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Lovie Smith fired: A look back at the coach's record

  • Lovie Smith hired as Bears head coach

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    Terry Shea serves as offensive coordinator

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    Ron Turner serves as offensive coordinator

    His second time filling the role
  • Bears reach 2005 playoffs, lose to Carolina Panthers

    Bears made the playoffs after three misses since 2001. They lost 29-21 in the Divisional.
  • Bears play Super Bowl XLI, lose to Indianapolis Colts

    Bears made the playoffs for the second season in a row, this time going all the way.
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    Mike Martz hired as offensive coordinator

  • Bears reach playoffs for last time under Smith

    Bears reached the playoffs again in the 2010 season, but lost to Green Bay 21-14 in the NFC Championship. It was the last playoff game for the Bears in Smith's tenure.
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    Mike Tice serves as current offensive coordinator

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    Bears show promising 2012 mid-season

    7-1 record with five game streak.
  • Smith fired as head coach

    Lovie Smith was fired as head coach after losing the final spot in the playoffs to the Vikings.
  • Bears miss playoffs, despite 7-1 start

    Bears ended the season at 10-6, but missed the playoffs when the Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers and took the final NFC Wildcard.