I do not understand this line. Are they saying Fox asked Elway what his contract status was, or if he had plans to fire him? They seem to be hinting that after the game Fox called somebody involved with the Bears and asked if he could have the job. The way I read it, is that after the game he called someone with the Bears to find out if there was still a chance at that job, and if the Bears were interested. I don't think it means anything is a done deal, just that there's mutual interest.