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

[geneatals]

Best decision the Bears could have made after Harbaugh signed with Michigan. Fox will right the ship by bringing in a solid staff around him and regaining control of the locker room. Great News! "What Does the Fox Say?"

so wonder if any if these fox haters wanted harbaugh...as the "mediocre" they keep using would just be pie in their face.....

 

[ndgt10]

No confirmation yet. Just speculation.

 

[didshereallysaythat]

No confirmation yet. Just speculation.

Which means it was probably a verbal agreement on the phone. Fox has to come back to sign the dotted line.

 

[Rise]

so wonder if any if these fox haters wanted harbaugh...as the "mediocre" they keep using would just be pie in their face.....

It's like people think a coach can be a magic potion for consistent winning. They need players!

 

[roadwarrior_joe]

Well, since all the knowledgeable people on this message board are against this hire I suspect Fox will win his first SB as HC of the Chicago Bears.

 

[Omeletpants]

I hope they aren't being premature. Don't want another Dave McGinnis situation.

By the way, the reason Ommy doesn't like Fox is because he wants a scapegoat to excuse the useless, decrepit Peyton Manning.

No, I'm just opposed to mediocrity

 

[Nail Polish]

Poor Ommy... who's cock is he gonna suck when Peyton retires?

I suspect a northern neighbor

 

[jtreal3]

lol yeah happy now, will get back with you in a few years when your singing a different tune!

 

[geneatals]

Which means it was probably a verbal agreement on the phone. Fox has to come back to sign the dotted line.

there have been past instances where parties agree to the job, but plans fall thru during contract talks...and we all know how the bears owners are....eeeekkkkk

 

[Bergz22]

No, I'm just opposed to mediocrity

Why do you think he'll be mediocre?

 

[Mitchapalooza]

He's a little younger and can still play.

Don't get me wrong. Manning can't play any more but he was the best in his day. Better than Brady.

Uncle Mick I'm mad at you

 

[Omeletpants]

Why do you think he'll be mediocre?

I have explained that in other threads

 

[Toast88]

What concerns me is that he says John Fox "is going to be" the next Bears HC.

I don't know what that means.

Does that mean an NFL exec sees the writing on the wall, but has exactly ZERO insider information?

Or does it mean the deal is done?

Somewhere in between?

Lots open to interpretation. Plus, it could be an echo chamber. NFL exec sees tons of Tweets saying it looks like Fox is going to get the Bears job. Guy's talking to the reporter and spouts off, "Yeah, looks like Fox is getting the Bears job," and the reporter goes, "Ah! Scoop!"

 

[1000ftditka!]

No, I'm just opposed to mediocrity

Fox might qualify as a "higher level of mediocrity....?!" He does seem to actually win the Division and get to the Play Offs...before folding his tent. A layer or two above Lovie...?!

 

[Mitchapalooza]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...-latest-rumors-speculation-on-vacant-position

an article from the 29th.
:gtfo:

 

[ndgt10]

Anybody on Chicago radio actually reporting this?

 

[modo]

WR Muhammad on Fox - " Made sure ever single player knows their role on the team. Does not play the favoritism thing. Will get the best team on the field. A defensive minded guy. Fox is a great communicator, great talker, won't get a lot of him in the press. He is intense, will drink 20 cups of coffee in the morning, people person. You might like what comes out of Fox's mouth all the time but you have to respect him because he is a straight shooter."

Chicago....where coaches and GMs go to die....

 

[Wild_x_Card]

http://mobile.sportingnews.com/arti...JCG9iEibsQ9qi1KjkNaQ&_rdr&eadid=SOC/FB/SNMain

 

[didshereallysaythat]

Breaking... it is confirmed.

 

[Mitchapalooza]

Breaking... it is confirmed.

thanks for the source.