NFL  > Chicago Bears  > Is Dave Toub the next Bears coach if Lovie gets the Axe!
November 10, 2010, 05:10 PM
The Bears head coach in waiting is none other than special teams coordinator Dave Toub, who once again is having a stellar season. One source close to ownership said Toub even would be on the short list for head coach if the Bears were to make a move.

The Bears know Mike Ditka came into the head-coaching job after a stint as a special-teams coach with Dallas.

Given the connections between the McCaskeys and the Rooney family that owns the Steelers, there has been speculation that Bill Cowher is the logical candidate for the Bears if they made a move after the season. As likely, the source said, Stanford's Jim Harbaugh, the 49ers Mike Singletary if he were fired or another former Bears player such as Ron Rivera or Frazier might get the call.

But Toub would get an interview based on what he has done for the Bears, finishing in the top third his six previous seasons and No. 1 overall in 2006 and 2007.

I don't know if Rivera would take the job given the way he was shown the door by Lovie with the McCaskys blessings.

I doubt they would bring in Singletary based on his record with the Niners.

Toub, Harbaugh and Frazier all make sense based on the Bears history of hiring coaches, Cowher will have his pick of teams to coach, I'm skeptical Chicago is high on his list first and second I'm not sure the Bears would offer up the money nor give him the control of the team he desires.
November 10, 2010  05:12 PM ET

Interesting....

November 10, 2010  05:40 PM ET
QUOTE(#2):

Interesting....

I know I beginning to think I'm the lone Bear fan here.

November 10, 2010  05:46 PM ET
QUOTE(#3):

I know I beginning to think I'm the lone Bear fan here.

I can be a Bears fan by proxy if you want! LOL! :)

November 10, 2010  05:52 PM ET
QUOTE(#4):

I can be a Bears fan by proxy if you want! LOL! :)

LOL..........thanks as a life long Bear fan I authorize you to represent a Bear fan when it doesn't interfere with your true Cowboy fan duties, hows that? :-)

November 10, 2010  05:53 PM ET

Perfection!!

November 10, 2010  05:57 PM ET
QUOTE(#4):

I can be a Bears fan by proxy if you want! LOL! :)

Eazy is also a Bear fan by proxy.........as I am a Bengal, Cowboy, Steeler, Browns, Colts, Patriots, Chiefs etc. fan when my obligations as a Bear fan do not interfere with my first priority as a Bear fan..........Whew easier done than said...........LOL

November 10, 2010  05:58 PM ET
QUOTE(#5):

LOL..........thanks as a life long Bear fan I authorize you to represent a Bear fan when it doesn't interfere with your true Cowboy fan duties, hows that? :-)

Does that mean I'm out the door now? Dang, I'm not welcome at Tipsey's and my unofficial Bears fan title has been stripped from me as well.

*Hits the door, looking for the closest bar, besides Tipsey's*

November 10, 2010  06:05 PM ET
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Does that mean I'm out the door now? Dang, I'm not welcome at Tipsey's and my unofficial Bears fan title has been stripped from me as well.*Hits the door, looking for the closest bar, besides Tipsey's*

LOL.........Bull you were the first Bear fan by proxy, there can be many team proxy fans. I love the game and while I'm a devout life long Bear fan, I root for several different teams on any given Sunday, except those that may be playing against the Bears or have implications in teams playing against the division rivals.

November 10, 2010  06:06 PM ET

Are there any SeaHawks fans here?

I'm trying to remember if I've EVER seen a SH fan here...

November 10, 2010  06:07 PM ET
QUOTE(#12):

LOL.........Bull you were the first Bear fan by proxy, there can be many team proxy fans. I love the game and while I'm a devout life long Bear fan, I root for several different teams on any given Sunday, except those that may be playing against the Bears or have implications in teams playing against the division rivals.

Same for me...it's about the game but the Boyz will always be first in my heart!

November 10, 2010  06:23 PM ET
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Are there any SeaHawks fans here?I'm trying to remember if I've EVER seen a SH fan here...

we've got a few up in Alaska, i've always followed them just because they're the team we primarily get on TV up here...

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November 10, 2010  06:38 PM ET
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Sorry about the comment,but i was just showing a troll to the door,and have a hard time with new names,and Yes,I'm a Bears Fan too and I'm fervantly hoping they can adjust and adapt too make it too the Playoffs,that's Mt greates Hope as the bengals are stuck in 2nd gear for the year as it seems,and Lovie needs to leave,as he reminds me so much like Marv lewis they could be twins[cuz they're both proven losers]and over thier depth as HC's.imo

I agree Eazy Lovie and Lewis could be brothers, I really thought the Bengals would do better this year than they have, T.O. is coming up big as of late for your team and I hope they can put together a string of wins and make a run at it.

November 10, 2010  06:54 PM ET

Well, I change my name occasionally, like I have now, but the account is till the same, and my information remains the same, and is open for inspection. If anyone is unsure of who I am, feel free to check out the account..........:-)

November 10, 2010  07:10 PM ET

In the Chin we trust!

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November 10, 2010  08:27 PM ET
QUOTE(#11):

looking for the closest bar, besides Tipsey's*

May I suggest the The Lost Weekend Bar over on Downer St.

 
November 10, 2010  11:10 PM ET
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The Bears head coach in waiting is none other than special teams coordinator Dave Toub, who once again is having a stellar season. One source close to ownership said Toub even would be on the short list for head coach if the Bears were to make a move.The Bears know Mike Ditka came into the head-coaching job after a stint as a special-teams coach with Dallas.Given the connections between the McCaskeys and the Rooney family that owns the Steelers, there has been speculation that Bill Cowher is the logical candidate for the Bears if they made a move after the season. As likely, the source said, Stanford's Jim Harbaugh, the 49ers Mike Singletary if he were fired or another former Bears player such as Ron Rivera or Frazier might get the call.But Toub would get an interview based on what he has done for the Bears, finishing in the top third his six previous seasons and No. 1 overall in 2006 and 2007.I don't know if Rivera would take the job given the way he was shown the door by Lovie with the McCaskys blessings.I doubt they would bring in Singletary based on his record with the Niners.Toub, Harbaugh and Frazier all make sense based on the Bears history of hiring coaches, Cowher will have his pick of teams to coach, I'm skeptical Chicago is high on his list first and second I'm not sure the Bears would offer up the money nor give him the control of the team he desires.

Just think about it...with no CBA, and a lockout almost guaranteed to happen...I do not think the Bears front office with limited revenue coming in...the owners will not get any ticket revenue for games if their are no games, are not going to be paying two coaches at the same time...the two sides are not even schedule to meet again until December.

Now this is scenario where Lovie Smith gets cans...A CBA is reached, and their are big name coaches available, with maximum revenue available, they may be willing to eat some salary...especially since their will be a new CEO of the team, who takes over and season end.

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