I think this is a good hire. I wonder how long he will put up with the Rainman Cutler.

 

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2330990-insider-buzz-chicago-bears-to-hire-john-fox-as-next-head-coach

cant win with peyton.

can he win with cutler?

So much for any speculation of BK getting any looks anywhere....

I agree, good get for da bears. fox has done well everywhere he's been.

So much for any speculation of BK getting any looks anywhere....

 

Have to admit I'm pleasantly surprised...aside from initial whispers in the wind, there has been no mention of BK making the jump...

cant win with peyton.

can he win with cutler?

 

He went 38-10 in 3 seasons with Peyton, won 3 division titles and went to a SuperBowl.

 

He also won a playoff game with Tim Tebow at QB.

 

He is no Vince Lombardi, but he is a fine coach.

He went 38-10 in 3 seasons with Peyton, won 3 division titles and went to a SuperBowl.

 

He also won a playoff game with Tim Tebow at QB.

 

He is no Vince Lombardi, but he is a fine coach.

 

agreed. definite upgrade as far as coaching.

 

As a Bears fan, really like Bowlesd, Fox, or Del Rio.

 

Del Rio to Oakland, maybe this is what they need.

Can we get this lower tier NFL team off the main page... GO LIONS!

Can we get this lower tier NFL team off the main page... GO LIONS!

 

Choke yourself!

Wasn't Fox still coaching The Panthers when they drafted Jimmy? If so, I wonder how that plays out.

I always lumped Fox into the meh category. He left Carolina in pretty rough shape, and though his Denver record is impressive....I am pretty sure almost anyone can lead a Peyton Manning team to a 11+ win season

 

I guess I should hold of judgement on Fox and see what he can do with a team like the Bears.....but I am not sure he is a guy that is capable of turning a franchise around.

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He went 38-10 in 3 seasons with Peyton, won 3 division titles and went to a SuperBowl.

 

He also won a playoff game with Tim Tebow at QB.

 

He is no Vince Lombardi, but he is a fine coach.

 

goal is super bowl right?

never said he was a bad coach.

I always lumped Fox into the meh category. He left Carolina in pretty rough shape, and though his Denver record is impressive....I am pretty sure almost anyone can lead a Peyton Manning team to a 11+ win season

 

I guess I should hold of judgement on Fox and see what he can do with a team like the Bears.....but I am not sure he is a guy that is capable of turning a franchise around.

 

He also led Carolina to a Super Bowl appearance. Sometimes teams go south no matter the coach.

goal is super bowl right?

never said he was a bad coach.

 

Peyton's quad might have had a lot to do with this year tho.

Peyton's quad might have had a lot to do with this year tho.

 

good and fair point.

Before we get too far down the road on this discussion, it should probably be pointed out that Fox to Da Bears is not a 100% done deal at this point; likely, but not done.

goal is super bowl right?

never said he was a bad coach.

 

Only 6-7 active coaches have won a Super Bowl, so that isn't a great gauge of coaching acumen.

Choke yourself!

Hahaha classic

I always lumped Fox into the meh category. He left Carolina in pretty rough shape, and though his Denver record is impressive....I am pretty sure almost anyone can lead a Peyton Manning team to a 11+ win season

 

I guess I should hold of judgement on Fox and see what he can do with a team like the Bears.....but I am not sure he is a guy that is capable of turning a franchise around.

 

Agree with your assessment (meh). Good, but not great coach. Wondering if he is past his prime and really has it in him to turn around a team like Chicago. I wish him well in his endeavors.

 

That being said, as a born and bred Packer fan, I think this is a great hire. I see the NFC North as a battle between Green Bay and Detroit for the near future, with Minnesota rising, and Chicago bringing up the ranks.

I see the NFC North as a battle between Green Bay and Detroit for the near future, with Minnesota rising, and Chicago bringing up the ranks.

 

quite possibly, but alot of that hinges on Rodgers and his health.

 

Detroit is solid but how much of an upgrade is Stafford over Cutler? Can you really win (when it counts) with either?

 

Minnesota is trending upwards for sure.

IMO, it's pretty simple. Bears fix the defense and they are a contender. Easier said then done tho.