NFL: Bears' Trestman eager to start

BY TOM MUSICK Shaw Media

Created: Friday, January 18, 2013 12:07 a.m. CDT

LAKE FOREST – In his introductory news conference Thursday, Bears coach Marc Trestman wasted no time describing how excited he was to become the 14th head coach in franchise history.

“The Chicago Bears are unquestionably the most loved and storied franchise in the NFL,” Trestman said with a smile. “No doubt.”

As Trestman arrived, another longtime coach said goodbye. Defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli decided to move on after four seasons with the Bears, and Trestman said he immediately would begin a search for his replacement.

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