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Emma: Bears Defense Facing The Unknown In Houston
By Chris Emma– LAKE FOREST, Ill. (CBS) — Week 1 of the NFL season presents plenty of the unknown. A veteran coach, Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio understands the challenge of any opener....
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Bears Defense Delivers ‘Lights-Out’ Performance On Lions
By Chris Emma– CHICAGO (CBS) — Finally, the Bears on Sunday produced the kind of defensive performance they promised. While it wasn’t the play defensive coordinator Vic Fangio dreams of for his Bears —...
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Bears’ Vic Fangio Wouldn’t Have Pulled Giants Pitcher Matt Moore
By Chris Emma– LAKE FOREST, Ill. (CBS) — Vic Fangio tuned in just in time. While the Bears prepare for their Week 6 matchup with the Jaguars, their defensive coordinator took a break from his work late...
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Emma: Thursday’s Date With The Bears May Reveal The Real Aaron Rodgers
By Chris Emma– LAKE FOREST, Ill. (CBS) — With his team trailing and in need of heroics, Aaron Rodgers looked to the end zone and fired to Randall Cobb. He’d made the throw countless times — touchdown,...
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Emma: Bears Making Progress Toward Their Defensive Identity
By Chris Emma– LAKE FOREST, Ill. (CBS) — Every so often, Bears coach John Fox points to the results-based business of the NFL. Ultimately, that’s how teams, coaches and players are measured. But...
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Bears’ John Fox, Vic Fangio Deny Friction
By Chris Emma– LAKE FOREST, Ill. (CBS) — In a diplomatic manner, Bears coach John Fox denied friction with defensive coordinator Vic Fangio and stated that he wanted the entire coaching staff to return...
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Emma: Bears’ Defensive Growth Under Vic Fangio Is Hard To Dismiss
By Chris Emma– LAKE FOREST, Ill. (CBS) — With his players and coaches gathered before him, Bears coach John Fox went against his form and began reeling off statistics. Fox is old-school when it comes...
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Emma: Should Vic Fangio Depart, Bears’ Loss Would Be Packers’ Relief
By Chris Emma– LAKE FOREST, Ill. (CBS) — Leading into his first Bears-Packers game, Chicago defensive coordinator Vic Fangio smirked when asked with his task of containing Green Bay star quarterback...
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Bears Don’t See CB Kyle Fuller ‘Champing At The Bit’ To Return
By Chris Emma– LAKE FOREST, Ill. (CBS) — Never one to mince words, Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio made it clear what to expect of cornerback Kyle Fuller in this season’s final two games — not...
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Bears DC Vic Fangio Falls On Sword For Packers’ Game-Changing Play
By Chris Emma– LAKE FOREST, Ill. (CBS) — It was cornerback Cre’Von LeBlanc who got much of the blame for the Bears’ 30-27 loss to the Packers on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field. The game was tied at...
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Three And Out? Bears Seem Done With Kyle Fuller
By Chris Emma– LAKE FOREST, Ill. (CBS) — With such great promise, Kyle Fuller dramatically arrived on the scene. Dropping back in zone coverage, Fuller jumped a route and picked off Colin Kaepernick,...
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Differences Aside, John Fox Knows Vic Fangio’s Impact On Bears
By Chris Emma– LAKE FOREST, Ill. (CBS) — Ultimately, a truth will soon be revealed in the working relationship between Bears coach John Fox and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. Philosophical...
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John Fox On Bears Coaching Staff’s Future: ‘Not Like I’m Going To Make Changes’
By Chris Emma– LAKE FOREST, Ill. (CBS) — It wasn’t exactly a ringing vote of confidence, but Bears coach John Fox indicated Thursday that offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains and the rest of his...
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Emma: Could Bears’ Vic Fangio Be DC Choice For Redskins?
By Chris Emma– (CBS) Two years ago when the 49ers pulled a stunning move in promoting Jim Tomsula to the position of head coach, a domino effect took place around the league. Among the dominoes to fall...
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Despite Reported Rift, Bears Block 49ers’ Interview Request For Vic Fangio
By Chris Emma– (CBS) A month after a reported surfaced detailing philosophical differences between Bears coach John Fox and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, the team has blocked the 49ers’ request to...
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Vic Fangio Committed To Staying With Bears
By Chris Emma– MOBILE, Ala. (CBS) — While Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio wasn’t clear to the level of interest he received to potentially rejoin the 49ers in the same position, he did confirm...
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Emma: Bears Begin Search For Upgrades In The Secondary
By Chris Emma– MOBILE, Ala. (CBS) — With that touch of central Pennsylvania toughness, Vic Fangio has carved himself out a decorated career in defensive coaching. The 58-year-old Fangio is an...
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The Bernstein Brief: Vic Fangio, Bears’ Truth-Teller
By Dan Bernstein– CBSChicago.com senior columnist (CBS) While Bears general manager Ryan Pace openly celebrates pushing “all-in” on his risky draft and coach John Fox grumbles along about whatever he’s...
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More Aggressive Jonathan Bullard Has Bears Hopeful As He Fights For Starting Job
By Chris Emma— BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (CBS) – After nearly four decades of coaching, Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio knows a thing or two. Despite flashes from then-rookie defensive lineman Jonathan...
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In Search Of Win At Bucs, Bears Focus On Containing Jameis Winston
By Chris Emma— LAKE FOREST, Ill. (CBS) – With the rush coming on third down, the Buccaneers’ Jameis Winston showed his stature among the game’s best quarterbacks. He slipped away from Bears linebacker...
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Bears Still Struggling To Generate Turnovers
By Chris Emma— LAKE FOREST, Ill. (CBS) – The football floating in the air for what seemed like days, with the Bears positioned to make a play. Cornerback Kyle Fuller was in stride with Vikings receiver...
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Bears Defense Beginning To Reveal Its Growth
By Chris Emma— LAKE FOREST, Ill. (CBS) – Thirty-seven years of coaching experience is more than enough for Vic Fangio to gauge what a defense is or can become. More than any statistic or ranking,...
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Baffoe: Why Dismiss Vic Fangio From Future Consideration?
By Tim Baffoe– (CBS) I want to give Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace the benefit of the doubt. But I have my doubts. Pace has had a sketchy tenure so far in his third year in Chicago deciding...
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Emma: Bears Would Lose A Lot If Vic Fangio Leaves
By Chris Emma— LAKE FOREST, Ill. (670 The Score) – Upon arrival at Halas Hall, Bears cornerback Prince Amukamara thought he had defensive coordinator Vic Fangio figured out. An NFL veteran of seven...
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Emma: Breaking Down Bears’ Head Coaching Candidates
By Chris Emma— (670 The Score) Despite what the Bears have been for the better part of a decade and their failures during three lost seasons in the John Fox era, they feature one of the more promising...
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Bears Interview Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio For Head Coaching Vacancy
By Chris Emma– (670 The Score) The Bears began their coaching search in house, interviewing defensive coordinator Vic Fangio for the vacancy Wednesday, the team officially announced. Fangio has never...
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Emma: Vic Fangio’s Case For Bears’ Coaching Vacancy Is Simple
By Chris Emma— (670 The Score) A carpenter never blames his tools, Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio recently reminded with a mantra appropriate to his coaching career. Fangio has never been one...
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After Hiring Matt Nagy As Head Coach, Bears’ Attention Turns To Defensive...
By Chris Emma– (670 The Score) In the end, it was clear that Bears general manager Ryan Pace planned to hire an offensive-minded head coach for his team, and he did so by tabbing Chiefs offensive...
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Report: Bears’ Vic Fangio Top Candidate To Become Packers Defensive Coordinator
By Chris Emma– (670 The Score) The Bears are at risk of another loss to the Packers. Vic Fangio is the top choice to become the new defensive coordinator in Green Bay, according to an NFL Media report....
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Matt Nagy, Bears In Talks With Vic Fangio To Retain Him As Defensive Coordinator
By Chris Emma– LAKE FOREST, Ill. (670 The Score) — New Bears head coach Matt Nagy is already formulating his plan for a staff, and it could include Vic Fangio as defensive coordinator. Nagy has already...
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Door Open For Vic Fangio’s Return To Bears As Defensive Coordinator
By Chris Emma– (670 The Score) Will Vic Fangio be back as defensive coordinator with the Bears? He certainly has the endorsement of new coach Matt Nagy and the Bears, but this is a decision to be made...
View ArticleBears Officially Announce Hiring Of Mark Helfrich, 2 Others
By Chris Emma– (670 The Score) New Bears coach Matt Nagy hinted during his introduction Tuesday that his coaching staff would be unique. “What you don’t want is a staff full of the same people,” Nagy...
View ArticleBears Retain Vic Fangio As Defensive Coordinator
By Chris Emma– (670 The Score) Four days after the Bears hired Matt Nagy as head coach, they managed to bring Vic Fangio back as defensive coordinator. Fangio, 59, agreed Friday to return to the...
View ArticleEmma: With Retention Of Vic Fangio, Bears Ensure Continuity For Budding Defense
By Chris Emma– (670 The Score) To appreciate what Vic Fangio has done during his three years as Bears defensive coordinator, consider where it all started. The Bears surrendered 27.6 points and 377.1...
View ArticleComfort With Bears’ Direction Led Vic Fangio To Stay In Chicago
By Chris Emma– LAKE FOREST, Ill. (670 The Score) — Vic Fangio wished for a membership at Conway Farms Golf Club and shorter Midwestern winters that he didn’t get, but the opportunity to lead a budding...
View ArticleEmma: Matt Nagy Worked With Open Mind In Hiring Bears Coaching Staff
By Chris Emma– (670 The Score) Somewhere in that Sunday at a Kansas City boutique hotel on Jan. 7, Matt Nagy sat and listened as the Bears’ brass outlined the team’s direction. Nagy needed to be sure...
View ArticleBroncos To Hire Bears Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio As Head Coach
CHICAGO (CBS) — After helping turn the Chicago Bears defense into one of the most dominant in the league, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is leaving to become the head coach of the Denver Broncos....
View ArticleBears Hire Chuck Pagano As Defensive Coordinator, Replacing Vic Fangio
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears rode a dominant defense to the NFC North championship in a breakout season. They hope to keep it going with a new coordinator. The Bears hired former...
View Article‘Could Be A Tough Day For Chicago Offense’ Sportsline’s Larry Hartstein On...
(CBS Chicago)- The Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos head into Week 2 both staring down 0-1 records, with the potential of falling into the 0-2 hole that everyone hopes to avoid. That makes their...
View ArticleRecently Promoted To Bears Defensive Coordinator, Sean Desai Talks About What...
CHICAGO (CBS) — We heard from new Bears defensive coordinator Sean Desai Monday for the first time since his promotion last month. In his previous eight years with the franchise, the 37-year-old has...
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