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Aldermen cheered as Lovie Smith accepted a copy of their memorial resolution from Mayor Daley -- proof that Chicago still loves its Bears. CBS 2's ... video.aol.com

Lovie Smith discusses Chicago's 27-24 OT win over Seattle. The Bears are going to the NFC championship game for the first time in 18 years. www.truveo.com

Bears head coach Lovie Smith updates Kyle Orton's ankle injury suffered vs. the Lions. video.aol.com

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Chicago Bears Head Coach Lovie Smith talks about how he plans to be more involved with the team's defensive strategy during the 2009 sea... video.aol.com

Chicago Bears Head Coach Lovie Smith talks about NFL prospect and former USC quarterback Mark Sanchez.Video by Sam Farmer / Los Angeles Time... video.aol.com

Not anymore. Here are the press conferences in which he stands by Rex Grossman. - NFL - Chicago Bears - Rex Grossman video.aol.com

Lovie Smith doesn't look so lovable after Bears lost Super Bowl 41 to Colts. video.aol.com

Bears fans in bar lose it after ceremonial dunk. video.aol.com

Sarah Spain talks to Chicago Bears Head Coach Lovie Smith about the most recent Bears team, new additions to his staff, and how he feels about his ... www.break.com

By Dane Noble Coach Lovie Smith said that he will wait and hear from the league, and that the team would support whatever the league's decision will be.   Where do you all stand on this?  How should the league and the team deal with Tommie, and what do you think this does as far as Tommie's future with the Bear...

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Coach Lovie Smith said Sunday that he would follow the NFL’s lead in terms of discipline. At the very least, Harris will receive a stiff fine. But Smith should also consider whether Harris deserves to start Thursday night at San Francisco. I’m not sure whether Harris would care if he is benche...

By James Other losing teams are trying to get better, but the Bears can't improve unless they admit they are in trouble, and they're in trouble with Lovie Smith. But if the Bears organization decides to allow the Lovie Smith era to continue, then another team will surely hire Frazier as their new hea...

If one positive came out of this latest humiliating defeat it's that denial is no longer an option. Coach Lovie Smith tried to be positive after the Bears' latest demoralizing loss, claiming the team's short week was coming at an ideal time and his team's inexcusable penalty total was a pro...

By Brad Biggs He was tough playing through the injuries last season, but Tillman has now had two shoulder surgeries in his career (to go with two back surgeries). We'll see what kind of report Lovie Smith shares on Monday with a short week ahead of the Bears. They will also have to evaluate the right shoulde...

By Gene Chamberlain Quarterback Kurt Warner accomplished whatever he wanted a week after he threw five interceptions. The five TD passes he threw tied the most ever allowed in a game by the Bears to a quarterback. Life is just one big back door for the Chicago Bears, from the players to their head coach.

By ChiFan13 First, I'm going to talk about Tommie Harris, a thought on Lovie Smith, and finish up with the quotes. Follow me inside. Lovie on the game: Lovie on Tommie: bad." Danieal Manning on the game: We didn't play good football today. We just didn't play football."

After Sunday's 20-point loss to the Cardinals, Bears fans are wondering how coach Lovie Smith gets his team ready for a game. Here are the top 15 ways.

CHICAGO -- I think I heard a collective groan here Sunday when Bears coach Lovie Smith stepped to the podium and said: “I don’t have a lot of reasons to give you on why we played that way.” In this case, however, I’m with Smith: The Bears’ performance Sunday was inexplicable.

By Nathan Venegas Since the Bears trailed almost from the start the running game was abandoned leaving Forte with 33 yards on five carries. Had the Bears been able to stop a few drives we may have seen Forte have a big day.   Who was expecting Lovie Smith to pull a Denny Green?

By Darrell Horwitz Before anyone comments to me that he took the Bears to the Super Bowl, let me shoot down your argument right now.  The Bears went to the Super Bowl in spite of Lucky Smith. He played his beloved defense against Indianapolis in the Super Bowl against a quarterback in Peyton Manning that knows th...

If one positive came out of this latest humiliating defeat it’s that denial is no longer an option. Coach Lovie Smith tried to be positive after the Bears’ latest demoralizing loss, claiming the team’s short week was coming at an ideal time and his team’s inexcusable penalty total was a pro...

By Dane Noble The Chicago Bears have played three straight weeks of uninspiring football, and the pressure is on Lovie Smith and company to take care of business this week when the Arizona Cardinals come to town.  What are my keys to victory this week?

By ChiFan13 Chicago Sun-Times Chicago Tribune Nathan Vasher has been making progress at safety. Comcast SportsNet Chicago Devin Hester misses his second straight day of practice. Is the criticism of Lovie Smith fair or foul? Getting to Kurt Warner is critical for the Bears on Sunday. ESPN Chicago

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By ChiFan13 Chicago Sun-Times Mike Mulligan: Will the real Bears' D stand up? Devin Hester vows to play on Sunday. Chicago Tribune Bears players support Lovie Smith. Thanks for the update.  Comcast SportsNet Chicago Bob LeGere wants Ron Turner to let Cutler air the ball out.  ESPN Chicago

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Rick Morrissey: I woke up Tuesday morning contemplating a boycott of Lovie Smith. This concerned me because it seemed to suggest I had just dreamed of the dull Bears coach, which would mean that even my dreams put me to sleep. And I'm confused enough as it is.

By ChiFan13 Chicago Sun-Times The Bears dread the red zone.  Mark Potash: Bears fans and media have lost faith in Lovie Smith. Chicago Tribune Steve Rosenbloom: How will the Bears fare against the Cardinals? Comcast SportsNet Chicago ESPN Chicago

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When Bob Babich was the Bears' defensive coordinator, it was always difficult to figure out where he started and Lovie Smith ended. The two were in lockstep. The perception is that since Smith replaced Babich as the play-caller, Ron Turner's role as co-head coach/offense has been reinfor...

By Matt Loede The Bears beat the bad Cleveland Browns yesterday in Chicago, but let’s be real. It wasn’t that impressive. Or was it? According to Bears coach Lovie Smith, he didn’t seem to have too much of an issue with the offense. Mind you that the Packers put up 31 on Cleveland a [...]

By GeauxBears Danieal Manning showed great athleticism, and has incredible speed.  Still out of position a lot, but Lovie Smith has done a good job with him.  Hopefully, we see steady improvement over the year from Manning. The orange jerseys look great!

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CHICAGO – The opportunistic big-play defense that has been a Bears staple during Lovie Smith's six seasons as coach finally reappeared Sunday at Soldier Field.

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris knows expectations are high for his return to the starting lineup Sunday at Soldier Field against Cleveland. Harris sat out last Sunday's 45-10 loss to Cincinnati after missing an entire week of practice. At first, coach Lovie Smith tied the b...

By ChiFan13 Chicago Breaking Sports Chicago Now Chicago Sun-Times Jerry Angelo hints at possible change, while Lovie is just exasperated. Chicago Tribune CSN Chicago The Bears are honoring Walter Payton on Sunday. ESPN Chicago Josh Cribbs wants the Bears to kick it to him.

Will Browns coach Eric Mangini lose a wink of sleep wondering if the Chicago Bears start Frank Omiyale or Josh Beekman at left guard? Uh, no, he won't. So why is Lovie Smith being so secretive?

Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo said Wednesday that changes were on the horizon, but coach Lovie Smith simply refused to share exactly what those changes may be before Sunday.

Tommie Harris returned to practice for the Chicago Bears after coach Lovie Smith benched the three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle last week. Smith made it clear: Harris had better practice if he wants to play. And that's exactly what he was doing Wednesday as the Bears prepared for the Clev...

By wiltfongjr I like Lovie Smith, I've supported Lovie Smith, I even like the concepts of his defensive philosophy, but I also think he needs a win this week to save his job. Poll Do you feel this weeks game is a "Must Win" for Lovie Smith? Yes No   34 votes | Results

By GeauxBears As a public service to save the next fed-up Bears fan from picking up the phone or clicking "Send," please remember that Lovie Smith has two years and about $11 million left on his contract after this season. To borrow from Jerry Seinfield, "What's the deal with the Chicago Bears?"

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By Jeff Hughes David Haugh is preaching Lovie Smith's job safety in the Tribune.  He argues that Lovie has earned patience due to a successful win-loss record while also using the McCaskey family's unwillingness to buy out his contract as the principal reason... David Haugh is preaching Lovie Smith's job...

CINCINNATI - He can sit there after the game and say this "wasn't about revenge" and talk about how he's "friends" with a lot of his old Chicago teammates and how he had wanted to find Bears coach Lovie Smith afterward and "thank him" for all he did for him.

By Roy Taylor Simple as this.  We can talk about those that want Kyle Orton back instead of Jay Cutler.  We can talk about the poor play of the offensive line and the bad personnel decisions made there.  Matt Forte’s demise, talentless wide receivers.  But simple as this-as long as Lovie Smith is the head coa...

By ChiFan13 Chicago Sun-Times Chicago Tribune Ced Ben was a happy camper on Sunday. Ced Ben didn't thank Lovie Smith. Bad article. Grading the Bears.  The Bears on Sunday: Bad. Mike Imrem: The Bears collapsed from top to bottom on Sunday. ESPN Chicago ESPN recap on the Bears - Bengals game. The Bears D? Bad.

By sheepskinz1 PFT reports that Tommie Harris is claiming that the Bears Injury Report "wasn't true".  Is it possible that Harris was a healthy scratch in an attempt to get a message across?  Update: Lovie Smith revealed in his presser today that it was a coaching decision to sit Tommie, not because he wa...

By Jeff Hughes I don't want to hear anybody, ANYBODY associated with this organization say "it's just one game" when they're asked about yesterday.  Literally, yes, it was a single football game.  But it was symptomatic of every Lovie issue that has percolated for five years.  The only thing that can save...

By Benjy Lipsman The Bears went into Cincinnati looking to bounce back after last week's loss to Atlanta. Instead, the Bears imploded and played perhaps their worst game of the Lovie Smith Era -- losing to the Cincinnati Bengals 45-10 on Sunday afternoon in embarrasing fashion.

By GeauxBears Charles Tillman is overrated. Lovie Smith said last week and this week that he would take responsibility for not having our guys ready to play.  I wonder if Jerry Angelo will take responsibility for not giving Smith enough talent to be successful.

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By ChiFan13 1: Ron Turner deserves some blame And, just for good measure, think about 2008. We had a crappy offense all the way around, and yet we still were close to making the playoffs. Ron Turner was fantastic last year. Just stop. That argument is for the football stupid. Lovie on the game:

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By Jeff Hughes But I will say this.  Lovie Smith's "We'll learn from this game" in the presser made me sick to my stomach.  We'll learn from this game?  What will you learn?  Why are you still learning things five years into your career as our head coach?  And exactly what was the lesson?  If you haven't figur...

Despite video evidence suggesting he clearly expressed anger after Chicago's 35-point loss against Cincinnati Sunday, Bears head coach Lovie Smith continues to vehemently deny a public display of emotion ever happened.

By ChiFan13 Hunter Hillenmeyer returned to the practice squad and hopes to play on Sunday. Chicago Sun-Times The Browns picked up Michael Gaines.  Chicago Tribune Lovie has some choices to make at LB. Matt Forte dismisses his critics. ESPN Chicago Frank Omiyale will start on Sunday.

By GeauxBears Lovie Smith said linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa will go ahead with season-ending knee surgery. Tinoisamoa played in just two games after signing a one-year contract with the Bears. Hunter Hillenmeyer practiced today, but was limited.  Either he or Jamar Williams will play in place of Tinois...

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By Jeff Hughes Mike Imrem questions the combination of Jay Cutler, Lovie Smith and Ron Turner.  So do I.  I'm not a Lovie fan and never have been The ballsiest move in Bears history may have the acquisition of #6 this spring.  The ballsier move might be to dump a winning head coach this winter in favor of an offe...

By Brad Biggs Mike Martz is sorry for making a fuss about Jay Cutler for his friend Lovie Smith, but he meant what he said when he tore into the quarterback after the Bears' season-opening loss at Lambeau Field for his demeanor in... Mike Martz is sorry for making a fuss about Jay Cutler for his friend Lovie Sm...

By Clay Cunningham We get off the bus running the ball." -Lovie Smith, following virtually every Bears game over the past five years. If Hester jumps out of he gate with a few deep scores early in the season, it makes teams more honest, thus creating more open space for Forte and the one-two Tight End punch of Greg...

by Matt SnyderFiled under: Bears, NFC North After wrapping up the first rookie mini-camp, Lovie Smith discussed some of the options.Bears Should Move Vasher to Safety originally appeared on NFL FanHouse on Mon, 04 May 2009 12:50:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith said of picking late in the first round. "You can get good players." The reality that good players can be found well after the first round is one reason why the Steelers will listen to trade offers for their initial pick ... UPDATED: BEARS DRAFT NEEDS BearGoggles

By Bob Warja Back in December, Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo stated, in no uncertain terms, that the quarterback position was the team's top offseason priority. Lovie Smith recently said his team needs a number two. So I guess in his mind Devin Hester is a number one. Well, he could be. May...

As New York Giants kicker Jay Feely lined up for a 52-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter, Lovie Smith sent in a play in found in the depths of the Bears' playbook. The last time he called the play was on Nov. 13, 2005, nearly one year ago to the day of the Bears 38-20 win over the Giants.

That's the upshot of Smith's decision to essentially take over as the Bears' defensive coordinator, one of several changes he announced Tuesday in a teleconference with Chicago-area reporters. Here's how Smith addressed that issue with Chicago reporters:

What's happened so far: Defensive backs coach Steve Wilks has been fired, and defensive line coach Brick Haley reportedly is set to join the staff at Louisiana State. Marinelli, a close friend of coach Lovie Smith and general manager Jerry Angelo, has visited the Bears' facility and repo...

By Brian McIntyre(noreply@blogger.com) Chargers-Colts News and Notes Playoff News and Notes Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith's job is safe for 2009, writes David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune. San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary is aware that he doesn't know everything, writes Gwen Knapp.

You've got to talk to them about that,'' Bears coach Lovie Smith said. "We're going to be at full strength. All of our guys will be out there playing. ... Screw the Bears, Screw the Packers. . .and Pass My Freaking Kool-Aid Daily Norseman NFC North possible Playoff buys Protrade

Filed under: BearsBears coach Lovie Smith loves to talk about the importance of recovering fumbles, and this year the Bears' defense is doing that well: They've forced 11 fumbles and recovered eight of them, meaning that 73 percent of the time that they knock the ball loose, they recover...

Filed under: BearsChicago Bears coach Lovie Smith had an interesting response when asked this week about the production of his wide receivers, who have combined for a whopping nine catches in the Bears' back-to-back losses against the Titans and Packers:

Bears coach Lovie Smith didn't have much good to say about Sunday's 37-3 loss to the Packers, but he was ready to put it in the past. "It goes without saying that we weren't ready to play the football game this past week," Smith said. "(But) you have to move on, and that's what we've done. We have a s...

Elsewhere around the NFC North: The Chicago Tribune's Rick Morrissey on Bears coach Lovie Smith: "Smith's everything-is-OK act is so old it orders the early-bird dinner special and is in bed by 9 p.m.Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy told Fox Sports Radio that he thinks Packers quarterback Aa...

Filed under: Bears, NFC North, NFL FansThe stigma attached to Rex Grossman nowadays is nearly palpable. Last night in the chat, I simply typed, "Rex Grossman is not as bad as most people think." In the ensuing exchange, I was bombarded with messages telling me how much he sucks. I never even sa...

According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Sun-Times, the injury occurred sometime between Bowman's second-quarter recovery of a muffed punt and his fourth-quarter interception of Minnesota quarterback Gus Frerotte. Coach Lovie Smith said Bowman was "definitely playing with pain" on t...

Filed under: Bears, Falcons, NFC North, NFC South, NFL CoachingFrom the perspective of a Bears fan, I can vouch that the end of the game was like a swift kick to the jewels. The kick on everyone's mind now, however, is the squib kick which granted the Falcons unbelievable field position at th...

Bears coach Lovie Smith announced today he'll wear Mike Ditka's famed sweater on the sidelines for Sunday's Super Bowl in an attempt to summon the success of the 1985 Bears Championship squad.

By WCG I think Rashied Davis is the best in the slot. Yes! Do you think Jerry Angelo and Lovie Smith are on the hot seat?  Would a deep run in the playoffs take them off? Speaking of the division, looking at Minnesota.  Is Tavaris Jackson just that bad? 

By ChiFan13 Our offense was spectacular (compared to previous Bears standards), the defense was awful, and our special teams was great without the performance of #23. Here are some quotes from Lovie, Orton, Kevin Jones, Babich, Urlacher, ...

By Michael David Smith Rookie RB Matt Forte played well in a loss to the 49ers. RB Kevin Jones had an impressive debut in his first game action after suffering a torn ACL last year. Said coach Lovie Smith of QB Kyle Orton’s performance, “He’s our quarterback, ...

Maybe even fulfill the mantra of playing the man who gives the Bears the best chance to win. Lovie can’t stop with the players, though: if Babich’s defense ... As Bears arrive, top pick still unsigned Chicago Tribune Brian Urlacher a happy, healthy camper Rockford Register Star

By Jeffrey Boswell(jeffreyboswell@sports-central.org) Our problems go well beyond Rex Grossman," says Lovie Smith. "Rex, as well as other quarterbacks in Chicago 's history, are basically measured against Jim McMahon, who QB'ed the Bears 1985 Super Bowl-winning team. Take away that Super Bowl win, and McMahon's claim to fame would simply be m...

By chicagosports He later has a telling progression of quotes on the subject, starting with Lovie saying, "Rex is our quarterback" on Monday, "Brian is our quarterback" on Wednesday and Brian Urlacher saying, "We stink right now" after the loss. Sportsline.com's Pete Prisco grades the Bears a D and his lea...

By Ryan Wilson The Fanhouse: Live Blog | 1st Qtr | 2nd Qtr | 3rd Qtr | 4th Qtr |Green Bay 23 Chicago 0- The Bears will get the ball to start the second half and commence the Brian Griese Era. If Lovie Smith is smart, it'll be for the rest of the ...