Looks like there's bad blood between Rivera and Lovie Smith

[dimbee]

I have to be honest. I often wonder if some of you are as stupid as you come across on here or if you're that hard up for having drama built into the game.

[raleigh-panther]

I believe something did happen, no different than in any other business.

Think it would be great if the young Panthers could rise up and win this one for their coach, on the road, against some ex-Panthers who have had some things to say, and against 'da Bears'.

The only fans I dislike more than Bears fans are Redskins fans.

[OneBadassCat]

Lovie is probably the luckiest coach in football the last couple of years, save John Fox. It's a smart move to let go of the competition.

[Jangler]

I am completely convinced Lovie fired Rivera to protect himself. Lovie's been on the hot seat since he went to Chicago. Having Rivera there made it hotter.

Yup, Bears fans were seeing another Ditka in Rivera. And now we got him. :)

[Jangler]

Forgot the word "war" tends you scare you radical liberals off. I'll say hugfest next time, hope that's politically enough correct.

I think it's more about taste than being PC. IMO

[CRA]

Rivera was as "fired" as John Fox was. As in, he wasn't.

Rivera's was worse.

Rivera in his years in Chicago had formed one of the best defensive teams in the entire NFL. He was let go.....scheme didn't change. They just brough in a lesser caliber coach to do the job.

Fox wasn't doing his job. Non winning seasons.

Both would have been fired. They didn't have to be fired b/c of contract situations.

[dimbee]

Yup, Bears fans were seeing another Ditka in Rivera. And now we got him. :)

Another Ditka? :lol: I think Chico will be better than Ditka

Another HC that rode on the waveof his genius Defensive Coordinator (Buddy Ryan)? If anything, Lovie is a bizarro world Ditka without a genius Offensive Coordinator but not with the requisite talent like the 85 Bears D had

[csx]

Articles from the time mention that it was probable that Rivera was going to get a HC position. Coordinators are generally one year contracts for this reason. They mention the idea that they were wanting to allow him to advance and at the same time not pay the amount it would have required to keep him from pursuing HC.

If the soap opera stuff makes this game more interesting to you, it doesn't hurt anything.

[PiratePanther189]

Lovie should've been fired after the whole Rex Grossman saga. He's third in the "How the F**K do they still have jobs" category behind Jack Del Rio and Marvin Lewis in that order. And no, I don't care that they stumbled to the NFC Title game last year.

[dimbee]

Thank goodness your opinion means so much. :D

[PiratePanther189]

Thank goodness your opinion means so much. :D

Hardy har har. Thank goodness you took your time to add so much to the discussion.

[dimbee]

Hardy har har. Thank goodness you took your time to add so much to the discussion.

Read the thread. I've added plenty to the topic. Your post isn't even remotely related to the topic.

[Davidson Deac II]

Fwiw, I don't know or really care if there is bad blood between Smith and Rivera. There could be some hard feelings, but I doubt it would materially effect the outcome of the game.

[Razzy]

I really hope we destroy this team on Sunday. It's very winnable and a win here puts us back in control of our own destiny.