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 AFTERNOON SPORTS CLUB  Bears fans, media have lost faith in Lovie Smith
AFTERNOON SPORTS CLUB Bears fans, media have lost faith in Lovie Smith
If it wasn't clear after last week's loss to the Bengals, it should be clear now: Lovie Smith has lost the benefit of the doubt — the trust, if you will — of most Bears fans and media in this town. It's one thing to take a beating after a 45-10 loss, as they did last week. But Smith and his team were hammered from all angles after a 30-6 victory over the Browns at Soldier Field on Sunday.
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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