Let me just layout the MANY reasons we should hire Lovie Smith:
1. The obvious- He's a great defensive mind. We have a lot of talent and money on defense, he could help that workout.
2. He has had past success (81-63 in his career in Chicago). One SB appearance, one appearance in the NFC Champ game.
3. The Jairus Byrd connection- Byrd's father worked with Lovie in Chicago and could join Lovie in Buffalo which would lockup Jairus in Buffalo.
4. The reaction by the players in Chicago has been VERY strong with his firing, showing that Lovie has the lockerroom.
5. He could do what a lot of coaches do and bring some talent with him. Henry Melton is a FA, big time player. Brian Urlacher could potentially look somewhere for a two-year deal, he'd be a perfect stop-gap for Buffalo and he could teach the young defensive players how to play. Devin Hester could replace Mckelvin, he was PISSED today. Jason Campbell could be a good backup he brings.
6. He actually WANTS to come here. So he would be happy at his new job and confident. You need a confident coach that wants to be there.