Smith Edges Dungy for Coach of Year

That's the point I was trying to make Gman.

"Smith deserved it" based on what? I am obviously in the minority, but I haven't heard any actual arguments for why, other than from Saden1 - all I have heard are conclusions. Perhaps I missed a compelling article? Enlighten me!

The Bears went from 5-11 to 11-5 in one year with a rookie QB leading the way most of the season, that to me is worthy of coach of the year honors.

And going from 6-10 to 10-6, having the game pass you by, after NO ONE even gave you a chance to even have a winning record much less with a Washed up Brunell doesnt deserve a single vote?

Smith is largely thought to be responsible for the defense in Chicago, so he gets more credit for the success of the D.

Gibbs has (arguably) the best d-coordinator as his assistant, so he gets much less credit for our defensive success. Our offense hasn't been consistantly explosive, so there isn't a lot of credit to be taken there.

I'm not saying Gibbs hasn't done the most amazing job here. I would trade him for no one. I would say that Lovie did more with less, though.

Coach Smith is the obvious choice given what he had to work with. I for one did not take the Bears seriously until the first game when they held us to field goals only. Congrats Coach Smith!!

We all know that Papa Joe is the bomb!!!

But like I said, to not receive ONE vote? and the bears have an explosive offense?

First of, the award is for the season and not for the season + playoff. As for Gibbs getting one vote, why would I vote for him knowing that there is someone else out there more deserving? You don't vote with your heart, you vote with your mind. Besides, Gibbs is working with better talent than the Smith. You guys need to be objective and quite being homers!

Nah sorry I'll pass I'll take Gibbs over Smith anyday.

I just take issue with coach of the year going to the coach with the biggest win differential from the previous year. If that's it, then why not Gruden? He added 6 wins, too.