John Fox discussion

Fri Jan 16, 2015 10:52 am

Schefter, Mort, and others are putting it out there - Fox is negotiating a contract, but the agreement to become coach is done.

He's here, folks. Let's boogie.

G08 · Fri Jan 16, 2015 10:53 am

Fri Jan 16, 2015 10:57 am

ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk
Jay Glazer said without hesitation or equivocation on Tuesday's PFT Live that John Fox eventually will be the next coach of the Bears.

Hiphopopotamos · Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:00 am

It feels good to be a real life grown-up NFL team again.

docc · Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:07 am

Eventually !

HurricaneBear · Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:08 am

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 48s49 seconds ago

#Bears are set to hire John Fox as the next coach, source confirms. He’s already making preparations for taking it (as @JasonPhilCole said)

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 4s5 seconds ago

#Bears zeroed in on John Fox from the start, but GM Ryan Pace kept his options open until this morning. In talks with Fox now, as ESPN said

Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:08 am

Adam Jahns @adamjahns
Team source confirms that negotiations are going on between #Bears and John Fox. At this point, it's fully expected to get done.

David Haugh @DavidHaugh
Source confirms Bears, John Fox deep in negotiations to become next head coach and discussions have been on schedule, in positive direction.

G08 · Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:10 am

Just sign the dotted line already!

Kyle Shanahan as your OC

Jim Schwartz / Dennis Allen as your DC

And for God's sake, who is your ST coach?? Was the Denver ST coach fired as well? Is he any good?

EDIT: Apparently FO had him ranked worse than DeCamillis. Is that even possible?

HurricaneBear · Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:12 am

Jeff Dickerson ‏@ESPNChiBears 36s36 seconds ago

3 good names to consider for Fox's defensive coordinator: Dennis Allen, Mike Nolan & Mike Smith. #Bears

Hiphopopotamos · Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:14 am

G08 wrote:Just sign the dotted line already!

Kyle Shanahan as your OC

Jim Schwartz / Dennis Allen as your DC

And for God's sake, who is your ST coach?? Was the Denver ST coach fired as well? Is he any good?

EDIT: Apparently FO had him ranked worse than DeCamillis. Is that even possible?

The entire coaching staff was told they were free to look for other jobs.

Jeff Rodgers is the ST coach for Denver. He was the ST coach in Carolina for one year with Fox as well.

Boris13c · Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:14 am

Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:20 am

@NFL just tweeted it, so it's basically done...

Hub Arkush had Fox ranked 3rd on his list behind Bowles and Quinn. Why anyone should care?

Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:21 am

Brad Biggs @BradBiggs
John Fox has Rex Ryan $27.5 mil/5-yr contract & Jason Garrett $30 mil/6-yr contract as benchmarks in negotiations with #Bears

HurricaneBear · Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:22 am

It's on NFL Network right now. Rapoport going over potential coordinators. No new names. Saying Del Rio is the problem since he has a jump on the potential assistants and they are both likely after the same guys.

Hiphopopotamos · Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:25 am

HurricaneBear wrote:It's on NFL Network right now. Rapoport going over potential coordinators. No new names. Saying Del Rio is the problem since he has a jump on the potential assistants and they are both likely after the same guys.

I don't think Del Rio is after Shanahan or Dennis Allen. Likely position coaches will be the issue.

Bearfanuk · Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:26 am

Great work..we are now entering our redemption years. I like all the names mentioned as coordinators I now want to see those names come in and then find out who our special teams coordinator is going to be

Could we get Toub back as assitant head coach and ST co?

HurricaneBear · Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:27 am

Charlie Casserly on now, talking fox - does a good job of team building, players like playing for him, will hire good assistants, wants a strong running game will bring a change of emphasis on O, he's a guy who gets involved on D side. Hes a guy that will adapt to the players around him, cited Manning, Tebow, Delhomme and how all 3 different styles. He will likely develop a play action game and take the ball out of Cutlers hands.

Looks like a few more insiders going to be on to talk Fox/Bears on Nfl Network.

Rusty Trombagent · Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:28 am

docc · Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:29 am

So it's done.
I'll get us a towel..

WagonForce · Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:35 am

LacertineForest · Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:37 am

WagonForce wrote:

LMAO, perfect usage

G08 · Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:38 am

HurricaneBear wrote:Charlie Casserly on now, talking fox - does a good job of team building, players like playing for him, will hire good assistants, wants a strong running game will bring a change of emphasis on O, he's a guy who gets involved on D side. Hes a guy that will adapt to the players around him, cited Manning, Tebow, Delhomme and how all 3 different styles. He will likely develop a play action game and take the ball out of Cutlers hands.

Looks like a few more insiders going to be on to talk Fox/Bears on Nfl Network.

I'm at work, keep us posted!!

HurricaneBear · Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:43 am

Judy Battista talking now, basically Fox sounds like the anti trestman. He should bring credibility, discipline and leadership to the locker room. She mentioned the team splitting last year and said Fox should come right in and fix all of that. Talked some about how respected Fox is around the league and that should translate to the team.

From everything they have been saying he sounds like an actual head coach. He hires legit assistants then lets them do the job they were hired for. Sounds like he will bring structure to the team. It sounds like jsut what we need.

Bears Whiskey Nut · Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:45 am

TO WAB's HOUSE!!!!

Hot Damn!!!!

Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:46 am

Dianna Marie Russini @NBCdianna
Per source Kyle Shanahan turned down OC interview with 49ers and may be in play for Denver #Broncos

Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:47 am

Bears Whiskey Nut wrote:TO WAB's HOUSE!!!!

Hot Damn!!!!

HurricaneBear · Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:50 am

Patrick Finley - Fox will come in and look these veterans in the face and tell them what is expected of them. Doesn't think the TV shows and restaurant openings fly under Fox. Asked where a championship under Fox starts and responded on D. Fox fits the franchises history, but the talent isn't quiet there yet on D.

Nothing else really new just rehashing stuff others have said. Talked a bit about Cutler and said basically what Casserly said, Fox will most likely run the ball and play action. I'm hoping that they leak some info on staff soon. I really want little shanny as OC.

Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:55 am

Fox will make us competitive next year. If we stay healthy and bring the defense up to the middle of the rankings, we should win 8 or 9 games.

I really think Detriot is going to come crashing back to earth. Their corners are terrible, and without Suh, their ends are going to suck.

Rusty Trombagent · Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:56 am

marc trestman taught me how to hate.
can john fox teach me how to love again?

Rusty Trombagent · Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:58 am

wab wrote: I really think Detriot is going to come crashing back to earth. Their corners are terrible, and without Suh, their ends are going to suck.

it's looking pretty likely that teryl austin is staying put (unless the falcons go WILDCARD)... if they lose suh and fairly it's be interesting to see how he adapts what they do. i'd think if he can keep that defense together with the loss of the middle of the line he'll be right back interviewing next year.