Lovie Smith led off at the podium, fresh from the announcement of his two-year contract extension. “Of course I feel great about the extension — like I have every day I have been on the job,” he said. Smith took the obligatory question about Jay Cutler’s toughness in stride. “He’s as tough as any quarterback in the league.” Smith then made soothing noises about upgrading the team wherever possible. Smith did explain the decision to deny Mike Tice the right to speak to the Titans. While he wants to give coaches the opportunity to advance, the request came “a little late in the game.”
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