Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman told reporters following Sundays 13-9 regular season finale loss to the Minnesota Vikings that he expects to be Chicagos head coach in 2015. I do, Trestman said. I dont have to go into the reasons. I expect to be back. I couldnt look at it any other way or with any other focus. My plan is to continue to finalize my notes now that the season is over and make sure that opportunity arises, Ill be able to explain how to fix this thing, because we have to get better. Trestman added: Nobody understands the situation better than I do. Ive lived it every day for the last two years and certainly the last six months, so I think I have some expertise in that area. I dont think theres anybody in a better position to assess it other than myself and Phil (Emery). ESPNs Michael Wright reported Sunday morning that three Bears assistant coaches expected to be fired at the conclusion of the year. Under Trestman, the Bears crumbled in 2014 to finish 5-11, the franchises worst single-season mark in ten years. In two seasons in Chicago, Trestmans record stands at 13-19, with zero playoff appearances. The Bears offense plummeted in Trestmans second year, entering Week 17 ranked No. 21 in points scored, No. 20 in total offense, and No. 26 in rushing offense, a far cry from last years group that ended 2013 as the NFLs second-highest scoring team (27.8). Quarterback Jay Cutler clearly regressed in Trestmans system, committing 24 turnovers in 15 games. Cutler, who return to the starting lineup Sunday in place of Jimmy Clausen (concussion), completed just 23-of-36 pass attempts for 172 yards (75.2 quarterback rating). I dont think anybody knows whats going to happen, Cutler said. No one knows what direction were going, but Im pretty confident well know relatively soon. I dont think its something thats going to drag out. One of the most indicting statistics for the Trestman led offense: The Bears failed to score more than 28 points in any of their 16 games. Im not going to stand up here and try to make a case for myself, Trestman said. I believe in what Im doing and I believe I have the answers to help us get better. I feel strongly about that. I love this team and I love the players in this locker room who I think showed a lot over the last couple weeks. With a lot of noise around the football team, these guys went to work and focused on winning games. They didnt do that, but they focused on it with great effort. Im really proud of our coaching staff for their demeanor and for the way theyve handled themselves during this time as well. Trestman is scheduled to address the team at 11 a.m. C.T. on Monday. Thats not my call as to who stays or goes, Bears defensive tackle Jeremiah Ratliff said. I have been asked that question several times before and still have the same answer. I dont make the decision on who comes and goes. I am just a player in the game. Bears linebacker Jon Bostic added: Ive said it all year. This is not a coaching problem. It starts with the players. Our record this year is unacceptable. We failed. This is a players problem, not a coaching problem.
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