Unlike a few of the other candidates, Emery is a known commodity inside the Bears organization, as the veteran collegiate talent evaluator served as an area scout for the club from 1998-2004.
After leaving Chicago, Emery became the Atlanta Falcons’ director of college scouting for five seasons (2004-08).

During Emery’s tenure running the college scouting department in Atlanta, the Falcons’ notable draft picks included quarterback Matt Ryan, guard Justin Blalock, wide receiver Roddy White and wide receiver Laurent Robinson.

In 2010, the Chiefs used the No. 5 overall selection to take safety Eric Berry, who became the first Kansas City rookie to be named to the Pro Bowl since Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Thomas in 1989.

Two of Emery’s peers in the NFL scouting fraternity described him as a “grinder” who “refuses to be outworked.”

Emery was also the director of strength and conditioning services for the U.S. Naval Academy from 1991-98.

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I kinda like seein that hes a grinder and will refuse to be outworked . Jerry seemed to be OK with gettin worked .

i’d still prefer marc ross though.

Tweet by Jensen:

Just talked to two league sources who predict — not know — that Phil Emery is in the driver’s seat to become the next GM of the #Bears.

The lesson we learned here is that a prediction can mean breaking news for one person, and absolutely nothing for another. Also, a “league source” could mean a former 4th string punter for the Baltimore Colts who randomly gave a prediction when asked by Jensen.

he was a scout for Wanny and Jauron and now he’s with KC. What the hell has KC done?