Emery inherited a team that went 10-6 under Lovie Smith in 2012. He fired Smith and then sowed the seeds of his own destruction with what were perceived to franchise-grade mistakes in the two biggest decisions entrusted to him: hiring a head coach and settling on a quarterback, whom he deemed “elite” base on simply having a winning record as a starter, with a contract that virtually left the organization’s hands tied when a more affordable and flexible course was available.
Emery hired Marc Trestman, who was fired Monday after one bad season (2013) and one horrendous one (2014) marked by dysfunction at virtually every level. And the process blew up on Emery and the Bears from the start, beginning with the angry departure of then-defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli.
Emery’s search in January 2013 to replace Smith narrowed to three finalists: reigning 2012 coach of the year and Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians, who has taken the Arizona Cardinals to seasons of 10-6 and 11-5, the latter getting the Cardinals into this year’s playoffs; Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, who was behind the drafting and development of quarterback Russell Wilson and the NFL’s No. 11 scoring and No. 9 yardage offenses this season; and Trestman.
At the time, the plan was to retain the highly regarded Marinelli to run the defense. And he had planned to, remaining on even after close friend Smith was fired. But back in mid-January 2013, as part of their final selection process for a head coach to replace Smith, Emery and the organization had Marinelli interview the three finalists for the head-coaching job.
Marinelli was asked to rank the three. He did. Arians was his runaway first choice; Bevell was the second; Trestman was a distant third.
Emery selected Trestman.
When he learned of the decision, Marinelli abruptly angrily resigned and left Halas Hall for Dallas and a de facto demotion to defensive line coach.
http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-m ... phil-emery
I really would like to Thank this Emery guy
