After a promising 4-2 start to the season, the Chicago Bears appeared to be on the rise, with a young and competitive roster primed to make waves in the NFC.
However, things took a sharp downturn, and their struggles have led to a major shakeup. Now sitting at the bottom of the NFC North with a 4-11 record entering Week 17, the Bears are mired in a nine-game losing streak.
Following three seasons under head coach Matt Eberflus, the Bears’ front office, led by general manager Ryan Poles, made the decision to part ways with Eberflus.
The team also let go of offensive coordinator Luke Getsy earlier in the season. This upheaval comes during rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' first year as the starter.
With just two games left in the 2024 season, there’s a glimmer of hope in Chicago. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, former Super Bowl-winning head coach Pete Carroll has expressed interest in the Bears' head coaching vacancy.
Schefter's report read. "Former Seahawks Super-Bowl winning HC Pete Carroll has expressed interest in the Bears HC job and would like to return to the sideline next season, league sources tell ESPN."
"Carroll is one of four head coaches to have led teams to both a national championship and the Super Bowl. The others are Barry Switzer, Jimmy Johnson and Jim Harbaugh."
Pete Carroll built an enduring legacy with the Seattle Seahawks, leading the team to multiple Super Bowl appearances, including a victory in 2014 with quarterback Russell Wilson at the helm.
With a regular-season record of 137-89-1, Carroll holds the best coaching record in Seahawks history. Across his NFL career, he boasts an all-time record of 181-131-1.
Carroll's coaching success isn’t limited to the pros. During his time at USC, he posted a remarkable 97-19 record and led the Trojans to two national championships.
Few coaches have enjoyed such success at both the collegiate and professional levels, and at 73 years old, Carroll appears eager to return to coaching. The Chicago Bears could be the next stop in his storied career.
