Jeremy Bates hired as new Chicago Bears QB Coach
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Feb 7, 2012 3:45 PM CST
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PrintThe Bears have hired Jeremy Bates as their new quarterbacks coach. The last time Bates and Jay Cutler worked together Cutty was voted into the Pro Bowl. There was no mention of the title 'passing game coordinator' from the Bears official statement on the hire. That's not to say he isn't going to take on that task, but so far all we know is that he'll coach the QBs.
He definitely has the chops to coordinate the passing game, if that is the Bears intention. In 2010 he was the offensive coordinator of the NFC West champion Seattle Seahawks. In 2009 he worked closely with the USC offense, and he spent time in Denver working with Mike Shanahan from 2006-2008. He also spent time as an offensive assistant in Tampa Bay (2002-04) and in New York with the Jets (2005).
Bates was the first speculated, and most popular, candidate when the position opened up. But it was just a few weeks ago when the Bears announced that Bates wasn't in the mix. My how things change with a new GM in place. His friendship with Cutler was reported as being overblown, then that report was rebuffed by Cutler.
This hiring makes the most sense, and I think it's telling that Bates has absolutely zero history with the Bears.
Chicago head coach Lovie Smith had this to say about Bates:
"The one year he was a coordinator, he led their team to a division title and he just ran up against a juggernaut in the Chicago Bears," Smith said with a smile. "We can’t hold that against him."
Lovie's got jokes!
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Don't seem like they had any issues .....
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by MidWayMonster54 on Feb 7, 2012 12:03 PM CST up reply actions
Jay Cutler certainly had his best season with Bates mentoring him in 2008 with the Broncos.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 12:04 PM CST up reply actions
Not sure about the first part of that sentance
However, it has been released by the Bears Jeremy Bates will not be the title of Passing Game Coordinator added on to his title of QB coach.
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 12:03 PM CST up reply actions
Ya I just saw that.
As to the first part I thought I remember someone on here saying that., so I am guessing it was just bad info
Don't really know that they need a guy with that title anymore. Tice's experience, plus a guy to have input on routes/combos...seems like this is a good fit.
"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 Feb 7, 2012 1:46 PM CST up reply actions
Cutler said on Twitter that he had a great relationship with Bates
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Only 25% ? I thought that number would be much higher .
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by MidWayMonster54 on Feb 7, 2012 7:47 PM CST up reply actions
telling someone they're lame...
by tnatburks on Feb 8, 2012 9:00 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
I'm willing to state Mike Tice has assumed full control of the offense
But, there is a chance Bates is allowed his two cents with the offense…
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 12:06 PM CST up reply actions
Like I said above....not sure that we need another guy with that title.
I think these two can handle it.
"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 Feb 7, 2012 1:47 PM CST up reply actions
hopefully Bates can at least handle relaying the plays to Cutler
having to call timeouts last season because Cutler wasn’t getting the play fast enough was plain embarrassing.
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by hedonism bot on Feb 7, 2012 11:34 PM CST up reply actions
HAPPINESS ABOUNDS!!!
Now, let’s get Todd Haley as our Passing Game Coordinator. Really gum up the works.
He already has a job with the Steelers ......
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by MidWayMonster54 on Feb 7, 2012 12:07 PM CST up reply actions
Nope, not happening
Todd Haley has been hired by the Steelers to become their new OC..
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 12:07 PM CST up reply actions
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 12:18 PM CST up reply actions
No don't
it makes threads unnecessarily longer.
Took the 'G' out your waffle, all you got left is your Ego.
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by Kev H on Feb 7, 2012 12:45 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
I see a hammer in the offing...
Cacti are prickly.
by crackedcactus on Feb 7, 2012 2:27 PM CST up reply actions
I prefer the way Kev handles his twitter signature link as well.
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 4:07 PM CST up reply actions
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 7:52 PM CST up reply actions
Wait..I think I got it
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 7:54 PM CST up reply actions
One more try...
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I should have it...
NOW
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 7:57 PM CST up reply actions
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by Ditkavsworld on Feb 7, 2012 1:20 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
Considering that ESPN didn't update with that information until about 3 hours after I posted...
And I refuse to get Twitter for anything…
Woo hoo...
Now get Jeremy a few WRs for his QB to throw the football at!
There's a fine line between stupid...and clever!
Agreed
Given that now not only do we have a former Bronco QB on the team, we now have a former Bronco coach on the staff. As unlikely as it is, could this lead to more pressure on Phil Emery to inquire the Dolphins about a trade for Brandon Marshall?
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 12:17 PM CST up reply actions
Would that not be the full coup from the Broncos?
I’d enjoy this.
Five foot three seems to thrive on his misery...
Should be good..
..as long as Bates wasn’t part of what Jay was trying to escape.
by RM. on Feb 7, 2012 12:20 PM CST via mobile reply actions
bates wasn't his issue it was more Josh mcd and ownership.
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by Ditkavsworld on Feb 7, 2012 1:23 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
Nope
From Jay’s twitter:
“Great guy and a great coach. RT @ChiBears1985: @JayCutler6 So when are you and Jeremy Bates getting back together for another 4500 yards??”
missing number 6
Jay actually begged the Denver FO
after Shanahan got fired to let Bates stay.
no one o line coach only open position from my understanding
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by Ditkavsworld on Feb 7, 2012 1:24 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
We are overdue for talent
Now that we have a chance for acquiring better talent, it’s not really being greedy wanting those players on your list; It’s more like having confidence in getting real talent and filling in the gaps.
Maybe the title "Passing Game Coordinator"
doesn’t matter, because Bates will obviously be assisting in the passing game
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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Feb 7, 2012 12:26 PM CST reply actions
He will certainly be assisting
But maybe not to the point of calling the plays.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 12:28 PM CST up reply actions
Usually the QB's coach calls in the plays to the QB
and ultimately the OC calls them in to the QBC so what exactly would a passing coordinator do? Nod approvingly?
Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.
[Nods approvingly]
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 12:34 PM CST up reply actions
I don't understand why doesn't the oc just call the play directly to the qb
what is the need for the middle man
some teams do
No word on how the bears will structure their game day play calling
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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Feb 7, 2012 5:49 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
Tice will, and always was, going to call all the plays
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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Feb 7, 2012 12:31 PM CST up reply actions
*Agreed, and on a side note, it looks that Emery is in charge , by bringing people unrelated with him or the Bears in the past. Kudos. Go get some talent that we need , help Cutty and he’ll win it all. I’m already meat balling. LOL
by transylvanian bear on Feb 7, 2012 4:02 PM CST up reply actions
I'm not so sure Emery made this move.
He did say all the coaching moves would be up to Smith. But maybe with Angelo gone suddenly Bates was interested. Either that or Angelo had said no to Bates and under Angelo, Lovie had no say.
Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.
That sounds right.
Nobody wants to give Lovie credit tho lol
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by EmmCeee on Feb 7, 2012 8:44 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
Honestly...
I am happy the Bears are actually interested in being a team that has a “passing game coordinator” and not just a bus driver!
There's a fine line between stupid...and clever!
by LostInSTL on Feb 7, 2012 12:30 PM CST up reply actions 7 recs
Well done
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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Feb 7, 2012 12:31 PM CST up reply actions
Rec'd
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 12:34 PM CST up reply actions
greened
Has Mister Cheeky Monkey ever done a photoshop of Lovie driving said bus?
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by David Taylor on Feb 7, 2012 4:41 PM CST up reply actions 6 recs
Maybe he didnt get off the bus
because he knew it would end up in a sack…..
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by CloudyFuture on Feb 7, 2012 5:42 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
just off photo
Johnny Knox has slipped, Roy Williams is turning away and Earl Bennett is putting on new shoes
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Greened again
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WELL MR TAYLOR....
consider this a request! WE NEED A BUS DRIVER!!!!!!!!
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Ya, I thought they said before that...
The “passing game coordinator” would also be the QB coach.
by Joeb'n777 on Feb 7, 2012 12:39 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Im liking how the Bears are keeping things quiet
Then hit us with good news. Now on to free agency!
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"we liked what Roy Williams did for us late in the season"
“So were announcing a 5 year 40 million dollar deal”
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" My how things change with a new GM in place."
My guess is this has nothing to do with a new GM. We have already been denied a few opportunities to interview candidates as well as others being promoted etc., and like the OC search a couple of seasons ago, we ended up ‘settling’ on someone who we originally thought wasn’t even in the mix.
I’m not saying this is an analogous situation, because Bates isn’t a ‘Lovie’ guy or someone with Bears ties, and also as we all know he has the history with Cutler. I’m fine with this move, most likely an upgrade over what’s his name.
by Soldier Field Was Ruined on Feb 7, 2012 12:49 PM CST reply actions
Bates was off the candidate list a few weeks ago
The post Angelo, pre Emery regime nixed Bates… Now with new leadership in place, Lovie is meeting with Bates… unrelated, maybe…
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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Feb 7, 2012 1:28 PM CST up reply actions
Why wasn't he hired last season...
by another organization after being fired by Seattle?
Because of his character?
He is known around the league for being blunt.
shoudl be perfect for sizzle then..
Hoping that Peppers does the belt dance over Rodgers crumpled on the turf
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#Dolphins WR Brandon Marshall on #Bears QB Jay Cutler: “Maybe down the road we may have some extra picks & we may be able to trade for him.” Retweeted by WCFHester23
Seems plausible at this point
It may be beneficial to both sides. I think if Phil Emery can negotiate adeal where it allows him to keep our first rounder, he may pull the trigger. The Dolphins are in rebuild mode, and need both the cap space and extra picks to do so. And, the Bears need a top WR in a win-now mode. Makes more sense the more I think about it.
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 1:16 PM CST up reply actions
Beneficial to trade Jay to Miami?
It seems that’s what Marshall is saying based on his phrasing… and I definitely can’t see a situation where trading Jay would be a good idea. Marshall better come here, or the reunion ain’t happenin lol
missing number 6
That's what I ment, but I obviously misread the tweet lol
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 1:36 PM CST up reply actions
Gotcha lol
Yeah I had to read it twice, too. And then I’m like, “keep dreaming, Marshall. Either you get your butt to Chi or it ain’t happenin” LOL. Would be quite awesome if we COULD somehow acquire him…. He and Jay definitely had a groove back in Denver
missing number 6
that post says the dolphins would get cutty
So no it’s not plausible
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by Ditkavsworld on Feb 7, 2012 1:27 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
How did I suggest trading Cutler for Marshall?
I was suggesting the Bears trade for Brandon Marshall so Jay Cutler has his go-to guy in Chicago…
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 1:35 PM CST up reply actions
Oh wait a minute...
Whoops, I misread that tweet completely!
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 1:36 PM CST up reply actions
Uh, yeah, Doesn't matter, P. Manning is going to Miami.
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by Suffering from Chicago Sports on Feb 7, 2012 1:48 PM CST up reply actions
I think he's going to be a Jet
Why go to a team that’s in re-build mode when you’re a player that’s not staying in this league long term from now? If anything, I’d expect Matt Flynn and perhaps Jermichael Finley to reunite with their former OC.
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 1:53 PM CST up reply actions
I can't see the Jets
Organization giving up on Sanchez just yet. Some of the players might have but the org can’t after trading up for him.
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by Acreman20 on Feb 7, 2012 2:00 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
I can see them going after Manning, they have to realize that Sanchez is an average QB at best, and won’t win them a title
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by touchdown bears on Feb 7, 2012 4:38 PM CST up reply actions
Accoding to schefter
Pmanning would NOT want to play for rex…..Guess we will see…..I think he goes to ari since they are always trying to fix their qb position….
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Peyton Manning to Larry Fitzgerald?
That would be awesome to watch…until they play the Bears. Then, the Bears will have to give him the Brett Favre treatment and knock him TFO!
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 6:53 PM CST up reply actions
Really?
Reading around on some of the other various websites, Bates was like 3rd of 4th choice down! How content should we be?
pbanachi
Bates was a candidate for O.C. before they hired Martz
On paper, this is as good a hire as they’ve made in a long time
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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Feb 7, 2012 1:30 PM CST up reply actions
Ya no kidding
He was their first choice IIRC…..I seem to remember tons of articles on how the OC job was bates and the DC was fewells…..
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
- NEW Bears GM Phil Emery on evaluating NFL talent
We're getting the band back together...
Well maybe not, but this is a pretty good move, although hiring another coach who was out of the league might show that once again, no one wants to come to a team with a coaching staff on the hot seat. We could be settling, especially going from “he’s not in the mix” to “he’s the guy but just not the passing game coordinator.” Strange to me.
Also, what’s the bet that tomorrow Pompei, Haugh, Rosenbloom, Telander or Greg Couch write a “The Bears have handed the franchise to their QB this is horrible” column? I can almost guarantee someone at least mentions this in their column.
...because Cutty does it.
I bet Rosenbloom is the one who types that pessimistic article
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 1:37 PM CST up reply actions
Indy did that with Peyton.
Worked out pretty well for them.
Why do some people think that Tice wasn't going to have full control of the offense?
A passing game coordinator isn’t calling plays.
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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Feb 7, 2012 1:41 PM CST reply actions
Good move.
If only because the familiarity allows them to avoid the “get to know you” phase and get right down to business. This is Cutler’s fourth offense in five seasons, and he’ll need every advantage.
Yup. Hopefully this playbook will be a mere fusion of the tenants of the former offense.
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by CurtisEnisFan on Feb 7, 2012 1:50 PM CST up reply actions
Exactly. Use the Martz terminology and cull the ridiculous parts.
Then add in more play action and more designed rollouts for Jay. Oh, and GET A FREAKING TIGHT END!
I think KD does a decent job, and has the size/skills to be a good target. We just threw TE's the ball like 15 times all year.
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by CurtisEnisFan on Feb 7, 2012 2:04 PM CST up reply actions
I think he does alright, but it is difficult to tell from the sample size.
My biggest issue this season was his blocking and seeming inability to use his huge 6’7" frame to create space and get open. He should be posting up in the end zone like a center in basketball, not trying to finesse his way by defenders.
Well, there are FA TE's...so you might get your wish.
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by CurtisEnisFan on Feb 7, 2012 2:17 PM CST up reply actions
Fred Davis? Meh. Shockey? No thanks.
And Finley…well, he’d instantly be our #1 WR as well as TE, so that would be sweet (plus it hurts the pack), but they can franchise him, so I don’t see that happening.
You can find impact TEs later in the draft, so I guess that’s the route to go.
I'm not paying WR1 monies for Finley.
Sry, he’s an injury waiting to happen.
Plus the fact.....you know...he's not a receiver.
If we only get Finley+ draft pick the offense will stay in second gear rather then being able shift higher.
Cacti are prickly.
by crackedcactus on Feb 7, 2012 8:48 PM CST up reply actions
I'd take Davis in a heartbeat over Kellen
Davis has been behind Cooley for a while and finally showed his potential this year. Considering how Cutler has shown that he likes having TE’s that can catch and stretch the field, I’d be all for him at the right price
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Davis is really good
Definitely no on Shockey.
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God No.
Shockey hasn’t been relevant since 2008…
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by crackedcactus on Feb 7, 2012 8:48 PM CST up reply actions
And I cannot wait to see someone actually CATCH that pass!!!!
by frenchbears113 on Feb 7, 2012 1:52 PM CST up reply actions
THIS ^^^^^^
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by MidWayMonster54 on Feb 7, 2012 1:53 PM CST up reply actions
Bump that
We’ve already took a small step towards victory with the Bates hire, now it’s time to take the giant leap for greatness and acquire a big time playmaker!
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 1:56 PM CST up reply actions
ALL HAIL ROY E. WILLIAMS!!!!! Wait.............
by frenchbears113 on Feb 7, 2012 1:58 PM CST up reply actions
(Grabs torch, pitchfork)
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by CurtisEnisFan on Feb 7, 2012 2:05 PM CST up reply actions
Them 2 who hailed Roy Williams
Are gone…If Angelo was still in the FO, there would be no J. Bates and Martz could be pining for another year of Roy.
titles please
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read that as titties please
and threw up in my mouth a second time.
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by hedonism bot on Feb 8, 2012 11:27 AM CST up reply actions
And the Chicago Bears are excited to announce the reunion of Jay Cutler and one of his exciting Denver Broncos teammates...
undersized receiver Eddie Royal!
/Jerry Angelo’d
by Hawkeyes on Feb 7, 2012 2:00 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Bad part is Royal would easily be a top 2 WR on our team ......
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by MidWayMonster54 on Feb 7, 2012 2:02 PM CST up reply actions
Royal isn't that bad but we already have a good slot receiver in the name of Earl Bennett
by frenchbears113 on Feb 7, 2012 2:07 PM CST up reply actions
Depth is nice though & Royal can play special teams as well .....
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by MidWayMonster54 on Feb 7, 2012 2:09 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed
Though Manningham has a higher ceiling, Royal would be a softer hit against the cap and has a similar baseline. Should still be effective as a flanker.
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by TheAwesomeMachine on Feb 7, 2012 7:11 PM CST up reply actions
I also like the fact that Bates will be ready to step in as OC after a year
if Tice gets another job offer. Jay is in dire need of consistency
I like this move. Cool.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
I wonder who was the most influential person in making this happen.....
Now we need someone who can develop all the receivers( currently on the team and new) here.. Perhaps We could convince the NY Giants wide receivers coach, Sean Ryan, to come to Chicago: Within a span of 4 years, NY has won 2 Superbowls with a completely different set of wideouts. This speaks volumes about how well they develop receivers. Git-R-done Emery.
Very happy
A guy that has been with Cutler before and has a good working relationship with him.
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 4:09 PM CST up reply actions
Wasn't Lovie with the Rams by '02?
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 8:58 PM CST up reply actions
I see
what you did there…..
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Good to hear
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by TheAwesomeMachine on Feb 7, 2012 7:14 PM CST up reply actions
Bates is the most logical choice
I realize Emery stated that Lovie has control over the coaching staff, but this seems like he had some influence over this decision.
Most qualified to continue to teach Cutty, their history, and obviously the most experienced candidate.
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Could be right
because I remember Dickerson and Wright say that Bates was out of the running and from what they had heard they didnt think Tice and Bates could work well together…..
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It was interesting how this came about
Because I had written Bates off as a posibility weeks ago, after the story broke that the Bears weren’t interested in him. As it turns out, this seems to make the most sense.
I honestly thought they'd hire Van Pelt
Seemed like a typical Lovie move, very happy they went with Bates.
I like the hire BUT
It find it humorous that the coaching staff is made up of a bunch of people that have lost their jobs at one time or another….Especially the offense being up of a bunch of coaching rejects (well except for maybe Tice)…..Offense will be interesting to watch this season…..
Man I miss football already…..
"In an infinite universe where reality is interpreted through our continuously fluctuating perception, providing absolute definitive proof of anything becomes a little more than speculation based on random data....."
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Bates lost his last 2 jobs
Because Josh McDaniels is a douche and Pete Carroll is an impatient douche
Well I could understand how mcdaniels
He was a passing genius…..but ya carroll was just impatient….Though I recall reports that Bates was let go in seattle because he did not see eye to eye with carroll on how to run the offense…..
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I think the "not seeing eye to eye"
on running the offense wasn’t an issue until after the playoff game against the Bears. I don’t believe Bates was employed by anyone this past season.
how many football coaching staffs are made up of people who have never been fired?
Its part of the business
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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Feb 7, 2012 5:53 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
LOVIE SMITH
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Relax I just find it humorous
Nothing against the hire or the Bears…..
But
mccarthy, sean peyton, jason garret, andy reid, belichick, rex ryan, rob ryan, nick saban, and mike martz (was not fired recently)…With Lovie Smith thats ten……
…..
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wasn't Belichick fired from the Browns?
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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Feb 7, 2012 6:55 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
For now that is...
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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 7, 2012 6:55 PM CST up reply actions
I wasn't kidding about not doing this.
It looks stupid.
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Martz was fired from the Lions, Rams and 49ers wasn't he?
Sean Peyton was fired after he was QB coach for the Eagles in 98, as was McCarthy in his first stint with the Packers as an assistant.
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So martz and the others count in my mind…..But ya I am just messing around…..Still like i said I like the hire just find it a little humorous is all…..
Besides I would take Bates over van pelt anyways…..
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by CloudyFuture on Feb 7, 2012 10:20 PM CST up reply actions
Don't forgot
Bill Cowher, Bill Walsh, Don Shula, John Madden,Tom Landry, Ken Whisenhunt, Marv Levy, Gary Kubiak, Bill Parcells and Chuck Knoll
Oh
ron rivera wasnt fired either…..
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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Feb 7, 2012 6:57 PM CST up reply actions
Way to list almost every HOF coach ever lol
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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Feb 8, 2012 9:03 AM CST up reply actions
I agree with those who think Emery had some influence
Emery strikes me as the kind of GM who thinks in common sense. He’s effective, not particularly the most creative but he sees things well and he’s good at connecting the dots.
When Lovie says that he did some “research”, most likely Emery pulled out Cutler’s statistics when Bates was QB coach at the Broncos . . . and Lovie went “Yeah, yeah, go hire him”, most likely.
Now all we need is Marshall to make the Broncos union complete. I don’t see how we could get him without giving up our first-rounder though.
Id go free agency 1st
then go for a trade if we strike out there. If they want a 1st give em next year’s. Itz gonna be the 32nd pick anyway
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by EmmCeee on Feb 7, 2012 9:05 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
I Thought The Bears Front Office Resented Bates Because He Rejected Them Last Time?
this is an interesting development since Bates was the first choice of OC two years ago but he rejected the Bears to work in Seattle so Lovie decided to go with Martz. Now this…
Unemployment is a humbling experience
And may be what Bates needed to get his head, temper, and ego back to normal. Now he has future job prospects if the Bears succeed this season and if Tice goes elsewhere.
Oh Im sure Bates Would Take Any Offer
whats surprising to me is that the Bears forgot about their animosity to him when they refused to even consider him as OC initially.
Hope Jeremy has learned something from his jobless experience
Humbling is good thing, sometimes.
Jim Bates, his dad also was an ego maniac guy and ended his coaching career in a very ugly manner. He had a rift with GM Ted Thompson in Green bay, had a disagreement with HC Mike Shanahan in Denver and got fired by HC Raheem Morris during the season in Tampa. Jim’s last three stints in the league were totally mess.
Jeremy could learn something, whether it’s good or bad, from his dad’s long career.
I really like the hire
I’m hoping he does a lot of what the Broncos did with Cutty, i.e. rolling him out, bootlegs that sort of thing. #6 was so stationary in the pocket with Martz we gotta get him outside the pocket and throwing on the run, we all know he can do it and I think Bates does too
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