LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Not too long ago, Lovie Smith seemed primed to get punted right out of Chicago.
Now, the odds are shrinking.
The Bears are tied with Green Bay for the NFC North lead at 7-3 after winning three straight. The coach’s position is sure looking a lot more secure.
Smith got a strong endorsement from general manager Jerry Angelo in Miami on Thursday before the Bears crushed the injury-ravaged Dolphins 16-0 for their third straight win.
With six games left, they’ve already matched their victory total in two of the last three seasons and are challenging for their first playoff appearance since the 2006 Super Bowl run.
