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The Bears Beat (01.18.12): Bears interview Giants’ Ross for GM

Found January 18, 2012 on Bears Beat:
PLAYERS: Jerry Angelo,  Rex Ryan,  Jim Schwartz,  Lovie Smith,  Patrick Mannelly
TEAMS: Oakland Raiders,  Chicago Bears,  Detroit Lions,  New York Giants,  Notre Dame Fighting Irish

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The Bears on Wednesday interviewed Giants director of college scouting Marc Ross, my preferred candidate of choice at this point, for their vacant general manager position. Mike Tice will interview for the Oakland Raiders head coaching position and the effects of his departure, should he get the job, would have a profound impact on the team’s continuity and success this year. And ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper has the Bears selecting Notre Dame wide receiver Michael Floyd with the 19th pick in April’s draft. Ross interviews for Bears’ GM position Wed Jan 18 17:33:00 2012 In their search for a new general manager, the Bears interviewed Giants director of college scouting Marc Ross Wednesday at … Bears Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) Wed Jan 18 17:15:14 2012 The Bears’ search for a successor to fired general manager Jerry Angelo began on Monday, Jan. 16, 13 days after Angelo was … Bears interview Giants’ Ross for general manager opening Wed Jan 18 16:5...
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