Bob Babich Earning Praises

by Dane Noble on Oct 16, 2009 12:21 PM CDT in News Comment 15 comments

Yes, you read that correctly. Oh, and before we jump into the article, Vaughn McClure just Tweeted that Hunter Hillenmeyer is out for the game Sunday.

Now, many of you have constantly hammered the work of Bob Babich, claiming him to be nothing more than Lovie Smith's friend whom he won't fire. Well, so far this year, we haven't heard much from ,or about, the (sort of) defensive coordinator, who has been assigned to coaching the linebackers.

Brad Biggs of the Sun Times brings us an interesting article this afternoon on Coach Babich, and how he is rebuilding his reputation. An excerpt:

Smith said the big misconception is that Babich doesn't have his hand in the play calling. He still is involved, and continues to have the title of defensive coordinator. No one within the franchise looked at it as a demotion when Smith said he would be the one calling plays.

''It was great [returning to the meeting room],'' Babich said. ''It's been fantastic. I'm a linebacker coach. I enjoy being around those guys. That room, it runs deep. It's just been fun to be back in there.''

What are your thoughts on Coach Babich this year?

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If you told me...

…that the Bears would lose Brian Urlacher for the season halfway through the first game, and that Pisa and Hunter would also miss most of the first four games…yet the Bears would be 3-1 at the bye week…

…I’d’ve said that you’re dreaming or smoking something pretty strong.

I don’t know who’s ultimately responsible for defensive play-calling, but the LBs have been decimated this season yet opposing offenses haven’t been able to take advantage of that situation. Let’s give credit where credit’s due.

It’s either spectacular depth at LB (thanks, Jerry Angelo) or great LB coaching (thanks, Bob Babich). Or both.

by Sweetness Lives On on Oct 16, 2009 12:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Babbich is a good position coach and someday he may be a good DC

by wiltfongjr on Oct 16, 2009 12:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Just not for the Bears

and i honestly think this is probably a ploy to get his old buddy babich to keep his job

"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler

by BearNecessities on Oct 16, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I still think Bobby B is our best water boy.

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by Ditkavsworld on Oct 16, 2009 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Babich

Babich is a prime example of someone who got promoted to the level of his incompetence when he got the nod as DC. He needs to stay a linebackers coach.

"Chance favors the prepared mind." - Pasteur

by Maelvampyre on Oct 16, 2009 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I think Bob Babich is a great defensive coordinator and should be the next Bears' Head Coach

signed,
Mrs. Babich
p.s. don’t forget your mittens, Sonny!

by BearFan611 on Oct 16, 2009 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The Bears have one of the deepest linebacking corps in the league

I don’t i know if Babich deserves the credit for that, or not. But they’ve done a great job of evaluating and cultivating the talent in that group. I only wish our secondary was deep and talented as or linebackers are.

by JimmyMack on Oct 16, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Babich...

The Bears can have a promotion to have a different fan every week be honorary linebackers coach and get the same production. This guy is nothing more than Lovie’s BFF.

by Big Ike on Oct 16, 2009 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ya know I was ready to jump in here a rip on Babich before I sat down and read that well written article.

Coach Lovie Smith’s endorsement really said it all. I think he had me at “Bob’s not a good (linebackers) coach….” Pretty well summed it up for me.

If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.

by Just Dave on Oct 16, 2009 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bob Babich is a goog coach.

I live in Fargo N.D. and was lucky too see our BADASS Division 2 (at the time) Football team N.D.S.U. Bob coached here at a really tough time. He was replacing long time coach & Alumn Rocky Hagar. He sent a lot of guys (for Div. 2) to the NFL- Or at least shots at the NFL. BTW- How well is Ron Rivera’s Defense doing in San-diego? How bout last year? Bob is working well with these L.B.‘s! Why do ppl. think the bears D has been Stepping up? D Line is #1 but a close 2nd is L.B.’s. They have been playing GOOD ball with 2 or 3 L.B.‘s gone. They say H. Hillenmyer is gone this week too. Step up boy’s.

by Fargo2Detroit on Oct 16, 2009 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

oops good. look above. lol

by Fargo2Detroit on Oct 16, 2009 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Babich

WHY WE GOT RID OF RON AND LOVIE PUT BABICH IN IS ONE OF THOSE QUESTIONS WILL NEVER KNOW.

by remember34 on Oct 16, 2009 10:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

much like trading

Chris Harris to Carolina

"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler

by BearNecessities on Oct 17, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Funny thing is

now charger fans rue the day rivera was named DC…..I see posts from charger fans calling for “chicos” head every week now…..

"You want cheerleaders? Bah you have the Bears drumline that should be good enough for ya! If ya don't like that you can bite me!"

- Virginia McCaskey to fans complaining to bring back the Honey Bears

by CloudyFuture on Oct 17, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Seems like a fine LB coach

but we need to cut the umbilical and drop his DC title. I don’t want him calling plays just by virtue of a pity title if Lovie gets bit by the injury bug too. :)

by SaintCee on Oct 17, 2009 9:02 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs