LOVIE SMITH RUMORS & GOSSIP

Bedlam Baseball Has Arrived

When a new head coach takes over a tradition-rich program with a tradition-rich rival, things can get interesting. For example, former Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith. In Smith’s first press conference, he told the media his number one goal was to beat the Green Bay Packers. It was the first shot fired in the next chapter of the NFL’s longest-running rivalry.
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11 days ago  |  Discuss

Lovie Smith talks Bears

Former Bears head coach Lovie Smith served as a guest analyst on ESPN and discussed his former team. View his comments below.
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April 19, 2013  |  Discuss

Lovie Smith to return 2014

Former Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith will opt-out to coach another team in this upcoming season. Although the New Orleans Saints and the Philadelphia Eagles have defensive coordinator slots wide open for Smith to take, the highly esteemed coach will not be enticed by them–for now. Even with openings for DC jobs in Philadelphia and New Orleans, Lovie Smith plans to sit out...
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January 28, 2013  |  Discuss

Bears continue shaky offseason: Should have hired Singletary to lead D

For the third straight offseason the Chicago Bears are making a flurry of offseason moves. Unfortunately they seem to be making them in waves, with this one being another down year. As Bears fans know, Chicago fired long-time head coach Lovie Smith after the team finished 10-6 and missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year. That in itself wasn’t a bad move as truth be...
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January 25, 2013  |  Discuss

A Smith and Smith duo for the Buffalo Bills offseason?

Buffalo Bills Chan Gailey is officially gone and though the Buffalo Bills offseason hasn’t kick started officially yet. The search for a new head coach is off to the races in Buffalo, but the only man on the list every Bills fan wants is Lovie Smith. Maybe not every fan, but Smith would be the best man for the job in Buffalo, because of the opportunities the Bills will have in...
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January 02, 2013  |  Discuss
CAN'T BEAR IT

Devin Hester thinking of retiring

Chicago's all-world returner is none-too-pleased with the firing of long-time coach Lovie Smith, so much so that he says he's thinking of walking away from the game all together. 

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December 31, 2012  |  7 Comments

Lovie Smith fired: Where will he go next?

Chicago Bears Head Coach Lovie Smith was fired this morning and the only question that needs to be answered is where he’ll end up in 2013. The 1st place Smith could land and would be a good fit is the Buffalo Bills. The Bills have many defensive pieces with Mario Williams and a solid defensive secondary. Smith could also lure Brian Urlacher over to the Bills to provide some stability...
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December 31, 2012  |  Discuss

Bears fire Lovie Smith after nine seasons

Several other coaches have already fallen on "Black Monday," but none more surprising than Lovie Smith. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports the now-former Bears coach has been fired after nine seasons. The news is surprising given that Smith is coming off a 10-6 season and has accumulated an 81-63 career record, including a Super Bowl appearance. However, his downfall...
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December 31, 2012  |  1 Comment
END OF THE ROAD

Report: Bears fire Lovie Smith

After a 10-6 season that failed to qualify the team for the playoffs, the Chicago Bears reportedly have decided to part ways with its longtime head coach.

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December 31, 2012  |  1 Comment

5 Candidates to Replace Lovie Smith as Chicago's Head Coach

The Chicago Bears started the 2012 season on fire rolling to a 7-1 record.  Since that point, the Monsters of the Midway have lost five of their last six games.  While there have been plenty of places for Bears fans to point their fingers, the biggest issue goes to coaching. The offense and the offensive line has struggled mightily despite having Jay Cutler at quarterback and...
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December 19, 2012  |  Discuss
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