Chicago Bears Continue to Build Coaching Staff

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Tight Ends Coach – Frank Smith

Frank Smith has 11 years coaching experience, including the last five with the New Orleans Saints. During his time with the Saints, Smith’s role was to support the offensive staff in game preparation while assisting with the offensive line.  From 2010-14, the Saints offensive line allowed just 143 sacks, third fewest in the NFL. Four Saints offensive linemen were named to the Pro Bowl during Smith’s time with the team: T Jermon Bushrod 2011-12 seasons; G Jahri Evans, 2010-14; G Ben Grubbs, 2013 and G Carl Nicks, 2010-11. Evans was named First-Team All-Pro by the Associated Press three times (2010-12) and Nicks earned the honor once (2011) during Smith’s tenure in New Orleans. As a unit, the Saints offensive line earned the 2011 Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award.

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Strength and Conditioning Coach – Jason George

Jason George has 23 years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach, including 18 at the NFL or collegiate level. He spent the past three seasons as the assistant strength and conditioning coach of the Denver Broncos. Prior to his time in Denver, George served in the same capacity for three seasons (2009-11) with the Jacksonville Jaguars.