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Mike McCoy. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Durkin’s Coaching Breakdown: Mike McCoy

This is the first in a series where I take a look at some of the top candidates, providing information on their background, strengths, scheme, and what skill position players the Bears would need to add to properly execute their system. First up is Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy.

CBS Chicago–2013/01/04

Lovie Smith. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Baffoe: Dear John… I Mean Lovie

Well, this is never easy. Look, I think you’re a great guy. I do, really. Nine years! That’s a hell of a run. But it’s time.

CBS Chicago–2013/01/02

Jay Cutler.  (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge: Having Lost Leverage, Cutler Won’t Be Involved In Coaching Search

No matter who the Bears find to replace Lovie Smith, the franchise is going to make a concerted effort to improve the offense.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/31

Bill O'Brien. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Hoge: Five Names To Watch Early In The Bears’ Coaching Search

We’re just minutes into the post-Lovie Smith era, but as we await official word from general manager Phil Emery, I thought I’d take a quick glance at a few names to watch for the Bears’ new head coaching vacancy.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/31

Jay Cutler. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Notebook: Cutler Spreads The Ball Around In Win

While the Bears’ offense won’t try to tell you it had a great performance Sunday at Ford Field in a 26-24 win over the Lions, there was one encouraging sign:

CBS Chicago–2012/12/30

Brandon Marshall can't come up with with a fourth quarter pass in the end zone. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Hoge’s Grades: Average Performance Across The Board For Bears

Here are my grades following the Bears’ 26-24 win over the Lions Sunday at Ford Field:

CBS Chicago–2012/12/30

Matt Forte scores a touchdown in the second quarter. (Credit: Getty)

Bears Beat Lions 26-24

Cutler threw for 257 yards and a touchdown and helped seal the game with a late scramble, as the Bears won 26-24 against the Lions on Sunday.

2012/12/30

Bears fans.  (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Bernstein: Strange Days For Bears, Fans

It’s all very strange — the end of a roster at the end of a season, perhaps approaching the end of something more.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/26

Brian Urlacher. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Lovie Hoping Forte Can Play, Urlacher Can Return Against Lions

The Bears have another must-win game next week against the Lions, and head coach Lovie Smith is hoping two of the team’s best players will recover from injuries in time to be on the field in Detroit.

WBBM Newsradio–2012/12/24

Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery celebrate a second quarter touchdown. (Credit: Getty)

Bears Beat Arizona 28-13, Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Chicago’s defense scored two touchdowns and the Bears beat the Arizona Cardinals 28-13.

2012/12/23

Devin Hester returns a kick 83 yards for a game-winning touchdown  against the Arizona Cardinals Oct. 16, 2006. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Joniak’s Keys To The Game: Bears – Cardinals

Here are Jeff Joniak’s “Keys to the Game” for the Bears as they take on the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/21

Arian Foster. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Arian Foster Buys Offensive Line Segways

So, the question must be asked. What should Jay Cutler get his offensive line?

670 The Score–2012/12/20

Brandon Marshall. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Joniak’s Journal: Marshall Evolving Into A Leader

Brandon Marshall is having a career year for a Bears team with flickering playoff hopes. However, his frustration with the overall production of the offense eats at him.

WBBM Newsradio–2012/12/20

Jay Cutler. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Photo: The Perfect Jay Cutler Jersey… For Packer Fans

If you’re looking for a good way to troll a few thousand mouth-breathing Bears fans at Soldier Field, this will work.

670 The Score–2012/12/19

Jay Cutler. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Harris: Giving Cutler An Extension Would Be A Mistake

Yes, Cutler is the best quarterback in the history of the Bears, but that is no reason to give the guy an extension worth tens of millions of dollars without being completely sure he is the guy to win a Super Bowl.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/18

Jay Cutler. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge’s Grades: Offense, Coaching Staff Fail In Biggest Game Of Season

190 total yards in the biggest game of the season. That just about says it all.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/17

Jay Cutler. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Bernstein: No Surprises From Bears

Despite those holding out for an inspired, season-saving turn at home against their overly-professed enemy, we got a wholly recognizable, ordinary performance and an entirely probable outcome.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/16

Lovie Smith. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge: With Packers’ ‘Domination’, Lovie Not Performing To Own Expectations

While the Bears continue to try to win with defense, the rest of the league is separating itself. Nowhere is that more evident than in the Bears’ own division where the Packers have now beaten them six straight times.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/16

James Jones of the  Packers catches a touchdown as they beat the Bears 21-13.

Bears Fall To The Packers 21-13

The Green Bay Packers clinched their second straight NFC North title.

2012/12/16

Jay Cutler.  (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Cutler Set To Play Sunday

Despite reports of a sprained MCL, Bears quarterback Jay Cutler will play Sunday.

670 The Score–2012/12/14

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