By ATTS Bears Interview Tennessee State Coach Eddie George for Head Coaching Position
The Chicago Bears’ search for a new head coach continues, and they have now interviewed Tennessee State coach Eddie George. George is the 17th candidate to interview for the position, as the Bears look to find a replacement for Matt Nagy, who was fired at the end of the 2021 season.
George’s Coaching Record and Accomplishments
George, a former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL running back, has been the head coach at Tennessee State for the past four years. In that time, he has compiled a record of 24-22. In 2021, he led the Tigers to a 9-3 regular season record and was named the Big South-OVC Coach of the Year. However, the team lost in the opening round of the NCAA FCS playoffs.
Other Candidates Interviewed by the Bears
In addition to George, the Bears have also interviewed a number of other candidates for the head coaching position, including Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady, Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown, former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, former Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken, Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, former Commanders and Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, former Stanford head coach David Shaw, Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich, and Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver. The Bears also talked to Mike Vrabel before the Patriots hired the former Titans head coach.
Conclusion
The Bears are expected to continue interviewing candidates in the coming weeks. It is unclear when they will make a decision on their next head coach, but they are expected to do so before the start of the 2023 NFL season.