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IRVING, Texas - Matt Eberflus came to the Cowboys in 2011 as Rob Ryan's wingman. When Ryan was jettisoned after the 2012 season, the Cowboys made sure they kept Eberflus, their linebackers coach, despite making the move from Ryan's 3-4 to Monte Ki...

With the draft in the rearview mirror, what is the most pressing issue on each NFC North team's agenda? Chicago Bears: The top priority at Halas Hall, from now until the start of the season, is getting the offense organized in Marc Trestman's new ...

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Cornerback Charles Tillman said Tuesday all of the Chicago Bears' offseason changes, including the failed contract negotiations with free agent middle linebacker Brian Urlacher, re-enforced the concept that no one is irreplaceabl...

CHICAGO - Former Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith reflected on his nine-year run in Chicago for the first time publicly since the Bears fired him on December 31 after the club missed the playoffs for the fifth time in the last six years, despite ...

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Despite comments indicating a possible desire to retire in the wake of the firing of former head coach Lovie Smith, veteran Bears return man Devin Hester admitted Thursday his remarks came as a result of overwhelming emotion, not...

Former Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith knows first-hand the importance of an NFL team protecting itself at quarterback. On several occasions during Smith's nine-year tenure in Chicago, the Bears' season went down the tubes because of poor pla...

To those looking for the signs, Brian Urlacher's time in Chicago ended about two months ago. Lovie Smith's departure certainly didn't help, but it was Rod Marinelli's decision to turn down an offer to stay on as the team's defensive coordinator that ...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Former Chicago Bears linebackers coach Bob Babich's nine-year run in Chicago came to an abrupt end the day Lovie Smith got fired on December 31. But Babich, a 29-year coaching veteran, was able to land on his feet and re-unite wit...

Most of the news from the first day of this year's NFL combine has been standard podium fare. The Bears haven't started contract talks with Jay Cutler. Greg Schiano is channeling Lovie Smith. Jeff Ireland still sees a role for Reggie Bush in Miami. ...

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- One of two holdovers on the Chicago Bears' coaching staff from the previous regime, defensive backs coach Jon Hoke is happy to still be a part of the organization after Lovie Smith's nine-year run ended on Dec. 31. Hired by S...

Herm Edwards ranks the best and worst situations for the NFL's new head coaches. While Chicago should suit Marc Trestman just fine, Jacksonville leaves a lot to be desired.

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IRVING, Texas - For a 5-11 football team, the 2004 Tampa Bay Buccaneers must have had one heck of a training camp. Former fourth-string quarterback Jason Garrett talked about that camp for much of his 27-minute soliloquy that opened his Wednesday ...

Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young said Friday that he hopes Jay Cutler realizes the opportunity he has to succeed under new coach Marc Trestman. Young was one of the biggest proponents of the Chicago Bears hiring Trestman to replace Lovie Smith...

At least Jerry Jones is trying to hide the strings he attached to his head coach. Jerry at least recognizes that the perception that he's turned Jason Garrett into a puppet after two seasons with no playoff bids is a problem. Jerry cares enough to...

Linebacker Lance Briggs said Thursday that change in the defensive coaching staff was tough to accept given the Chicago Bears' success in recent seasons, but he maintains the veterans will "stay positive" during the transition. "Initially doubt go...

Three black former NFL head coaches say the league needs to rethink its Rooney Rule for promoting minority hiring after 15 top vacancies -- eight head coaching jobs and seven general manager positions -- were all filled by white candidates since the regul