Bears to interview Greg Olson for passing game coord./QB coach this week

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jan 12, 2012 9:15 AM CST in Breaking News

No, not Greg Olsen, but as Pete pointed out in today's Den, the Bears are set to interview the Greg Olson that coached in Chicago under Dick Jauron and most recently was the offensive coordinator in Tampa Bay. His time spent as a coach goes back to 1986, and among the names being bandied about he has the most NFL coaching experience.

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It's not known where Olson stacks up among a list of potential candidates that includes former Jaguars offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter, former Seahawks offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates and University of Miami offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch.

Koetter has a few higher stature offers out there, but he's close with Mike Tice, and both Bates and Fisch have a history with Jay Cutler.

What do you think Bears fans?

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I'm thinking it will be either Jedd Fisch or Jeremy Bates that will be hired for the position

Both have history with Cutler, and both know how to get the best out of him.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 12, 2012 9:23 AM CST reply actions

You would think they would

do that but I think it will end up being someone Tice or Lovie have a history with (ie olsOn or clyde christinensen or dirk koetter)…..

"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."

- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line

by CloudyFuture on Jan 12, 2012 12:38 PM CST up reply actions

Why would Clyde Christensen be in that list?

He’s never worked as a QB coach. He’s been an OC on two different teams; however, he specializes with the WRs, not QBs. Dirk Koetter makes since given his history with Tice, but Christensen makes zero sense.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 12, 2012 2:14 PM CST up reply actions

Maybe because he and Lovie were in Tampa Bay together from 96-00.

And maybe because Indy has a new GM, will probably fire and hire a new HC. And new HC bringing in his own guys.

Just a guess.

"He took a shot in the most sensitive and painful area" - MIke Tirico

by boondock_saint812 on Jan 12, 2012 2:21 PM CST up reply actions

listening to ESPN 1000

last week they talked him up as being on the list…..

"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."

- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line

by CloudyFuture on Jan 12, 2012 3:20 PM CST up reply actions

Also they are looking for a

passing game coordinator more than anything else…..Someone to help in the passing game more than anything else….Not just a QB coach….

"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."

- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line

by CloudyFuture on Jan 12, 2012 3:21 PM CST up reply actions

Greg OlsOn

Not OlsEn

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It's all about THE []_[] baby!!!

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by suckmyditka on Jan 12, 2012 9:25 AM CST reply actions

Whatever makes the passing game work and makes Cutler happy I'm all for. I am a bit alarmed at Freeman's regression under Olson though!

by frenchbears113 on Jan 12, 2012 9:27 AM CST reply actions

Im down for Bates or Fisch

Wouldnt it be funny if we had another DE with the last name Salters!

by fortefan09 on Jan 12, 2012 9:34 AM CST up reply actions

Yeah, that doesn't inspire a lot of confidence.

Bates or Fisch please.

by oripunk3485 on Jan 12, 2012 10:52 AM CST up reply actions

So has Bates really done anything since he and Jay parted ways?

Maybe Jay doesn’t even want Bates now that he burned Jay by taking the Seattle OC job a couple years ago. Just a thought.

"He took a shot in the most sensitive and painful area" - MIke Tirico

by boondock_saint812 on Jan 12, 2012 9:41 AM CST reply actions

Bates would be my first choice

It sounds like he was made into a scape-goat in Seattle. I don’t know much about the other two. But it doesn’t sound like Olsen has been blazing a trail since his “success” under Dick Jauron.

I still think we should have kept Tice as OL coach and hired a “real” O.C.

by JimmyMack on Jan 12, 2012 10:14 AM CST reply actions

Yeah I agree. The Seahawks actually aired it out somewhat decently last season and he made Mike Williams somewhat relevant again.

by frenchbears113 on Jan 12, 2012 10:36 AM CST up reply actions

Who wants that job?

The Bears D has been showing cracks in previous years, and if the dam breaks the offense doesn’t have the tools to keep the ship afloat. That means there is a good chance of a “one year and done” scenario. Anyone with a another option will take it. Though I hope I’m wrong, I doubt anyone will be happy withthe eventual signing.

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