‘Thorough, diligent and exhaustive’: Inside the Chicago Bears’ search for a new coach and GM — and why the ever-growing candidate list could be a concern

Cutler was with the Bears from 2009-2016. General manager Jerry Angelo traded for him, Phil Emery signed him to a massive extension and Pace co-existed with him for two seasons before cutting him. Cutler played for head coaches Lovie Smith, Marc Trestman and Fox and had six offensive coordinators in Chicago — Ron Turner, Mike Martz, Mike Tice, Aaron Kromer, Adam Gase and Dowell Loggains.