What happens with under the leadership of head coach Lovie Smith, who is calling the Chicago Bears?
Who’s on the chopping block as the preseason comes to an end? The Bears performance Sunday night in Denver is about the most encouraging preseason this side of the Saints marching up and down the field on the Oakland Raiders. Between Jay Cutler leading the offense on a 98 yard touchdown drive, Devin Hester recapturing the magic with a 54 yard punt return, and the first team defense limiting the Broncos offense to 3 points in the first half all three phases were at the top of their game. Now the Bears can simply coast through their final preseason match-up and head into Green Bay feeling like they can handle a 3-4 defense and a hostile crowd. However, between now and then “the Bears” will consist of 22 fewer players as Lovie Smith and Co. make the finals cuts down to 53. The personnel moves started yesterday when the Bears signed Rod Hood, formerly of the Arizona Cardinals and recently released by the Cleveland Browns. To make room for Hood they sent seventh round pick Derek Kinder pack
Full Name: Lovie Lee Smith Date of Birth: May 8, 1958 in Gladewater, Texas Family: Lovie Smith and his wife, MaryAnne have three sons – Mikal, Matthew, and Miles. They also have twin grandsons, Malachi and Noah. Values: Lovie Smith has described himself as a Christian. He does not smoke, drink, or use curse words. Lovie also does not dance, because he feels it conflicts with his religious beliefs. Smith is also a big supporter of the American Diabetes Association. He donated ten tickets to every Chicago Bears’ game to children with diabetes. He and his wife also founded the Lovie and MaryAnne Smith Foundation which helps provide funds for college to children in need. Growing Up with Sports: Lovie Smith grew up in Big Sandy, Texas, playing defensive end and linebacker in high school. During this time his team won three state championships and he won all-state honors all three of those years. Smith left Big Sandy to play linebacker and safety at the University of Tulsa, becoming a two-ti
