Matt Nagy has notched a few “wins” in his first week as Bears head coach as he builds his staff, but none more important than helping the organization keep Vic Fangio as defensive coordinator. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Fangio agreed to a three-year contract.



The 59-year-old coordinator led the league’s 10th-ranked defense this past season even with starters Jerrell Freeman, Quintin Demps and Willie Young on injured reserve for almost the entire season and Leonard Floyd on IR half the year.



Fangio inherited the worst defense in franchise history in 2015, worked through many injuries and turnover, yet still led a group that propelled the Bears to wins over the Ravens, Panthers and Steelers this past season.



“I think players are a big part of any type of success. But coaching is huge,” cornerback Prince Amukamara said of Fangio on Jan. 1. “On our side of the ball, with defense, I think Vic is a huge part...