The Bears' Coaching Search: Meet Eddie George

The Chicago Bears' locker room these days. It's like a busy train station during rush hour, with coaches coming and going, all hoping to land the top job. One of the latest visitors was Eddie George, the former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL star, who's been coaching Tennessee State for the past four years. The Bears have been busy, with a total of 17 interviews already under their belt. Eddie George brings an impressive resume to the table. He's 24-22 in his coaching career and even bagged the Big South-OVC Coach of the Year award in 2024 after a 9-3 regular season. But in the postseason, his team hit a snag, losing to Montana 41-27 in the first round of the NCAA FCS playoffs. That's a tough loss to swallow, especially when you're trying to impress a new team. The Bears have been chatting with a whole range of coaches. Some of them include Joe Brady from the Bills, Thomas Brown, who's been acting as the Bears' interim coach, and even Pete Carroll, the former Seahawks head coach. There's also Brian Flores from the Vikings, Aaron Glenn from the Lions, and a bunch of other big names from all over the NFL. They've got their eyes on the prize, and everyone wants to make a good impression. But here's something to think about. The Bears have been through this process before, and it hasn't always panned out. They've hired coaches who looked great on paper but didn't quite deliver on the field. So, the big question is, who will they choose this time? And will it be the right fit? Time will tell if Eddie George or any of the other 16 coaches they've interviewed will be the one to lead the Bears to victory.