTS CLUB 'Small things' turning into BIG problems for Bears
suntimes.com — Lovie Smith: "I still feel like we're in the mix. If we can correct a lot of... things, a lot of the small things, really they're not small. They're turning into big things that we have to take care of.'' (more) AFTERNOON SPORTS CLUB 'Small things' turning into BIG ...
Costas: Bears' refusal not a personal snub
chicagobreakingsports.com — Veteran NBC sportscaster Bob Costas today dismissed the Bears' decision to not provide interviews for Sunday's "Football... Night In America" as "no big deal." "I don't consider it a personal snub in any way. In fact, I wasn't involved," Costas told the ... (more) Costas: Bears' refusal not a personal snub
"Had a rough night, and I hate the f@#*ing Eagles, man"
"Had a rough night, and I hate the f@#*ing Eagles, man"
thebeartruth.net — Funny movie quote or Lovie Smith's first statement at Monday's press conference? The Bears welcome the Philadelphia Eagles... on Sunday night, as the Bears try to end their season skid and the Eagles look for their first Sunday Night football ever. Andy Reid The Eagles come in ... (more) "Had a rough night, and I hate the f@#*ing Eagles, man"
Jay Cutler, Lovie Smith spurn Bob Costas interview request
Jay Cutler, Lovie Smith spurn Bob Costas interview request
sports.yahoo.com — Stating that "there's nothing else to say", Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith has refused a Bob Costas... interview request in anticipation of the Bears Sunday Night Football game. Jay Cutler (notes) and Bears general manager Jerry Angelo ... (more) Jay Cutler, Lovie Smith spurn Bob Costas interview request
Lovie on silent act: 'Nothing else to say'
Lovie on silent act: 'Nothing else to say'
suntimes.com — It's time to put up, so the Bears are going to shut up when it comes to... the NBC pregame show Sunday night. That's the message coach Lovie Smith delivered after practice Thursday as the Bears made final preparations for the Philadelphia Eagles in what ... (more) Lovie on silent act: 'Nothing else to say'
Lovie Smith Thinks If He Doesn’t Talk About The Crappy Season, Maybe It Will Just Disappear
Lovie Smith Thinks If He Doesn’t Talk About The Crappy Season, Maybe It Will Just Disappear
notqualifiedtocomment.com — The Bears stand at 4-5 and without a winning streak of some kind, they will likely be... out of the playoffs. Hell, Lovie and Jerry Angelo will probably be out of a job. That being said, the media, fans, and pretty much everyone connected to the league in any way is down on the Bears. As such, ... (more) Lovie Smith Thinks If He Doesn’t Talk About The Crappy ...
Hot Seat
Hot Seat
alee-thesportinglife.blogspot.com — Which college and pro football coaches are on the hot seat and why. Is this it for... Rich Rodriguez or Charlie Weis? Can Lovie Smith survive in Chicago? Add a few of your own. (more) Hot Seat
[Bears] Bears Decide To Deny Primetime Interviews To NBC
[Bears] Bears Decide To Deny Primetime Interviews To NBC
gridironfans.com — The relationship between the Bears and NBC is not strained because the team decided not to grant... a request for prime-time interviews with Lovie Smith, Jay Cutler and general manager Jerry Angelo, Bears spokesman Scott Hagel said today. As first reported in the Chicago Sun-Times, Smith and any ... (more) [Bears] Bears Decide To Deny Primetime Interviews To NBC
Costas responds to Bears' silence: "What else can they say?"
blogs.suntimes.com — NBC-5 WMAQ caught up with announcer Bob Costas today to speak with him about being turned down... by the Bears for a story Sunday night on "Football Night in America.'' The team was asked to supply quarterback Jay Cutler, coach... (more) Costas responds to Bears' silence: "What else can they say?"
Bears say no rift with NBC over pregame rebuff
Bears say no rift with NBC over pregame rebuff
chicagobreakingsports.com — By Vaughn McClure The relationship between the Bears and NBC is not strained because the team decided... not to grant a request for prime-time interviews with Lovie Smith, Jay Cutler and general manager Jerry Angelo, Bears spokesman Scott Hagel said ... (more) Bears say no rift with NBC over pregame rebuff
Bears Would Prefer That NBC Not Spotlight Their Failures
Bears Would Prefer That NBC Not Spotlight Their Failures
blogdownchicagobears.com — So it hasn’t been the type of season everyone in Chicago had expected, you know, with the... lofty expectations surrounding Jay Cutler and all. And yes, it is true that Cutler has particularly been error-prone while being watched by a prime time audience. But it doesn’t mean that NBC ... (more) Bears Would Prefer That NBC Not Spotlight Their Failures
Bears Go Into Lockdown . . .Say No to Costas and NBC
Bears Go Into Lockdown . . .Say No to Costas and NBC
nflmanifesto.com — Apparently paranoia is running rampant in the halls of the Bears Lake Forrest complex. Head coach Lovie... Smith, general manager Jerry Angelo and starting QB Jay Cutler have rejected NBC’s request for on camera interviews with Bob Costas in the networks preparation for this Sundays NBC ... (more) Bears Go Into Lockdown . . .Say No to Costas and NBC
Bears Shun NBC for Sunday Night Game
Bears Shun NBC for Sunday Night Game
nfl.fanhouse.com — by Matt Snyder As the Chicago Bears look to break a skid which has found them losing... four of their last five games, they are apparently not in a very outgoing mood. As NBC gears up for Sunday Night football this week -- which pits the Bears against ... (more) Bears Shun NBC for Sunday Night Game
Primed to call an inaudible
Primed to call an inaudible
suntimes.com — In a sign of how difficult things have become in the Bears' world, the beleaguered team stunned... a network giant Wednesday by rejecting NBC's request for prime-time access to coach Lovie Smith, quarterback Jay Cutler and general manager Jerry Angelo. (more) Primed to call an inaudible
Rex Grossman’s Dad Rips the Bears Organization a New One
Rex Grossman’s Dad Rips the Bears Organization a New One
blog.blitznation.com — Being a fan of the Chicago Bears , watching this junk that they’ve put out on the... field in recent weeks hasn’t been easy. One week their offense looks great, and their defense doesn’t. Then the next week, it’s the other way around. But when a team struggles, most ... (more) Rex Grossman’s Dad Rips the Bears Organization a New One
Gene Wojciechowski: Does Lovie Smith have the courage to do what might have to be done?  - ESPN Chicago
Gene Wojciechowski: Does Lovie Smith have the courage to do what might have to be done? - ESPN ...
sports.espn.go.com — If he were any other quarterback, Jay Cutler would have been benched by now. But when you've... invested what the Chicago Bears have invested in him -- not much, just the franchise's future -- then you're stuck with the human interception machine. Or are ... (more) Gene Wojciechowski: Does Lovie Smith have the courage to ...
GROSSMAN’S DAD SEZ BLAME BEARS, NOT CUTLER
GROSSMAN’S DAD SEZ BLAME BEARS, NOT CUTLER
bigleaguescrew.com — The Bears have always struggled to find a quarterback. They thought they’d landed their franchise QB when... they dealt for Jay Cutler. A little over halfway into the season, the results have been subpar. Jay Cutler has thrown 14 touchdowns compared to 17 interceptions this year. The ... (more) GROSSMAN’S DAD SEZ BLAME BEARS, NOT CUTLER
Casserly says "the Bears" are "100 percent committed" to Smith
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com — In the brief sliver of time between the conclusion of the afternoon games and the launch of... the weekly PFT live chat on Sunday Night Football Extra, here's a quick follow up to the PFT story that Bob Costas mentioned... (more) Casserly says "the Bears" are "100 percent committed" to ...
Harris: We owe it to Lovie to play better
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com — Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris says he and his teammates need to get to the playoffs not... just for themselves, but for coach Lovie Smith -- who, according to Harris, has been so good to the players that they must... (more) Harris: We owe it to Lovie to play better
Bears' Harris keeps faith in Smith
chicagotribune.com — LAKE FOREST, Ill. - With four losses in five games and a 4-5 record, defensive tackle Tommie... Harris realizes the Chicago Bears ' hopes are fading fast. His faith in Lovie Smith is not, however. Harris rushed to his coach's defense Monday, saying the ... (more) Bears' Harris keeps faith in Smith
Lovie needs to lose patience with offense
Lovie needs to lose patience with offense
suntimes.com — Bears coach Lovie Smith learned a lot from his mentor, Tony Dungy, but he has been remarkably... more patient than Dungy with his offense. (more) Lovie needs to lose patience with offense
Do the Bears Have a QB Problem or is it Something Else?
Do the Bears Have a QB Problem or is it Something Else?
feedproxy.google.com — It was yet another bleak football game played by the Chicago Bears. They did indeed lose the... game against the 49ers 10-6, but the fact that the Bears lost has been overshadowed by the fact that Bears QB Jay Cutler thew five INTs. Cutler, though, is not the main contributor to their less ... (more) Do the Bears Have a QB Problem or is it Something Else?
BEARS IN BRIEF: Penalties starting to haunt Bears
suntimes.com — Bears coach Lovie Smith keeps saying the Bears are not accustomed to the penalties they have been... receiving, but at some point, he's going to have to admit it's an issue. (more) BEARS IN BRIEF: Penalties starting to haunt Bears
Week 10 Preview: Welcome Back, Rackers!
Week 10 Preview: Welcome Back, Rackers!
sweetflaccoaction.blogspot.com — -We kept your desk over there.- Week 10: the final five. What more is there to say... really? Cole has all but clinched his playoff spot, and RWPilk has is back against the wall, ready to crack some skulls down the final stretch and possibly secure the league's only wild card spot. Do our ... (more) Week 10 Preview: Welcome Back, Rackers!
That Which Is Wrong With The Chicago Bears
That Which Is Wrong With The Chicago Bears
blogdownchicagobears.com — Jay Cutler was supposed to be the Chicago Bears’ answer to the long-running quarterback deficiencies that, for... so many years, presumably hindered the franchise from winning for any real extended period of time. He was their Messiah, the all-time missing link to a Super Bowl-shuffle ... (more) That Which Is Wrong With The Chicago Bears
Micro Machines Guy Rips Chicago Bears Quarterbacks
Micro Machines Guy Rips Chicago Bears Quarterbacks
notqualifiedtocomment.com — I have one simple request. Can everyone stop emailing, instant messaging, texting, and calling me to talk... about or ask what I thought about last night’s Bears game please? I don’t feel like talking about it. You can all expect one or both of these 2 posts next week: Does Cutler ... (more) Micro Machines Guy Rips Chicago Bears Quarterbacks
Are the Bears done?
Are the Bears done?
scoresreport.com — With their 10-6 loss to the 49ers in San Francisco on Thursday night, the Bears may have... sealed their fate this season. At 4-5, the Bears would almost have to run the table to make the playoffs this year, a task that seems impossible with teams like the Eagles, Vikings (twice) and the ... (more) Are the Bears done?
From Lou’s Desk….. 49ers vs. Bears Post Mortem
From Lou’s Desk….. 49ers vs. Bears Post Mortem
nflmanifesto.com — Jay Cutler, Jeff George….Jeff George, Jay Cutler If Alex Smith is the answer I don’t want to... know the question Can the NFL go to flex scheduling at halftime? Micheal Crabtree may become a solid #2 possession style receiver, however he does not have the separation speed to ... (more) From Lou’s Desk….. 49ers vs. Bears Post Mortem
Season sets in the West
Season sets in the West
suntimes.com — You could say that the Bears left their season right here, in San Francisco, but that would... ignore the failings by this team that have been spread across the country. At Green Bay, Atlanta, Cincinnati and, yes, Soldier Field, Lovie Smith's team has ... (more) Season sets in the West
Jay Cutler + Red Zone = Disaster
Jay Cutler + Red Zone = Disaster
scoresreport.com — When Chicago acquired Jay Cutler from the Denver Broncos this offseason, it was all Bear fans could... do from booking their plane tickets to Miami. They figured that since they finally had a franchise quarterback under center and that the offensive line had improved, there’s no way Da Bears ... (more) Jay Cutler + Red Zone = Disaster
The Bears Get to Lose Three Days Earlier Than Normal This Week
The Bears Get to Lose Three Days Earlier Than Normal This Week
blogs.suntimes.com — Virtually every media outlet is playing up the "Lovie Smith is fighting for his job!" angle before... tonight's Bears-49ers game. It's an obvious storyline, and - with bloggers and sports talk radio callers kicking the "Fire Lovie" campaign into overdrive... (more) The Bears Get to Lose Three Days Earlier Than Normal ...
[Bears] Firing Lovie Smith Would Be Too Expensive For The Bears
[Bears] Firing Lovie Smith Would Be Too Expensive For The Bears
gridironfans.com — No matter how loudly Chicago Bears fans scream for it, the team isn't planning to fire head... coach Lovie Smith anytime this season. The Bears have Smith under contract till the end of 2011 to the tune of $11 million and there is no expectation that team ownership is going to get rid of Smith ... (more) [Bears] Firing Lovie Smith Would Be Too Expensive For ...
Bears won’t fire Lovie Smith
Bears won’t fire Lovie Smith
scoresreport.com — Following their embarrassing 41-21 loss to the Cardinals at Solider Field last Sunday (which came just three... weeks after an embarrassing 45-10 loss to the Bengals in Cincinnati), many Chicago fans were screaming from their rooftops for the Bears to fire head coach Lovie Smith. But it ... (more) Bears won’t fire Lovie Smith
Firing Lovie would be expensive proposition
Firing Lovie would be expensive proposition
chicagotribune.com — Chicago Bears very unlikely to assume the additional costs > The decision to keep Lovie Smith at... least until the end of next season already has been made. In fact, it was made 2 1/2 ... (more) Firing Lovie would be expensive proposition
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