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Bears axe Angelo, Martz resigns

Wednesday 4 January 2012 10:41, UK

Jerry Angelo: fired by Chicago Bears after 8-8 campaign
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Jerry Angelo has been fired as general manager of the Chicago Bears and offensive co-ordinator Mike Martz is leaving of his own accord.

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Jerry Angelo has been fired as general manager of the Chicago Bears at the end of a disappointing season. Angelo had been with the franchise since 2001 and led the team to four divisional titles, but the 2011-12 campaign ended badly. The Bears looked to be a strong play-off contender when they opened the season with a 7-3 record. But a season-ending injury to quarterback Jay Cutler, with no quality among their reserves, and then the loss of running back Matt Forte saw them finish the year 8-8. Offensive co-ordinator Mike Martz, whose contract was due to expire, is not returning for a third season. But Bears head coach Lovie Smith is being retained for his ninth season in charge.

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