flapgreen Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 1 minute ago, Pip's Invitation said: There are orders of magnitude fewer posts about the Bears firings than the Vikings and Dolphins firings. Because expected or because nobody cares anymore? I think it's a lack of caring. Even the most loyal of Bears fans are just over it at this point. No reason to have hope or give them any of your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3nOut Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 So far, I have read that the Bears have requested interviews with: Leslie Frazier Nathaniel Hackett Todd Bowles Brian Daboll Doug Peterson Byron Leftwich Matt Eberflus Interesting that Harbaugh, McDaniels, and Flores are not listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschroeder1 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 25 minutes ago, 3nOut said: So far, I have read that the Bears have requested interviews with: Leslie Frazier Nathaniel Hackett Todd Bowles Brian Daboll Doug Peterson Byron Leftwich Matt Eberflus Interesting that Harbaugh, McDaniels, and Flores are not listed. In the case of Harbaugh, he doesn't have an agent who might be leaking this news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Gravy Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 1 hour ago, 3nOut said: So far, I have read that the Bears have requested interviews with: Leslie Frazier Nathaniel Hackett Todd Bowles Brian Daboll Doug Peterson Byron Leftwich Matt Eberflus Interesting that Harbaugh, McDaniels, and Flores are not listed. Flores news just came out. And a request for Quinn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Gravy Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 1 hour ago, 3nOut said: So far, I have read that the Bears have requested interviews with: Leslie Frazier Nathaniel Hackett Todd Bowles Brian Daboll Doug Peterson Byron Leftwich Matt Eberflus Interesting that Harbaugh, McDaniels, and Flores are not listed. Such an uninspiring list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Gravy Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Who the hell is conducting these interviews? 90 year old Polian, George and Uncle Teddy? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Hermit Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 29 minutes ago, Sunday Gravy said: Flores news just came out. And a request for Quinn. I'd be ok with Flores. I think he got railroaded in Miami. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapgreen Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 11 hours ago, Sunday Gravy said: Who the hell is conducting these interviews? 90 year old Polian, George and Uncle Teddy? Right. These morons don't even have a damn GM yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapgreen Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 13 hours ago, 3nOut said: So far, I have read that the Bears have requested interviews with: Leslie Frazier Nathaniel Hackett Todd Bowles Brian Daboll Doug Peterson Byron Leftwich Matt Eberflus Interesting that Harbaugh, McDaniels, and Flores are not listed. No Roman is such a joke. Doubt Harbaugh would be mentioned by anyone yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CletiusMaximus Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 14 hours ago, flapgreen said: Right. These morons don't even have a damn GM yet. Quote Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter Bears requested permission to interview Patriots’ director of scouting Eliot Wolf for their GM job, per source. They might end up with two ex-Packers - Wolf as GM and Hacket as HC. Eliot Wolf is Ron Wolf's son, was in line for the Packers GM job but left Green Bay in 2018 when they chose Brian Gutekunst over him. Had the job in Cleveland for a year or two, then took a big step down to become an assistant in NE. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapgreen Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 1 hour ago, CletiusMaximus said: They might end up with two ex-Packers - Wolf as GM and Hacket as HC. Eliot Wolf is Ron Wolf's son, was in line for the Packers GM job but left Green Bay in 2018 when they chose Brian Gutekunst over him. Had the job in Cleveland for a year or two, then took a big step down to become an assistant in NE. There's no reason to start interviewing head coaches before they hire a GM. But I'll admit I do like the list of GM candidates they're looking at so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapgreen Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 Bears interviewed Pedersen today. I guess ####### Ted and Polian conducted it. So pointless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapgreen Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 Dodds and Daboll would be a great GM/Head coach combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockaction Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Never hire a coach before the GM. We used to do that with the Jets. Totally disrupts the chain of command and leads to an organization in constant personnel battles and disarray. That's just a bad move. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapgreen Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 Don't sleep on Harbaugh yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDitkaWeTrust Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 14 hours ago, flapgreen said: Don't sleep on Harbaugh yet. This only works if they bring in a cap guru like Khan at the GM position. Harbaugh will want to control most of the personnel decisions and he will end up butting heads with a traditional GM candidate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapgreen Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 2 hours ago, InDitkaWeTrust said: This only works if they bring in a cap guru like Khan at the GM position. Harbaugh will want to control most of the personnel decisions and he will end up butting heads with a traditional GM candidate. Agreed. Maybe even elevate Champ to GM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 I think it’s Frazier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanner9919 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Leslie Frazier is no better than then man they just showed the door to. I'd be interested in Leftwhich, Dabol, but not Flores or anyone else. Just seems to be a retreads list of retreads and never-has-beens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapgreen Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 Word from the inside is the whole search has been a complete cluster. No direction. Just random Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapgreen Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 And all was right with the world. Suck it, Packers! Turds 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDitkaWeTrust Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 How in the world is Jim Caldwell's name being thrown around now? Dude hasn't been in the NFL (except for a short stint with the Dolphins under Flores) since 2017. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tick Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 On 1/22/2022 at 8:15 PM, flapgreen said: Word from the inside is the whole search has been a complete cluster. No direction. Just random Any time you have a candidate list THAT BIG, it seems like you have no idea what you are looking for. I get checking our all sorts of options, but some of that needs to be done in the background before you start the interview process so you can be ready to start hiring somewhat quickly. The Giants made a good hire, maybe not the only right one, but were able to do it long before the Bears are even considering making an offer and they lose out on what seems to be a good candidate. Couple that With the Colts Assistant GM removing his name from consideration and I think we lost two of the more experienced guys on that list. I have no faith in the the process, but i still have hope whoever they do pick can rise to the job and improve the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapgreen Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 Be nice if they could get Khan and Morocco to take over the entire organization and run it from here on out. That's about the only thing that would give me hope. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barackdhouse Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 It's like a game of musical chairs with clowns on crutches limping around in a circle(jerk) to some out of tune hymn about suffering and regret until eventually a drawn out and too slow turntable stylus scratches the "music" off and the Bears are left standing around to hire the dumbest and ugliest clown they can find. *reverse jinx* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapgreen Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 (edited) Zeroing in on a Poles/Quinn combo. We'll see... Wolfe also in on the running. Edited January 25 by flapgreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapgreen Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 BREAKING: Bears Finalizing Deal With Chiefs Exec Ryan Poles As Next GM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefD Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Hope he take Bieniemy with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefD Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 8 minutes ago, flapgreen said: BREAKING: Bears Finalizing Deal With Chiefs Exec Ryan Poles As Next GM He was the Assistant Director of Player Personnel. Chiefs had some good drafts recently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefD Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 5 minutes ago, ChiefD said: Hope he take Bieniemy with him. I should clarify this. I think Bieniemy needs to get a HC gig this offseason. I would like it to happen so the Chiefs can bring in some fresh voices to the offensive room. He's been here a long time and I think Andy Reid would benefit from some fresh perspective also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhockster Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 6 minutes ago, ChiefD said: Hope he take Bieniemy with him. Just curious, since you are a Chiefs fan, what is the negative about Bieniemy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefD Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 2 minutes ago, dhockster said: Just curious, since you are a Chiefs fan, what is the negative about Bieniemy? My theory is this: 1. He doesn't interview well. He's had plenty of chances to wow people during the interview process and hasn't even gotten an offer as far as we know. 2. I don't think he calls plays well. I'm fairly confident Reid gave him the keys to the offense several times this year in terms of calling plays, and you can pretty much tell when it happens. It's no coincidence to me the offense got remarkably better the last few weeks as we have gotten to playoff time. Chiefs fans have noticed it even during certain games when the offense looks like total crap. And then all of a sudden they start to click. Has to be Reid taking it back over. Reid does this from time to time to try and get his guys hired. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefD Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Just now, ChiefD said: Reid does this from time to time to try and get his guys hired. The Bears are the perfect example. Reid gave Nagy just enough play calling experience to get him a HC job. Which as Bears fans know, turned out to be a bad hire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapgreen Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 24 minutes ago, ChiefD said: Hope he take Bieniemy with him. Not on their list. Word is they want a coach with experience. If that's the case, then I hope it's Quinn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapgreen Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 Hopefully, George keeps his ####### out of the way of the coach hiring process now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gally Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 29 minutes ago, dhockster said: Just curious, since you are a Chiefs fan, what is the negative about Bieniemy? He won't come with Mahomes, Hill, and Kelce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gally Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 22 minutes ago, ChiefD said: The Bears are the perfect example. Reid gave Nagy just enough play calling experience to get him a HC job. Which as Bears fans know, turned out to be a bad hire. So have the Bears learned nothing about taking KC guys by now getting a GM from KC? I think KC inflates value of coach/GM types (especially coaches) because they have elite players on offense. They won't be able to take those elite guys with them so much of how they win won't translate. I have no idea if this GM had anything to do with getting those elite guys (maybe he was the reason why) but even so guys like Mahomes, Hill, and Kelce don't grow on trees even if you can identify when they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapgreen Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 1 minute ago, Gally said: So have the Bears learned nothing about taking KC guys by now getting a GM from KC? I think KC inflates value of coach/GM types (especially coaches) because they have elite players on offense. They won't be able to take those elite guys with them so much of how they win won't translate. I have no idea if this GM had anything to do with getting those elite guys (maybe he was the reason why) but even so guys like Mahomes, Hill, and Kelce don't grow on trees even if you can identify when they do. Poles has been a finalist at multiple places over the last year and the Vikings were definitely hiring him, if the Bears didn't. This is one hire that I don't think it mattered where he was at. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoman Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 1 minute ago, flapgreen said: Poles has been a finalist at multiple places over the last year and the Vikings were definitely hiring him, if the Bears didn't. This is one hire that I don't think it mattered where he was at. So if he were with the Jets or Lions he would be highly sought after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gally Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 1 minute ago, flapgreen said: Poles has been a finalist at multiple places over the last year and the Vikings were definitely hiring him, if the Bears didn't. This is one hire that I don't think it mattered where he was at. Makes you wonder if he made the decision or if the Bears offered him a lot more. Looking at the rosters it's pretty close in terms of talent overall. I have no idea how the cap situations compare but I think I would rather take over the Vikes situation but that's probably because I am a Vikes fan...hahaha It all boils down to your Fields thoughts. If you are a believer then probably going to the Bears makes sense for building purposes. I think Cousins is better now but not sure how much longer that will be. Plus the cap hit for Cousins is pretty bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoman Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 6 minutes ago, Gally said: So have the Bears learned nothing about taking KC guys by now getting a GM from KC? I think KC inflates value of coach/GM types (especially coaches) because they have elite players on offense. They won't be able to take those elite guys with them so much of how they win won't translate. I have no idea if this GM had anything to do with getting those elite guys (maybe he was the reason why) but even so guys like Mahomes, Hill, and Kelce don't grow on trees even if you can identify when they do. I take it you didn't like the Nagy hire. We got Terry Shea as offensive coordinator from KC and he was amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gally Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 1 minute ago, yoman said: I take it you didn't like the Nagy hire. We got Terry Shea as offensive coordinator from KC and he was amazing! I actually thought Nagy was a good hire at the time but he since proved that not to be the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tick Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 OK, step 1 done. I have no idea if this is a "good" hire or not, but it's step 1 in whatever the Bears are next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Gravy Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 58 minutes ago, The Tick said: OK, step 1 done. I have no idea if this is a "good" hire or not, but it's step 1 in whatever the Bears are next. Well he's got a lot of experience with a winning franchise and he's worked for a bunch of good personnel guys. But yeah who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDitkaWeTrust Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 I'm pretty ok with this hire, although I think it signals that the HC won't be someone who likes to micromanage, like Payton or Harbaugh. I swear if we end up with Jim Caldwell, I'm done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoman Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 (edited) This reeks of nepotism. Polian hired his son Poles. I also don't like going from Ryan Pace (Ryan P) to Ryan Poles (Ryan P) Edited January 25 by yoman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Gravy Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 (edited) If it really is down to Eberflus, Caldwell and Quinn I’m highly in favor of Quinn. Caldwell is close to 70 and so uninspiring. Eberflus is interesting but I’d prefer the guy with the experience of being a head coach. I like that Quinn had some success and was so close to winning a title. Makes me think he will be laser focused in his second chance. I think Quinn would be a very good hire. Edited January 26 by Sunday Gravy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapgreen Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 The whispers on Quinn are getting louder. Seems very likely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Gravy Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 14 hours ago, flapgreen said: The whispers on Quinn are getting louder. Seems very likely Sounds like he was the guy but he pulled out. Wants to stay in Dallas. Eberflus it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapgreen Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 All comes down to who Eberflus can assemble on his staff to surround Fields. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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