Another big name is Eyeing Chicago Bears Head Coaching Job

A few weeks ago, two prominent NFL insiders revealed that Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson had interest in the Chicago Bears head coaching job in the offseason. He will likely do so again if Matt Eberflus is fired at the end of the year as expected. Whether that holds true after seeing the team implode of late remains to be seen. However, it’s fair to assume Johnson won’t be the only coach interested in the Bears job. There’s at least one more name that just popped up.

James Palmer from NFL Network believes Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is looking to land another head coaching gig after this season. His continued success with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels should give him good odds to do so. Palmer believes Kingsbury has circled the Bears job.

Kingsbury wanting the Chicago Bears job is hardly a surprise.

He knows quarterback Caleb Williams. They have a great relationship since their year together at USC in 2023. The coach knows exactly what the Bears’ #1 overall pick is capable of and how to get more out of him. Kingsbury also had head coaching experience. He had the job at Texas Tech and then the Arizona Cardinals, taking them to the playoffs in 2021. He’s still only 45 years old, so there would be a chance for him and Williams to have a long, productive partnership. The big question would be if he can find the right defensive coordinator to complement his offense.

Would the Chicago Bears entertain this idea? They have typically avoided coaches with “big” personalities. But if the goal is to help Williams and keep him happy, this might be the only move that can guarantee that. It will be interesting to see if GM Ryan Poles ends up making that decision or if they hire someone else.