Chiefs hire Matt Nagy as QBs coach, senior offensive assistant The #Chiefs announced they are bringing back Matt Nagy as QBs coach / senior offensive assistant. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 25, 2022
New evidence of discrimination against Black coaches in the NFL since 2018 Boldly going where no NFL coach has gone before, recently fired Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores put his future career at stake and filed a class-action lawsuit against the league, the New York Giants, the Denver Broncos and the Dolphins, alleging discriminatory hiring practices among team owners. The Conversation · Feb 9, 2022
Vahe Gregorian: Why lateral step may be best for Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Stop us if you've heard this one: For at least the 15th time in the last four years, Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on Sunday interviewed for an NFL head coaching job. Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2022
Bears ready to build offense around Justin Fields Matt Eberflus is a defensive-minded coach, but his approach to building the offense around Justin Fields is more than Matt Nagy ever did. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2022
Idea of Matt Nagy joining Lions as OC has NFL fans losing it A Lions website examined the pros and cons of Matt Nagy becoming Detroit's OC. As you can imagine, the idea sent NFL fans into a frenzy. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2022
Bears coach Matt Eberflus won’t call defensive plays Matt Eberflus won't call defensive plays because it takes away from his responsibilities as head coach. Matt Nagy would never. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 1, 2022
Bears QB Justin Fields doesn’t have to say it: ‘Fresh start’ needed after rocky rookie season "Last year was kind of weird," Fields said. New coach Matt Eberflus and new GM Ryan Poles are intent on making 2022 a lot more comfortable for him. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 1, 2022
Cautious optimism greets Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus After a decade of high hopes dashed by disappointment, Chicago is welcoming the arrival Monday of Poles and Eberflus — two more fresh faces with new ideas — with anticipation but not celebration. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 30, 2022
Remember when Bears, Rams were peers? Then they took vastly different paths They were two of the NFL’s best teams in 2018 with a combined record of 25-7. Since then, the Bears have plunged. Meanwhile, the Rams are in the NFC title game Sunday. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 29, 2022
Matt Nagy ghosted Allen Robinson following Bears’ 2020 season Allen Robinson got the cold shoulder from Matt Nagy following the Bears' 2020 season. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 29, 2022
Top task for Bears’ Ryan Poles, Matt Eberflus: Give rookie QB Justin Fields what he needs Fields is the biggest determinant in how the Bears fare over the next three seasons. The team needs to equip him for success. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 28, 2022
Bears special-teams coordinator Chris Tabor leaves for Panthers Tabor worked under coaches Lovie Smith and Matt Nagy in separate stints with the Bears. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 28, 2022
Bears hire Matt Eberflus as the franchise’s 17th head coach: ‘We will do everything in our power to bring a Super Bowl championship back to Chicago’ CHICAGO — Citing his experience, passion, character and attention to detail, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles named Matt Eberflus the 17th head coach in franchise history Thursday evening. Chicago Tribune · Jan 28, 2022
Welcome, Matt: Eberflus must be what Nagy wasn’t for Bears Be clear and concise. A boring, businesslike approach is exactly what the Bears need right now. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2022
Chicago Tribune · Jan 27, 2022 Dan Wiederer: An open letter to new Bears coach Matt Eberflus. Welcome! Now understand the colossal challenge you just accepted. CHICAGO — Dear Coach Eberflus,
Chicago Tribune · Jan 27, 2022 Bears will hire Matt Eberflus as the franchise’s 17th head coach CHICAGO — Matt Eberflus will be the 17th head coach of the Chicago Bears, according to league sources.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2022 Bears hire a Matt Eberflus when they should’ve hired an offensive guru to guide Justin Fields The former Colts defensive coordinator will need lots of help on the side of the ball called "offense.’’
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2022 Bears to hire Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus as new head coach He will become the 17th coach in team history, following the recently fired Matt Nagy.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 20, 2022 New Bears GM’s top priority: Protect QB Justin Fields at all costs The incoming administration will need to make moves with a realistic timeline for competing, but it has to fortify the infrastructure around Fields immediately.
Chicago Tribune · Jan 20, 2022 ‘Thorough, diligent and exhaustive’: Inside Bears’ search for new coach and GM — and why the ever-growing candidate list could be a concern CHICAGO — Let’s get something out of the way up front. The Chicago Bears are not playing musical chairs in their searches for a new general manager and head coach. There are enough impressive candidates available for both roles. The hunt need not be guided by suffocating deadline pressure.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 19, 2022 Seahawks request Sean Desai for defensive coordinator interview All of which is a reminder that the Bears’ predicament — they fired coach Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace after a 6-11 season — was never rooted in defensive failings.
Chicago Tribune · Jan 19, 2022 What can Bears offer new GM and coach? Pros and cons in 4 areas, including what the team has in QB Justin Fields. CHICAGO — In the week since firing general manager Ryan Pace and coach Matt Nagy, Chicago Bears Chairman George McCaskey has been inching his way through an interview schedule of more than two dozen candidates to replace them.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 18, 2022 Catch ‘22: Bears casting wide nets for big fish Nine days after firing general manager Ryan Pace and coach Matt Nagy, the Bears have 14 reported candidates for the GM job and 10 or more candidates for the head coaching job.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 18, 2022 Given the McCaskeys’ track record, what are the odds the Bears get the coach and GM right this time? Not good, but if you work for the Colts or Bills, you could be in for a big pay raise in Chicago!