Bears' Nagy named PFWA Coach of the Year

The Chicago Bears' impressive 2018 turnaround earned Matt Nagy the NFL Coach of the Year and former defensive coordinator Vic Fangio the NFL Assistant Coach of the Year honors Thursday from the Pro Football Writers of America.

Indianapolis general manager Chris Ballard, whose moves helped the Colts reach the playoffs for the first time since 2014, was voted the NFL Executive of the Year by PFWA members.

Nagy inherited a 5-11 team and compiled a 12-4 record in his first season with the Bears, who won the NFC North and reached the playoffs for the first time since 2010.

He is the third Chicago head coach to win the PFWA honor since 2000, joining Lovie Smith (2005) and Dick Jauron (2001).

The Chicago defense led the NFL in takeaways and interceptions under Fangio, who was named the new head coach of the Denver Broncos earlier this month.

Fangio is the second Bears assistant to win the award, established in 1993, joining Ron Rivera (2005).

Ballard is the fifth Colts executive to win the award since it was established in 1993. Bill Polian was a three-time recipient (1999, 2005 and '09) and Ryan Grigson was honored in 2012.

--Field Level Media