The Facts:
The Bears do not plan to allow HC Lovie Smith to enter next season without a contract extension, GM Jerry Angelo said at a press conference Monday. Smith, who has one year left on his deal, would be considered a lame duck without an extension. "We very much want to extend Lovie," Angelo said. "Our focus, our intent is to extend Lovie."
Reported by Pro Football Weekly
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Smith has led Chicago to a division title in three of his seven years on the job. Smith has one year left on the extension he signed after the 2006 Super Bowl season, and the Bears appear to be in better shape after winning the NFC North with an 11-5 record and earning a first-round playoff bye. That gave them three division titles and a 63-49 record in seven seasons under Smith, who had little to say about his contract. “I’ve loved being the head football coach of the Chicago Bears every day I’ve been here and hope to be here for many years to come,” he said.
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