



We have heard disappointment and anger from Bears fans. We have heard calm rationalizations from Halas Hall.



What we need to hear are objective appraisals from professionals. I surveyed three front office men familiar with the team to get their impressions of the Bears a week away from the season opener.



Coaching staff



Each of the three front office veterans expressed respect for head coach John Fox and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. They are less sure of what to make of new offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains.



NFC front office man: Every team Fox has been with, he’s won. The defensive coordinator is very good, and they are very sound defensively with what they do. The biggest question is the offensive coordinator. He had one previous chance and wasn’t great. I haven’t seen enough of him. Adam Gase was a big presence. It will be difficult to replace him.



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