Bears GM Position a Double-Edged Sword

The Chicago Bears fired general manager Jerry Angelo Tuesday after the team finished an injury-riddled season at 8-8 and missed the playoffs. The NFL Network reported that Bears employees were informed of the move Tuesday morning. The Bears were a strong playoff contender earlier this season at 7-3, but lost starting quarterback Jay Cutler to a broken thumb in a Week 11 win against...

George McCaskey, who just completed his first season as the team's new chairman, has decided to relieve longtime general manager Jerry Angelo of his duties, according to a team source. Mike Martz has resigned, according to a source.

According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, he’s heard from multiple NFL sources that Jerry Angelo will be replaced by the Chicago Bears. No candidates have been suggested, but many of us Bears fans are initially jumping for joy. New CEO George McCaskey is beginning to make his mark with the organization, and prove to Bears fans that this past season will not be tolerated...

Earlier this morning, the firings from Black Monday continued into Tuesday with the Bears relieving General Manager Jerry Angelo of his duties as reported by Chris Mortensen and others. Angelo had been one of the longest serving front office men in football as GM of the Bears for ten years. In that time, Chicago made four playoff appearances and had five winning seasons. This...

George McCaskey, who just completed his first season as the team's new chairman, has decided to relieve longtime general manager Jerry Angelo of his duties, according to a team source.  

AFTERNOON SPORTS CLUB: The surprising firing of Jerry Angelo seems to mark a shift in the culture at Halas Hall, but when the dust had settled Tuesday, one fact remained: The Bears still need to get their act together.

Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith refused to talk about the future of offensive coordinator Mike Martz last week, and the day after the season ended he said a decision has yet to be made. Smith, speaking Monday at Halas Hall a day after the Bears finished 8-8 with a 17-13 victory Sunday at Minnesota, said he has to meet with members of his coaching staff and management, including chairman...

Linebacker Brian Urlacher was scheduled Monday for a noon MRI on his ailing left knee, which Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith described Sunday as a sprained MCL.

The Chicago Bears have reportedly parted ways with long-time GM Jerry Angelo. Angelo will not return for a 12th season, reports the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs. It's not clear if he was released or has retired. The team has not made an announcement about the reported departure. Stay tuned for more details on this developing story.

Parents are just plain mean, aren't they kids? In Jimmy Kimmel's second edition of "I Gave My Kids a Terrible Present," one young Chicago Bears fan cries upon receiving a Packers uniform over the holidays. Check out the clip from Jimmy Kimmel Live, below. To fast-forward directly to the heart-broken Bears fan, head straight to the 2:00 mark.

Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith refused to talk about the future of offensive coordinator Mike Martz last week, and the day after the season ended he said a decision has yet to be made.

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Bears President and CEO Ted Phillips informed Jerry Angelo Tuesday morning that he will not return as the team's general manager for the 2012 season.