Chicago Bears hire Luke Getsy as offensive coordinator
3 years, 2 months ago

Chicago Bears hire Luke Getsy as offensive coordinator

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears hired Luke Getsy as offensive coordinator on Sunday, raiding the staff of rival Green Bay to find the assistant they feel is best suited to install a successful scheme for Justin Fields. Since Getsy moved into his previous role at the start of the 2020 season, Rodgers has 24 games with multiple touchdown passes and zero interceptions. Eberflus was hired Thursday for his first head coaching job in the NFL after he spent the past four years as Indianapolis’ defensive coordinator. New Bears general manager Ryan Poles announced Saturday night that Ian Cunningham had been hired as his assistant general manager.

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Matt Eberflus jumps right back in, turns back clock with Cowboys after losing Bears job
1 month, 1 week ago

Matt Eberflus jumps right back in, turns back clock with Cowboys after losing Bears job

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — New Dallas defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus never really stopped to consider a year away from coaching after getting fired by the Chicago Bears. Because I do have the experience of being a head coach for him and to make his job easier.” Eberflus has four assistants from last season’s Chicago staff in defensive passing game coordinator Andre …

Jaguars narrow their general manager search to five first-timers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jaguars narrow their general manager search to five first-timers

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars have narrowed their general manager search to five finalists, including current interim GM Ethan Waugh. The Jaguars will begin in-person interviews Wednesday, and the decision is expected to land the franchise a first-time GM to pair with a first-time head coach, a first-time offensive coordinator, a first-time defensive coordinator and a first-time executive vice …

Bears coordinators start work under coach Ben Johnson trying to revitalize a 5-12 team
2 months ago

Bears coordinators start work under coach Ben Johnson trying to revitalize a 5-12 team

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The coordinators hired by Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson enter their new jobs with vastly different amounts of coaching experience. “I just think he’s a really good, bright, young coach that has a really good future in front of him.” Doyle came to the Bears as the former Broncos tight ends coach and has served under …

Ex-Bears coach Eberflus returns to Cowboys to run the defense; Sorensen takes over special teams
2 months ago

Ex-Bears coach Eberflus returns to Cowboys to run the defense; Sorensen takes over special teams

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Cowboys hired former Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator Tuesday for his second stint on the Dallas staff. The Cowboys also added Nick Sorensen as special teams coordinator to the staff of coach Brian Schottenheimer, who was hired last week to replace Mike McCarthy. He had spent the previous seven seasons as a linebackers …

Bears hire Dennis Allen, Declan Doyle as coordinators under new coach Ben Johnson
2 months ago

Bears hire Dennis Allen, Declan Doyle as coordinators under new coach Ben Johnson

New York Times  

By Dianna Russini, Jeff Howe, Kevin Fishbain and Jelani Scott The Chicago Bears have found their new coordinators under first-year head coach Ben Johnson, the team announced Tuesday. The Bears are bringing in former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator. Allen, 52, was widely believed to be the favorite to join Johnson in Chicago on the …

Bears hire Lions OC Ben Johnson as head coach
2 months, 1 week ago

Bears hire Lions OC Ben Johnson as head coach

New York Times  

The Chicago Bears have hired Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their head coach, the team announced Tuesday, landing arguably the most highly coveted head-coaching candidate in the NFL as they aim to stop a four-year playoff drought. Chicago is turning to Johnson, one of the league’s fastest-rising offensive coaches, in hopes that pairing him with quarterback Caleb Williams …

Bears interview Vikings’ Flores and Packers’ Stenavich for head coaching job
2 months, 1 week ago

Bears interview Vikings’ Flores and Packers’ Stenavich for head coaching job

Associated Press  

The Chicago Bears interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich for their head coaching job Saturday. Green Bay finished third in the NFC North at 11-6 despite having the league’s youngest roster for the second straight year. The Bears have confirmed interviewing 16 candidates, a list highlighted by Detroit Lions offensive coordinator …

Bears interview Mike McCarthy, Arthur Smith for head coaching job
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bears interview Mike McCarthy, Arthur Smith for head coaching job

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears interviewed former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy and Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for their head coaching job on Wednesday. Dallas was 12-5 each of the three years before that, but still hasn’t been past the divisional round of the NFC playoffs since its last Super Bowl at …

Jets interview Lions DC Aaron Glenn for their coach vacancy and Rams exec Ray Farmer for the GM job
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jets interview Lions DC Aaron Glenn for their coach vacancy and Rams exec Ray Farmer for the GM job

Associated Press  

The New York Jets interviewed Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for the head coach job Thursday and Los Angeles Rams executive Ray Farmer for their general manager vacancy. Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich are also expected to be among those to meet with the team. Glenn, a …

The Bears turn attention to their coaching search after finishing 5-12
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Bears turn attention to their coaching search after finishing 5-12

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams figured the reality that his rookie season is over would hit once his car was loaded and he was headed home. Detroit offensive coordinator Ben Johnson figures to be at the top of the Bears’ wish list. Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel …

All eyes on GM Ryan Poles as the Bears’ search for their next head coach begins
2 months, 3 weeks ago

All eyes on GM Ryan Poles as the Bears’ search for their next head coach begins

New York Times  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — In 2018, you had a feeling of where the Chicago Bears’ head-coaching search was headed under former general manager Ryan Pace. In chronological order, Pace’s interviews included Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator George Edwards, Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo …

Former Raiders and Bears OC Luke Getsy helping out Packers as they prepare for playoffs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Raiders and Bears OC Luke Getsy helping out Packers as they prepare for playoffs

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Luke Getsy is returning to the roots and helping the Green Bay Packers after getting fired as the Las Vegas Raiders’ offensive coordinator earlier this season. Getsy attended Green Bay’s practice Friday as the playoff-bound Packers prepare for their regular-season finale with the Chicago Bears. So it’s been good.” The Raiders fired Getsy along with quarterbacks …

The Bears look for an interim coach bump when they visit the struggling 49ers
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Bears look for an interim coach bump when they visit the struggling 49ers

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Once-promising seasons hit new lows for the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers last week. The two reeling teams will try to get back on track on Sunday when the Bears visit the 49ers in Chicago’s first game under interim coach Thomas Brown. “It’s just been a rocky mountain for real with the injuries and other …

Bears interim coach Thomas Brown insists he’s focused on task at hand and not what his future holds
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bears interim coach Thomas Brown insists he’s focused on task at hand and not what his future holds

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Thomas Brown insists he’s focused on the job at hand and not the one he might have down the line. He spent last season as Carolina’s offensive coordinator and the previous three on Sean McVay’s staff with the Los Angeles Rams — the final two as assistant head coach. “I think it is a stepping stone …

The Bears finally fired Matt Eberflus. But he lost the locker room long ago
4 months ago

The Bears finally fired Matt Eberflus. But he lost the locker room long ago

New York Times  

Another crushing, confounding loss for the Chicago Bears meant another postgame speech about “sticking together” from head coach Matt Eberflus in front of a frustrated, crowded locker room at Ford Field in Detroit. He’s been here longer than most.” Said another player: “He was going off more so at.” GO DEEPER Who could be the Bears' next head coach? “There …

Chicago Bears could find working with interim coach Thomas Brown different than with Matt Eberflus
4 months ago

Chicago Bears could find working with interim coach Thomas Brown different than with Matt Eberflus

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Matt Eberflus’ firing by the Chicago Bears on Friday after the botched finish in a 23-20 loss to the Detroit Lions only slightly impacts the team’s most important goal this season. Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown has been key in Williams’ improvement and now Brown is the interim head coach besides being the play caller. “Me and …

Bears fire coach Matt Eberflus after skid marked by poor decisions late in games
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4 months ago

Bears fire coach Matt Eberflus after skid marked by poor decisions late in games

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Matt Eberflus was fired by the Chicago Bears on Friday, one day after botching a timeout in a loss at Detroit. We extend our gratitude for his commitment to the Chicago Bears and wish him and his family the best moving forward.” Eberflus was 14-32 in two-plus seasons with the Bears, who fell to 4-8 with their sixth …

Bears fire coach Matt Eberflus as Chicago tumbles to last in the NFC North
4 months ago

Bears fire coach Matt Eberflus as Chicago tumbles to last in the NFC North

LA Times  

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams talks with head coach Matt Eberflus during the team’s loss to the Lions in Detroit on Thursday. The Bears suffered another gut-wrenching loss in Week 11, losing to Green Bay at Soldier Field when Cairo Santos’ 46-yard field-goal attempt as time expired got blocked. The Bears drove into position for a tying field goal or winning …

For Matt Eberflus and Bears, the numbers didn’t work out. Who figures to replace him?
4 months ago

For Matt Eberflus and Bears, the numbers didn’t work out. Who figures to replace him?

New York Times  

The numbers tell the story. Matt Eberflus’ three-season run as the Bears head coach, which was memorable for all the wrong reasons, ended Friday, a day after his final late-game blunder turned him into a national punchline. • 14-32: Overall record as head coach of the Bears • 2-13: NFC North record • 3-19: Road record • 5-19: Record in …

Bears’ Eberflus takes responsibility after firing second offensive coordinator in 10 months
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bears’ Eberflus takes responsibility after firing second offensive coordinator in 10 months

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Matt Eberflus insisted he takes responsibility for the Chicago Bears’ failures on offense. “I think we’ll do a good job of marrying everything up together, making everything look the same,” Williams said. “I don’t think anybody really asked for to be gone,” receiver DJ Moore said. I mean, it’s hard, but on to Thomas, and we …

Free-falling Bears fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Free-falling Bears fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron

Associated Press  

The Chicago Bears fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron on Tuesday, hoping to shake up a unit that ranks among the worst in the NFL. He said the decision on whether to retain his offensive coordinator would be “mine alone.” “After evaluating our entire operation, I decided that it is in the best interest of our team to move in a …

Chicago Bears fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron in bid to save their season
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Chicago Bears fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron in bid to save their season

Daily Mail  

The Chicago Bears have fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron amid the team's three-game losing streak. Waldron's offenses have struggled for a number of seasons, with his Seahawks team ranking 20th, 13th and 21st in total yards in 2021, 2022 and 2023 respectively, while this season's Bears are 30th. Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron couldn't keep his job after Sunday's performance Caleb …

Bears fire Shane Waldron: How much does it matter for Matt Eberflus, Caleb Williams?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bears fire Shane Waldron: How much does it matter for Matt Eberflus, Caleb Williams?

New York Times  

The Chicago Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus on Nov. 29. When Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus stepped behind the lectern in Halas Hall’s media room on Monday, he was on defense. The Bears fired offensive offensive coordinator Shane Waldron on Tuesday morning and replaced him with Thomas Brown, the team’s passing game coordinator. The Packers are coming off their …

Bears fire OC Shane Waldron, Thomas Brown to call plays
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bears fire OC Shane Waldron, Thomas Brown to call plays

New York Times  

By Kevin Fishbain, Adam Jahns and Amos Morale III The Chicago Bears have made a change at offensive coordinator. I would like to thank Shane for his efforts and wish him the best moving forward.” GO DEEPER Bears' Matt Eberflus evaluating offensive play caller change The Bears’ recent offensive struggles followed strong play from the unit leading up to the …

Bears are mulling whether to fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, coach Matt Eberflus says
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bears are mulling whether to fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, coach Matt Eberflus says

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears are mulling whether to fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron in the wake of another dismal outing, coach Matt Eberflus said Monday. “All those adjustments and changes and things that we’re gonna do — we’re still in the evaluation phase of that.” Eberflus vowed to make changes following a 19-3 face-plant against the New …

Raiders fire OC Luke Getsy, 2 other assistants after fifth straight loss
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Raiders fire OC Luke Getsy, 2 other assistants after fifth straight loss

New York Times  

The Raiders fired first-year offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, offensive line coach James Cregg and quarterbacks coach Rich Scangarello on Sunday, the team announced via social media. It’s unclear who the Raiders will turn to as interim offensive coordinator, but it seems pass game coordinator Scott Turner is the front runner. That’s when Pierce turned to Getsy, who’d just gotten fired …

Hiring Jeff Hafley as Packers defensive coordinator puts pressure on Matt LaFleur
1 year, 1 month ago

Hiring Jeff Hafley as Packers defensive coordinator puts pressure on Matt LaFleur

New York Times  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Matt LaFleur better hope he got this Jeff Hafley hire right. LaFleur fired defensive coordinator Joe Barry the week following the season-ending loss to the 49ers despite four consecutive solid performances to end Green Bay’s resurgent second half. “Certainly any time you make a change of that magnitude there’s a lot of thought and deliberation that …

Raiders turn to former Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy
1 year, 1 month ago

Raiders turn to former Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders hired former Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy on Tuesday, going to their second option after Kliff Kingsbury withdrew from consideration Saturday. New Raiders coach Antonio Pierce will be looking for Getsy to help turn around an offense that this past season was 27th in yards per game and 23rd in scoring. But …

Dan Quinn: Eric Bieniemy won’t be on Commanders’ staff
1 year, 1 month ago

Dan Quinn: Eric Bieniemy won’t be on Commanders’ staff

New York Times  

New Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Monday that Eric Bieniemy, who just completed his first season as the team’s offensive coordinator, will not be on the team’s staff moving forward. I wish EB nothing but the best.” Quinn and the Commanders are hiring former Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury as the team’s offensive coordinator. Bieniemy joined former Washington coach …

Raiders nearing deal with Luke Getsy, former Bears offensive coordinator: Source
1 year, 1 month ago

Raiders nearing deal with Luke Getsy, former Bears offensive coordinator: Source

New York Times  

The Las Vegas Raiders and Luke Getsy are nearing a deal to bring the former Chicago Bears offensive coordinator onto Antonio Pierce’s staff in the same role, a team source confirmed to The Athletic on Saturday. Chicago ranked second in the NFL in rushing attempts and rushing yards per game with Getsy as the offensive coordinator, but he could never …

Who will Packers’ next defensive coordinator be? Here are 10 candidates
1 year, 2 months ago

Who will Packers’ next defensive coordinator be? Here are 10 candidates

New York Times  

The Green Bay Packers need a new defensive coordinator after head coach Matt LaFleur’s decision Wednesday to fire Joe Barry after three seasons. Ejiro Evero, Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator LaFleur reportedly chose Barry over Evero in 2021, and now Evero, 43, is getting head coach interviews as the Panthers’ defensive coordinator. If he doesn’t get a head job, the Panthers’ …

Bears hire Seahawks’ Shane Waldron as their offensive coordinator
1 year, 2 months ago

Bears hire Seahawks’ Shane Waldron as their offensive coordinator

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears hired Shane Waldron as their offensive coordinator on Tuesday, hoping he can get the most out of Justin Fields or a new quarterback if they draft one with the No. Waldron joins coach Matt Eberflus’ staff after spending the past three seasons as offensive coordinator under Pete Carroll in Seattle. The Seahawks’ coaches were looking …

Raiders schedule interviews for offensive coordinator position
1 year, 2 months ago

Raiders schedule interviews for offensive coordinator position

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders have scheduled interviews with two former offensive coordinators and a current quarterbacks coach for their OC job. The two ex-coordinators are Luke Getsy and Alex Van Pelt, and Cincinnati Bengals quarterbacks coach Dan Pitcher also will speak with the Raiders. Getsy, 39, was the Chicago Bears’ offensive coordinator the past two seasons before …

Bears to keep Eberflus as coach, fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, other assistants
1 year, 2 months ago

Bears to keep Eberflus as coach, fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, other assistants

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears answered their most immediate offseason question. General manager Ryan Poles said he was impressed with Eberflus’ “leadership through hard times.” “We had some adversity early in the season, in the middle of the season, his ability to stand strong and keep the team together was incredible,” Poles said. “I just feel here, with …

Chicago Bears offensive inconsistency leads to questions about offensive coordinator Luke Getsy
1 year, 3 months ago

Chicago Bears offensive inconsistency leads to questions about offensive coordinator Luke Getsy

Associated Press  

An inconsistent offense has left Chicago Bears coordinator Luke Getsy and quarterback Justin Fields open to criticism all season. “And we’re going to assess all those things at the end and, again, we’ve got to play these games right here, right now.” Eberflus for now is behind his offensive coordinator. Like I said, I’ll evaluate everything at the end.” Eberflus …

Bears QB Justin Fields has dislocated thumb and is doubtful to play against Raiders
1 year, 5 months ago

Bears QB Justin Fields has dislocated thumb and is doubtful to play against Raiders

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields will likely miss at least one game because of a dislocated right thumb, coach Matt Eberflus said Monday. Eberflus said it’s “doubtful” Fields plays this week when the Bears host the Las Vegas Raiders after he was injured in Sunday’s 19-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Eberflus also said the Bears …

Bears mailbag: Matt Eberflus’ job security, potential trade candidates, plus Week 5 picks
1 year, 5 months ago

Bears mailbag: Matt Eberflus’ job security, potential trade candidates, plus Week 5 picks

New York Times  

The questions about firings piled up this week. He’s going to be the important voice, and as the new one, maybe the whole “the Bears have never fired a head coach in season” stat becomes irrelevant. GO DEEPER How the Bears — and Justin Fields — wasted Fields’ career day in latest confounding loss Do you think getting stuffed by …

NFL’s best and worst Week 2 coaching decisions: Luke Getsy hinders Justin Fields
1 year, 6 months ago

NFL’s best and worst Week 2 coaching decisions: Luke Getsy hinders Justin Fields

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Tuesday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. Steve Spagnuolo re-establishes why he’s one of the best defensive coordinators in the league, while Luke Getsy shows why he’s one of the worst offensive coordinators in the league. Steve Spagnuolo taking away Calvin Ridley Belichick gets praise for taking away an opponent’s best …

How the Bears must ramp up the pass rush against Baker Mayfield, Bucs
1 year, 6 months ago

How the Bears must ramp up the pass rush against Baker Mayfield, Bucs

New York Times  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears defensive end DeMarcus Walker did not hesitate when asked about the unit’s biggest area of improvement heading into Week 2. Can’t second-guess my calf.” GO DEEPER Bears offense blame game is back: Is it Justin Fields? “Week to week, we do what we think is the best to affect the quarterback, and that certainly …

Bears counting on Justin Fields to take another step after trading for DJ Moore and adding to line
1 year, 8 months ago

Bears counting on Justin Fields to take another step after trading for DJ Moore and adding to line

Associated Press  

CHICAGO BEARS CAMP SITE: Lake Forest, Ill. KEY ADDITIONS: Team president Kevin Warren, WR DJ Moore, OT Darnell Wright, G Nate Davis, RB D’Onta Foreman, TE Robert Tonyan, RB Travis Homer, DE DeMarcus Walker, LB Tremaine Edmunds, LB T.J. Edwards, QB P.J. KEY LOSSES: Former team president Ted Phillips, RB David Montgomery, QB Trevor Siemian, C Sam Mustipher, OL Riley …

Bears begin new phase with Poles as GM, Eberflus as coach
2 years, 7 months ago

Bears begin new phase with Poles as GM, Eberflus as coach

Associated Press  

CHICAGO BEARS New faces: GM Ryan Poles, coach Matt Eberflus, LB Joe Thomas, CB Kyler Gordon, S Jaquan Brisker, WR Velus Jones Jr., DE Al-Quadin Muhammad, DL Justin Jones, KR/PR Byron Pringle, QB Trevor Siemian, TE Ryan Griffin, LB Matthew Adams, CB Tavon Young, FB Khari Blasingame, LB Nicholas Morrow, C Lucas Patrick, TE James O’Shaughnessy, DB Dane Cruikshank, WR …

Bears seek help for Fields, CB in first draft under GM Poles
2 years, 11 months ago

Bears seek help for Fields, CB in first draft under GM Poles

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears hope to surround quarterback Justin Fields with the pieces the former Ohio State star needs in order to improve on a shaky rookie season. Fellow ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has Chicago going with Washington cornerback Kyler Gordon at 39 and Tulsa offensive lineman Tyler Smith at 48, though he doesn’t rule out the Bears …

Bears hire Vikings assistant Janocko as quarterbacks coach
3 years, 1 month ago

Bears hire Vikings assistant Janocko as quarterbacks coach

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears hired Minnesota Vikings assistant Andrew Janocko as their quarterbacks coach on Thursday. Janocko joins new coach Matt Eberflus’ staff after spending the past seven years in a variety of roles under Mike Zimmer in Minnesota, most recently as the Vikings quarterbacks coach this past season. The Bears also hired Tyke Tolbert as wide receivers coach …

Bears hire Colts’ Williams to be their defensive coordinator
3 years, 1 month ago

Bears hire Colts’ Williams to be their defensive coordinator

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears hired Alan Williams as defensive coordinator under new coach Matt Eberflus on Wednesday. Williams spent the past four seasons as the Colts’ safeties coach while Eberflus was their defensive coordinator. Borgonzi is going to coach the team’s linebackers, and Morgan is the new offensive line coach. The Bears also brought in Philadelphia Eagles executive Ian …

Bears interview Flores for coach job, Ireland for GM opening
3 years, 2 months ago

Bears interview Flores for coach job, Ireland for GM opening

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears interviewed former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores and New Orleans Saints assistant general manager Jeff Ireland for their vacant coach and GM jobs on Friday. Dolphins owner Stephen Ross indicated the reasons for his dismissal had little to do with the on-field product and more with communication within the team’s brain trust. Ireland …

Bears interview Pederson, Cook for coach, GM positions
3 years, 2 months ago

Bears interview Pederson, Cook for coach, GM positions

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears interviewed former Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson and Cleveland Browns executive Glenn Cook for their vacant coach and general manager jobs Wednesday. The positions opened Monday when the Bears fired former coach Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace on the heels of a 6-11 season. He was the Browns’ assistant director of …

Bears trade up with Giants, draft Ohio St QB Justin Fields
3 years, 11 months ago

Bears trade up with Giants, draft Ohio St QB Justin Fields

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears are banking on Justin Fields to develop in a way Mitchell Trubisky did not and give them the stability they are seeking at quarterback for years to come. The Bears took Fields after Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence, Brigham Young’s Zach Wilson and North Dakota State’s Trey Lance all went off the board with the top three …

Chargers coach candidates: Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley
4 years, 2 months ago

Chargers coach candidates: Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley

LA Times  

As the Chargers search for a new head coach to replace Anthony Lynn, the Los Angeles Times will examine candidates the team plans to interview. This is the seventh in a series of appraisals of the contenders, along with thoughts from NFL writer Sam Farmer: Brandon Staley Current job: Defensive coordinator Rams Age: 38 Credentials: Overseeing the NFL’s top defense, …

Rams add to staff with new special teams, running backs coaches
5 years, 1 month ago

Rams add to staff with new special teams, running backs coaches

LA Times  

John Bonamego, a former head coach for Central Michigan, has been hired by the Rams to be their special teams coach. McVay hired John Bonamego as special teams coordinator, the team announced Monday, and Thomas Brown will join the staff as running backs coach, a person with knowledge of the situation said. Bonamego, new defensive coordinator Brandon Staley and new …

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