[CBFF] Why did Nickerson resign as linebackers coach? - Chicago Bears - Sent Using Google Toolbar

[Steve Behrens]

On 1/10/08, ShannonToBeRead <shannontoberead at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Why did Nickerson resign as linebackers coach? - Chicago Bears





Paul: My understanding is that Hardy Nickerson resigned so he could
> help his family deal with medical issues involving both his mother and
> mother-in-law. I'm told that it was a very difficult decision for him
> because he enjoyed working for Lovie Smith, whom Nickerson has
> referred to as a mentor. The coaches and players I've spoken to
> enjoyed working with Hardy and wish him and his family the best of
> luck.



It'll be interesting to see whether Nickerson stays away from a coaching
position next season, or he ends up coaching somewhere else and this is just
blowing smoke... not that i care a whole lot, though later in the season I
was happier with the LB'ing play.


Sarmad: The Bears have made key trades in the past to acquire veterans
> such as defensive end Adewale Ogunleye and special teams standout
> Brendon Ayanbadejo, so I'm sure they'll make inquiries if they feel
> that Javon Walker or Chad Johnson could help them. But I think there's
> a much better chance that the Bears will address the wide receiver
> position in the draft, possibly as early as the first three rounds.
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For heaven's sake, why would we ever try to draft a WR?  We've drafted
soooooo many WR's and the success rate is abysmal... if there's even a
chance of getting Walker of Johnson, the Bears have to investigate it
seriously....

-Behr