Peter King Suggests Bears as a Long-Shot Candidate to Acquire Bill Belichick Should He Become Available
Though the Bears appear committed to Matt Eberflus as head coach, the team's record under his leadership might lead to speculation about potential replacements. One of the biggest questions is: Who might be available?
With the New England Patriots' current trajectory, head coach Bill Belichick might be considering his options. NBC's Peter King acknowledges the Bears as a remote possibility for Belichick, albeit an unlikely one given his stature and the Bears' current direction focused on quarterback development and offense.
King speculates other teams like the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Commanders, and Los Angeles Chargers as more probable destinations for Belichick, should he part ways with the Patriots.
In addition to Belichick, Jim Harbaugh's name has surfaced amidst his own controversies and rumors of a return to the NFL. ESPN analyst Chris Canty has touted Harbaugh's ability to revitalize teams, suggesting he could do the same for the Bears.
While both Belichick and Harbaugh would be major acquisitions, it remains to be seen if they're genuinely interested in leaving their current posts or if the Bears would consider a bold move so soon after appointing Eberflus. Despite the support expressed for Eberflus, one can't help but wonder if the Bears might follow the Chicago Cubs' example, who replaced manager David Ross with Craig Counsell despite being content with Ross.
The idea of landing such high-caliber coaches as Belichick or Harbaugh is tantalizing, but it's surrounded by uncertainties. It's a matter of interest from the coaches themselves and the Bears' willingness to pursue them so soon into Eberflus's tenure.
As per King, it's a long shot, but in the dynamic world of NFL coaching, it's always worth considering all potential outcomes, no matter how immediate or distant they may seem.
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15 NOVEMBRE | 25 ANSWERS Peter King Suggests Bears as a Long-Shot Candidate to Acquire Bill Belichick Should He Become Available Would the Bears be better off with Bill Belichick? | ||
| yes | 7 | 28 % |
| no | 18 | 72 % |
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