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Bears | Matt Forte not bigger than team

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:17:35 -0700

Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte is not bigger than the team, despite his talent. Smith does not appear concerned with Forte's bitterness toward the team at this stage. "Right now, Matt Forte the football player has a problem with our organization. It's not about one person," Smith said Wednesday. March 28.

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| Source: NFL.com - Gregg Rosenthal

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Bears | Lovie Smith speaks with Matt Forte

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:57:01 -0700

Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said he has spoken to franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte since the running back's angry reaction to the signing of RB Michael Bush. While Smith didn't say the situation had been resolved, he seemed confident that it would be. "We love him, he's going to rush for a lot of yards for us," Smith said. "It's going to work out fine."

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| Source: ESPNChicago.com

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Bears | Change in way team uses TEs?

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:56:25 -0800

Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith indicated the team's offensive philosophy regarding the tight end is about to change under new offensive coordinator Mike Tice. "I would say that all eight years I've been here the tight end needs to be a big part of what we do," Smith said. "We plan on doing that. And as far as coming out this year, there are only so many receivers you can throw the ball to. You can choose to make it your wide receiver. Or you can make it your running back or your tight end. But there are only so many guys, there are only so many passes to go around. You have to be smart with how you distribute those."

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| Source: ESPNChicago.com - Jeff Dickerson

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Bears | Confident deal will get done with Matt Forte

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:49:26 -0800

Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said Thursday, Feb. 23, he believes the team will ultimately agree to a long-term contract extension with impending free-agent RB Matt Forte. "Matt is going to play his football for the Chicago Bears, you start with that," Smith said. "In time, hopefully we can get an agreement in place that suits Matt and we feel comfortable with. I think it's just a matter of time. That will happen eventually."

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| Source: ESPNChicago.com - Jeff Dickerson

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Bears | Good season likely gets Lovie Smith extension

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:15:01 -0800

Chicago Bears president and CEO Ted Phillips said Tuesday, Jan. 31, that he hopes head coach Lovie Smith gets a contract extension after a successful 2012 season. "We feel Lovie is a top coach and obviously you read everything that has been written and fans want wins. And so do we," Phillips said. A decision on Smith's status beyond 2012 is up to new general manager Phil Emery, who will have the same authority as his predecessor Jerry Angelo.

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| Source: ESPNChicago.com

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Bears | Jay Cutler not a fan of Mike Martz

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:40:17 -0800

Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler met with head coach Lovie Smith Tuesday, Jan. 3, to let Smith know that he was in favor of moving on without offensive coordinator Mike Martz before the coaches had met. Martz and the Bears parted ways Tuesday, Jan. 3.

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| Source: Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs

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Bears | Lovie Smith will return

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:25:22 -0800

The Chicago Bears announced Tuesday, Jan. 3, that head coach Lovie Smith will return for the 2012 season.

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| Source: ESPNChicago.com - Michael C. Wright and Jeff Dickerson

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Bears | Lovie Smith frustrated with Mike Martz rumors

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:48:28 -0800

Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith snapped Wednesday, Dec. 28, when asked whether offensive coordinator Mike Martz will return next season. "What kind of question is that anyway, at this time?" Smith said. "What kind of question is that? Why would you ask a question like that anyway?" In recent weeks, Martz has been forced to address his name being linked to college openings and then a report that he will not return in 2012.

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| Source: Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs

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Bears | Mum on QB plans

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:17:28 -0800

Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith wasn't prepared to disclose plans to make a change at quarterback following Week 15. "Open?" Smith asked about the quarterback position. "I mean, it's right after the game and we're disappointed in our performance today in the quarterback position. But I can't tell you any more than that." QBs Caleb Hanie and Josh McCown combined to throw four interceptions - two returned for touchdowns - in Week 15.

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| Source: ESPNChicago.com - Michael C. Wright

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Bears | Lovie Smith frustrated with Mike Martz rumors

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:10:39 -0800

Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith was put off by multiple reports that offensive coordinator Mike Martz will not return in 2012. Martz is in the final year of his deal. "If there's a change that will be made, I'll be making it, and I definitely haven't discussed that with anyone," Smith said. "So, I'm sure there are a lot of things out there that people make up. That has to be made up because nothing like that came from me. It should definitely stop right there."

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| Source: Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs

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