Why Would the Bears Tim Ruskell?

Let's be realistic. The Bears "brass" at Halas Hall has never been in a rush to fill any position. Sure, they will leak alot of promising names to the media, but will drag their feet in making a decision until anyone of quality is hired by another team. Let's face facts and stop the dog and pony show and name Ruskell the GM. Really can't imagine anyone being given the job of complete authority over a football franchise with the first order of business being ordered to retain the current head coach. This is not a slam against Smith, (even though personally I feel he has overstayed his welcome) his record should stand on it's own. While expressing their interest to the new GM of trying to hold onto some continuity, it should not be dictated to that person as a condition of acceptance of the job. Unless of course, the new GM has the same philosophy of run, run, pass then punt. The game has simply evolved too much since the hey days of "Tampa Bay" and it's merry band of assistant coaches.