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Calvillo, whom Trestman coached for five seasons with the Montreal Alouettes, visited the Bears during one of their early organized team activity days.

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"At another point late last season, the Alouettes traveled to Regina to play the Roughriders in a game with postseason implications.

Tebow left to wonder what's next after cut by Jets

The only nibble so far came from the Montreal Alouettes.

Trestman's redemption: Finding the work and life balance

But the young man turned out to be the general manager of the Montreal Alouettes, and five years ago Jim Popp reintroduced himself to Trestman.

John Smallwood: Give NFL's Rooney Rule benefit of the doubt

The Chicago Bears did fire Lovie Smith, who is African-American, and replaced him with Marc Trestman, who coached the Montreal Alouettes, of the Canadian Football League.

Ravens' Ellerbe still hurting but says he'll be ready to play in Super Bowl

The Bears ultimately hired former Montreal Alouettes coach Marc Trestman to that position.

Extra Points: Out of the box means north of the border for Bears

"He will take Jay Cutler and he will get the best out of (him), but the entire system will be built around Cutler," Alouettes general manger Jim Popp explained.

David Haugh: Coach Marc Trestman has answers for what ails Bears

In five seasons coaching the Montreal Alouettes, he hired four of them, the fourth after a change in November precipitated by Trestman's team giving up 27 points per game.

New Bears coach Trestman eager to work with Cutler

He spent the past five seasons coaching the CFL's Montreal Alouettes, leading them to two championships, and was a longtime NFL assistant who was known for his work with quarterbacks.

Trestman calls Bears job one of the best in sports

"A long-time NFL assistant, Trestman spent the past five seasons as head coach of the CFL's Montreal Alouettes and thanked the organization for giving him the chance to lead a team.

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"We'll have that in our packages," said Trestman, who ran the offense with the Montreal Alouettes.

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Another fabulous teething shape from the acclaimed eco-friendly toy making duo Little Alouette.

UCONN FOOTBALL: Jesse Joseph selected by Montreal Alouettes in CFL draft

UCONN FOOTBALL: Jesse Joseph selected by Montreal Alouettes in CFL draft

Alouettes hire Dan Hawkins as coach

Alouettes hire Dan Hawkins as coach

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Tim Tebow, CFL, New York Jets: Maybe Tebow Can Be a Backup--In the CFL

The Montreal Alouettes, who hold Tim Tebow's CFL rights.

Jim Zorn interviews for Montreal Alouettes job, report says

Jim Zorn interviews for Montreal Alouettes job, report says

Chicago Bears hires offensive line coach

Last season, the Alouettes led the Canadian Football League in scoring, averaging about 27...