Report: Chudzinski, Christensen in mix for OC slot
January, 16, 2010
1/16/10
3:36
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By
Jeff Dickerson | ESPNChicago.com
CHICAGO -- ESPN's Chris Mortensen mentioned two more possible candidates for the Bears' offensive coordinators position via his Twitter account: San Diego assistant head coach in charge of tight ends Rob Chudzinski and Indianapolis assistant head coach in charge of receivers Clyde Christensen.
Chudzinski served as the Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator from 2007-08, while also calling plays for his alma mater Miami from 2001-03. It would be interesting to see the feedback Chudzinski would receive from fellow Chargers' coaches about potentially coming to Chicago, since after all, head coach Norv Turner is the brother of ex-Bears' offensive coordinator Ron Turner. Not to mention, San Diego's staff also includes Ron Rivera, Steve Wilks and Don Johnson, all of whom were let go at one point by Lovie Smith.
Christensen has been with the Colts for eight seasons, after spending 1996-2001 in Tampa Bay. Smith was the linebackers’ coach for the Buccaneers from 1996-2000, while Bears’ GM Jerry Angelo also was a member of the front office. The connections here are obvious, and no doubt Christensen comes highly recommended by Tony Dungy.
The Bears must wait until Indianapolis and San Diego are eliminated from the playoffs to ask for permission to speak with these coaches.
Chudzinski served as the Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator from 2007-08, while also calling plays for his alma mater Miami from 2001-03. It would be interesting to see the feedback Chudzinski would receive from fellow Chargers' coaches about potentially coming to Chicago, since after all, head coach Norv Turner is the brother of ex-Bears' offensive coordinator Ron Turner. Not to mention, San Diego's staff also includes Ron Rivera, Steve Wilks and Don Johnson, all of whom were let go at one point by Lovie Smith.
Christensen has been with the Colts for eight seasons, after spending 1996-2001 in Tampa Bay. Smith was the linebackers’ coach for the Buccaneers from 1996-2000, while Bears’ GM Jerry Angelo also was a member of the front office. The connections here are obvious, and no doubt Christensen comes highly recommended by Tony Dungy.
The Bears must wait until Indianapolis and San Diego are eliminated from the playoffs to ask for permission to speak with these coaches.
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