The Chicago Bears announced that Phil Emery, the Kansas City Chiefs’ director of college scouting for the last three years, will be the fifth general manager in team history.
Bears Hire Phil Emery As General Manager
Emery is replacing Jerry Angelo, who was fired after 10 years on the job when the Bears lost five of their last six to finish with an 8-8 record.
For more on Chicago, check out Bears blog Windy City Gridiron. For the Kansas City perspective on Emery, check out Chiefs blog Arrowhead Pride.
Read Article >Bears GM Search: More Interviews Coming For Patriots’ Jason Licht, Chiefs’ Phil Emery
As Dickerson points out, Licht will need to convince the Bears that there are benefits to hiring a younger GM who also happens to be a true “outsider” as the job is concerned. Although Licht has a fine track record in his time with the New England, Miami, Carolina, Philadelphia and Arizona franchises, Emery has been in football for 31 years and previously worked for the Bears as a scout from 1998-2004.
For more on Licht and the Patriots, please visit Pats Pulpit. For a Chiefs perspective, check out Arrowhead Pride.
Read Article >Bears GM Search Closing In On Chiefs’ Phil Emery, According To Report
Emery spent just three seasons in Kansas City after being hired by Scott Pioli prior to the 2009 season.
For more on Emery and the Bears, check out the SB Nation blog Windy City Gridiron. For a Chiefs perspective, check out Arrowhead Pride.
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