Dec 2, 2024 - Sports

Poll: Who should the Chicago Bears pick for the next head coach?

Justin Kaufmann

Photo of a football player standing next to a coach on the sidelines of a game — Caleb Williams #18 and offensive coordinator Thomas Brown of the Chicago Bears look on prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on Nov. 17. Photo: Michael Reaves/Getty Images

Bears president Kevin Warren and general manager Ryan Poles addressed the media Monday on why the organization fired their head coach midway through the season, for the first time in franchise history.

What they're saying: "We need an individual that has extremely high standards," Warren said in the press conference. "Who seeks and will win championships."

Warren also confirmed Poles will continue in his role as general manager and lead the search for the new head coach.

The intrigue: Players also weighed in on the move, including wideout DJ Moore who told The Score that Thursday's timeout snafu was "the final straw." Reports have surfaced that star defensive back Jaylon Johnson erupted at head coach Matt Eberflus in the locker room after the loss to the Lions.

State of play: The Bears are now preparing for the remaining five games with interim coach Thomas Brown.

Brown, who was an offensive assistant a month ago, was promoted to offensive coordinator after the team fired Shane Waldron earlier in November.

Zoom out: Brown has a leg up on other potential head coach candidates, as he'll be able to show the franchise and the fans what he is capable of in the last five games.

Yet, that hasn't stopped the rumor mill churning out names like Washington offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, former Titans coach Mike Vrabel and Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman.

What's next: It'll be a little more than a month until the Bears hire a new permanent coach, so let's get in on the speculation, shall we?

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Poll: Who should the Chicago Bears pick for the next head coach?

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