Bears' Coach Hunt: Rizzi Likely Out, Hightower Stays

It seems that the Chicago Bears' search for a new assistant coach won't include Darren Rizzi. Insiders say the Bears aren't likely to hire Rizzi. Instead, they might keep their current special teams coordinator, Richard Hightower. Hightower has been with the Bears since 2022 and has worked under different head coaches. The news comes as a surprise to some, as Rizzi was earlier tipped to be the Bears' next special teams coordinator. But with other teams interested and his possible promotion to head coach with the New Orleans Saints, the deal wasn't guaranteed. Hightower's stay could be a good sign. He's been around the block and has experience under different regimes. This stability might be what the Bears need. However, it would have been interesting to see someone with head coaching experience join Ben Johnson's team. The Bears have a lot of positions to fill. They recently parted ways with several coaches, including the offensive coordinator and the defensive coordinator. Many hope the new coaches will bring fresh insights and solutions to old problems.