Bears see immediate difference in first practice with Brown as new head coach
Offensive lineman Teven Jenkins said he believes Brown can help provide the team with a needed spark on the heels of a six-game losing streak.
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Offensive lineman Teven Jenkins said he believes Brown can help provide the team with a needed spark on the heels of a six-game losing streak.
Bears President Kevin Warren said Ryan Poles will remain general manager and will be the "point person" for the search, but they will work together closely to find the right candidate.
Brown not long ago was named offensive coordinator after Shane Waldron was also fired from that position.
Carter is used to dealing with adversity—and not just on the football field.
"I didn't think they would fire a manager or a head coach in the middle of the season. So it's cool, it's serious," Bears fan Jeff Rynberk said.
The decision comes after the Bears blew another potential victory against the Lions, 23-20.
The Bears had the ball in Lions territory late in the game with a chance to drive for a game-tying field goal or go-ahead touchdown, but they blew the opportunity.
Much unlike the case for the Bears lately, the ground-game for Detroit is running on all cylinders—thanks to an ex-Bear.
Williams is on the first short week of his NFL career. He admitted he had a few "mess-ups" during the Bears' walkthrough on Tuesday, as he needs to speed up his learning of this week's game plan.
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.