What we know—and what we don’t—about the Bears so far in 2017

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Jay Cutler looks to make a pass against the Vikings during the first half on Oct. 31, 2016 at Soldier Field.
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South Carolina wide receiver Alshon Jeffery scores a touchdown off a pass in the first quarter. South Carolina defeated Kentucky 54-3.
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Jay Cutler prepares to take the field before the first half against the Vikings at Soldier Field on Oct. 31, 2016.
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John Fox takes questions at Halas Hall.
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Jay Cutler throws a pass during minicamp at Halas Hall.
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Jay Cutler leads a drill during the first day of Bears' mandatory minicamp on June 14, 2016 at Halas Hall.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler slides in the first half of a preseason game against the Chiefs at Soldier Field on August 27, 2016.
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Jay Cutler celebrates as running back Matt Forte scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions.
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Jay Cutler's wife Kristin Cavallari watches warmups.
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Alshon Jeffery walks off the field after a loss to the Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016.
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John Fox pats quarterback Mike Glennon on the back during the last drive of the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017.
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Jay Cutler after throwing a touchdown pass to Zach Miller against the Green Bay Packers.
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Alshon Jeffery rises for and misses the pass as 49ers cornerback Kenneth Acker defends in the second quarter.
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Bears coach John Fox celebrates with free safety Eddie Jackson after an INT against the Bengals on Dec. 10, 2017.
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Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery misses a pass near the end zone during the second half against the 49ers.
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Broncos coach John Fox hoists the AFC Championship Trophy after Denver defeated the Patriots 26-16.
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Bears coach John Fox gestures from the sideline during the first half of a preseason game against the Bengals.
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Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery talks with his teammates.
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Bears coach John Fox and Broncos coach Gary Kubiak greet one another after the Broncos beat the Bears 17-15 at Soldier Field.
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Aaron Rodgers and Jay Cutler chat during halftime of their game at Lambeau Field.
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Bears head coach John Fox works the sidelines in the first half of a preseason game against the Browns on Sept. 1, 2016.
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John Fox hugs Tracy Porter in the fourth quarter against the Packers.
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Jay Cutler talks with quarterback Jimmy Clausen before the game against the Vikings.
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John Fox talks with Leonard Floyd during the game against the Lions in Detroit on Saturday, Dec 11, 2016.
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Alshon Jeffery makes a face for the photographer as he comes out for warmups before a game against the Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium.
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Jay Cutler gets pressure from the Colts' Erik Walden in the first half of a preseason game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler on the bench in the second half of a preseason game against the Colts.
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Jay Cutler points out the defense to his offense against the Lions.
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Jay Cutler throws during warm-ups as Jimmy Clausen looks on before the game against the Rams.
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Reporters and photographers are reflected in the sunglasses of Bears head coach John Fox as he holds a news conference after a minicamp on June 14, 2016.
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Alshon Jeffery, right, laughs with Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders after a preseason game at Soldier Field on Aug. 11, 2016.
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John Fox celebrates a defensive stand against the Packers in the fourth quarter.
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Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery elebrates his touchdown reception on the sidelines against the Vikings at Solider Field.
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Alshon Jeffery sits on the bench after a loss to the Colts had become apparent in the fourth quarter of at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 9, 2016.
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Bears coach John Fox watches from the sidelines during the first half against the Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler leaves the field after the final game of the season against the Vikings.
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Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery signs autographs on the first day of training camp on July 28, 2016.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is sacked by the Saints' David Hawthorne in the third quarter.
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Alshon Jeffery celebrates his touchdown catch against the Vikings.
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Alshon Jeffery makes the catch and leaps -- but is just short of the goal line against the Chargers.
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Jay Cutler against the Broncos at Soldier Field.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, left, and Bears quarterback David Fales confer with each other late in the fourth quarter of their game against the San Francisco 49ers, at Soldier Field in Chicago, on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015.
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Robin Fox, John Fox, Bears President Ted Phillips and Bears Chairman George McCaskey.
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Bears head coach John Fox and general manager Ryan Pace address the media on Jan. 4, 2017.
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Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy celebrates with head coach John Fox after his touchdown against the Lions during the second half.
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Panthers coach John Fox takes questions from the media before Super Bowl XXXVIII against the Patriots.
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Alshon Jeffery runs down field following a catch against the Green Bay Packers.
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Bears GM Ryan Pace (right) introduces John Fox as the new coach.
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Alshon Jeffery is pushed out of bounds by Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall during the second half.
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Alshon Jeffery signs a ball for a young fan before a game between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings.
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Lions free safety Glover Quin intercepts a ball thrown to wide receiver Alshon Jeffery late in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field.
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South Carolina wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (1) makes a one-handed catch for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Citadel.
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Jay Cutler looks to run the ball in for a touchdown during the second half against the Vikings.
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Alshon Jeffery makes a reception in the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, at Soldier Field.
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Alshon Jeffery misses a pass near the end zone in front of Vikings cornerback A.J. Jefferson during the second half.
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Jay Cutler is pressured by the Saints' Kasim Edebali during the second quarter.
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Panthers coach John Fox congratulates a defensive player after they held the Bears in the fourth quarter in their divisional playoff game.
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Jay Cutler walks the sidelines in the third quarter.
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Bears head coach John Fox, right, sits with general manager Ryan Pace as they watch the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis.
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John Fox reacts on the sideline after a touchdown catch by Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb.
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Jay Cutler talks to coaches on the phone after throwing an interception-for-touchdown by the 49ers in the first quarter at Soldier Field.
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Bears head coach John Fox late in the fourth quarter of his team's game against the 49ers at Soldier Field.
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Fred Richey thanks Jay Cutler for signing an autograph for his son Josiah, 12, during practice at Bears Family Fest on Aug. 8, 2015, at Soldier Field.
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Jay Cutler slides in front of Redskins linebacker Mason Foster in the second quarter.
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Alshon Jeffery lines up against the St. Louis Rams in 2015.
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Jay Cutler attempts to throw the ball while being sacked by the Texans' John Simon during the second half on Sept. 11, 2016 at NRG Park.
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John Fox with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on the field, before the game between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers.
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Jay Cutler pauses before heading into the game for the first offensive set in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins.
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Alshon Jeffery makes a catch on a long pass in the second quarter against the Eagles at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 19, 2016.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler loses his helmet as he dives into the end zone during the first half of a preseason game against the Colts. The play was negated by a penalty.
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John Fox congratulates his defense in the second quarter of a game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Alshon Jeffery scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter at EverBank Field.
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Bears head coach John Fox tries to get a selfie with a fan — before asking his security guard for help — at the conclusion of his team's practice at Family Fest at Soldier Field on Saturday Aug. 5, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox before an exhibition football game against the Colts in Indianapolis.
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Bears head coach John Fox watches from the sideline during the second half of a preseason football game against the Chiefs at Soldier Field on Aug. 27, 2016.
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Jay Cutler smiles as he chats with Alshon Jeffery during drills on the first day of Bears training camp in Bourbonnais on Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is tripped up by Colts cornerback Darius Butler in the first half.
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John Fox watches as the team stretches at Bears minicamp at Halas Hall.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler in the fourth quarter of the loss to the Bucs on Nov. 13, 2016 at Raymond James Stadium.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler scrambles against the Vikings in the fourth quarter at TCF Bank Stadium. The Vikings won 13-9.
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Broncos coach John Fox has a word with the referee during a 2015 AFC Divisional game against the Colts.
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Bears coach John Fox speaks with the media following the minicamp at Halas Hall.
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Bears president/CEO Ted Phillips and chairman George McCaskey listen in as general manager Ryan Pace and coach John Fox address the media on Jan. 4, 2017.
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Bears head coach John Fox talks to Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer before the game.
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Quarterbacks Jay Cutler and Jimmy Clausen take the field for the Week 2 game against the Cardinals at Soldier Field.
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South Carolina's Alshon Jeffery makes a catch during the first quarter against Nebraska in the Capital One Bowl game at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando.
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John Fox speaks to a referee on the sidelines during the game against the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Oct. 9, 2016.
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John Fox leaves the field after a loss to the Eagles at Soldier Field on Monday, Sept. 19, 2016.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler shakes hands with San Francisco 49ers kicker Phil Dawson after the coin toss before the start of the game at Solider Field Sunday, Dec. 6 2015, in Chicago.
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John Fox argues with the referees against the Bengals during the 2nd half at Paul Brown Stadium on Dec. 10, 2017.
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Jay Cutler signs autographs after the second day of Bears training camp.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws a pass to tight end Martellus Bennett (83) during the third quarter against the Lions.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler answers questions about being demoted.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler walks off the field at the end of a minicamp practice at Halas Hall.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler looks to pass in the first half.
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Jay Cutler stretches with his teammates during the second day of Bears' mandatory minicamp on June 15, 2016 at Halas Hall.
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Bears coach John Fox walks past quarterback Jay Cutler during practice at Bears Family Fest on Aug. 8, 2015, at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler runs for a touchdown in the fourth quarter vs. the Cowboys.
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Jay Cutler during the first half of a game against the Green Bay Packers.
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Alshon Jeffery can't make a catch in the end zone in the fourth quarter during a win over the Vikings.
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Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery runs to complete a pass from quarterback Jay Cutler at a mandatory minicamp practice on June 14, 2016 at Halas Hall.
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Bears head coach John Fox after rookie minicamp at Lake Forest.
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Bears coach John Fox celebrates a touchdown with running back Tarik Cohen (29) during the second half against the Lions, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
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Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake sacks Jay Cutler but the play was overturned on a penalty in the second quarter of a preseason game.
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John Fox talks to the media at the end of Bears minicamp at Halas Hall.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler walks to the locker room after a loss to the Lions at Ford Field.
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Bears head coach John Fox walks the field during the first day of training camp practice.
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Alshon Jeffery sits on the turf after he was unable to haul in a long pass in the 4th quarter against the Packers.
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Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery makes an overhead reception vs. the Vikings in the third quarter at Soldier Field.
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John Fox celebrates after a victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery celebrates his touchdown against the Panthers during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium.
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Packers cornerback Davon House attempts to intercept a pass meant for Alshon Jeffery during the fourth quarter.
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Alshon Jeffery celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Lions at Ford Field in 2015.
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Alshon Jeffery catches a touchdown in front of Vikings safety Harrison Smith in the second quarter.
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South Carolina wide receiver Alshon Jeffery scores a touchdown on a pass reception in the first quarter against Auburn.
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Alshon Jeffery goes up for a ball against the Packers' John Crockett on Oct. 20, 2016, at Lambeay Field.
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Packers cornerback Sam Shields breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Alshon Jeffery in the second quarter.
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The Vikings' Corey Wootton sacks Jay Cutler during the fourth quarter.
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John Fox during the second half against the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016.
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Jay Cutler runs for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Vikings.
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Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery comes down with his second touchdown reception of the first quarter against the Lions at Ford Field.
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Jay Cutler is surrounded by the media at Bears training camp.
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Alshon Jeffery runs up-field following a catch as Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramseypushes him out of bounds in the first quarter at Soldier Field on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler runs the offense in the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The Bears defeated the Bucs, 26-21.
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Bears head coach John Fox and general manager Ryan Pace address the media on Jan. 4, 2017.
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Jay Cutler on the sidelines for the Bears' Week 3 game against the Seahawks.
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Alshon Jeffery makes a catch over Redskins cornerback Josh Norman during the first half at Soldier Field on Dec. 24, 2016.
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Jay Cutler looks on during pregame festivities before playing the Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium.
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Broncos coach John Fox and Bengals coach Marvin Lewis talk before the game.
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Broncos coach John Fox on the sidelines during the third quarter against the Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Ka'Deem Carey celebrates with John Fox after his touchdown in the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Bears coach John Fox during the game against the 49ers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2016.
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Jay Cutler yells to the offensive line during the second half against the Green Bay Packers.
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Alshon Jeffery signs autographs for fans following early warmups for a preseason game against the Browns at Soldier Field.
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Jay Cutler nearly fumbles the snap during the first half but gets off the pass for a first down against the Redskins.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler and Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler greet one another after a Bears loss at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015.
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Bears head coach John Fox responds to a question during a news conference at the NFL scouting combine on Feb. 24, 2016, in Indianapolis.
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Alshon Jeffery signs autographs for children after Bears Family Fest at Soldier Field in August 2015.
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Bears coach John Fox watches the action against the Rams.
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John Fox congratulates his team after a fake punt attempt by the Rams goes wrong and the Bears took possession of the ball in the fourth quarter.
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Broncos coach John Fox considers a question from a reporter during a news conference before the playoff game against the Colts.
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Alshon Jeffery is brought down by the Vikings' Xavier Rhodes in the second half at TCF Banks.
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Jay Cutler is sacked by the Eagles' Destiny Vaeao and fumbles the ball, which was recovered by the Eagles during the third quarter on Sept. 19, 2016, at Soldier Field.
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Alshon Jeffery gestures to the crowd after gaining yards during the second half against the Falcons.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws in a preseason game against the Bengals.
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Bears coach John Fox signs autographs after the first day of training camp.
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Alshon Jeffery stretches prior to practice during training camp in Bourbonnais.
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Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery catches a pass for a touchdown vs. the Cowboys.
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Alshon Jeffery sprints the ball down the field during the first quarter against the Packers.
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Alshon Jeffery is unable to make the catch in the end zone during the second half against the Vikings.
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Newly named Panthers head coach John Fox answers a question during a news conference.
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Bears coach John Fox bumps fists with his wife, Robin, during the second period in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals between Blackhawks and the Ducks at the United Center.
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Alshon Jeffery with a 4th quarter touchdown catch in the Bears' 41-21 victory over the Colts.
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Jay Cutler reacts after diving into the end zone for a touchdown against the Vikings in the second half.
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Bears head coach John Fox has a laugh with referee Ed Hochuli near the end of a preseason game against the Browns at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler hands off to running back Matt Forte during a training camp practice.
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Rams cornerback Cortland Finnegan breaks up a pass intended for Alshon Jeffery during the first quarter.
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John Fox looks at the scoreboard in the first half of an exhibition between the Bears and the Titans on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Jay Cutler throws a pass during the first half against the Detroit Lions.
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Alshon Jeffery makes a catch late in the second quarter against the Lions at Ford Field.
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John Fox walks off the field after the Bears lost to the Detroit Lions in overtime, 37-34, at Ford Field.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler walks off the field after a loss to the Giants at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 20, 2016.
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Jay Cutler looks for an open receiver during the second half against the Packers.
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Bears head coach John Fox, center, runs off the field following the Bears' 23-10 loss to the Vikings.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler answers questions about being demoted.
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John Fox signs autographs for fans after practice at Bears Family Fest.
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Bears coach John Fox reacts after a Lions touchdown at Ford Field.
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Alshon Jeffery warms up before a game against the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
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Bears coach John Fox talks to quarterback Jay Cutler as Cutler walks to the bench during the second half against the Broncos at Soldier Field.
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Bears coach John Fox hugs running back Matt Forte after touchdown against the Lions during the second half.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has a laugh on the field during warmups for a game against the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Matt Slauson and quarterback Jay Cutler celebrate after Cutler threw a touchdown in the third quarter against the Redskins.
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Bears coach John Fox talks with players as they walk to the sidelines during the first half against the Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox watches his players during stretches and warm-ups on the first day of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 13, 2016.
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Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery takes the field for a November game at Solider Field.
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Panthers head coach John Fox reacts during a playoff football game against the Cardinals.
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Jay Cutler closes his eyes after throwing a pass during the second half of a game against the Vikings.
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Broncos coach John Fox argues with the referees against the 49ers during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium.
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South Carolina wide receiver Alshon Jeffery celebrates after a catch for a touchdown against Nebraska.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler during the game vs. the Saints at Soldier Field.
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Bears head coach John Fox and general manager Ryan Pace address the media on Jan. 4, 2017.
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Jay Cutler throws a pass during the first half against the 49ers at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler passes under pressure from Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Henry Melton on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
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Alshon Jeffery can't pull in a pass as Lions cornerback Ron Bartell defends in the second quarter in 2012.
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Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery heads downfield as rookie minicamp opened at Halas Hall.
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John Fox runs off the field after a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins.
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Bears coach John Fox, center, walks along the concourse after a news conference at the NFL scouting combine.
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Bears coach John Fox answers a question from a reporter during a breakfast meeting at the NFL annual meetings in Phoenix.
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Packers cornerback Sam Shields breaks up a pass for Alshon Jeffery in the end zone in the 4th quarter.
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Bears quarterbacks Brian Hoyer, left, and Jay Cutler enter the field for practice at Family Fest at Soldier Field on August 6, 2016.
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Jay Cutler pitches the ball to running back Matt Forte in the first quarter against the Vikings.
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Bears head coach John Fox grimaces against the Redskins during the first half on Dec. 24, 2016.
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Bears wide receivers Brandon Marshall (right) and Alshon Jeffery before a game against the Panthers.
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Alshon Jeffery catches a pass during training camp on Aug. 5, 2015.
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Bears coach John Fox yells at referees after it was determined Zach Miller didn't maintain control on a pass in the end zone against the Saints on Oct. 29, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox before a game against the Packers on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 at Lambeau Field.
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Alshon Jeffery has a laugh while taking in the Duke vs. Kentucky game at the Champions Classic at the United Center.
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Bears coach John Fox jumps out of the way while the Vikings' Harrison Smith tackles Zach Miller during the second half at Soldier Field on Oct. 31, 2016.
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Jay Cutler heads for the locker room during a game against the Vikings.
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Chicago Bears Cameron Meredith (81), Josh Bellamy (11), Marquess Wilson (10) and Alshon Jeffery (17) walk off of the practice field at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Oct. 26, 2015.
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Broncos coach John Fox before the game against the Bills at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.
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Alshon Jeffery celebrates after making a touchdown reception in the fourth quarter against the Lions.
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Bears coach John Fox walks on the sidelines during the first half against the Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox in the first quarter against the Vikings.
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John Fox looks on against the Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium.
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Bears head coach John Fox speaks to side judge Alex Kemp in the first half of a preseason game against the Bengals.
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John Fox chats with Jay Cutler during warm ups before a game against the Oakland Raiders.
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Bears coach John Fox during the first half of their game against the Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium.
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Robin Fox, Ryan Pace, Ted Phillips and George McCaskey watch as John Fox answers questions.
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Alshon Jeffery celebrates with Brandon Marshall (15) after with his touchdown against the Vikings during the second quarter.
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Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery warms up before the game against the Dolphins at Solider Field in 2014.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler scrambles in the first quarter against the Lions at Soldier Field.
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Bears President Ted Phillips (right) chats with new Bears head coach John Fox.
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Alshon Jeffery scores a touchdown past Redskins cornerback Will Blackmon in the second quarter.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and Browns quarterback Josh McCown greet one another after a preseason game at Soldier Field.
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Bears coach John Fox walks off the field after losing to the Broncos at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler takes the field.
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Colts defensive back Dwight Lowery chases Bears quarterback Jay Cutler during the first half.
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Bears head coach John Fox and general manager Ryan Pace answer questions during a press conference in March 11.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler gestures to his teammates after he was unable to complete a pass during practice at Bears Family Fest at Soldier Field.
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Alshon Jeffery scores a touchdown in front of the Packers' Sam Shields in the second quarter at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterbacks David Fales, Jimmy Clausen and Jay Cutler during the game against the Seahawks.
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Jay Cutler runs in a first down during the second half against the Lions at Ford Field.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws to quarterback Jimmy Clausen during drills at Halas Hall.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and new offensive coordinator Adam Gase.
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Bears chairman George McCaskey addresses the media on Jan. 4, 2017.
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John Fox yells on the sidelines during the home game against the Cardinals.
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Broncos coach John Fox argues a call with an official during second-half action against the Falcons at the Georgia Dome.
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Bears coach John Fox talks with running back Jeremy Langford as he stretches with his team during the first day of mandatory minicamp on June 14, 2016 at Halas Hall.
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Bears coach John Fox talks to the media following the second day of minicamp at Halas Hall on June 14, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox works the sidelines in the first half against the Bengals on Dec. 10, 2017.
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Bears head coach John Fox acknowledges fans as walks off the field after a 24-20 loss to the Lions at Soldier Field.
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Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery relaxes on the field before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a Cubs-Phillies game at Wrigley Field on May 28, 2016.
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Bears coach John Fox walks on the sidelines during the first half against the Browns at Soldier Field on Dec. 24, 2017.
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Jay Cutler walks off the field after his team's loss to the Green Bay Packers.
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Bears coach John Fox during the first half against the Cardinals.
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Bears coach John Fox hugs wide receiver Kendall Wright before the Week 17 game vs. the Vikings on Dec. 31, 2017.
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John Fox looks on during warmups for a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins.
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Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky and coach John Fox talk during warm-ups prior to the game against the Packers at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws a pass in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Broncos at Soldier Field on August 11, 2016.
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The Saints' Kenny Vaccaro breaks up a pass intended for Alshon Jeffery during the first quarter of the Saints' 26-18 win at Soldier Field.
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Bears coach John Fox looks on in the fourth quarter against the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in on Sept. 25, 2016.
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Bears head coach John Fox watches from the sideline during the first half against the Vikings.
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Jay Cutler runs the ball during the second half against the Rams at Edward Jones Dome.
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Bears coach John Fox answers a question after a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler heads to the locker room after the 24-21 loss to the Redskins.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler celebrates his touchdown pass in the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
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Alshon Jeffery catches a long pass in the second quarter against the Saints' Malcolm Jenkins and Chris Carr.
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Bears QB Jay Cutler speaks to the media about preparation for the Thanksgiving game vs. the Lions.
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Jay Cutler stretches during the first day of training camp.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler during the game vs. the Saints at Soldier Field.
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John Fox during the fourth quarter against the Eagles at Soldier Field on Monday, Sept. 19, 2016.
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Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is congratulated by Kyle Long after Jeffery's second touchdown reception of the first quarter against the Lions.
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Broncos coach John Fox jokes with reporters after practice for the playoff game against the Colts.
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New Bears coach John Fox poses with his wife Robin after the press conference.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler walks off the field after his team's loss to the Denver Broncos, at Soldier, Field, in Chicago, on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015.
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Broncos coach John Fox claps his hands in the second half of a preseason game against the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
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Jay Cutler speaks to the media after the final game of the season.
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Alshon Jeffery reacts after missing a catch during the second half against the Vikings.
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Jay Cutler runs the ball during the second day of Bears training camp.
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Alshon Jeffery lays on the sod after he misses a ball as the Packers defense look in the first quarter at Soldier Field.
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Broncos coach John Fox and quarterback Peyton Manning have a discussion while waiting for the review of a touchdown.
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John Fox listens to a question during Monday's press conference.
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Jay Cutler can't believe the call after he was sacked in the second quarter against the Raiders.
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Bears coach John Fox watches his team take on the Lions at Soldier Field on Oct. 2, 2016.
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Jay Cutler tries to get off a pass before being tackled by Green Bay Packers linebacker Jay Elliott during the first quarter of their game.
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Broncos coach John Fox greets Bills quarterback Kyle Orton following the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler flashes a smile after a preseason game against the Browns at Soldier Field.
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Bears coach John Fox talks to fans as he walks to the field before a training camp practice.
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Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers chats with Jay Cutler prior to their game.
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Jay Cutler is hit by the Redskins' Kedric Golston in the second quarter.
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Bears coach John Fox talks with a reporter at the conclusion of OTA practice held at Halas Hall.
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Bears head coach John Fox approaches wide receiver Kevin White during Family Fest at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox has a pregame chat with Eddie Goldman ahead of their game at Tampa Bay.
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Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon lays a late hit on Jay Cutler in the first quarter of a game at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 20, 2016.
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Josh Bellamy celebrates with Jay Cutler after his touchdown against the Lions during the second half.
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Alshon Jeffery is unable to haul in a pass in the end zone in the second quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler warms up with teammates at Qualcomm Stadium.
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Alshon Jeffery and the Buccaneers' Chris Conte jump up for a pass from quarterback Jay Cutler before Cameron Meredith caught the ball for a touchdown during the first half at Raymond James Stadium on Nov. 13, 2016.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler during the fourth quarter against the Saints.
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Bears coach John Fox answers a question during a news conference at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis.
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Jay Cutler directs the offense in the second quarter of a game against the Chiefs.
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Bears head coach John Fox chats with defensive back Marcus Cooper at the first day of Bears camp at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais on Thursday, July 27, 2017.
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Bears head coach John Fox speaks with the media following minicamp at Halas Hall.
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New Chicago Bears head coach John Fox, left, arrives at O'Hare Airport in Chicago and poses for a photo with fan Jermaine Louis. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
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Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery catches a touchdown pass in front of Vikings cornerback Chris Cookduring the second quarter.
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Zach Miller, Alshon Jeffery and Eric Weems chat as they walk onto the practice field at training camp in Bourbonnais in 2014.
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Alshon Jeffery heads to the stands to sign autographs before a game against the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 9, 2016.
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Bears head coach John Fox and general manager Ryan Pace address the media on Jan. 4, 2017.
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Bears head coach John Fox stands on the sideline during a preseason game against the Browns at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler looks to make a pass during practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 8.
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Bears coach John Fox looks on in the second quarter against the Panthers at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2017.
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Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, from left, head coach John Fox and offensive coordinator Adam Gase watch players warm up before the finale against the Lions.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is sandwiched between the Cowboys' Anthony Spencer and Tyrone Crawford in the third quarter.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler hands the ball off in the third quarter.
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Broncos coach John Fox speaks to the media on board the Cornucopia Majesty ship docked in Jersey City, N.J. before the Super Bowl.
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Jay Cutler takes a call from the coaching booth after the Bears failed to convert a two-point conversion against the Broncos to tie the game late in the fourth quarter.
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Bears head coach John Fox celebrates after a touchdown by running back Matt Forte in the third quarter against the Redskins at Soldier Field.
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Bears coach John Fox on the sidelines in the first quarter against the Titans at Soldier Field on Nov. 27, 2016.
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John Fox and general manager Ryan Pace smile after taking questions at Halas Hall.
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Jay Cutler looks up at the video board, during pregame ceremonies before the start of the season operner against the Texans at NRG Park on Sept. 11, 2016.
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Bears coach John Fox watches from the sidelines during the first half against the Lions.
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Bears coach John Fox argues a call with line judge Dana McKenzie (8) during the first half of a game against the Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017.
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Jay Cutler looks for an answer after San Chargers cornerback Jason Verrett returned an interception for a touchdown in the second quarter.
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Bears head coach John Fox (left) poses for photos with rookie players after practice at rookie minicamp.
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Jay Cutler exits a media huddle as Bears players report to Olivet Nazarene University before the first day of summer training camp.
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Bears head coach John Fox listens to his headset from the sidelines during the first quarter against the Packers.
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Jay Cutler walks to the locker room with an injury after he threw an interception to the Cardinals late in the first half.
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Broncos coach John Fox walks the field as players stretch before a game against the Bills at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.
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Jay Cutler throws the game-winning touchdown pass to running back Matt Forte while under pressure from Chiefs defensive lineman Jaye Howard late in the fourth quarter.
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Jay Cutler lays on the ground after taking a late hit from Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon in the first quarter on Nov. 20, 2016.
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Alshon Jeffery is tackled by the Texans' Johnathan Joseph and Quintin Demps during the first half at NRG Park on Sept. 11, 2016.
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John Fox heads to the locker room after a loss to the Green Bay Packers.
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Alshon Jeffery scores a touchdown in front of Vikings safety Harrison Smith during the second quarter.
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Panthers coach John Fox congratulates defensive end Julius Peppers after he recorded a sack on the final fourth down of the game against Tampa Bay.
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Jay Cutler is sacked by Raiders defensive end Justin Tuck.
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John Fox walks off the field after the Bears lost to the Falcons 23-17 in the Bears season opener at Solider Field on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler speaks at a press conference on the day the Bears arrive at training camp on July 27, 2016.
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Broncos coach John Fox reacts during the second half against the Seahawks at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 21-16.
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Alshon Jeffery rides a cart after training camp practice.
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John Fox congratulates Bears quarterback Jay Cutler after a touchdown by Jeremy Langford against the Cardinals.
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John Fox during warmups before the start of his team's game against the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016.
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Packers cornerback Sam Shields tackles Alshon Jeffery during the second half at Lambeau Field.
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New Bears coach John Fox poses with his wife Robin after the press conference.
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Bears general manager Ryan Pace addresses the media on Jan. 4, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox looks on against the Colts in the first half of a preseason game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Bears head coach John Fox keeps an eye on things at practice at Halas Hall.
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Jay Cutler celebrates his touchdown pass in the first quarter against the Raiders.
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Alshon Jeffery walks the sideline after missing the final pass attempt of the game against the Jaguars in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.
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Bears head coach John Fox yells to his players from the sidelines during the second half against the Vikings at Soldier Field.
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John Fox laughs as he walks among his players during practice at Bears Family Fest.
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Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery laughs between drills during the first day of mandatory minicamp on June 14, 2016 at Halas Hall.
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Jay Cutler is sacked by Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap during the first half.
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Alshon Jeffery makes a touchdown catch against Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes during the first half.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler walks to the field before a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Soldier Field Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Chicago.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler shouts to go for the two-point conversion following a Matt Forte touchdown run against the Cowboys in the fourth quarter.
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Alshon Jeffery and quarterback Jay Cutler celebrate after they connected for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Redskins.
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The Cardinals' Tony Jefferson runs back an interception for a touchdown as Jay Cutler tries to make the tackle in the second quarter. Cutler was injured on the play.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler stretches at Halas Hall.
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Alshon Jeffery runs after a reception as 49ers cornerback Tarell Brown covers him in the first quarter at Candlestick Park.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler after his pass to Kevin White was incomplete on a third down, in the second quarter against the Eagles at Soldier Field on Sept. 19, 2016.
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Jay Cutler is sacked by the Chargers defense and fumbles in the first quarter.
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Bears wide receivers Alshon Jeffery and Joshua Bellamy (left) stretch during practice drills at a Bears practice at Halas Hall.
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Bears chairman George McCaskey talks with the media at Halas Hall on Jan. 4, 2017.
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Jay Cutler breaks a tackle by Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson during the second half.
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Alshon Jeffery jumps up to grab a touchdown pass as Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes tries (unsuccessfully) to defend during the first half.
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Jay Cutler talks with members of the media ahead of the Bears' final game of the season.
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Bears head coach John Fox smiles as he talks to offensive line Kyle Long during a minicamp practice on June 16, 2016.
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Alshon Jeffery juggles a catch before turning upfield against Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins in the 4th quarter of the Bears' 23-6 victory.
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Alshon Jeffery after a touchdown catch against the Vikings in the third quarter at the Mall of America Field in Minneapolis. The Vikings beat the Bears 23-20.
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Jay Cutler throws an interception in the second quarter as it is picked off by the Cardinals' Tony Jefferson.
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Bears coach John Fox links arms with receiver Deonte Thompson (14) and receiver Josh Bellamy (15) for the national anthem on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 at Lambeau Field.
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Broncos coach John Fox yells at a referee during the fourth quarter against the Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium.
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Alshon Jeffery at Bears training camp in Bourbonnais.
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Broncos coach John Fox watches from the sidelines during a game against the Rams.
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Panthers coach John Fox looks up at the game clock before the Panthers defeated the Ravens, 10-7, for Fox's first win and the team's first win since the first game of last season.
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Jay Cutler gets up after being taken down by Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake in the first half of a preseason game.
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John Fox enters the room for Monday's press conference.
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Jay Cutler has a laugh while speaking to the media following minicamp.
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Jay Cutler fumbles the ball as the Chiefs recover it for a touchdown in the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Jay Cutler runs with the ball as the Rams' Rodney McLeod and Mark Barron give chase during the third quarter.
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Bears coach John Fox talks to Titans wide receiver (and former Bear) Marc Mariani before the game at Soldier Field on Nov. 27, 2016.
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Jay Cutler warms up before the game.
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Jay Cutler is sacked in the fourth quarter against the Giants at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 20, 2016.
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Jay Cutler walks off the field after the OT loss to the 49ers.
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Alshon Jeffery signs autographs at training camp in 2012.
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Alshon Jeffery looks on from the Bears sidelines after the ball intended for him was intercepted by Redskins free safety Will Blackmon during the second half at Soldier Field on Dec. 24, 2016.
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John Fox at Monday's press conference.
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Alshon Jeffery signs autographs for fans before the start of the game against the Packers at Lambeau Field.
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Josh Bellamy celebrates with Alshon Jeffery after Bellamy caught a touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016.
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Bears coach John Fox leaves the field following the Week 3 loss to the Seahawks.
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Jay Cutler looks to throw as the Rams' Mark Barron applies the pressure in the second quarter.
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Bears coach John Fox celebrates with his defense after they hold off the Panthers on a fourth-and-two play in the third quarter at Soldier Field on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017.
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Jay Cutler chats with former Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice and Oakland Raiders offensive line coach following a 22-10 Bears win.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler warms up before a preseason game against the Browns at Soldier Field.
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Bears coach John Fox during the 36-10 loss to the Bucs in Tampa Bay on Nov. 13, 2016.
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Alshon Jeffery sprints down the field with the ball after completing a pass during Bears Family Fest at Soldier Field.
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Bears coach John Fox shouts during the second quarter of a game against the Vikings at Soldier Field on Monday Oct. 9, 2017.
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Alshon Jeffery misses a pass as Eagles cornerback Nolan Carrolldefends in the second quarter on Sept. 19, 2016 at Soldier Field.
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Jay Cutler runs with the ball against the Cardinals in the second quarter at Soldier Field.
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Bears coach John Fox answers a question during a news conference at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws a long pass in the second quarter against the Chargers.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has a smile on his face during the game against the Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium.
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Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery heads to the end zone with a first quarter touchdown at Ford Field.
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Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is congratulated by John Fox after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Redskins.
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Jay Cutler walks off the field after the Bears lost to the Detroit Lions, 37-34, in overtime at Ford Field.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler takes off running as the Saints' Kenny Vaccaro chases in the fourth quarter.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler looks to hand off the ball during the first half against the Bengals during a preseason game.
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Dolphins cornerback Cortland Finnegan breaks up a pass to Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery in the second quarter at Solider Field.
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Chicago Bears GM Ryan Pace, left, and new head coach John Fox arrive at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago on Jan. 16, 2015.
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Alshon Jeffery makes a reception in the third quarter against the Redskins at FedEx Field.
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Seahawks coach Pete Carroll talks with Broncos coach John Fox at the end of Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium.
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Bears head coach John Fox speaks to quarterback Jay Cutler before a preseason game against the Patriots on Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws a pass during the first quarter against the Cowboys at Soldier Field.

PUBLISHED: January 4, 2017 at 6:31 p.m. | UPDATED: June 6, 2018 at 4:11 p.m.

Bears general manager Ryan Pace spoke with reporters Wednesday, his first public comments since Week 1 of the NFL season.

If fans were expecting him to announce sweeping decisions about coach John Fox, quarterback Jay Cutler, or anything really, they were out of luck.

So while a few issues were cleared up, most will have to wait until the Bears are deeper into the offseason.

We do know: Fox isn’t going anywhere. Pace gave him a vote of confidence Wednesday.

“I get we’re all judged on wins and losses,” Pace said. “… From Day 1 I said I want us to be a tough, smart, disciplined football team. And I definitely think we’re headed in that direction. I think some things happened this season that put major stress on the coaching staff, and I get that. But for us to get better long-term I think of a couple different things. I think it’s developing our talent, and it’s developing our culture, and I think we’re doing both of those things.”

We don’t know: Who all Fox’s assistants will be. Running backs coach Stan Drayton accepted a post with the University of Texas, and according to the Tribune, offensive line coach Dave Magazu and assistant defensive backs coach Sam Garnes both were relieved of duty this week.

We do know: Cutler’s recovery from an injured throwing shoulder is coming along.

“The one thing about Jay is, as far as his rehab from injuries he’s almost a freak in regards to recovering from injuries fast,” Pace said. “So he’s significantly ahead of schedule.”

We don’t know: If Cutler will even be a Bear in 2017. The Bears have seven picks in the upcoming draft, including No. 3 overall, which they could use to select the player they hope will be their next franchise quarterback.

“I met with probably 30 players on Monday, and one of them was Jay,” Pace said. “There’s a lot of real candid conversations that take place and a lot of transparency and honesty, so some of those things I’d like to keep between us. But I think once we make a decision as an organization, whatever it is, he’ll be the first to know. … But, again, those decisions haven’t been completely finalized yet.”

We do know: Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is extremely confident. This week he guaranteed the Bears, who finished 3-13, will be in the Super Bowl next year. Recent history is somewhat encouraging, as the team with the worst record in 2015 to make the playoffs in 2016 is Dallas, which was 4-12 last year and snagged the No. 1 seed in the NFC this season after going 13-3.

We don’t know: If Jeffery will even end up with the Bears. That’s one of many decisions Bears management has yet to reveal. They used the franchise tag on the receiver this year, paying him $14,599,000. Figure the 26-year-old, who was suspended four games for using performance-enhancing drugs, will want a three- or four-year deal worth about $14 million per season.

“I saw how he worked and how he prepared and kind of where his focus has been and his mindset,” Pace said. “So that to me was more the thing [than the PED suspension]. Again, it was unfortunate. He is disappointed in himself, and he’s looking to make up for it.”

We do know: The Bears, who ended the season with 19 players on injured reserve, are not chalking up that reality to bad luck alone.

“We’re going to look at other teams, other sports, everything—from the training room to the strength-and-conditioning room, to what we do on the field, the practice schedules—everything is going to be analyzed,” Pace said.

We don’t know: If they share Jeffery’s confidence. Regarding the receiver’s Super Bowl guarantee, Pace did say, “I like that he said that,” though he stopped short of any such promises.

“In my meetings with the players this week, the common theme was a genuine honest excitement about where we’re heading,” Pace said. “I get there’s a lot of skepticism—we won three games. But I’m here to tell you we’re going to work hard this offseason. We’re going to get this thing going in the right direction. We have a lot of ammunition to do so.”

Chicago Tribune contributed.

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