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Bears won't can Angelo, Smith soon
chicagotribune.com - 18 days ago
Bears won't can Angelo, Smith soon
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It's not likely to happen soon > David Haugh: The notion of firing both coach Lovie Smith and GM Jerry Angelo at the end of the season seems irrational and unrealistic considering both men have a combined six years remaining on their contracts.
Angelo: Harris, all players will be evaluated
suntimes.com - 15 days ago
Angelo: Harris, all players will be evaluated
— suntimes.com — Before the Bears-49ers game, Jerry Angelo said Jerry Angelo said that Tommie Harris is being evaluated for... next season and the future beyond just like every player on the roster. (more) Angelo: Harris, all players will be evaluated

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[Bears] Firing Lovie Smith Would Be Too Expensive For The Bears
gridironfans.com - 15 days ago
[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 ...

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Da' Bears Blog:  Audibles From the Long Snapper

Windy City Gridiron:  When Lovie Goes, Likely Too Will Jerry

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Audibles From the Long Snapper
Da' Bears Blog — ... David Haugh makes the argument that the Bears will fire neither Lovie Smith or Jerry Angelo because of the time left on their respective contracts.  Here's a question: why are contracts for coaches and management guaranteed in the NFL while player contracts are not?  Why doesn't someone write an expose on this fundamentally unfair practice by the league? ...

When Lovie Goes, Likely Too Will Jerry
Windy City Gridiron — ... remember the words from Angelo himself when he hired Smith on Jan. 15, 2004. "The next autopsy will be mine," he said. "If I did this wrongly, don't worry about me coming back here." Translated six seasons later, that means the futures of Angelo and Smith remain intertwined. Except for some odd comments two weeks ago in which Angelo publicly questioned the coaching staff, the two have worked in lock step philosophically. Make sure you check out the entire article... it's a great read, no matter where you stand on ...

The Bears Den - 11/11/09
Windy City Gridiron — ... Mark Potash: How about Ron Rivera for HC of the Bears? Shut up, Mark, and stop being a meatball. Lovie is accepting blame. Vernon Davis is talkin smack about the defense. And he's absolutely right - I'm starting him on my fantasy team over Olsen. Chicago Tribune Lovie Smith will be fired....someday. Ted Phillips believes the Bears can turn it ...

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