Emery's presser falls nothing short of impressive

**JustAnotherBearsFan99** · 01-01-2013, 04:44 PM

Emery is impressive. So is George McCaskey.

Emery's presser falls nothing short of impressive

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Bears general manager Phil Emery addressed the media today to discuss his controversial decision to fire Lovie Smith and also provide perspective on what he is looking for in a new head coach for the Chicago Bears.

It was one of the most impressive, insightful, and informative breakdowns of a football team fans or media get the pleasure of experiencing. Emery took everyone on a well-detailed ride into the multiple variables that earned him his role as a general manager in the NFL.

Emery journeyed from one place to another; from the complexities of the draft to statistics gathered during free agency player ratings for team construction. The information he shared also included a brief tutorial on the checks and balances of the federal government in comparison to the synergy Emery believes is a vital quality between himself and the Bears' next head coach.

[RELATED: No playoffs = no championship chances cost Smith his job]

Overall, Emery gave everyone a glimpse into the fine-toothed comb of data collection in order to make informed sound decisions to build a championship-caliber football team. Getting to experience the leadership displayed by the Bears' top decision maker was a breath of fresh air. Emery’s delivery was confident, sound, and fact based. He did not hide or run away from any tough question asked by the media.

In fact, at one point during the press conference, Emery encouraged them: “I will stay here as long as you need to answer any questions.” True to his word, he did just that.

There wasn’t any aspect concerning the Bears that Emery did not cover, other than personal future player contracts. Instead, he preferred to keep that information between himself and the player.

But he did discuss extensively what he is looking for in a new head coach.

"The next head coach must display expertise to take all of the unique talents we have to build a championship team," Emery said, although he did not look to put the blame on Smith. "I needed to provide more talent. Put in on me."

But Emery did expect Smith and will hold his next head coach accountable to utilize the talents available.

“They must have the knowledge and flexibility to transform talents we have into a winning formula for a championship team," the Bears GM said.

The Bears offensive failures played a huge part in Smith’s dismissal, but Emery made it clear it’s not all about quarterback Jay Cutler.

“There are 10 other guys where the coach much maximize their talent, Emery said before commenting on Cutler's future with the franchise. “I am convinced of Jay’s talents as a franchise quarterback, but we must build around Jay.”

Clearly Emery’s next step for the Bears is to find a head coach who can adapt Cutler’s talents towards winning a championship.

**bearsinhouston** · 01-01-2013, 10:52 PM

Yeah, I really like this guy more and more. I just hope he isn't another Lovie - well liked but can't get it done.

**Jimmors** · 01-01-2013, 11:10 PM

Yeah, a championship team starts from the top down.

**short faced bear** · 01-01-2013, 11:12 PM

Sox had a good line that the pressers are great smoke screens. In this case I believe Emery has had a tactical path laid out well in advance with this speech. I have infinitely more confidence in Emery than JA in this circumstance. I think we'll have the pick of the litter at HC and I believe it will be the best of the bunch.

**Riczaj01** · 01-02-2013, 07:03 AM

I don't think this guy will ever get as flustered as JA or Smith did, I also think he'll get the best of the bunch of HC's that he thinks will work for this team. I also think the guy is far more cut throat then anyone of us are seeing right now. Ya we all know that Kellen Davis has the intangables, but if the new guy comes in here and cannot make it work, bet that a change will be made quickly...and that goes for every position.

**bearsinhouston** · 01-02-2013, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by Riczaj01

I don't think this guy will ever get as flustered as JA or Smith did, I also think he'll get the best of the bunch of HC's that he thinks will work for this team. I also think the guy is far more cut throat then anyone of us are seeing right now. Ya we all know that Kellen Davis has the intangables, but if the new guy comes in here and cannot make it work, bet that a change will be made quickly...and that goes for every position.

Ric - I think I know what you mean, but I wouldn't characterize it as cutthroat. I think if you don't do the job, you will answer for it. Give him a good reason why you didn't hit your expectations, and you'll probably be around for another year. If you don't make it again, I think no excuses or explanations will work. He wants results. That's not cutthroat, that's just what you need to stay on top of a competitive business.

**JustAnotherBearsFan99** · 01-02-2013, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by Riczaj01

I don't think this guy will ever get as flustered as JA or Smith did, I also think he'll get the best of the bunch of HC's that he thinks will work for this team. I also think the guy is far more cut throat then anyone of us are seeing right now. Ya we all know that Kellen Davis has the intangables, but if the new guy comes in here and cannot make it work, bet that a change will be made quickly...and that goes for every position.

He will be very thoughtful rather than reactive. He seems like a "detail person" who thinks things through - not just from A to B, and C to D - but rather looking well ahead, like a chess master.

I was listening to one of the sports stations a couple of days ago, and they made a statement about Emery that floored me. They said Emery is rarely in his office during the football season. Sure, he takes care of office business, but then he is all over the country PERSONALLY scouting players during the season. We upgraded our scouting department under Emery, but that wasn't enough for him to be comfortable. He PERSONALLY scouts the college talent all over the country during the football season.

In addition to all of this, he never misses traveling to the Bears games. He personally watches every snap of every game home and away. The guy is driven to perfection. They say he's a brilliant talent evaluator himself. He doesn't have to rely on the so called "experts" but can factor in his own expertise too.

Sounds like he's a lot different than Jerry Angelo.

**Shark86x** · 01-02-2013, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by JustAnotherBearsFan99

He will be very thoughtful rather than reactive. He seems like a "detail person" who thinks things through - not just from A to B, and C to D - but rather looking well ahead, like a chess master.

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Sounds like he's a lot different than Jerry Angelo.

This is what I took away from the presser as well. He understands how the game works. He understands drive and passion, and demands it from everyone around him. He has knowledge, but he knows how to apply it. And the chess master thing, I played a good game in my younger days. That is the perfect analogy. Lovie Smith was playing tic-tac-toe while everybody else was playing chess. Emery is playing 3-D chess, with 20 different games in progress. And he knows what his next 7 moves are in each of those games.

I think we are going to see some good things over the next several years.

**Butka** · 01-02-2013, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by JustAnotherBearsFan99

I was listening to one of the sports stations a couple of days ago, and they made a statement about Emery that floored me. They said Emery is rarely in his office during the football season. Sure, he takes care of office business, but then he is all over the country PERSONALLY scouting players during the season. We upgraded our scouting department under Emery, but that wasn't enough for him to be comfortable. He PERSONALLY scouts the college talent all over the country during the football season.

In addition to all of this, he never misses traveling to the Bears games. He personally watches every snap of every game home and away. The guy is driven to perfection. They say he's a brilliant talent evaluator himself. He doesn't have to rely on the so called "experts" but can factor in his own expertise too.

Sounds like he's a lot different than Jerry Angelo.

When Emery was hired, he drew a lot of comparisons to Ted Thompson because of how meticulous he is and his insistence to scout in person. It's safe to say Thompson has done well in Green Bay and mostly via the the draft. Aside from offensive linemen, I think he's drafted well overall (no one is perfect). He's found guys that fit into his coaches' schemes very well. Hopefully Emery can do as well or better for us.

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