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Chicago Bears players support coach Lovie Smith
Chicago Bears players support coach Lovie Smith
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Lovie-speak is a charade
chicagotribune.com — When Chicago Bears coach talks, he doesn't say anything, but his words must be heard to be disbelieved > Rick Morrissey: I woke up Tuesday morning contemplating a boycott of Lovie ... (more) Lovie-speak is a charade
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[Bears] Bears Players Support Coach Lovie Smith
Gridironfans.com — ... "I was here when coach Smith wasn't here," veteran defensive end Alex Brown said. "So, I remember how it was. Not to say anything bad about coach (Dick) Jauron, but it's a lot different now. Coach (Smith) has a way of doing things, and that's doing it right all of the time. And if you don't adapt to that, then you won't be here. He has taken us to the promised land (Super Bowl XLI) once. And I believe he will do it again here real soon." Source: Chicago Tribune ...

Bears players still like Lovie Smith
ProFootballTalk.com — With increased calls for current Bears coach Lovie Smith to become former Bears coach Lovie Smith, several current Bears players have spoken out in support of the man who has been in charge of the team for six seasons. Here's a sampling, from Fred Mitchell of the Chicago Tribune (via Bob Glauber of Newsday ). "I was here when coach Smith wasn't here," defensive end Alex Brown said. "So, I remember how it was. Not to say anything bad about coach [Dick] Jauron, but it's a lot different now ." ("Different than Dick Jauron" isn't exactly an ideal endorsement.) "Lovie, as a ...

Fire Lovie Smith And Watch How Slightly Irked A Man Can Become
Blog Down, Chicago Bears — ... of his phlegmatic ways, but Lovie Smith’s players seem to like it. From the Tribune: “Smith’s monotone, sleep-inducing responses to questions that often frustrate the media actually seem to reassure his players.” No, that’s not backhanded at all. ...

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Da' Bears Blog — ... and players are being forced to come to his defense.  When Lovie's back has been to the wall, the Bears have provided big time efforts and ended speculation about his job security. ...

The Bears Den - 11/5/09
Windy City Gridiron — ... Boldin play?  Mike Mulligan: Will the real Bears' D stand up? Brad Biggs dips into his mailbag: Where's D.A.? Devin Hester vows to play on Sunday. More after the jump..... Chicago Tribune Bears players support Lovie Smith. Thanks for the update.  Steve Rosenbloom: If only we had ...

Bears Love Lovie, Even if Chicago Doesn't
FanHouse — ... one Super Bowl. The Bears are currently in the 2009 playoff race at 4-3. Yet, among fans and Chicago-area media, Lovie is just as maligned as the pathetic offensive line. The complaints range from Lovie's penchant to avoid showing any emotion on the sideline to his not properly preparing players for games to his almost scripted non-answer answers in press conferences. Regardless of the reason, Lovie is not particularly loved, at present, in Chicago ... except by his Bears. Bears Love Lovie, Even if Chicago Doesn't originally appeared on ...

Bears Love Lovie, Even if Fans Don't
FanHouse — ... titles and one Super Bowl. The Bears are currently in the 2009 playoff race at 4-3. Yet, among fans and Chicago-area media, Lovie is just as maligned as the pathetic offensive line. The complaints range from Lovie's penchant to avoid showing any emotion on the sideline to his not properly preparing players for games to his almost scripted non-answer answers in press conferences. Regardless of the reason, Lovie is not particularly loved, at present, in Chicago ... except by his Bears. Bears Love Lovie, Even if Fans Don't originally ...

Bears Love Lovie, Even if Fans Don't
FanHouse — ... titles and one Super Bowl. The Bears are currently in the 2009 playoff race at 4-3. Yet, among fans and Chicago-area media, Lovie is just as maligned as the pathetic offensive line. The complaints range from Lovie's penchant to avoid showing any emotion on the sideline to his not properly preparing players for games to his almost scripted non-answer answers in press conferences. Regardless of the reason, Lovie is not particularly loved, at present, in Chicago ... except by his Bears. Bears Love Lovie, Even if Fans Don't originally ...

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