‘Buffalo had first offered the position to Jim Bates, who left Green Bay after the Packers passed him over for their head-coaching position. Johnnie Lynn, who coached the secondary in Baltimore last season, also was interviewed for the position. Lovie Smith hired Fewell, 44, because of their experience together with the St. Louis Rams. The Bears had two members of their secondary voted to the Pro Bowl — strong safety Mike Brown and cornerback Nathan Vasher. Fewell replaced Vance Bedford, who left to be the defensive coordinator at Oklahoma State when his contract was not renewed.’