Mike Sullivan to interview with BearsJosh Alper, profootballtalk.com There’s another name to add to the list of coaching candidates in Chicago. Mike Garafolo of USA Today reports that the Bears have asked for and received permission to interview Buccaneers offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan for their head coaching vacan… |
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Lions fire three assistant coachesDec 31, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com A 4-12 record wasn’t enough to get Lions coach Jim Schwartz fired, but it did cost three members of his staff. According to Anwar Richardson of MLive.com, the Lions have fired wide receivers coach Shawn Jefferson, running backs coach Sam Gash and tight … |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Packers played without wide receiver Randall Cobb in Sunday’s 37-34 loss, but Cobb said Monday that there’s no chance they’ll have to go without him in the rematch next Saturday night. Cobb said he’s “100 percent” going to be in the lineup… |
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At least two staff changes for Lions*Dec 31, 2012
To this point, at least, the turnover on the Detroit Lions' coaching staff falls short of an overhaul and appears at least partially connected to the contract status of those who are leaving. Receivers coach Shawn Jefferson and running backs coach Sam G… |
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Maggie Hendricks, yahoo.com Several Chicago Bears players were upset about Lovie Smith being fired from the team after nine years. Smith was the only person to coach Devin Hester, the wide receiver/return man who is capable of electrifying returns by struggled in 2012. Hester was … |
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After Smith firing, Bears' Hester mulls retirementDec 31, 2012
After Smith firing, Bears' Hester mulls retirement |
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Falcons special teams coach to talk to Bears, ChiefsDec 31, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com It might be hard for the Falcons to get much work done this week, as their coaching staff is in demand. According to Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com, Falcons special teams coach Keith Armstrong is set to interview for vacancies with the Chiefs and Bears. F… |
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Free Head Exam: Minnesota VikingsDec 31, 2012
After the Minnesota Vikings' 37-34 win over the Green Bay Packers, here are three issues that merit further examination: Talk about finishing strong. Vikings tailback Adrian Peterson averaged 172.2 yards per game in the month of December, the highest av… |
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Chargers bring Ron Wolf in as consultantDec 31, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Chargers are going to get a fresh set of eyes on their general manager search, with the Spanos family bringing in former Packers GM Ron Wolf as a consultant. NFL Network’s Albert Breer said Chargers owner Dean Spanos reached out to Wolf eight or n… |
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Josh Levin, deadspin.com Romeo Crennel, Chan Gailey, Andy Reid, Pat Shurmur, and Norv Turner were fired on Monday for the usual reasons that coaches get fired. All of these guys either led franchises to horrible records (Crennel), disappointed their pitchfork-waving fan bases o… |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com "Black Monday" arrived with a vengeance, with the ax falling on some deserving head coaches and general managers, while also hitting at least one not-so-deserving head coach. The Chicago Bears fired one of the more well-respected head coaches … |
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Emotional reaction to Lovie Smith's firingDec 31, 2012
The end of a head coach's nine-year tenure disrupts deep loyalties, cracks comfort zones and quite frankly scares many of the people affected. That's why you're seeing at least some longtime Chicago Bears react emotionally to the firing of coach Lovie S… |
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Free Head Exam: Green Bay PackersDec 31, 2012
After the Green Bay Packers' 37-34 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, here are three issues that merit further examination: I spent most of Sunday chronicling Adrian Peterson's pursuit of history and the Vikings' surprising run to the playoffs. Frankly, I d… |
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Bears fire Smith after missing playoffsDec 31, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com The Bears fired coach Lovie Smith on Monday after the team missed the playoffs for the fifth time in the last six seasons, despite starting this season 7-1. |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com I noted in my Monday morning column today that it’s the worst day of the NFL year: Black Monday, when coaches and executives lose their job. This Black Monday is even crueler than most. Before noon, six NFL teams had fired their head coaches: The Bills … |
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When The Game Became The Game: An Afternoon With A Deranged, Piss-Smelling Vikings Fan (Me)Dec 31, 2012
Drew Magary, deadspin.com I was giving my eight-month-old baby a bath on Saturday night when I started to space out. In my head, I was giving Vikings QB Christian Ponder an imaginary pep talk. I was Leslie Frazier, only I was Leslie Frazier if Leslie Frazier were a goofy-looking… |
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Sources: Bears fire Smith after missing playoffsDec 31, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com The Bears fired coach Lovie Smith on Monday after the team missed the playoffs for the fifth time in the last six seasons, despite starting this season 7-1. |
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Report: Bears fire Smith after missing playoffsDec 31, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com The Bears fired coach Lovie Smith on Monday after the team missed the playoffs for the fifth time in the last six seasons, despite starting this season 7-1. |
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Bears fire Lovie SmithDec 31, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Missing the playoffs for the second straight year has cost Bears coach Lovie Smith his job. The Bears have fired Smith this morning, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. The move comes a day after the team finished its second consecutive season out of t… |
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Doug Farrar, yahoo.com This year's surprise firing in the NFL is Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith. The Bears failed to make the playoffs in 2012, and in five of the last six seasons. That's why Smith, who made the Super Bowl at the end of the 2006 season and the NFC Champ… |
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Jay Cutler makes Bears' job attractiveDec 31, 2012
Here is a list of teams that have fired their head coaches thus far on Black Monday: Chicago Bears Philadelphia Eagles Buffalo Bills Kansas City Chiefs Cleveland Browns Only one of those teams has a franchise quarterback in place. The San Diego Chargers… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com At this point, the Bears have not fired head coach Lovie Smith. But they’re apparently working on replacing him already. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bears have already asked other teams permission to interview head coaching candidates. Ther… |
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It appears Jim Schwartz is safeDec 31, 2012
At about the same time the Chicago Bears were firing coach Lovie Smith, another NFC North coach was in the midst of his annual season-ending news conference. Stranger things have happened, but it's fair to make a couple of educated guesses after Detroit… |
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Peterson to Dickerson: “I’m coming for you”Dec 31, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Vikings running back Adrian Peterson came within 27 feet of breaking the single-season rushing record, set 28 years ago by Rams running back Eric Dickerson. Peterson has a message for the man who didn’t want Adrian to best the mark of 2,105 yards: “… |
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Bears gave Lovie Smith a fair opportunityDec 31, 2012
A second consecutive late-season collapse, along with the presence of a new boss who didn't hire him, was enough to end Lovie Smith's nine-year tenure with the Chicago Bears. The decision came quickly after the Bears missed the playoffs for the fifth ti… |
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Welcome to the offseasonDec 31, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Every year at this time, we say the same thing. “Welcome to the offseason.” For 20 teams, the offseason has officially begun. And with that comes the inevitable change that will occur as owners consider the fact that three of the worst six teams fro… |
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Free Head Exam: Detroit LionsDec 31, 2012
After the Detroit Lions' 26-24 loss to the Chicago Bears, here are three issues that merit further examination: The Lions were lulled into thinking they were on the brink of consistent success after last year's breakthrough, but they found out this year… |
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The final impact of the Fail MaryDec 31, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Week Three of the 2012 season (and, necessarily, the referee lockout) ended with a horrendous call at the conclusion of the Monday night game between the Packers and the Seahawks, giving Seattle a win it didn’t earn and Green Bay a loss it didn’t dese… |
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My thoughts on Wild-Card WeekendDec 31, 2012
Uneventful Week 17? Nope. There were still playoff spots to be won, and history to be chased. And that was just one man. Peter King breaks down the wrap of the regular season. |
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Free Head Exam: Chicago BearsDec 31, 2012
After the Chicago Bears' 26-24 victory over the Detroit Lions, here are three issues that merit further examination: All eyes are on general manager Phil Emery, and by extension team president Ted Phillips and chairman George McCaskey. The Bears finishe… |
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Slideshow: Week 17 in your photosDec 31, 2012
Thanks to everyone for submitting photos this season for this fun, new feature. It might not win a Pulitzer Prize each week, but we all deserve a smile on Monday mornings, don't we? |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com Adrian Peterson, running back, Minnesota Vikings: Needing a win to get into the playoffs, the Vikings needed a big performance from Peterson. Their best player would deliver, carrying the ball a season-high 34 times for 199 yards and a touchdown and sco… |
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BBAO: Charting our next courseDec 31, 2012
We're Black and Blue All Over: Good morning to you on the first day of the offseason for half of our division. It's the first day of the postseason for the other half. On the blog, we're stull steam ahead. I'm planning to churn out one last four-set of … |
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NBC Sports, yahoo.com Rodney Harrison says he thinks the Texans are capable of winning one playoff game, but they’re not capable of being a real factor in the postseason. He says they’re having too many issues in all facets of the game right now. He also says that the Viki… |
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