The Facts:
It's well known Cutler had to be cajoled into the idea of working with just-fired OC Mike Martz in the first place. So it's not surprising the QB went to Halas Hall on Tuesday and let HC Lovie Smith know he was in favor of moving on without Martz before the coaches had met.
Reported by the Chicago Tribune
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Smith now starts the process of searching for a new OC, this time without ousted GM Jerry Angelo in the mix. According to Tribune staffer Brad Biggs, it was Smith who selected Terry Shea as OC after consulting with Martz for someone familiar with the scheme. Ron Turner came the next year in an arranged situation. So, Smith handpicked two of his three OCs and the Bears are hoping the third time is the charm when it comes to the fourth coordinator in nine seasons. "We all have made mistakes and he's going to correct it," President Ted Phillips said. "I have complete confidence in his abilities to do that. ..." Meanwhile, it remains to be seen if offensive line coach Mike Tice will be considered for the position. Cutler might push for Jeremy Bates, who he worked with previously with the Broncos. Bates was out of the NFL this season after one year with the Seahawks.
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