Article posted: 12/16/2012 7:00 AM

Has Lovie’s Bears luck finally run out?

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Lovie Smith has had plenty of things go his way in his nine seasons as Bears head coach. A victory Sunday over the red-hot Packers would help his cause if he wants to stick around for a 10th season in Chicago.

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Lovie Smith has taken the Bears to the playoffs three times in eight seasons.

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Lovie Smith has just 3 playoff victories in eight seasons as Bears head coach.

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Sometimes, it’s truly about how you lose, not necessarily how many. That’s worth keeping in mind as you ponder the possible end of the Lovie Smith era in Chicago. The Bears have been a disaster in November and December, and have taken the field appearing old, broken and unprepared against teams like Seattle and Minnesota.