Chicago Bears Offensive Coordinator Watch: Day 15 (Open Thread)

Honestly now with the Adams tragedy

I really don’t care who they hire as OC and DC. This is going to be a long tough offseason for me

by BEARSFAN19 on Jan 18, 2010 11:54 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

I agree

and Peter King reports that talks between the league and the player’s union are going…poorly. There’s a real chance of no football for a 2011 season.

by Virto on Jan 18, 2010 12:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Chud

Of that group, he’s probably the coach most qualified to call plays cause he guided a very successful Browns offense that season. The group is definitely not “awe inspiring” at this point.

"But it doesn't matter what I do, what I choose. I'm what's wrong. This is fate" - Dexter season 4....I mean Lovie season 6.

by propheteer on Jan 18, 2010 12:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

youre right

he made D.Anderson look like Tom Brady

"If you call them, they will come." - Jerry Angle/Lovie Smith after vacating the OC spot

by suckmyditka on Jan 18, 2010 1:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

honestly, i’d be excited about this guy. he called plays at miami and with the brownies having success in both places. if he can turn an offense led by derek anderson, braylon edwards, and an old jamal lewis into something, i have to assume he’s worth a look

by DC bears on Jan 18, 2010 2:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

are we scraping the bottom of the barrel?

None of these guys get you excited, maybe the Christensen guy but really uninsiring. If a team won’t let you interview a guy can you just offer him the position? When all you have is guys who failed, what is expected other than more failure?

by Ryan21 on Jan 18, 2010 12:01 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

" What kind of coordinator is going to want to come in and and have their staff dictated to them?"

There is the keystone to the whole OC issue, and pretty much says it all.

"I am not an animal!" - Merrick

by Maelvampyre on Jan 18, 2010 12:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Dickerson also

mentioned John Ramsdell.

I will trade you three pretzel's, two bologna sandwiches, and one Lovie Smith for your pudding.

by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on Jan 18, 2010 12:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Wow... great.

I mentioned Ramsdell last week

Only problem is the Phillip Rivers connection… Cutler and Rivers have some bad mojo.

"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)

Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.

by SackMan on Jan 18, 2010 4:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

bad blood between qb's could interfere?

I hope Rivers doesn’t have that much pull. I would love to see us at least interview him.

I will trade you three pretzel's, two bologna sandwiches, and one Lovie Smith for your pudding.

by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on Jan 18, 2010 5:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll second that.

Rivers has developed way to good for him to be overlooked.

by Jhitt81 on Jan 18, 2010 5:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yep, liked what you said about Nolan...

let’s hope Lovie isn’t stubborn about the 4-3. I like the idea of a hybrid defense.

I will trade you three pretzel's, two bologna sandwiches, and one Lovie Smith for your pudding.

by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on Jan 18, 2010 5:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Do you think Cutler would want to be coached by the guy who coached Rivers?

he hates Rivers

"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)

Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.

by SackMan on Jan 18, 2010 5:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He might hate Rivers personally,

but how could that have a bearing on the coach?

Sending condolences and peaceful thoughts to the family and community of Gaines Adams.

by Dane Noble on Jan 18, 2010 6:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I was thinking it might make him..

work a little harder to out-do Rivers? I did think about that before commenting though, but I do understand your reasoning.

I will trade you three pretzel's, two bologna sandwiches, and one Lovie Smith for your pudding.

by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on Jan 18, 2010 6:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm responding to your email now.

Sending condolences and peaceful thoughts to the family and community of Gaines Adams.

by Dane Noble on Jan 18, 2010 6:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

thanks for the help

I will trade you three pretzel's, two bologna sandwiches, and one Lovie Smith for your pudding.

by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on Jan 18, 2010 6:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Christensen and Ramsdell are my two top choices.

by eldilar on Jan 19, 2010 8:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I read somewhere this weekend that Leslie Frazier's

contract is up at the end of the year. Does anyone know this for sure.

by Syndor on Jan 18, 2010 12:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Frazier wanted to come here in 2006 and coach DBs... under Rivera,

Lovie didn’t want him here then… and I’d say he won’t want him now. Cause Lovie’s a d-bag who only wants yes men who don’t threaten his job status.

BTW, Frazier took a job with Dungy that year and beat us in the Super Bowl.

"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)

Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.

by SackMan on Jan 18, 2010 5:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He was given a one year extension before the '09 season.

I’d love to see him here in a DC/Assist HC position but would expect he will hold out for a HC gig.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson
"More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by spleensplitter on Jan 18, 2010 5:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

His one year extension takes him through 2010....

Sun Times already did a write up on it.

by eldilar on Jan 19, 2010 8:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That's what Jensen said he "was told"

for his “Inside the Bears” story if that’s what you’re referring to. But according to the Bleacher Report:

“With Frazier in the last year of his contract, and an NFL head coaching job the only thing missing from his resume, don’t expect him to be on the sidelines for the Vikings in 2010.”

Also Frazier’s Wiki page (which I admit can be grossly inaccurate) states that he received an extension through 2009.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson
"More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by spleensplitter on Jan 19, 2010 1:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't understand why lovie wouldn't like frazier

there both really good friends with dungy.

by Jhitt81 on Jan 18, 2010 6:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

This would be very smart of the Bears

to try and get Frazier to run the defense. His contract is up with the Vikings and he has expressed his respect for Lovie Smith. Not to mention he could see the potential HC position opening up in Chicago if Lovie is fired or if he does turn the Bears’ defense around, it won’t go unnoticed and he’ll definitely be picked up by another team.

by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Jan 18, 2010 5:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Not a big fan of Chan Gailey,

I hope he doesn’t get the job.

I will trade you three pretzel's, two bologna sandwiches, and one Lovie Smith for your pudding.

by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on Jan 18, 2010 12:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I second that.

by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Jan 18, 2010 12:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Right now, I don't even care if it is someone that...

doesn’t have any OC experience. I want someone who will think outside the box a little. Someone who has done well with qb’s and wr’s at the professional level. Someone who will call games in accordance to Jay’s strengths. Chances are really great that whoever we bring in will do a better job than Ron Turner. I would hope they would hire someone from a winning franchise with good offensive production, like the guys mentioned above. Well all of them except Chan Gailey.

I will trade you three pretzel's, two bologna sandwiches, and one Lovie Smith for your pudding.

by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on Jan 18, 2010 1:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Clyde Christensen

Out of those mentioned he is the one that I would prefer. I think DA proved how valuable experience in INDY can be for wide receivers and an offense.

by No It All on Jan 18, 2010 1:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

+1

His employer, the success of the Colts, WR core, and inventive offense makes Christensen name intriguing.

by Soloistic on Jan 18, 2010 2:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think both of our comments imply a value to having worked with Peyton Manning

While people on here have clamored for someone to hold JC’s hand (Clyde might do that, I don’t know), I want somebody to apply constructive pressure. An OC that has experience with the leagues best QB not only likely picked up a trick or 2, but will also hold JC accountable to the high standard/template he is used to.

In addition, JA has said he likes our nucleus (barf). To me that means do not expect any improvements to one of the worst WR corps in the league. Working within that framework we need somebody who will develop our talented but young receivers. I think Clyde’s experience makes him the best guy for that job, which is priority #2 on the offense after shoring up the OL (see Mike Tyce). Side note: drafting Toby Gerhart in the 3rd round (our 1st pick in the draft) along with the above mentioned expected improvements may actually give us a formidable offense, for once.

by No It All on Jan 18, 2010 2:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I've been secretly dreaming

that we could get Gerhart in the Third to work with Forte in an AP/CT style split. The man’s a beast.

by Hawkeyes on Jan 18, 2010 2:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

They said they would take their time...

in choosing an OC, but do you really think they will wait for the Colts to be eliminated? Imo, the Colts are going to the big dance with the Saints. Of course i don’t know that, but chances are really good that will happen. I would like to see them wait, but even if they did, who’s to say Christensen would come here.

I will trade you three pretzel's, two bologna sandwiches, and one Lovie Smith for your pudding.

by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on Jan 18, 2010 2:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

no rush due to current the lack of viable options

eliminating the coaches on the best teams from consideration would be silly.

by No It All on Jan 18, 2010 3:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Only thing is that

chrsitensen is the OC in waiting for moore if he ever decides to retire….from what I understand manning “hand picked” him for the next OC….

"What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul...."

- Jay Cutler to Ron Turner during the season

by CloudyFuture on Jan 18, 2010 6:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought they had someone else as the OC

already? Remember Moore did retire and is a consultant.

by Jhitt81 on Jan 18, 2010 7:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes but

from watching colts games moore and manning still run the offense….In fact moore is called the “senior OC” and no other OC is listed…..chistensen is slated to become the OC next….again from what I have heard/seen….

"What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul...."

- Jay Cutler to Ron Turner during the season

by CloudyFuture on Jan 18, 2010 7:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought the picture above was Jerry Angelo looking for a clue!

Unreasonable people make life difficult...

by WisBearsFan34 on Jan 18, 2010 2:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

why lift a finger to do such a thing when you can hire a firm to do it for you for the small sum of $300,000?

by No It All on Jan 18, 2010 2:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Fine with me

if they fill the position coaches first. With free agency an unknown at this point and limited draft picks the Bears have to make the most of the roster as it is.

Last year an “expert”, Marinelli, was brought in to focus on the DL. Last week, the OL “expert” Tice was added. I have no problem with this strategy. They might not be the most successful HC’s or Coordinators but they are certainly amongst the best at what they do, DL and OL, respectively. With so many young (WR) and inexperienced (DB) players and so much shuffling of the OL I’d like to see the trend continue: Get the best position guys, the coaches, in place and then bring in Coordinators to organize and game plan.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson
"More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by spleensplitter on Jan 18, 2010 3:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Bills beat writer Sal Maiorana

says that Chan Gailey may be the new frontrunner for the Bills HC gig.

Sending condolences and peaceful thoughts to the family and community of Gaines Adams.

by Dane Noble on Jan 18, 2010 4:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Adam Schefter writes

With Chan Gailey heading to Buffalo, it’s one more potential offensive coordinator out of the mix in Chicago for the Bears.

by swinny on Jan 18, 2010 4:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

And here's the link

of what you are talking about. :)

Sending condolences and peaceful thoughts to the family and community of Gaines Adams.

by Dane Noble on Jan 18, 2010 4:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It's friggin comical... isn't it:)

Ugh… the Bears.

"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)

Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.

by SackMan on Jan 18, 2010 5:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

No matter who gets picked up

the media will comment on how it’s one more person off the Bears’ list. We’re a living joke.

by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Jan 18, 2010 5:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Not a fan

of gailey being the Bears OC…..so…..yeah….

"What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul...."

- Jay Cutler to Ron Turner during the season

by CloudyFuture on Jan 18, 2010 6:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Who cares about Chan?

I suspect most of us, including the Bears, don’t want another re-tread as OC. Get a good, bright, young mind in here to bring something new to the offense.

"But it doesn't matter what I do, what I choose. I'm what's wrong. This is fate" - Dexter season 4....I mean Lovie season 6.

by propheteer on Jan 18, 2010 6:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And an old prospector

like Gus Chiggins.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson
"More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by spleensplitter on Jan 18, 2010 8:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think Nolan would be cool for DC.

by Jhitt81 on Jan 18, 2010 5:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Here's a link

that happens to pop.

Sending condolences and peaceful thoughts to the family and community of Gaines Adams.

by Dane Noble on Jan 18, 2010 5:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah i read that

he was no longer a Bronco that was why i posted that. I always liked him as a DC but i know Lovie doesn’t like the 3-4. I still think a hybrid with both fronts would be cool.

by Jhitt81 on Jan 18, 2010 5:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I would to

but I highly doubt that nolan will be picked up cause he does not run the cover 2 scheme “with different wrinkles”…..Not to mention that I do not think that nolan and smith or “comfortable” with each other….

"What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul...."

- Jay Cutler to Ron Turner during the season

by CloudyFuture on Jan 18, 2010 6:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

People are already saying that

Nolan will be interviewing in Miami and likely get their DC spot.

Sending condolences and peaceful thoughts to the family and community of Gaines Adams.

by Dane Noble on Jan 18, 2010 6:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

ah

makes sense….

"What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul...."

- Jay Cutler to Ron Turner during the season

by CloudyFuture on Jan 18, 2010 6:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah that does make sense.

I refuse to give up hope though.

by Jhitt81 on Jan 18, 2010 7:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

But only if he can wear a suit for all the home games.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson
"More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by spleensplitter on Jan 18, 2010 5:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

The NFL ended up allowing the Reebok suit for all home games.

Sending condolences and peaceful thoughts to the family and community of Gaines Adams.

by Dane Noble on Jan 18, 2010 5:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Woulda' looked great

with Tice’s #2’s!

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson
"More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by spleensplitter on Jan 18, 2010 7:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Quick falling out in the mile high

Does everyone get rubbed the wrong way under McDouche? I guess ranking 7th in total defense isn’t good enough to keep your job.

"But it doesn't matter what I do, what I choose. I'm what's wrong. This is fate" - Dexter season 4....I mean Lovie season 6.

by propheteer on Jan 18, 2010 6:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Read a few posts

at various bronco forums on why he was let go….seems like 2 things caused this from reading the stories there based on radio/news shows in denver…..

One was that mcd wanted more say in the defense…..the other was that nolan wanted to pursue other job opportunities in other locations and mcd accommodated….

"What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul...."

- Jay Cutler to Ron Turner during the season

by CloudyFuture on Jan 18, 2010 6:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I heard he ws upset with

how much rushing yardage they allowed.

by Jhitt81 on Jan 18, 2010 7:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Or the defense

helping to give up two TDs via Kyle Orton’s INTs. They were ranked 29th the season prior, and he expects better than 7th in yards allowed? With the way things have gone since his arrival, I’m starting to suspect it’s mostly him and not the other people involved.

"But it doesn't matter what I do, what I choose. I'm what's wrong. This is fate" - Dexter season 4....I mean Lovie season 6.

by propheteer on Jan 18, 2010 8:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

but he is

a genius….just ask him….

"What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul...."

- Jay Cutler to Ron Turner during the season

by CloudyFuture on Jan 18, 2010 8:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs