Bears Stand Behind Smith

The ups and downs of the season have led some fans to question the leadership of coach Lovie Smith, but the players sure seem to be on the side of their head coach. One of the complaints about Smith is his mellow demeanor on the sidelines, and that is one of the attributes the players seem to respect.

Defensive end Alex Brown said, “I was here when coach Smith wasn’t here. So, I remember how it was. Not to say anything bad about coach (Dick) Jauron, but it’s a lot different now… He doesn’t get too mad; he doesn’t get too happy. He’s always even-keeled. He coaches the same way.”

Tight end Desmond Clark also weighed in and said, “Lovie, as a coach, is what this team needs. We need that steadying force. … To have that steadying voice with the same message coming every week is good for this team.”

Cornerback Charles Tillman echoed the sentiment and said, “The thing about coach Smith is that I trust him. I trust his decisions. I have faith in him, I have confidence in him.”

The next few weeks could win Bears fans over again if the team tallies a few wins. See them play this season by getting Chicago Bears tickets from StubHub.

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