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Week 7 marks the halfway point in fantasy leagues. We’ve still got a month’s worth of bye weeks to navigate http://www.chicagobearsteamonline.com/adrian-amos-jersey , but the early excitement of snapping up new and interesting players has slowed to a drip. That’s because NFL teams have mostly all showed who they are and what they want to be at this point. Maybe there will be some young players who get worked in naturally as they become more comfortable with the offense, but for the most part, it will take an injury (or a return from one) to potentially see an impact player.I’ve got 3 guys for you to consider adding before this week’s set of games start. The first guy is Tre’Quan Smith, rookie wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints. Tre’Quan was drafted in the 3rd round of this year’s draft but was buried behind veteran Tedd Ginn Jr. With Ginn put on the IR earlier this week, Smith should see a significant increase in his snaps. I shouldn’t have to tell you that a significant workload in New Orleans can be useful to our fake game. He had a big game before the Saints bye week, catching Drew Brees’ pass that broke the career yardage record. He was only owned in 5% of leagues to start the week but that number is skyrocketing. Go now to pick him up. I’ll wait.Okay, second guy is D’Onta Foreman, running back for the Texans. I certainly overestimated this Texans offense coming into the year with a heavy investment in Deshaun Watson, and while it hasn’t been as good as expected, there’s some potential value here. Foreman is coming back from an injury that ended his 2017 and while there’s no guarantee he’ll be an explosive back, a chance at a starting running back is worth a shot on the back end of your bench. He’s currently hovering around the 20% ownership and is worth a stash.Finally, Devonta Freeman was also placed on IR this week, opening the door for Ito Smith to enter the timeshare with Tevin Coleman. Ito’s ownership level crossed over 50% but it’s worth checking if he’s still there in your league. He has scored a TD in each of the last 3 games and while that screams regression, the Falcons offense has been productive and the Falcons have shown a willingness to keep Ito in a full timeshare. A running back in a productive offense is worth having on your fake roster and if he catches fire, it’s not inconceivable for him to lead the timeshare. Look at what’s happening in Denver with Philip Lindsay taking more of the reps than Royce Freeman or Matt Breida taking over in San Francisco. Sometimes Womens Aaron Lynch Jersey , you just need to take a chance. What’s on your minds this week, gamers? Hit up the comments below or tweet me @gridironborn. You knew this day would eventually come. Vic Fangio, a football coaching lifer, has been working for an NFL head coaching job for decades. From his early days as a high school coach in Pennsylvania, to the peaks of his career with the 49ers and Bears over the past eight years, it’s come to this moment. After building Chicago into one of pro football’s best defenses, Fangio’s finally gotten his head coaching wish with the Broncos. The 2018 Bears had one of the five best passing defenses ever. They led the NFL in takeaways with 36, and had more interceptions (27) than in the past three years combined (24). It was a defense that acted as the primary catalyst for a 12-4 season and NFC North title. With that kind of success across the board, the people in charge are going to come in at a high demand.Fangio’s new opportunity that he had sought out for years then felt inevitable. It’s a well-deserved promotion for one of the league’s premier defensive minds. In the aftermath of Fangio’s departure, the Bears face the challenge of finding a man to coach their defense and maintain a similar level of play. Continuity, especially with a great coordinator, is admittedly always preferred. That’s especially so for a team in the middle of a proposed Super Bowl window. There will be adjustments to be made for players like Hicks and Fuller that have been coached by Fangio for years. Provided the Bears pick the right replacement, the drop off without him shouldn’t be too dramatic given the tremendous talent level they possess. It’s easy to forget in hindsight, but the 2015 Broncos and 2013 Seahawks - two defenses that galvanized Super Bowl runs - changed their defensive coordinators from the year before in Wade Phillips and Dan Quinn, respectively. If the Bears can strike gold in a similar fashion without Fangio - and it isn’t impossible - no one will complain. Chicago’s pitch to whoever should take up their defensive mantel is essentially Authentic Tarik Cohen Jersey , “Hey, you get to coach Khalil Mack, Akiem Hicks, Eddie Jackson, and Roquan Smith, among others, how does that sound?” It’s good work if you can get it, whoever shall be so fortunate. As the Bears enter the crux of their off-season this January, let’s examine the best possible coordinator options to replace the surly Fangio as he moves onto greener pastures. Todd BowlesA friendly reunion on the way?Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty ImagesEDIT: It is now being widely reported that Bowles decided to keep the commitment he gave Bruce Arians and become the defensive coordinator in Tampa Bay. Bowles is the man that will be most linked to the Bears’ defensive coordinator opening because he has a past with head coach Matt Nagy. That familiarity serves Nagy well. Reports were that the former Jets head coach was on his way to Tampa Bay with one of his mentors in Bruce Arians. That was before the Bears’ job cleared up. Now it’s reportedly between the Buccaneers and Bears when it comes to a decision for Bowles. Like with anyone that takes this Bears job, Bowles will likely be looking to eventually be a head coach again after his failure in New York. That’s what makes the Bears defense so attractive. If he wants that resume springboard, the more talented Bears would act as his theoretical best bet on paper. Let the bidding war begin. The 55-year-old Bowles comes from the same Andy Reid coaching tree as Nagy does, even having coached with Nagy on the same staff under Reid in 2012 with the Eagles. Nagy would eventually follow Reid to the Chiefs, while Bowles moved on to the Cardinals under Arians to be their defensive coordinator. There, he helped turn Arizona into of the NFL’s best defenses, as the Cardinals finished No. 2 overall in defensive DVOA in 2013 Womens Trey Burton Jersey , and No. 7 overall in 2014. Arizona won 21 games during Bowles’ two-year tenure as defensive coordinator thanks to Arians’ high-flying offense and Bowles’ defense that was consistently on the prowl. He’s known for his aggressiveness as a coordinator, and would assuredly bring a different style of coaching to the Bears, albeit with a similar 3-4 scheme to Fangio’s. Of every possible option, the transition with Bowles would be the most seamless and serve guys like Mack, Hicks, and Jackson well. It’s no surprise the Bears have made him their top priority. Kris Richard, CowboysRichard is an up and comer that will be coveted by many. New York JetsOne of the youngest risers in the current NFL, the Cowboys defensive backs coach in Richard has been discussed a lot as a defensive coordinator and head coaching candidate in recent years. That’s for good reason. With a pedigree of having been one of the main instruments behind the “Legion of Boom” secondary in Seattle from 2010—2017, Richard has seen firsthand what it means to be a thriving, attacking defense in a pass-happy league. After starting as an assistant defensive backs coach in 2010, the 39-year-old Richard steadily worked his way up to be the Seahawks’ defensive coordinator for the three years prior to the 2018 season. He’s mostly credited for the hard-hitting style of those legendary Seahawks. Under Richard, Seattle had the No. 4 overall defense in DVOA in 2015, the No. 5 overall in 2016, and No. 13 overall in 2017 as the Legion saw it’s collective end due to age and injuries. Richard then ended up moving to Dallas this year, and is a big part of the Cowboys having the No. 9 overall defense in DVOA. It’s an underrated Dallas defense that shut down the high-powered Super Bowl favorite Saints and limited them to 10 points in late November. Under Richard www.chicagobearsteamonline.com , guys like 26-year-old Byron Jones and 2017 draft pick Chidobe Awuzie have morphed into Pro Bowl caliber players on the boundary thanks to his coaching efforts. Like any young coach, Richard is more than likely only using Dallas as a stepping stone. While Richard does run a base 4-3 defense, it’s not as if the Bears’ base scheme is always in it’s traditional 3-4. In fact, Chicago’s unit is almost exclusively lined up in a base nickel to accommodate slot cornerback Bryce Callahan, and has been for some time. That means there’s tons of room for player flexibility and movement in the event that Richard would come to Chicago. If the Bears were to pursue Richard as their new defensive coordinator, they’d need to schedule and hold an interview before Dallas’ Divisional Round playoff game against the Rams this Saturday night, in accordance with NFL hiring rules. Should other options fall through, the patience to hold off for Richard might be worth it. He’s going to find his way up the coaching ladder sooner rather than later, perhaps with the Dolphins. Ed DonatellAnother man just waiting for a promotional opportunityNBC SportsThe prime in-house defensive coordinator option, the 61-year-old Donatell has been a loyal Fangio foot soldier for the last eight years with the 49ers and Bears. The defensive backs in Chicago for the last four years, who is now out of contract, has helped turn players like Fuller, Callahan, and Jackson into Pro Bowl and All-Pro caliber talents. That Bears defense that led the NFL in interceptions this year is largely due to Donatell’s steady hands behind the scenes. He’s well-respected for his patient approach to coaching, and has an NFL reputation dating all the way back to 1990 with the Jets. Donatell Chicago Bears T-Shirt , like Fangio, is in a similar spot of finally moving up the professional ranks. There’s always the possibility he follows Fangio to Denver and acts as his defensive coordinator in a promotion. That should give the Bears pause if they elect to pursue Donatell, because there’s no telling if his services are truly available. But if Chicago were to offer him the same job with the promise of stability and players he’s been involved with for years now, it’d be difficult to turn down. The last time Donatell was a defensive coordinator was in 2006 with the Falcons with a far less star-studded defense. A Bears opening where he gets to lead Mack, Hicks, Jackson, and company is far more attractive 12 years later, along with the promise of relative continuity for everyone involved. Robert is the Editor-in-chief of The Blitz Network, managing editor of Windy City Gridiron, and writes for a host of fine publications. You can follow him on Twitter @RobertZeglinski.