Reconstruction project on Chicago's horizon

If the Bears do fire Lovie, they will do what they've always done: hire an assistant coach (likely a defensive coordinator) who's never been a HC before. They tend to be willing to work for much less $$$$$.

Reconstruction projects take time. And things are usually a mess until they're finished. Is that really something to look forward to?

The Bears could easily win the last couple of games, make the playoffs, and run the table to the Super Bowl.

Or, they may finish 8-8...

They're 8-6 and still in the playoff hunt yet there is talk of rebuilding. There are 17 teams in the league that would trade positions with them.

It,s time....9 years of the "same ole story" is enough...one lucky Super Bowl appearance and 8 years of wondering "what the hell are you thinking Lovie....yet don't expect a BIG name replacement....see you in the playoffs sometime in 2017....2018

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Originally posted 08:40 AM ET  12.21 by SouthernBlueFan

Reconstruction projects take time. And things are usually a mess until they're finished. Is that really something to look forward to?

I hope it doesn't turn out like the new Soldiers Field.

Be careful or these will look like the good old days. The Bears have a lot of good things in place. They are not that far away from being the best team in that division. Not far at all.

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Originally posted 09:46 AM ET  12.21 by 50yearfan

Be careful or these will look like the good old days. The Bears have a lot of good things in place. They are not that far away from being the best team in that division. Not far at all.

This.

The only problem is that Lovie and his GM can't seem to recognize what the missing pieces are.

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Originally posted 09:54 AM ET  12.21 by Melman

This.The only problem is that Lovie and his GM can't seem to recognize what the missing pieces are.

Yeah, like an offensive line, for a start.

There was a big difference last week when a future Hall of Famer was throwing the ball instead of a unknown this week in Arizona.

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Originally posted 09:59 AM ET  12.21 by SouthernBlueFan

Yeah, like an offensive line, for a start.

There you go...

GOOD........Heck with the Bears, and love it that #90 Peppers won't bhe getting a ring!

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Originally posted 10:08 AM ET  12.21 by toad

There was a big difference last week when a future Hall of Famer was throwing the ball instead of a unknown this week in Arizona.

Unkown? Who's unknown?

Anyone?

Well, when I realize that I don't even know who you're calling unknown, it sort of adds some validity to your hypothesis.

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Originally posted 08:26 AM ET  12.21 by Melman

If the Bears do fire Lovie, they will do what they've always done: hire an assistant coach (likely a defensive coordinator) who's never been a HC before. They tend to be willing to work for much less $$$$$.

It may end up being a better strategy, when the alternative is a college coach or a failed retread like Norv Turner.

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Originally posted 09:46 AM ET  12.21 by 50yearfan

Be careful or these will look like the good old days. The Bears have a lot of good things in place. They are not that far away from being the best team in that division. Not far at all.

I respect all of your comments, but do you really believe that? The defense really has overachieved and is getting older (they'll especially miss Urlacher's speed in the Tampa 2). And the obvious - the o-line needs an overhaul - and they did not acquire even one in the draft or free agency - Cutler may not survive the time it takes to do that. As a Bears fan I hope you're right, but I have my doubts.

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Originally posted 09:46 AM ET  12.21 by 50yearfan

Be careful or these will look like the good old days. The Bears have a lot of good things in place. They are not that far away from being the best team in that division. Not far at all.

Yup, they already have their sanchize QB and a number one WR for him to stare down on every pass play. "Gee, I wonder where the ball is going?". ;-)