Rumors are circulating out of Indianapolils that Tony Dungy told owner Jim Irsay to do what it takes to sign Lovie Smith as his Defensive Coordinator.. With Tony and Lovie both in Indy, I dont see how the Colts cant repeat for years to come...
2007-02-05 04:34:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
If he leaves, it'll be to become the head coach in Dallas. He's said in the past that it's his dream job (born and raised in Gladewater, TX), and the fact that they haven't hired anyone yet indicates that there's at least smoke there (ie. that they're looking at someone on the Bears and/or Colts).
He's talked about how it was upsetting to be paid so low considering he's made a playoff run, won a Coach of the Year award, and now won an NFC title. He made it clear he wanted an extention very badly last year, and the Bears front office refused to even talk.
It's not an issue of whether the Bears are currently willing to pay. I'm sure they'll make a large offer to him. The only question is if they're too late. Lovie generally doesn't make public statements about things like this, so we'll probably find out in the next few days.
However, now that he's an NFC champ head coach, there's not a chance in hell he becomes the defensive coordinator somewhere.
EDIT: To those saying he has a year left:
If someone doesn't want to be there, they'll generally let them leave. Being a head coach requires 110% of your energy, and if they know the coach would rather be somewhere else they won't often hold them back. See Jon Gruden. They'd get compensation, but they'll rarely require someone to work.
I think Lovie will be back in Chicago. However, given prior comments back when he was trying to get his contract extended last offseason and his comments about how Dallas is his dream job, it's not out of the realm of possibility that his displeasure with the Bears and childhood dreams about the Cowboys could lead him to leave.
2007-02-05 04:58:02 · answer #1 · answered by Sanjay M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, He's the lowest paid head coach in NFL, and Now he'll be mid TOP 10.
NFC Championship. Lovie has been a coach for his first 3 years.
has a coach of the year trophy and made it to the Super Bowl. Why would he become a Def. coordinator ?
He'll be paid to be Head Coach in Chicago (they're NOT Stupid)
2007-02-05 04:45:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt that there is any truth to this rumor whatsoever. Why would Lovie Smith leave the Bears? Since when does Lovie Smith not have a contract?
2007-02-05 04:47:06 · answer #3 · answered by DaleJr#1Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't see Lovie stepping down as the head coach now that he has been to a SuperBowl.
2007-02-05 04:39:56 · answer #4 · answered by SoccerClipCincy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would he do that??
The guy took his team to the Super Bowl.
If he doesn't re- sign with Chicago, then he will be head coach of another NFL franchise in '07.
2007-02-05 04:41:54 · answer #5 · answered by Al 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no. for the great job he has done this past year, he will rightfully be rewarded with a new contract with the bears.
2007-02-05 04:45:34 · answer #6 · answered by patriot07 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he doesn't stay in chicago, he'll be the new coach in Dallas
2007-02-05 04:43:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋