Here are two names the Bears are looking into form the Head Coaching job
Matt Eberflus hasn't yet been released from his coaching duties, and there are still several games left in the season. Despite this, there are unmistakable signals that the Chicago Bears are considering other coaching options for when the off-season begins. This isn't a positive indicator for Eberflus' future with the team. Former scout Greg Gabriel pointed out that Eberflus would need to secure victories in most of the remaining games to have a chance at retention, which appears to be a long shot.
The ongoing talks about prospective candidates for the Bears' head coaching position haven't ceased. Jim Harbaugh has been repeatedly brought up, and Eric Bieniemy has recently emerged as another individual to keep an eye on. There will certainly be other apparent candidates. Nonetheless, Gabriel feels that there are a couple of names that, although they may not stir much excitement among Bears supporters right now, should be given due consideration and could have promising careers as head coaches.
Aaron Glenn, who had an illustrious 14-year run in the NFL from 1994 to 2008, earned three Pro Bowl selections and was named 1st-team All-Pro in 2002. He started on the scouting side and climbed the coaching ranks by 2014. By 2016, he was overseeing the New Orleans Saints' defensive backs, which later became one of the NFL's most effective units for several years. This led to Glenn becoming the defensive coordinator for the Lions, learning from notable figures like Bill Parcells, Pete Carroll, and Sean Payton.
Steve Wilks has shown remarkable resilience throughout his career. He oversaw the Chicago Bears' secondary in 2006 during their Super Bowl run, followed by a stint with both San Diego and Carolina, contributing to the Panthers' Super Bowl appearance in 2015. A promotion to defensive coordinator came in 2017, resulting in a top-ranked defense. Despite a tough season as the head coach in Arizona, Wilks rebounded as a defensive coordinator, leading the 49ers' defense to be ranked among the best in the league.
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6 DECEMBRE | 47 ANSWERS Here are two names the Bears are looking into form the Head Coaching job Should the Bears take an offensive-minded coach? | ||
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| No | 8 | 17 % |
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