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 LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Lovie Smith's negotiations for a new contract are at a stalemate, according to his agent, who created a stir by saying the coach who led the Chicago Bears to the Super Bowl could become a free agent after the 2007 season.
Agent Frank Bauer did not immediately respond to e-mail requests Thursday, but he told ESPN on Wednesday night that barring an unforeseen breakthrough a deal would not get done. That could make Smith a lame duck next season.
The Bears simply re-released a statement from team president Ted Phillips.
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