If Fox is let go, who should get a look for HC?

The constant firing and hiring of GM / Coaches will make the Bears like the Browns. 

Toub would be worth a look, but he might be pissed at the way post love was handled.

Good point. 

But what if Pace is firmly entrenched in Cutler's camp at least until they draft and groom a suitable replacement?  Maybe Fox being done with Cutler has sealed an earlier than expected retirement. 

I started this out kind of joking but if the Bears draft a QB w/their 2nd rd pick it may make sense to keep Cutler around for another season.  I'll take him over noodle arm or any other journeyman next year.  Maybe the rook shows something and has Cutty riding the pine or maybe there is a situation like in Dallas this season.  The worst years of Cutler's contract are behind him (BTW Cutler's agent was genius for drafting up the contract the way he did!). 

I think it is better for a rookie QB to sit atleast a half season, maybe even a full season. The game moves to fast, and the last thing ya want is a deflated QB who is scared to even look up at the line.