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Bears’ coaching search rolls on with more interviews as pursuit of Lions OC Ben Johnson heats up - Chicago Sun-Times - Plus, Mike McCarthy got a strong endorsement from one of the NFL’s biggest stars, and Johnson was asked about Tom Brady recruiting him to the Raiders.
Bears fly in Mike McCarthy for interview as coaching search heats up - The Athletic - The former Cowboys coach officially became a free agent this week and has interest in both the Bears and the Saints.
Bears 2024 offense: Inside the numbers of what went wrong, what provides hope - The Athletic - The Bears offense got worse in 2024 despite a better collection of players. Here’s what the stats say about the struggles.
This Is How Bad the Losing Got for Rookie Caleb Williams - SI - Bears QB reveals during St. Browns’ podcast what the losses in the 2024 season led him to do, and provides insight into where Year 2 takes him.
The familiar free agent who could solve one of Ryan Poles headaches - SI - The Bears have needed help balancing the pass rush for a while but GM Ryan Poles has resisted spending after acquiring Montez Sweat but it’s time.
Where do the Chicago Bears rank as a 2025 rebound candidate among non-playoff teams? - SI - The Chicago Bears finished the 2024 NFL season with a disappointing 5-12 record, but their chances of becoming a playoff team in 2025 aren’t as bad as those of some other teams on the outside looking in.
Bears meet with Mike McCarthy for their head coach opening - 670 - Longtime NFL head coach Mike McCarthy had an interview with the Bears on Wednesday for their coaching vacancy, the team confirmed. It was an in-person interview at Halas Hall.
Why would anyone want the Bears’ head coaching job? One answer, a good one: Caleb Williams. - Chicago Sun-Times - The franchise has many red flags, but the quarterback’s potential overrides them.
Cowboys star Micah Parsons calls Mike McCarthy’s departure ‘devastating’ as he pursues Bears job - Chicago Sun-Times - McCarthy, who coached 13 seasons with the Packers and five with the Cowboys, is expected to interview with the Bears on Wednesday.
[Lions OC Ben Johnson, a top candidate for Bears and others, talks job interviews, Tom Brady controversy - Chicago...
