The Chicago Bears are searching for their next head coach. With a rookie quarterback and talented defense, the Bears have one of the most coveted head coaching vacancies. View the odds for the next Bears head coach.
Bears Searching For New Head Coach
We have completed an interview with head coach candidate Ben Johnson. pic.twitter.com/8y6mAFBwdn
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) January 11, 2025
It was a season to forget in Chicago. Things were looking up for the Bears with a 4-2 start.
Then, Chicago lost on a Hail Mary to the Washington Commanders, derailing their entire season. The Bears went 1-10 to lose the season, finishing 5-12.
After a horrific finish to a Thanksgiving loss to the Lions, the Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus the following day. Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown was promoted to interim head coach.
The primary job of the next head coach will be to further the development of quarterback Caleb Williams, who finished 28th in the NFL with a 46.8 QBR.
Bears Next Head Coach Odds
Dan Orlovsky has Mike McCarthy as a BETTER candidate for the Bears than Ben Johnson. Ryan Clark thinks the Bears should keep Thomas Brown as OC to team up with McCarthy. 👀
Give me your thoughts Chicago? #DaBears #Bears #ChicagoBears pic.twitter.com/yoCTClbXXR
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) January 13, 2025
Per BetOnline, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson (-125) is the favorite to become the next Bears head coach. Johnson is one of the hottest candidates on the market, thanks to his development of Jared Goff.
Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy (+200) is an interesting name to keep an eye on. The Cowboys and McCarthy parted ways on Monday. The Bears put in a request to interview McCarthy last week, which was denied by the Cowboys. Now, Chicago is free to speak with McCarthy later this week.
Kliff Kingsbury (+700), Pete Carroll (+700), and Aaron Glenn (+900) are other top candidates according to the betting odds.
| Coach | Odds |
|---|---|
| Ben Johnson | -125 |
| Mike McCarthy | +200 |
| Kliff Kingsbury | +500 |
| Pete Carroll | +700 |
| Aaron Glenn | +900 |
| Joe Brady | +900 |
| Brian Flores | +1000 |
| Todd Monken | +1200 |
| Matt Campbell | +1200 |
| Marcus Freeman | +1400 |
| Mike Kafka | +1400 |
| Drew Petzing | +1800 |
| David Shaw | +2200 |
| Arthur Smith | +2500 |
| Anthony Weaver | +2500 |
| Liam Coen | +2500 |
| Thomas Brown | +3300 |
| Ron Rivera | +3300 |
| Jon Gruden | +5000 |
