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Chewie wrote:This is actually a pretty big hire for us as he's not only the QB coach but the passing game offensive coordinator. Not sure how that's going to work exactly.
The team was searching for a new quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator after the organization severed ties with veteran offensive coordinator Mike Martz and assistant coach Shane Day immediately following the conclusion of the regular season. But the Bears have decided not to hire a passing game coordinator, according to a source familiar with the situation.
Chewie wrote:Hmmmm - so Tice suddenly figured out how to call the pass plays? And he didn't before?
Only this organization.
Chewie wrote:Hmmmm - so Tice suddenly figured out how to call the pass plays? And he didn't before?
Only this organization.
Magilla_Gorilla wrote:Chewie wrote:Hmmmm - so Tice suddenly figured out how to call the pass plays? And he didn't before?
Only this organization.
Tice was always going to call the pass plays - Tice as the OC was going to call all plays. The 'Pass Coord' has more to do with developing and coaching the blocking/routes for pass plays and working on the week to week passing gameplans.
Its also not unique to the Bears - there are several teams that employ 'pass/run coordinators'.
Bates will work with Cutler on the week to week game-planning, but ultimately Tice will approve and call the plays once the game starts.
BIGGIEsmalls 23 wrote:Magilla_Gorilla wrote:Chewie wrote:Hmmmm - so Tice suddenly figured out how to call the pass plays? And he didn't before?
Only this organization.
Tice was always going to call the pass plays - Tice as the OC was going to call all plays. The 'Pass Coord' has more to do with developing and coaching the blocking/routes for pass plays and working on the week to week passing gameplans.
Its also not unique to the Bears - there are several teams that employ 'pass/run coordinators'.
Bates will work with Cutler on the week to week game-planning, but ultimately Tice will approve and call the plays once the game starts.
I can actually buy this explanation.
Get in the superbowl game, Magilla.
Magilla_Gorilla wrote:Chewie wrote:Hmmmm - so Tice suddenly figured out how to call the pass plays? And he didn't before?
Only this organization.
Tice was always going to call the pass plays - Tice as the OC was going to call all plays. The 'Pass Coord' has more to do with developing and coaching the blocking/routes for pass plays and working on the week to week passing gameplans.
Its also not unique to the Bears - there are several teams that employ 'pass/run coordinators'.
Bates will work with Cutler on the week to week game-planning, but ultimately Tice will approve and call the plays once the game starts.
Balance-a-Bull wrote:Now let's go get some # 1 WRs to help get the offense rolling.
Yahoo! Sports - The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the Chargers will almost certainly allow Vincent Jackson to hit the free agent market this offseason.
ESPN.com - The Steelers, with a roster-bonus deadline approaching, have decided not to keep Hines Ward, according to a report.
Chewie wrote:I know you're not suggested 36 year old Hines Ward is the answer, Biggie.
I would think he's about to hang up his cleats at this point.