Fans who are pining to see former Chicago Bear right guard Kyle Long return to the team won’t get their wish until head coach Matt Nagy and his staff are no longer a part of the organization.
Long, sharing a few thoughts on Twitter on Monday morning, revealed he would not want to play for the Bears again under the current coaching staff when fans began asking if he would don the orange and navy again.
I would wait for a new staff https://t.co/sWbjeCobTQ
— Kyle (@Ky1eLong) June 15, 2020
After fans rushed to see if Long would “spill the tea” the former Pro-Bowl lineman summed up his feelings in a relatable, but harsh, way.
There is no tea. I got fired lol. You ever get dumped and try to holler back? No. https://t.co/uM5k0LDoq7
— Kyle (@Ky1eLong) June 15, 2020
News that Long was pushed out isn’t all that surprising, as he’s hinted at it more than once before. But this is the first time he spelled it out for everyone.
Long then reiterated his support for the Bears and their organization and says he believes in the team. He simply would not want to play for them right now if the opportunity arose.
They did, always. But my point was if I wanted to play again for the bears it@would need to be under a new staff. The current one released me and had every right to. It’s not that complicated. I appreciate you Ale https://t.co/dlBa6BlbBk
— Kyle (@Ky1eLong) June 15, 2020
I have supported this staff and the roster in the media since being released. Believe in the team and the coaches. But that doesn’t mean I would want to play for them
— Kyle (@Ky1eLong) June 15, 2020
Finally, Long shared the decision to “retire” was made during halftime of the Bears game against the then-Oakland Raiders during Week 5 in London, Long’s final game as a Bear before being placed on injured reserve.
The decision was made at halftime of the raiders game. https://t.co/UXvohRpwal
— Kyle (@Ky1eLong) June 15, 2020
It was just made very clear to me that I wasn’t the same guy I used to be. At halftime. https://t.co/NJ6nnSoF1r
— Kyle (@Ky1eLong) June 15, 2020
Whether it was Long, Nagy, or someone else on the staff who actually made the call that he wasn’t the same guy he used to be is up for debate, as Long wouldn’t divulge those details. But it’s clear Long feels he and Nagy would not be able to work together in the future.
Overall, this isn’t that complicated. Long and the Bears had a breakup and while he probably still does love the organization he’s called home for seven years, it doesn’t mean it hurts any less. Long and the Bears appear to have tons of respect for each other, but if your ex wanted you back, you likely would say no. For the time being, Long appears happy to be “single” and enjoying life away from football.
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