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As Bears OC Luke Getsy grows, he must take QB Justin Fields with him

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Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy is aiming for his breakthrough as a head coach.

MOBILE, Ala. — Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy considered himself a mastermind years ago, long before any NFL team thought about hiring him.

After a nice run as Akron’s quarterback and a training-camp stint with the 49ers, -Division II West Virginia Wesleyan signed him to be their offensive coordinator for about $30,000. Getsy practically strutted into the job.

“I was a know-it-all,” he said with a laugh. “You’re the 24-year-old that thinks you know everything and you’ve figured it out.