The Bear’s Den, January 10, 2025

More interviews between coaching candidates and the Bears brass dominate the day

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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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Ian Cunningham Requested for Another Titans Interview – SI – The Bears assistant GM was expected to be in demand again when the next round of GM openings came and this time a team that interviewed him two years ago wants to talk again.

The Danger in Assuming Pete Carroll’s Past Success Continues – SI – Analysis: The Bears completed an interview Thursday afternoon with Pete Carroll but his great experience and past success might not translate to more winning.

Study shows Bears not only need to become better but younger – SI – With the competition younger and also in the playoffs, the 2022 Bears rebuild looks like a total waste of time.

Mike Kafka interviews for Bears’ coaching job – 670 – Giants offensive coordinator and Chicago native Mike Kafka has completed an interview with the Bears for their head coaching position, the team announced Thursday night.

Bears interview Pete Carroll for head coaching position – SI – Super Bowl-winning head coach Pete Carroll had an interview with the Bears on Thursday for their head coaching position, the team announced.

Bears interview Anthony Weaver for head coaching position – SI – The Bears have completed an interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for their head coaching vacancy, the team announced Thursday.

Bears complete interview with Pete Carroll – NBC Sports – Pete Carroll’s first head-coaching interview since being let go by the Seahawks after the 2023 season is in the books.

The right stuff? Bears GM Ryan Poles still looking for a few more good men – Chicago Sun-Times – The Bears’ 10-game losing streak in response to the Hail Mary debacle forced Poles to acknowledge a failure — the team with eight captains and a “really special” group of players needs a boost in leadership. That’s not an easy upgrade.

Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown to interview with Seahawks for offensive coordinator job – Chicago Sun-Times – He went 1-4 as the Bears’ interim head coach.

Bears coach search: Pete Carroll can shape a culture — and has proved that he can help develop a QB – Chicago Sun-Times – Carroll interviewed with the Bears on Thursday.

Chicago Bears coaching search: Tracking the latest developments – Chicago Tribune – The Chicago Bears are embarking on a search to hire the next head coach of the franchise.

Chicago Bears coaching search: A look at candidates for the job – Chicago Tribune – The Chicago Bears now turn their focus toward a coaching search that will be one of the most significant processes in team history.

Grading all six NFL head coach openings, from the Bears to the Jets – The Athletic – A quick assessment of the coaching opportunities available to Ben Johnson, Mike Vrabel and the other candidates

Top young safety dubbed ‘sensible target’ for Chicago Bears in NFL free agency – SI – The Chicago Bears are expected to be aggressive in NFL free agency, and this productive young safety will rank high on their wish list.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Relocation of Vikings-Rams game moves line by one point, so far – NBC Sports – Before the Vikings-Rams game was moved from SoFi Stadium in L.A. due to the ongoing wildfires, Minnesota was favored by 1.5 points at DraftKings.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Patriots announce they interviewed Mike Vrabel today – NBC Sports – The Patriots have interviewed Mike Vrabel to be their next head coach.

“Super Wild Card” is no more – NBC Sports – NFL retires the “Super” after four seasons of six games in opening round.

Jets, Raiders request interview with Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo – NBC Sports – Is this the cycle where Steve Spagnuolo lands a head coaching job?

Raiders fire G.M. Tom Telesco – NBC Sports – After firing HC Antonio Pierce earlier this week, owner Mark Davis has elected to move on from G.M. Tom Telesco as well.

Trevor Lawrence on Doug Pederson’s firing: It’s unfortunate, you wish you could’ve done more – NBC Sports – After three seasons, the partnership between Doug Pederson and quarterback Trevor Lawrence has come to an end.

Saints complete interview with Mike Kafka for head coach – NBC Sports – The Saints have completed another interview in their head coaching search.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Chicago Bears complete interview with Pete Carroll for Head Coach – Windy City Gridiron – The Bears interviewed the Super Bowl winning head coach on Thursday

2025 NFL Draft: Ashton Jeanty scouting report – Windy City Gridiron – WCG’s lead draft analyst shares his scouting report of the consensus top running back in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Titans Request to interview Chicago Bears Assistant GM Ian Cunningham – Windy City Gridiron – This will be the 3rd different time Ian Cunningham interviews with the Titans after being a finalist in 2022.

Chicago Bears Head Coach Search Extravaganza! 2025 Edition (Part 3) – Windy City Gridiron – Now we look at the candidates who were previously not on ECD’s list and have received official requests from the Bears for interviews.

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