Two days after the Chicago Bears fired coach Matt Eberflus, multiple potential candidates to replace him have popped up in reports, including Kliff Kingsbury, via NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
The current Washington Commanders offensive coordinator previously worked with Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams while at USC during his senior year last season. It would be an easy connection for Kingsbury and Williams to work together again during the 2025 season.
Even though Kingsbury's tenure with the Arizona Cardinals from 2019–22 ended on a sour note, he seems to be thriving in Washington as the OC and the Bears could easily give him another chance to coach an NFL team.
From @NFLGameDay: The #Bears now have a coveted opening, and expect a wide-ranging search. They'll consider all the top candidates, including #Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury -- whose ties to Caleb Williams are obvious. Plus, #Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown is expected back soon. pic.twitter.com/tYqxwUkjvf
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 1, 2024
Kingsbury isn't the only candidate considered for the job right now, of course. Fox Sports' Jay Glazer listed multiple options for the Bears role during Sunday's pre-game show, which included offensive coordinators Arthur Smith, Ben Johnson, Bobby Slowik, Joe Brady, Liam Coen and Drew Petzing. Then, he included some defensive coordinators such as Aaron Glenn, Brian Flores, Lou Anarumo and Vance Joseph. Glazer also listed four former coaches without jobs right now: Bill Belichick, Pete Carroll, Mike Vrabel and Robert Saleh.
According to @JayGlazer, Jaylon Johnson erupted in frustration at Matt Eberflus following Thursday's loss vs the Lions.
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 1, 2024
Glazer explains the details, and dives into potential candidates to take the open Bears HC Job. pic.twitter.com/hfm6xqyPmj
The Bears will consider most of these candidates once the 2024 season is over. In the meantime, Bears offensive coordinator Thomas Brown will work as the interim coach.
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