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Chicago Bears: Under-the-radar defensive coordinator candidates

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The Chicago Bears need a fresh, up-and-coming replacement for Chuck Pagano.

Whatever happened to the Chicago Bears defense over the past two years is now history. Defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano announced he will be retiring, leaving the Bears with the luxury of finding a replacement.

Yes, a luxury — that’s exactly what this situation is for both sides.

For the Bears, it’s about time they find a coordinator who can revert back to being an aggressor. Pagano was far too safe to coach this group which once featured a ball-hawking mentality.