DeFilippo’s Skills and Impact, Super Bowl 55 Odds, Cohen’s Hat Game, and Other Bears Bullets

Jan 16, 2020

This is the most mind-bending sandwich I have ever seen:

https://twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1217629398872084480?s=20

In case you missed it, the Chicago Bears’ coaching staff is set to undergo some pretty significant changes heading into next season. And the headliner might not be the addition of a new offensive coordinator, because landing John DeFilippo as the QBs Coach is a pretty impressive get. And that DeFilippo had other offers (per NFL insider Adam Caplan) suggests Chicago is still a decent landing spot for offensive coaches. I wasn’t sure that was going to be the case after three offensive coaches were dismissed after their second season, but some guys still have faith in the power structure as currently constructed.

It is wild to think folks are more excited about a position coach than the offensive coordinator, who ranks second in command behind the play-calling head coach when it comes to the offensive power structure. But here we are nodding in understanding about the possible impact DeFilippo could have as a coach coming into work with Mitch Trubisky and two quarterbacks to be named later.

Knowing what we know about Trubisky and his fundamentals, I found myself feeling the need to re-surface this tweet from 670 The Score’s Chris Emma from January 2018:

Eagles coach Doug Pederson raved about John DeFilippo's impact on Carson Wentz. pic.twitter.com/23sN8U74qa

— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) January 1, 2018

Carson Wentz played his best ball when DeFilippo was in his ear every day as his position coach. And while I won’t predict 2017 Carson Wentz numbers for Trubisky in 2020, it is worth noting that Wentz’s production and efficiency hasn’t been the same since DeFilippo skipped town. Evidently, Trubisky needs a little more hands on pushing from his position coach, and perhaps DeFilippo brings exactly that to the table (that’s not to say whatever Dave Ragone was doing wasn’t working, but sometimes you need a new voice and new direction to ultimately get where you want to go). And it’s not like Ragone is going anywhere, he’ll be the Passing Game Coordinator.

The best advice I’ve ever given anyone who didn’t get the job they desired was to not burn any bridges just because you didn’t get the gig. You never know when someone will come back to you with something else you might like. That thought crossed my mind when I saw the DeFilippo news, and remembered this post we did about his thoughts regarding the Bears, Nagy, and Trubisky from after he didn’t get the head-coaching position he applied for in 2018. Clearly, the Bears liked what they heard from him in the interview process.

BONUS: It sounds like DeFilippo knows the value of the tight end in this offense. Just listen to him talk about the Jaguars’ draft pick from last spring:

"We're going to love him, he is a great kid."

OC John DeFilippo discusses the selection of TE @JoshO_3

Draft coverage presented by @LycamobileUSA | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/wBnmpImArj

— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) April 27, 2019

Also, because his nickname is Coach Flip, I can’t help but get the Lil’ Flip song “Game Over” unstuck from my head.

I’d rather be preparing for the NFC Championship Game, but bringing on a new offensive coordinator, offensive line coach, and quarterbacks coach is a decent start to the offseason.

Alright, who’s ready for Super Bowl 55 odds?

2021 Super Bowl futures already out @SuperBookUSA

Chiefs 7-1
49ers 8-1
Ravens 8-1
Saints 10-1
Patriots 12-1
Steelers 12-1
Cowboys 16-1
Eagles 20-1
Packers 20-1
Seahawks 20-1
Rams 30-1
Browns 30-1
Bears 30-1
Chargers 30-1
Colts 30-1
Texans 30-1
Vikings 30-1

(1/2)

— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) January 14, 2020

1/3 I just missed some teams. DERP.

Titans 30-1
Jets 60-1

Sorry. These old eyes stayed up too late.

— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) January 14, 2020

The Bears provide a tremendous value at 30/1. I’m just saying.

This is an encouraging development:

Current #Bears Alex Bars and Sam Mustipher martial arts training with Jason McKie and Olin Kreutz. Via @Jmack37 /IG pic.twitter.com/KtLeq5nowU

— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) January 15, 2020

Vitamins, proteins, and blenders are among your Deals of the Day at Amazon today. #ad

Tarik Cohen has played the role of running back, return specialist, slot receiver, and quarterback in Chicago. Now, he can add hat guy to his résumé:

Throwback Thursday takes us back to Jay Cutler’s first (and only) playoff win in Chicago:

https://twitter.com/ChiSportsDay/status/1217816736986288128?s=20

This was a pretty cool moment from yesterday:

#ICYMI: Jim Covert has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Centennial Slate for the Class of 2020. @ChicagoBears | #PFHOF20 | @gmfb pic.twitter.com/yX6NVmPrQe
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) January 15, 2020

I hope Larry Fitzgerald plays forever:

This season was among the most fun of my career. The future is so bright for this team & I relish the opportunity to build with this talented young nucleus.
Arizona is where I started and where I will finish. 2020! Let's get to work!#GoCards #RedSea @AZCardinals pic.twitter.com/ftNd85iFRj

— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) January 15, 2020

One of the better offensive tackle prospects has declared for the NFL Draft:

#USC left tackle Austin Jackson posted on his Instagram account that he will be entering the NFL Draft. https://t.co/hvyhNWumMW pic.twitter.com/fxqvW3AQh7
— Ryan Abraham (@insidetroy) January 16, 2020

The Bulls won a game last night …

Zach LaVine and the Bench Take Care of Business: Bulls 115, Wizards 106https://t.co/Z5w0CBSPpF

— Bleacher Nation Bulls (@BN_Bulls) January 16, 2020

… but lost a key developmental piece in the process:

You’ve Got to be Kidding Me: Daniel Gafford Reportedly Out 2-4 Weeks (Dislocated Thumb)https://t.co/z20j7zP25G

— Bleacher Nation Bulls (@BN_Bulls) January 16, 2020

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Luis C. Medina

Luis C. Medina, who you can find on Twitter at lcm1986, has been covering the Chicago Bears at Bleacher Nation since 2017. Since then, he has written about 3 head coaches, 5 play-callers, and 11 starting quarterbacks. Previously, Luis wrote about the Cubs and MLB at BN (2015-16) and worked in the Chicago Tribune sports department (2011-16). He also co-hosted a Cubs postgame show, Outside the Ivy, in 2019.

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