Bears Officially Update GM Search Process: Emery, Licht for Second Interviews; Raye,Ross, Ruskell Out
by Kev H on Jan 23, 2012 6:19 PM CST
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PrintLeave it to the Bears, that's for sure. If there's a way for the hiring of a position to become as messy and convoluted as possible, by goodness, they're going to do their best to find a way to make that happen.
After an...interesting afternoon of news, rumor, and hearsay, the Bears have officially announced that they're bringing back two individuals for secondary interviews for the position, and by this notion, have seemingly eliminated three of their first round interviews.
ChicagoBears.com has this tidbit:
LM: Bears bringing GM candidates Phil Emery and Jason Licht back to Halas Hall for second interviews this week.
Emery and Licht are coming back--Raye, Ross and Ruskell are seemingly all out. This is some good news for a lot of folks.
It still seems like Emery is the man to beat right now, particularly given his time with the organization prior. Obviously the success of the New England Franchise over the last decade is giving them something to think about, as well.
The secondary interviews are scheduled for this week, so we're likely not looking at a decision until Thursday or Friday.
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At this point
I can just say I’m glad that I don’t have to see any more pictures of Ruskell’s puffy face.
"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."
Wow
Mr. Belvadere has aged rather well.
If its free, take two.
by T.J. Shouse on Jan 23, 2012 6:45 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
At this point I can just say I’m glad that I don’t have to see any more pictures of Ruskell’s puffy face existence.
"With all due respect, and I mean with ALL due respect...that idea ain't worth a velvet paintin' of a whale and a dolphin gettin' it on."
by CurtisEnisFan on Jan 23, 2012 6:57 PM CST up reply actions
Heh
ProFootballTalk ProFootballTalk
From our moles at the Senior Bowl: Phil Emery is telling everyone he’s getting the Bears’ G.M. job and no one believes him.
Everyone (well NFL insiders) knows emery is going to get the job….Wonder why they waste the time…..Hmm…..
"Outside of the sacks we have one of the better Offensive Lines in the NFL....."
- Jerry Angelo on the Offensive Line
This night just got even better
I think we all take at least a little breather seeing that there shall be no Promoting-Ruskell-To-GM-crap to worry about. I respect both candidates, and feel either one would be a good hire.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 23, 2012 6:52 PM CST reply actions
Your point is sooooo valid.
"With all due respect, and I mean with ALL due respect...that idea ain't worth a velvet paintin' of a whale and a dolphin gettin' it on."
by CurtisEnisFan on Jan 23, 2012 6:58 PM CST up reply actions
This this this!
No Ruskell and a proven evaluator of talent. in Emory…Cant complain one bit about it
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by EmmCeee on Jan 23, 2012 7:04 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
If kinda bitter sweet for me
It’s good that Ruskell is out but I really liked Ross.
As far as the remaining candidates go, to me Licht is very meh, and while Emery is my first choice (or second) he gives me reason to be optimistic.
by Joeb'n777 on Jan 23, 2012 7:06 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
SSSOOOO glad Ruskell is done.
Cacti are prickly.
by crackedcactus on Jan 24, 2012 11:39 AM CST up reply actions
More good news about Tice not interviewing in Oakland...
"With all due respect, and I mean with ALL due respect...that idea ain't worth a velvet paintin' of a whale and a dolphin gettin' it on."
Good business
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by EmmCeee on Jan 23, 2012 7:04 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
Ross out?
Are the Giants going to the Super Bowl. They seem to have alot of talent aquired through the draft. Did Ross not have a hand in it. Chiefs didn’t make the playoffs. I would think building a successful team would be higher than someone who one time worked the organization. Way to go.
There are a lot of factors at play.
Experience is one of them. Another thing I read about today was how the Bears possibly prefer Emery because he won’t completely overhaul the scouting department. I know a lot of people disliked Licht because he wasn’t in the Patriots war room during the drafts, but as the previous thing I mentioned shows, there could very well be the possibility of him bringing some of his other colleagues from New England, installing an another powerful system here in Chicago.
"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."
by GriggsBriggs on Jan 23, 2012 8:26 PM CST up reply actions
indeed
It’s a Bear’s Tradition to maintain “continuity” so Emery fits the rhetorical bill, i expect him to be the gm, makes sense business wise. Plus i believe Emery has worked with Angelo and therefore i’m sure Ruskell has crossed paths as well and i’m sure Ruskell would want him over Licht for obvious reasons, if that even matters to Phillips or Lovie’s decision which i believe it does to some effect because Ruskell would be gone by now if he didnt hold any value. So those factors are all possibly in consideration, still it’s alot of “ifs” and “maybe’s” .
Also
Is it just me or did Jensen mention that the interviews are being conducted in Mobile, Alabama? If so… why?
"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."
Senior Bowl I'd imagine.
Or they just like the scenery Alabama the beautiful has to offer.
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by Acreman20 on Jan 23, 2012 8:31 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Nah.
Ted Phillips saw this and decided his chances of landing a leprechaun GM were higher over there. =D
"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."
by GriggsBriggs on Jan 23, 2012 8:37 PM CST up reply actions
Heres some info on our two canidates .....
….. First up Phil Emery ……
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.
And to Jason Licht …..
Licht is currently in his second stint with the Patriots, serving as their director of pro personnel since 2009. He was a college and national scout for New England from 1999-2001 then bumped up to assistant director of player personnel for the 2002 season. Besides New England, Licht has made stops in Miami, Carolina, Philadelphia and Arizona. While with the Eagles, Licht held various titles including assistant director of player personnel and vice president of player personnel.LINK TO STORY
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Jan 23, 2012 10:29 PM CST reply actions
Nice. Here's hoping Emery gets the job.
Cacti are prickly.
by crackedcactus on Jan 24, 2012 11:43 AM CST up reply actions
There's something we don't know about Ross
Some have said he’s an egomaniac, and that’s the reason why he wasn’t hired by the Colts and now the Bears. Or he possibly didn’t have as much influence over their picks.
"I'm sore and I'm pissed off. I'm a baller. I want to feel the leather. I love thumb wars. 6-8 weeks? 6. follow me for healing, Jay Cutler does" - Jaysthumb twitter acct
by propheteer on Jan 23, 2012 10:41 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
I've also heard the ego angle from a few different sources , but had not heard the draft picks issue . I for one .....
….. really wanted Ross , but with all these issues that keep coming up I’m honestly kinda glad he ain’t in our final two . I’ll say this now , I think myself and a few others may have been wrong about Ross .
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Jan 23, 2012 10:49 PM CST up reply actions
He probably wants more power
than the Bears are willing to give up.
"I'm sore and I'm pissed off. I'm a baller. I want to feel the leather. I love thumb wars. 6-8 weeks? 6. follow me for healing, Jay Cutler does" - Jaysthumb twitter acct
by propheteer on Jan 23, 2012 10:59 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
Thats what I thought as well which makes me wonder ....
….. exactly how much of that show is really on Ross . Seems to me Ross has minimul impact , but hey who knows .
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Jan 24, 2012 2:05 AM CST up reply actions
I am perfectly content with Emery.
It is a definite upgrade over Angelo (even though I was hoping for Ross).
And can we all agree that thank god Ruskell isn’t in the running anymore?
I can most assuredly agree with Ruskell being out of the running !
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Jan 24, 2012 2:04 AM CST up reply actions
Maybe Ross wnated to be like Reggie McKenzie
and told Ted he wanted to bring his own guys in.
Bittersweet news, I prefer Ross over the others. KC hasn’t done anything to get to the playoffs lately.
The Chiefs won their division last year
And that team was destroyed by injuries, much in the way the Bears were this season.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 24, 2012 8:10 AM CST up reply actions
Maybe I missed something...
but where did it say that Ruskell is out? I can understand the inference for Raye and Ross being “out” because they were not brought back for a second interview, but the Bears could easily install Ruskell without a second interview. This make s me sad.
There's a fine line between stupid...and clever!
Why you sad?
Does this mean there is nothing to be pessimistic about in the fact Ruskell is ruled out, and someone who is actually qualified as a good candidate is likely to take over? :D
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Jan 24, 2012 8:12 AM CST up reply actions
Sad that...
Ruskell isn’t officially ruled out yet, according to the way I read this, they just don’t have him listed as a getting a second interview. I want them to publicly say he is out of the mix before I will be happy!
There's a fine line between stupid...and clever!
Hmmmm... I know it's not this simple
but if I have to choose between a member of the Chiefs staff and the Patriots staff… I’m taking the Patriots.
McNugget was on the Patriots staff before going to Denver and drafting Tebow.
. "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
--Doug Plank
remember
Pats 31st worst D in the leauge…Trust him to replace Brian??
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
licht didnt draft anyone
so i dont know what ur trying to say
Wasn't he involved tho...
He has to have something to do with evaluating the talent they have on D
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
as i understand it
he scouts everyone, gives that info to BB and he does with it what he wants. maybe licht would have chosen differently.
thats i dont get why ppl care so much about players who were picked while these guys were scouting directors. they werent the gm maybe ross hated JPP but reese thought he was a stud. or licht thought every guy BB drafted was a turd.
who knows how anyone of these guys will be
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