With linebackers coach Lloyd Lee becoming the third position coach to be removed from the Bears coaching staff in the week-and-a-half since the season-ending loss at Houston, coach Lovie Smith will have to replace as many position coaches as he ever has going into his fifth offseason in charge.
The Bears must find three position coaches on defense--one for the line, linebackers and secondary. If the dominos are not done falling yet at Halas Hall, the Bears could soon reach the most turnover they have had since the end of Smith's first season in 2004, the only other time he has replaced three position coaches. The only identified candidate that Smith is known to have met with is ex-Detroit Lions coach Rod Marinelli, who would likely have some role coaching the line if he comes on board.
Interestingly, entering his sixth season Smith is seeking his fourth position coach on the line, for the linebackers and in the secondary.
We have two charts to review the comings and goings:
