Bears DC — Who will it be?

[G08]

These names are all so uninspiring to me, Williams includes. Blah.

[Bears Whiskey Nut]

Ok, does it bother anyone that he’s only had 4 top 10 defenses in 16 years?

Yes. What about Bob Babich?

[Bears Whiskey Nut]

Anyone from the College Ranks? What about Brent Venables from Clemson?

[docc]

Leslie Frazier..?

[VA_Mountain_Bear]

Losing out on Bowels was a big blow to us. He was the only person out there that really inspired me. Greg Williams brings aggression, but too much baggage. Maybe we should promote Donatell from within since he could bring some continuity. He's also done a great job with our DBs, and will probably walk if we do not promote him and then we lose that as well. He (reportedly) has no HC aspirations at this point so if he worked out he'd stay for Nagy's tenure (hopefully 20+ year coach like Pitt does if he is good for us in the long run). Possibly our D line coach Jay Rodgers is worth considering as well, also has done a fine job and could bring continuity. Glen Piers our LB coach has also done a fantastic job and has a decent resume.

Outside I just don't feel inspired at all. Maybe Mike McDonald from the Ravens, as they had a good D but not certain that's better than Donatell and certainly less NFL experience. Or Chris Hewit from the Ravens secondary coach is possible?

Seattle's assistant HC Clint Hurtt is considered an up-and-comer, was with us in 2014, but I don't feel I know quite enough about him.

My buddy told me this morning that now Rob Ryan is emerging as one of our possibilities, and I wanted to puke.

[Bears Whiskey Nut]

Losing out on Bowels was a big blow to us. He was the only person out there that really inspired me. Greg Williams brings aggression, but too much baggage. Maybe we should promote Donatell from within since he could bring some continuity. He's also done a great job with our DBs, and will probably walk if we do not promote him and then we lose that as well. He (reportedly) has no HC aspirations at this point so if he worked out he'd stay for Nagy's tenure (hopefully 20+ year coach like Pitt does if he is good for us in the long run). Possibly our D line coach Jay Rodgers is worth considering as well, also has done a fine job and could bring continuity. Glen Piers our LB coach has also done a fantastic job and has a decent resume.

Outside I just don't feel inspired at all. Maybe Mike McDonald from the Ravens, as they had a good D but not certain that's better than Donatell and certainly less NFL experience. Or Chris Hewit from the Ravens secondary coach is possible?

Seattle's assistant HC Clint Hurtt is considered an up-and-comer, was with us in 2014, but I don't feel I know quite enough about him.

My buddy told me this morning that now Rob Ryan is emerging as one of our possibilities, and I wanted to puke.

I'm on the "Anyone but Ryan" train. Literally. I'll take the DC from the Sisters of the Worthless Miracle College over Rex Ryan.

[wab]

Internally obviously Donatell. I think Jay Rodgers has promise, but there would be a bit of a learning curve. The defense has the talent to overcome that though.

Outside of the organization, the only guys I'm even remotely interested in (now that Richard is the front runner for the Fins gig) are Hurtt, Macdonald, and Caldwell. I think Caldwell is my top choice.

The re-treads aren't inspiring. The only one I can live with is Nolan. Everyone else has too much baggage, is too damn old, or has failed too fantastically for me to even want to consider.

[Umbali]

Ok, does it bother anyone that he’s only had 4 top 10 defenses in 16 years?

Honestly not sure. Was he given a bunch of shit players and told..' make them good?"

[wab]

Ok, does it bother anyone that he’s only had 4 top 10 defenses in 16 years?

Honestly not sure. Was he given a bunch of shit players and told..' make them good?"

He only had good players four out of 16 years?

[G08]

Again, I'm showing my Bears scars here... but I worry Ed Donatell would be akin to Mel Tucker.

My only saving grace is that Donatell has been with Fangio for 7 consecutive years.


This is just so fucking annoying. If Cody Parkey hit that fucking kick we wouldn't be having this conversation right now.

[Mikefive]

It occurred to me last night that maybe the Bears job isn't such a good one, since they're already at the top. Therefore, as the new sheriff in town, there's nowhere to go but down. And you know you're following a legend in Fangio.

Compare to Tampa, whose defense was SO bad. They have nowhere to go but up.

[thunderspirit]

It occurred to me last night that maybe the Bears job isn't such a good one, since they're already at the top. Therefore, as the new sheriff in town, there's nowhere to go but down. And you know you're following a legend in Fangio.

Compare to Tampa, whose defense was SO bad. They have nowhere to go but up.

Meh. Player for player, the Bears are a much better option. Bad players get good coaches fired.

Bowles had already told Arians he'd join him in Tampa. His word is the reason he's there.

[wab]

Bowles had already told Arians he'd join him in Tampa. His word is the reason he's there.

Had Vic been announced as the Broncos HC 12 hours earlier, Bowles would probably be the Bears DC.

[wab]

Apparently Al Harris' name is popping up. *shrug*

[Otis Day]

I guess we will get that due to the KC connection.

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[wab]

I guess we will get that due to the KC connection.

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The Andy Reid Connection runs deep. Harris played for Reid in Philly before he was on the KC staff with Nagy.

[G08]

Apparently Al Harris' name is popping up. *shrug*

Who!?

[Mikefive]

Apparently Al Harris' name is popping up. *shrug*

The same Al Harris who held out with Todd Bell and missed the '85 season?

[wab]

Apparently Al Harris' name is popping up. *shrug*

Who!?

Former Eagles/Packers all pro corner... current secondary coach of the Chiefs. Served on the same staff with Nagy since 2013.

[Otis Day]

Apparently Al Harris' name is popping up. *shrug*

The same Al Harris who held out with Todd Bell and missed the '85 season?

That Al Harris only coached for 2 season under Singletary at SF. He was a DL, pass rush specialist. Has not coached since to my knowledge.

[Umbali]

Ok, does it bother anyone that he’s only had 4 top 10 defenses in 16 years?

Honestly not sure. Was he given a bunch of shit players and told..' make them good?"

He only had good players four out of 16 years?

lol i dunno..never followed him much. Just as a curious side note, how many years did Fangio have a top 10 D?

[BR0D1E86]

Ok, does it bother anyone that he’s only had 4 top 10 defenses in 16 years?

Honestly not sure. Was he given a bunch of shit players and told..' make them good?"

He only had good players four out of 16 years?

lol i dunno..never followed him much. Just as a curious side note, how many years did Fangio have a top 10 D?

8 times if I counted right (in terms of yards per game). 19 seasons as a DC.

I’m far too ignorant of the candidates to make an educated decision. Got to trust Pace and Nagy.

[Bears Whiskey Nut]

Bowles had already told Arians he'd join him in Tampa. His word is the reason he's there.

Had Vic been announced as the Broncos HC 12 hours earlier, Bowles would probably be the Bears DC.

Apparently Bowles told Arians six weeks ago, that if he got a HC gig, he would be his DC. We never really had a shot at him. Bowles agent was using the availability of the Chicago position as a bargaining tool to complete some language they wanted in the Tampa contract.


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[Mikefive]

Here's what's driving me nuts about this process... What the H-E-double hockey sticks is happening? Are we interviewing people for our DC opening? If so, who? If not, why not? Are we waiting for coaches who are still in the playoffs? What is the freaking plan???
Of course, we also know a number of things about Ryan Pace. 1. He has a plan and goes all in. 2. He is the stealthiest mofo around, so it's entirely possible that we're not going to know until it's about game over. And that's OK.

[Umbali]

Here's what's driving me nuts about this process... What the H-E-double hockey sticks is happening? Are we interviewing people for our DC opening? If so, who? If not, why not? Are we waiting for coaches who are still in the playoffs? What is the freaking plan???
Of course, we also know a number of things about Ryan Pace. 1. He has a plan and goes all in. 2. He is the stealthiest mofo around, so it's entirely possible that we're not going to know until it's about game over. And that's OK.

lol that sums up both ways i feel lol

[IotaNet]

... we also know a number of things about Ryan Pace. 1. He has a plan and goes all in. 2. He is the stealthiest mofo around, so it's entirely possible that we're not going to know until it's about game over ...

Yep.

And add the fact that Pace is always hyper-prepared. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that he has been planning for the possibility of Fangio's departure for months. I fully expect that he has a list of candidates that he's been keeping tabs on for a while.

I am also confident that he is not going to make (or allow) any personnel decisions that are going to disrupt the culture that he and Nagy are building.

I totally trust Pace on this.

[Bears Whiskey Nut]

My guess is that they are waiting to see what happens with Donatell in the next few days


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[G08]

Patrick Finley
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Vic Fangio said he hasn't finalized any assistant jobs.
Curious to see whether Ed Donatell and other #Bears assistants join him.

[G08]

Adam Hoge
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Vic Fangio said he learned a lot from Matt Nagy on how to handle being a first-year head coach. “The Bears are lucky to have him,” Fangio said.

[AZ_Bearfan]

R.I.P. Mobsters of the Midway

I'm going to miss all these overly Italian named coaches that sound like they're extras from The Sopranos.