... season, the Chicago Bears’ Lovie Smith could certainly have it worse.

Ownership let Smith have his choice at offensive coordinator with his buddy Mike Martz, defensive coordinator with long-time friend Rod Marinelli, got rid of front-office antagonist Bobby DePaul, and brought in the biggest defensive free agent possible in pass rusher Julius Peppers.

They’ve also bulked up the offense through free agency.

There are plenty of NFL coaches who approach a critical juncture armed only with the mess left over from the previous losing season.

Dick Jauron had this “pleasure” in Chicago in 2003, his final season.

Still, Smith has issues confronting the team heading into Friday’s start of ...

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