Bears hire Marc Trestman as Head Coach...

No coincidences · 01-16-13, 02:46 AM

You get rid of a coach who's had success as long as his team remains healthy, which hardly ever happens.

Then you prove to everyone that you really have no gameplan for replacing him.

I don't get it.

Deuce · 01-16-13, 02:56 AM

Jerk offs. Hope they regress for the next 3 decades.

ChiLLx · 01-16-13, 03:00 AM

As Bears fan I find this intriguing yet questionable. Trest (yes we're already going to be calling him that) has had a lot of success in the NFL before just never as a top guy. The bigger question is if Cutler is going to buy in or if he's always gonna be a loser.

tto827 · 01-16-13, 03:00 AM

Originally posted by No coincidences

You get rid of a coach who's had success as long as his team remains healthy, which hardly ever happens.

Then you prove to everyone that you really have no gameplan for replacing him.

I don't get it.

Welcome to the bears organization. I was always one of the lowest on Lovie, and I think that this year he took a huge step forward. His game management ability increased tremendously. There was no reason he should have been fired after this season if he found a way to survive the other 8.

I can't say I hope my bears do bad, but if they do struggle in the near future, it is 100% deserved.

ChiLLx · 01-16-13, 03:05 AM

Originally posted by tto827

Welcome to the bears organization. I was always one of the lowest on Lovie, and I think that this year he took a huge step forward. His game management ability increased tremendously. There was no reason he should have been fired after this season if he found a way to survive the other 8.

I can't say I hope my bears do bad, but if they do struggle in the near future, it is 100% deserved.

Cmon dude the offense was pathetic this season. And you can say that's on Tice and not Lovie but after 9 years that doesn't work anymore. Lovie never had an offense that was in the top half of the league. Playoffs only once out of last 6 years (2011 wasn't really his fault). Granted he did get to a Super Bowl with Rex Grossman but the NFC was weak that year.

CanuckG · 01-16-13, 03:12 AM

Solid hire. Has had a lot of success in the past. Good offensive guy.

tto827 · 01-16-13, 03:16 AM

Originally posted by ChiLLx

Cmon dude the offense was pathetic this season. And you can say that's on Tice and not Lovie but after 9 years that doesn't work anymore. Lovie never had an offense that was in the top half of the league. Playoffs only once out of last 6 years (2011 wasn't really his fault). Granted he did get to a Super Bowl with Rex Grossman but the NFC was weak that year.

Lovies major flaws were
1) poor game management
2) inability to make 2nd half adjustments
3) inability to find an offensive coordinator

I think he made strides this year. I would have had no problem canning him anytime before this season. If the Vikings had lost week 17, Lovie would still have his job, and that shouldn't happen. Sure the bears could have won one more game, but I think he did a great job of getting his guys ready, and is/always has great defensive minds that the bears will miss.

ChiLLx · 01-16-13, 03:16 AM

Originally posted by CanuckG

Solid hire. Has had a lot of success in the past. Good offensive guy.

He made Rich Gannon an MVP. Think of what he can do with Cutler, Marshall, and Forte.

ChiLLx · 01-16-13, 03:17 AM

Originally posted by tto827

Lovies major flaws were
1) poor game management
2) inability to make 2nd half adjustments
3) inability to find an offensive coordinator

I think he made strides this year. I would have had no problem canning him anytime before this season. If the Vikings had lost week 17, Lovie would still have his job, and that shouldn't happen. Sure the bears could have won one more game, but I think he did a great job of getting his guys ready, and is/always has great defensive minds that the bears will miss.

Agreed on all accounts. But there's still talk Marinelli and other assistants on defense could stick around if Trestman wants them too.

tto827 · 01-16-13, 03:19 AM

Originally posted by ChiLLx

Agreed on all accounts. But there's still talk Marinelli and other assistants on defense could stick around if Trestman wants them too.

If marinelli sticks around, then maybe they weather the storm. It'll be interesting to watch unfold that's for sure.

GunShard · 01-16-13, 03:54 AM

Bears need to draft more Offensive linemen early in the draft.
Their offense can't do much if their QB keeps getting sacked.

No coincidences · 01-16-13, 10:38 AM

Seems to be pretty rare -- giving a CFL coach a shot in the NFL. Wonder why that isn't more of a tapped resource if the coach is a proven success? Some kind of unwritten rule?

zoo youk · 01-16-13, 11:35 AM

why is no one going after Bill Cowher? does he not have interest in coaching? thought he wanted a 1 year or 2 off and was coming back?

he would have been the perfect fit for Chicago.

zoo youk · 01-16-13, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by tto827

Lovies major flaws were
1) poor game management
2) inability to make 2nd half adjustments
3) inability to find an offensive coordinator

I think he made strides this year. I would have had no problem canning him anytime before this season. If the Vikings had lost week 17, Lovie would still have his job, and that shouldn't happen. Sure the bears could have won one more game, but I think he did a great job of getting his guys ready, and is/always has great defensive minds that the bears will miss.

the man took a team to the Super Bowl with Rex Grossman as his quarterback. ENOUGH SAID.

lakerboy · 01-16-13, 11:37 AM

Good move. Lpvie had his chance.

zoo youk · 01-16-13, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by GunShard

Bears need to draft more Offensive linemen early in the draft.
Their offense can't do much if their QB keeps getting sacked.

dude. you make such caption obvious posts over and over and over again. lol its hilarious.

brewcrew2k · 01-16-13, 11:51 AM

The bears not hiring a defensive coach is pretty weird. I imagine Cutler is still the guy, can he make magic with that stiff.

JakeLc · 01-16-13, 12:53 PM

It's a great day in Chicago.

slacker00 · 01-16-13, 01:02 PM

Bears needed to do something about the offense, maybe the defense can still be good even without Lovie.

JakeLc · 01-16-13, 01:04 PM

19-39 against teams over.500 Lovie was a great coach

SCS · 01-16-13, 01:23 PM

As a Montreal native and CFL fan, I LOVE this hire for the Bears. Trestman is going to do wonders with this offence.

Double Bogey · 01-16-13, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by zoo youk

the man took a team to the Super Bowl with Rex Grossman as his quarterback. ENOUGH SAID.

I would argue Ron Rivera's defense and Devin Hester took them to the super bowl.

You could also add
4) Fired Ron Rivera because he was scared of his rising popularity as a coach

slacker00 · 01-16-13, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by Double Bogey

I would argue Ron Rivera's defense and Devin Hester took them to the super bowl.

You could also add
4) Fired Ron Rivera because he was scared of his rising popularity as a coach

Rivera wasn't fired, his contract wasn't renewed. The reasoning was that he'd be leaving soon to be a HC anyway.

JakeLc · 01-16-13, 03:09 PM

Lovie wanted Riviera gone and promptly promoted his pal Babich to def coordinator

Pivotpoint · 01-16-13, 07:23 PM

I was very impressed with Phil Emery after watching his press conference when he let Lovie go.

Football is a game of emotion and discipline. Lovie showed no emotion and I can't recall an incident when he disciplined a player. Players always seemed to come out flat and 2nd half adjustments were more than lacking in games.

Still can't believe the Bears fall after starting the season 7-1.

Cutler and Marshall seem excited with the change. Even Steve Young and Jerry Rice had nothing but positive things to say about Trestman and the impact Trestman had on the 49er offense.

Good luck Trestman.

lesterdymond · 01-16-13, 08:06 PM

I'm sure most Bear fans like myself just want a little more passion and fire in the gameplan and sidelines. Winning is obvious. But after Lovie, Jauron, Wanny etc etc. Tired of looking @ stiffs come game time.

ChiLLx · 01-16-13, 09:36 PM

Originally posted by lesterdymond

I'm sure most Bear fans like myself just want a little more passion and fire in the gameplan and sidelines. Winning is obvious. But after Lovie, Jauron, Wanny etc etc. Tired of looking @ stiffs come game time.

Why does this matter? Does Belicheck show tons of emotion on the sidelines? No his teams are just extremely prepared and they have an on field leader in Brady.

d2bets · 01-16-13, 10:15 PM

Originally posted by No coincidences

Seems to be pretty rare -- giving a CFL coach a shot in the NFL. Wonder why that isn't more of a tapped resource if the coach is a proven success? Some kind of unwritten rule?

Marv Levy comes to mind. I think there were a couple others, can't recall. Levy also coached Montreal to couple of championships before going to NFL. It's not unprecedented. Plus, Trestman is not a career CFL guy, he was assistant in NFL for a long time.

Guy had success with Scott Mitchell (!), Jake Plummer and Rich Gannon. Very impressive.

JakeLc · 01-16-13, 10:25 PM

The plays now may actually get to the QB on time,what a novel concept

lesterdymond · 01-16-13, 11:11 PM

Originally posted by ChiLLx

Why does this matter? Does Belicheck show tons of emotion on the sidelines? No his teams are just extremely prepared and they have an on field leader in Brady.

Belicheck @ least makes a facial movement and doesn't look confused often.

ChalkyDog · 01-17-13, 12:14 AM

Originally posted by ChiLLx

Why does this matter? Does Belicheck show tons of emotion on the sidelines? No his teams are just extremely prepared and they have an on field leader in Brady.

If you win at the level Bill has, you can do whatever he wants on the sidelines.

Dude could strut up in down in a snuggie, and no one would care.