UPDATE: John Fox in negotiation with Bears to become next head coach

[westcoast bear fanatic]

Most likely it's his agent and the team hashing out the details on the contract. This move was predetermined before Fox left Denver. Unless something went reallly wrong during todays meeting it's a done deal and only a matter of time before it's official.

 

[Monsieur Tirets]

Exactly, if it was a certainty it would have all been set up ahead of time, the fact that he left without being the Bears next HC tells me the job may not be his. Pace knows Fox, he would have known before he ever interviewed him if he wanted him as the Bears HC or not.

 

[Rise]

I'll say this, if we don't get a hire tomorrow or at least some serious rumblings then it's got to be Quinn or Bevell and we are going to have to wait it out.

 

[Monsieur Tirets]

Its going to be Austin tomarrow.



Seriously, I dont fucking know. But again, I cant see them waiting on two guys Paces hasnt interviewed, just to interview them and find out he doesnt like them. Unless he cares so little for every candidate so far that hes willing to take that chance.

 

[Shepard]

Exactly, if it was a certainty it would have all been set up ahead of time, the fact that he left without being the Bears next HC tells me the job may not be his. Pace knows Fox, he would have known before he ever interviewed him if he wanted him as the Bears HC or not.

I think we'll hear tomorrow morning/early afternoon on Fox.

No sources and my opinion is as good as everyone else's, but the Bears were the only show in town for Fox for a reason.

 

[Monsieur Tirets]

And it can in no way be a good reason.

Either no one else wants him, or something was in the pipeline before he was even done in Denver... which is concerning.

 

[Jester]

Lol watch us promote Mel Tucker to Head Coach. There's a reason he hasn't been fired yet.

Yes, he basically has.

 

[nc0gnet0]

The rumor here in my neck of the woods is Austin will have the Atlanta job by the end of the day today, so if the Bears want to move on Austin they will need to do it soon. Bears might end up with Fox by default, would please many people, but IMHO, he will be an 7-9 to 9-7 coach. Reports are Elway was not happy with the way the Bronco's ended their season, and despite Manning's injury, Elway states the team played with a lack of passion (mailed it in). Not exactly a ringing endorsement for a HC.

 

[Bearly]

We've heard. Perhaps someone should mail Elway a clue. Fox may not be the best choice for us but he was not the reason they lost.

 

[WindyCity]

The rumor here in my neck of the woods is Austin will have the Atlanta job by the end of the day today, so if the Bears want to move on Austin they will need to do it soon. Bears might end up with Fox by default, would please many people, but IMHO, he will be an 7-9 to 9-7 coach. Reports are Elway was not happy with the way the Bronco's ended their season, and despite Manning's injury, Elway states the team played with a lack of passion (mailed it in). Not exactly a ringing endorsement for a HC.

John Elway is also a lunatic.

The Broncos were never going to win in the playoffs with what was left of Peyton Mannning.

 

[GSH_34]

The rumor here in my neck of the woods is Austin will have the Atlanta job by the end of the day today, so if the Bears want to move on Austin they will need to do it soon. Bears might end up with Fox by default, would please many people, but IMHO, he will be an 7-9 to 9-7 coach. Reports are Elway was not happy with the way the Bronco's ended their season, and despite Manning's injury, Elway states the team played with a lack of passion (mailed it in). Not exactly a ringing endorsement for a HC.

I thought the latest rumor was Quinn was their guy and they were going to wait for him. Also that Quinn wants the Atlanta job.

I read the Austin stuff about ATL being a potential lock Tuesday evening. Are these rumors from late last night or this morning?

 

[bears26]

David Kaplan ‏@thekapman 2m2 minutes ago
Why does John Fox leave Chicago w/out getting deal done? Is Dan Quinn still in play? Marrone reportedly had an excellent interview w/Bears.

 

[beardownboilerup85]

David Kaplan ‏@thekapman 2m2 minutes ago
Why does John Fox leave Chicago w/out getting deal done? Is Dan Quinn still in play? Marrone reportedly had an excellent interview w/Bears.

I won't watch a game next season if its marrone

 

[PrideisBears]

David Kaplan ‏@thekapman 2m2 minutes ago
Why does John Fox leave Chicago w/out getting deal done? Is Dan Quinn still in play? Marrone reportedly had an excellent interview w/Bears.

please no. Im meh on fox but please no Marrone

 

[GSH_34]

The only thing that makes me feel somewhat ok with Marrone is that he and Pace are tight. And maybe his baggage wouldn't carry over because he'd have a good rapport with the GM.

Definitely not at the top of my list, but I'd actually prefer Marrone over Quinn.

Looks like Austin may not be in play anymore. [emoji107]

 

[iueyedoc]

I actually don't mind Carter.... Michael Irvin is a dumbass crackhead, though.

He cries about as often and easy as Dick Vermeil. Like he is more passionate about something because he has the emotions of a 13 year old girl on her period.

 

[Toast88]

Unless they're just completely underwhelmed by Fox and the others, waiting for Quinn would be the wrong move. You risk everyone else getting snatched up and then holding your dick in your hand when Quinn decides he wants to go elsewhere.

You interview a guy. You like a guy. You hire the guy. It's not complicated.

 

[nc0gnet0]

John Elway is also a lunatic.

The Broncos were never going to win in the playoffs with what was left of Peyton Mannning.

I won't dispute that, but, the team not playing hard is still an issue. And that falls squarely on the head coach's shoulders. There is a reason why every team that needs a coach is not enamored with Fox, so be careful what you ask for. As for Elway being a lunatic, I think he realizes that his teams window is closing soon (if not already closed).

 

[ClydeLee]

Haven't they interviewed 5 people that are still out there and there is only Denver/Atlanta left open? I don't get this missing out narrative or fear if they like other guys more, let them go after them still.

Or maybe Pace doesn't want to make a hire without interviewing a guy he is really high on which could be the case of Quinn since he didn't interview him prior

 

[didshereallysaythat]

For those saying that there is a reason Fox was not interviewed by any other team... I don't think that is completely fair. Everyone was surprised that he left / was fired by the Broncos on monday. And then it IMMEDIATELY became known that he was possibly in the works with the Bears as far back as the Broncos bye week that he would not be returning unless they won the Superbowl. All the other teams that had needs for a coach were already deep into their search on monday and it was evident that the Bears were his number 1 priority. It's not like Fox got fired on Black Monday and no one decided to interview him.