A couple of weeks ago, two prominent NFL insiders revealed that Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson had interest in the Chicago Bears head coaching job this off-season. He is likely to do so again if Matt Eberflus is fired at the end of the year as expected. Whether that holds true after watching the team implode lately remains to be seen. However, it is reasonable to assume Johnson won't be the only coach who is interested in the Bears job. There is at least one more name that just popped up.
James Palmer of NFL Network believes Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is angling to get another head coaching gig after this season. His ongoing success with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels should give him great odds of doing so. Palmer thinks Kingsbury has circled the Bears job.
Kingsbury wanting the Chicago Bears job is hardly a surprise.
He knows quarterback Caleb Williams. They have a good 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 held the job at Texas Tech and then with 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 whether he can find the right defensive coordinator to complement his offense.
Would the Chicago Bears entertain this idea? They've typically avoided coaches with "big" personalities. However, if the goal is to help Williams and keep him happy, this might be the one move that can guarantee that. It will be interesting to see if GM Ryan Poles ends up making that decision or if they hire somebody else.
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