... prior to the Bears-Baltimore Ravens game, Chicago general manager Jerry Angelo answered questions about the team's disappointing 5-8 season and some about the future.

Angelo suggested that a Comcast Sportsnet report saying Smith would be retained might be premature, and that an evaluation process will be made with the final few games having an impact.

The Bears' general manager said the $11 million still owed to Smith over two years and injuries the team suffered this year, like the early season-ender to linebacker Brian Urlacher, will have no impact on decisions about the team's head coach. 

Angelo confirmed Smith will have final say in who will go and stay on the coaching staff, provided he is still head coach ...

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