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GTripp0012 · 02-19-2007, 11:11 PM

I think Jerry Angelo (Bears GM) feels his coaching staff is getting too much credit for building that defense. It sounds egotistical, but I agree with him. I think that Rivera probably wanted to be paid Grilliams type money, given his status as the minority candidate that teams go to to satisfy the Rooney Rule. I think Jerry Angelo believes that he can find a better coordinator at a cheaper price.

I do think he will extend Lovie Smith's contract, but the Bears believe all their coaches are expendable. That very well may be true, but at the very least Smith has earned his respect and his money.

02-19-2007, 11:11 PM	#3
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Re: Why did Ron Rivera leave Chicago?? I think Jerry Angelo (Bears GM) feels his coaching staff is getting too much credit for building that defense. It sounds egotistical, but I agree with him. I think that Rivera probably wanted to be paid Grilliams type money, given his status as the minority candidate that teams go to to satisfy the Rooney Rule. I think Jerry Angelo believes that he can find a better coordinator at a cheaper price. I do think he will extend Lovie Smith's contract, but the Bears believe all their coaches are expendable. That very well may be true, but at the very least Smith has earned his respect and his money. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.