16th Head Coach of the Chicago Bears: Matt Nagy

[Mikefive]

Matt Nagy in action.

[Bears Whiskey Nut]

Matt Nagy in action.

Dude, Nagy's got some juice to him. I expect that he's reigned it in a bit since his AFL days, but I love the passion.

[Rusty Trombagent]

lol holy shit

[GSH]

That's the first Arena Football i've ever watched. wild.

[UOK]

1. That video quality is straight basement-moldered, long-forgotten, acid-eaten VHS, holy crap. Bad.

2. It's weird to see Mike & Mike do commentary. I had no idea they ever did this.

3. This guy's emotional output makes John Fox look like a corpse.

4. Nagy's eyes are awesome, in a freaky, "I've killed people" kind of way.

[G08]

Dig the fire but dude's got to keep his composure. It's what I was talking about last week in another thread.

[Hiphopopotamos]

1. That video quality is straight basement-moldered, long-forgotten, acid-eaten VHS, holy crap. Bad.

2. It's weird to see Mike & Mike do commentary. I had no idea they ever did this.

3. This guy's emotional output makes John Fox look like a corpse.

4. Nagy's eyes are awesome, in a freaky, "I've killed people" kind of way.

Back in the day they did the second game of the Monday Night Football double-header. It wasn't too bad.

[Hematite]

Dig the fire but dude's got to keep his composure. It's what I was talking about last week in another thread.

So long ago and a totally different capacity. I can't imagine an Andy Reid protege not being under control. We shall see.

[G08]

Dig the fire but dude's got to keep his composure. It's what I was talking about last week in another thread.

So long ago and a totally different capacity. I can't imagine an Andy Reid protege not being under control. We shall see.

For sure, just saying it was something that caught my attention.

[sturf]

Dig the fire but dude's got to keep his composure. It's what I was talking about last week in another thread.

So long ago and a totally different capacity. I can't imagine an Andy Reid protege not being under control. We shall see.

For sure, just saying it was something that caught my attention.

The complete lack of urgency of the part of his coaches caught my attention just as much.

[Teddy KGB]

That's the first Arena Football i've ever watched. wild.

Back when I was dating my wife, she got me Chicago Rush season tickets. It was seriously an awesome time.

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[Bears Whiskey Nut]

Loved the PC's. Just looking at the Bears HC, and Coordinators gets me excited. This is what I wanted. This is the perfect scenario. I wanted young offensive coaches to come in and inject a certain level of excitement, and bring an aggressive and progressive offense. A group of coaches that could relate with their young GM, and connect with their young hotshot rookie QB. I am already excited for Bears football.

Let's get this party started!

[MoFugger]

That's the first Arena Football i've ever watched. wild.

Back when I was dating my wife, she got me Chicago Rush season tickets. It was seriously an awesome time.

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When I moved to Arizona in 2005, my wife's company does payroll for the Rattlers, and the arena that they play at. So we would get occasional free tickets and 30% off concessions. It was always a really good time. They lost the contract after the 2014 season I honestly don't even know if they still exist.

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[Bears Whiskey Nut]

OK. I just watched all of the PC's straight through.

I had said in an earlier post that this time the coaching change felt different. Something felt right. It didn't feel right with Trestman, it didn't feel right with Fox. This feels right. The HC and OC are locked arm in arm. the quality of coaches that Nagy is gathering (Fangio, Hellfrich, Hiestand, Tabor), the language that they are using in the pressers. When Loggains was standing at the podium, we didn't hear him dissecting the QB's mechanics (watch his feet and eyes). Hellfrich is on SUCH a different level than any OC we've had in awhile. His understanding of the WCO/RPO, teaching QB's, and installing effective offenses is so much more advanced. To say that I am impressed with Hellfrich would be a HUGE understatement.

This is different. Vastly different. Yes it comes down to wins. But the coaching staff that Pace/Nagy have assembled is just ridiculous. Youth, enthusiasm, experience, intelligence.

[BR0D1E86]

I’ve got to say, in my opinion the Bears have absolutely knocked their offseason out of the park so far. I literally could not be happier with all the coaching decisions.

I talked myself into liking the last couple. I’m thrilled with how this has gone. I’m very excited to see how the rest of the offseason goes.


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[Bears Whiskey Nut]

Here is a great article on the WCO, and its philosophies. Matt Nagy mentioned the base paly of 22 Z-in. This article diagrams and explains that concept. It also highlights the strategy behind scoring. Once you hit the 25 yard line, you shoot for the end zone. Trying to smash it through another team's defense, all the way through the red zone, is a losing proposition (what a novel fucking concept).

I had mentioned the concept of Four Verticals in another thread. That will be something that Hellfrich brings to this party. I expect to see the concepts of that offense blended with the base WCO.

WCO Concepts

Four Verticals

[Wounded Bear]

I didn't like the Wannstedt pick, I didn't like the Jauron pick, I didn't like the Lovie, Trestman or Fox picks either. They all felt forced, like trying to put a square peg in a round hole type of deal. It always felt like the Bears front office were "polishing up a turd" when attempting to sell these coaches to the fan base in the past.

But the Nagy selection feels like we finally got out of the dark ages of "old school" football philosophy (a.k.a., unimaginative, uninspired, predictable football) and tapped into a more progressive, dynamic brand of football. Now I'm sure as hell not expecting great success right out of the blocks, but I wouldn't be terribly surprised if we did.

And now that we have most of the key pieces in place, I am very interested to how Pace navigates Free Agency for the next couple years.

[southdakbearfan]

This is the best I have felt since Lovie. Lovie felt ok at the time, said the right things and pretty much delivered for a while. He just couldn't get over the hump and get the offense right.

This staff, with its offensive potential and defense pretty much locked in already makes me that much more giddy.

[IotaNet]

Someone made this point last week and I agree with it ... this feels the same ways it did when Rocky Wirtz took over the Hawks and more recently when Theo Epstein took over the Cubs. There just seems to be a different energy around the team. I believe we will see it free agency too — there will be some blue chip free agents that are going to WANT to come and be a part of what’s happening here.

The arrow is definitely pointing up.

[o-pus #40 in B major]

yes, indeed

now I'm gonna have to figure out where I can put a real TV in my house - haven't had one since the Lovie daze

[Boris13c]

OK. I just watched all of the PC's straight through.

I had said in an earlier post that this time the coaching change felt different. Something felt right. It didn't feel right with Trestman, it didn't feel right with Fox. This feels right. The HC and OC are locked arm in arm. the quality of coaches that Nagy is gathering (Fangio, Hellfrich, Hiestand, Tabor), the language that they are using in the pressers. When Loggains was standing at the podium, we didn't hear him dissecting the QB's mechanics (watch his feet and eyes). Hellfrich is on SUCH a different level than any OC we've had in awhile. His understanding of the WCO/RPO, teaching QB's, and installing effective offenses is so much more advanced. To say that I am impressed with Hellfrich would be a HUGE understatement.

This is different. Vastly different. Yes it comes down to wins. But the coaching staff that Pace/Nagy have assembled is just ridiculous. Youth, enthusiasm, experience, intelligence.

I am totally with you on this ... and those are the same feelings I came away with after watching those PC's

theu have good ideas and concepts, understand the challenges, and have a young talented and coachable QB to work with ... it is confidence boosting for sure

[staleystarch]

OK. I just watched all of the PC's straight through.

I had said in an earlier post that this time the coaching change felt different. Something felt right. It didn't feel right with Trestman, it didn't feel right with Fox. This feels right. The HC and OC are locked arm in arm. the quality of coaches that Nagy is gathering (Fangio, Hellfrich, Hiestand, Tabor), the language that they are using in the pressers. When Loggains was standing at the podium, we didn't hear him dissecting the QB's mechanics (watch his feet and eyes). Hellfrich is on SUCH a different level than any OC we've had in awhile. His understanding of the WCO/RPO, teaching QB's, and installing effective offenses is so much more advanced. To say that I am impressed with Hellfrich would be a HUGE understatement.

This is different. Vastly different. Yes it comes down to wins. But the coaching staff that Pace/Nagy have assembled is just ridiculous. Youth, enthusiasm, experience, intelligence.

To me it is just refreshing not having to listen to Fox speak

[UOK]

I’m sure as time goes by and losses pile up, the coaches won’t be as forthcoming. That said maybe they’ll be less confrontational or spiteful as Fox was. Time will tell.

[Mikefive]

I’m sure as time goes by and losses pile up, the coaches won’t be as forthcoming. That said maybe they’ll be less confrontational or spiteful as Fox was. Time will tell.

Are you predicting losses piling up?

[GSH]

yeah i noticed that different vibe at the pressers too. Although would still be nice if the bears would pay for one or two more damn mics to point at reporters, havent been able to hear questions in bears pressers for ages.

I also thought i almost saw fangio crack a smile at one point, im chalking that one up to indigestion though so not fully mainlining the kool aid yet.

can we fast forward to pre-season now?

[Mikefive]

yeah i noticed that different vibe at the pressers too. Although would still be nice if the bears would pay for one or two more damn mics to point at reporters, havent been able to hear questions in bears pressers for ages.

I also thought i almost saw fangio crack a smile at one point, im chalking that one up to indigestion though so not fully mainlining the kool aid yet.

can we fast forward to pre-season now?

I'd settle for free agency. But yeah.

[staleystarch]

yeah i noticed that different vibe at the pressers too. Although would still be nice if the bears would pay for one or two more damn mics to point at reporters, havent been able to hear questions in bears pressers for ages.

I also thought i almost saw fangio crack a smile at one point, im chalking that one up to indigestion though so not fully mainlining the kool aid yet.

can we fast forward to pre-season now?

I'd settle for free agency. But yeah.

I’ll settle for the Jaguars/Eagles Super Bowl to be over and this dumpster fire of a season to be over.

[GSH]

yeah about that jags superbowl...

[staleystarch]

yeah about that jags superbowl...

Not that I give a flying fuck if it’s not the Bears

[UOK]

Nagy reviewing Bears film.