Here's why the Chicago Bears should avoid the idea of hiring Bill Belichick.
It appears likely that both the Chicago Bears and the New England Patriots will part ways with their respective head coaches at the conclusion of the 2023 NFL season. While it's clear that the Bears should steer clear of considering Bill Belichick for the role, I also don't anticipate either team retaining their current head coaches. For the Bears' head coach, Matt Eberflus, his future in the NFL may now be centered around a coordinator position.
Nevertheless, if Robert Kraft decides to part with Bill Belichick, who has held the Patriots' head coaching position for decades, he might draw interest from other teams. One of these potential suitors could be the Chicago Bears, who have struggled to maintain success in recent years. The Bears have some foundational pieces in place but require a capable head coach to oversee roster development and address the issues with their quarterback and offense.
It's understandable why Bears fans might support the idea of hiring Belichick, given his reputation as a steady coach with six Super Bowl championships while coaching the New England Patriots. However, when delving deeper into his coaching tenure without Tom Brady and his role as the team's general manager, the results are less impressive. In fact, Belichick has a losing record as a head coach without Tom Brady as his quarterback.
Furthermore, Belichick's recent decisions as the de facto GM of the Patriots have been questionable, notably the 2021 free-agent spending spree. This splurge was partially a response to numerous draft misses during Belichick's tenure.
If Belichick were to land in Chicago, he would likely seek significant influence over the roster. However, his resistance to adapting to the modern NFL and his background as an old-school defensive coach are precisely opposite to what the Chicago Bears need. The team should seek an innovative leader with a well-thought-out plan to address their offensive issues.
The franchise must transition away from a defensive-oriented approach and embrace the challenge of building an elite offense. Hiring Bill Belichick would not be conducive to achieving this goal.
