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Smith won't hesitate to yank struggling players regardless of status.
Byline: John Mullin
CHICAGO _ If Lovie Smith's brief tenure as Bears head coach has revealed anything about the man, it is his comfort level with change.
Call it Tough Lovie.
When Smith has made personnel moves that didn't work out, he changed them. When injuries hit, as they have for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh against the Steelers, he's quick to react.
He has not stuck with players out of ego, stubbornness, reputation, draft position or money.
In fact, he has stuck with players when his gut and assistants told him to do so.
"I had a bad game (against Cincinnati) and everyone was down on me but he stuck with me," cornerback Charles Tillman said. "But he really doesn't get stuck on anyone. If you're bad, you're coming out and he'll get somebody else who can play."
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