Louis Riddick is fast becoming a popular name on the potential GM circuit for 2021. His profile has really elevated in the past year thanks to his excellent work as an analyst on ESPN. He comes across as somebody who does his homework, has clear self-confidence, and isn't afraid to tell it like it is. He's also incredibly fair in his analysis. Perhaps a big reason why Chicago Bears fans have grown to like him so much.
Many are calling on the team to make him the next GM presuming Ryan Pace is fired after the season. It's certainly trending in that direction. After a 5-1 start, the team has gone into freefall. They're 5-5 at the bye week with one of the worst offenses in the NFL and maybe the worst in franchise history. Which is a pretty low bar. Pretty much all of it can be traced back to Pace. The bad offensive line, the bad offensive coaching, and of course the lack of a quarterback.
The writing is on the wall at this point.
It's a matter of figuring out who his replacement will be. There is a rumor the Bears have Riddick on their list of possible options. What isn't certain is whether the feeling is mutual. Make no mistake, this GM job will be a challenge given all the work this roster needs. Riddick has a pretty sweet deal on TV with Monday Night Football. Would he leave that behind to take the opportunity? He just might. Or at least it came across that way with a recent development. Waye Drehs is a journalist for ESPN. He joined the growing chorus of fans in calling on the Bears to give Riddick a serious look.Where it gets interesting is that Riddick himself actually liked the tweet. The first time he's ever done something of that nature.







