Ron Turner Out as OC; Marinelli Promoted to DC
Although the Bears have not had their big 2 p.m. press conference where they announce that everything is fine and they don’t need to make any major changes (like firing Lovie and Jerry), news is trickling out about some of the things that will be happening:
The Bears have fired offensive coordinator Ron Turner, as well as offensive line coach Harry Hiestand, quarterbacks coach Pep Hamilton and tight ends coach Rob Boras, according to a league source.
Also, the Bears are expected to name assistant Rod Marinelli the defensive coordinator, according to a source. He will relieve head coach Lovie Smith of those duties.
I love both moves. I have been a proponent of Marinelli’s since the beginning and I still feel that he can be a great defensive coordinator. As far as Ron Turner is concerned, this was a long time coming and I’m not exactly sad to see him go. Good riddance.
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Comment from Bill
Time January 5, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Lovie Smith has the ability to be one of the finest head coaches in the NFL. There has just been too much on his plate. Minus any d/c duties more of his attention can be used where we want it: coaching the team.
Goodbye Ron Turner. I am not sad that you are leaving.
Brian Urlacher is the heart and soul of the Bears defense. Without him the Hellfire of the Bears defense was somewhat dampened .
Trading Kyle Orton, a leader and gifted young quarterback is a decision that I still fail to understand.