The Chicago Bears need a new head coach and getting that hire correct has some serious stakes attached. Nail it and Caleb Wiliams may get to show the world just how great he can be at the NFL level—and the Bears could finally have their franchise quarterback after decades of turnover. Misfire and Williams and all that potential could be naught, especially considering how stacked the NFC North is right now and may continue to be for multiple years into the future.
And the Bears' front office seems to be doing a pretty thorough job, casting a wide net to potential candidates. All told, Chicago has reportedly requested interviews with 13 coaches. An optimist could conclude that surely things will click with one of those and Kevin Warren and Ryan Poles will come to a place where they feel really confident with their choice. Or a person could look at the lengthy list and wonder why it's so long with so much riding on the decision.
