Chicago Bears Head Coach Candidate Power Rankings: January 20, 2025

Bears Head Coach Power Rankings
Bears Head Coach Power Rankings

The Chicago Bears’ search for their next head coach is underway, interview requests have been made, some interviews are scheduled, and I’m well into my head coaching candidate profiles here at Bleacher Nation. As I’ve been working through those and reading and listening to the conversation surrounding the search and the candidates, I’ve begun to move names up and down the board on the whiteboard in my office, so I figured, why not share them here?

Here are a few rules to keep in mind when digesting these rankings:

  • These rankings are fluid. My opinions could change as I progress in my background work through the Bears’ head coaching candidate profiles at Bleacher Nation. There’s no doubt about that. These rankings look far different than my fittingly titled preliminary rankings that dropped after the Matt Eberflus firing.

  • These rankings are based on various factors, including the “coach archetype,” their résumé, the potential staff they could conceivably build, and how the rest of the coaching cycle is playing out around the league, with all those factors not weighted equally.

  • It’s okay to disagree, but even if we don’t see eye to eye, I hope you’ll still benefit from this being a centralized place where I can house thoughts on each candidate and their respective candidacy.

  • These could be updated weekly or as other teams hire in the coaching cycle. We’ll see.

  • Lastly, I will limit these rankings to my top five. Names can jump in and out and will do so as hires elsewhere take names off the board.

Chicago Bears Head Coach Candidate Power Rankings: January 8, 2025

Note: Each ranking will contain the coach, some background, and one big question that should be atop the list of interview questions when each candidate meets with the brass at Halas Hall. The rankings are broken into tiers.

Slam Dunk Hire

This tier features my top two preferences to become the next head coach of the Chicago Bears. Consider them 1 and 1A more than 1 and 2.

1. Ben Johnson — Offensive Coordinator, Detroit Lions

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Previous Ranking: 1 ↔️

The Short and Sweet

When it comes to Ben Johnson, only one question remains: can he be the offensive mind and the leader they need? Johnson is the clear-cut top offensive head coaching candidate, and the Bears need someone to lead the development of Caleb Williams. Johnson is as good a candidate as any, and if he wanted the job last offseason, he would already be leading the development of another quarterback from Williams’ draft class. Is this the landing spot Johnson has held out for?

One Big Question: Can Ben Johnson be the offensive mastermind the Bears need and the “leader of men” they want?

If I asked you whether or not you would take Dan Campbell as the next head coach of the Chicago Bears, I’m willing to wager my salary (and then some), and the answer would be yes. The logic would be that he is a leader and a motivator. So why do we assume his offensive coordinator, who has worked with him for years, wouldn’t share some of that fire and presence?

If you’re going to give a head coach candidate a chance to answer the question of whether or not they can be the offensive mastermind and leader of men the franchise needs and desires, who better than Johnson, who’s proven the first half and comes from the poster child for the latter?

Full Profile: Don’t Screw It Up: Ben Johnson Is the Offensive Innovator That’s Always Eluded Chicago

2. Todd Monken — Offensive Coordinator, Baltimore Ravens

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Previous Ranking: 8 ⬆️

Why the change?: Monken’s ability to help Lamar Jackson become the most prolific version of himself in Baltimore over the past two seasons is a massive feather in Monken’s cap. Jackson, who had already won an MVP Award before Monken’s arrival, has won another and is the favorite to win a third this season under Monken. However, Monken’s notable work with quarterbacks is hardly limited to Jackson.

The Short and Sweet

Monken’s work in Baltimore, including back-to-back (likely) MVP seasons for Lamar Jackson, is top-of-mind, but his work maximizing quarterbacks and offenses goes well beyond Jackson and the Ravens.

Monken’s ability to develop quarterbacks is well-documented. During his tenure as offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in 2019, he helped Baker Mayfield achieve what was then a career-high 3,827 passing yards and 22 touchdowns, showcasing his skill in maximizing a quarterback’s potential.

In Tampa Bay, Monken oversaw the duo of Jameis Winston and Ryan Fitzpatrick, guiding an offense that led the NFL in passing yards (320.3 per game) in 2018. His system emphasized vertical passing concepts, averaging a league-high 10.3 air yards per attempt, which would align perfectly with Caleb Williams’ ability to stretch the field.

Monken has consistently demonstrated his ability to get the best out of his playmakers. In Tampa Bay, he orchestrated record-breaking seasons for WR Mike Evans, who recorded a career-high 1,524 receiving yards and earned Pro Bowl honors under Monken’s guidance. Similarly, Monken helped Odell Beckham Jr. achieve his most recent 1,000-yard season in Cleveland.

For the Bears, Monken’s ability to build an offense around Williams while maximizing the output of key skill players like DJ Moore and the running back corps could transform the team into an offensive juggernaut.

Monken has showcased a diverse offensive approach tailored to his personnel throughout his career. From Tampa Bay’s high-powered vertical attack to Cleveland’s balanced offense featuring Nick Chubb’s league-leading rushing production, Monken has proven adaptable. This flexibility would be invaluable in designing an offense suited to Caleb Williams’ dual-threat capabilities, blending deep passing concepts with a strong ground game to take advantage of Williams’ elite athleticism and arm talent.

One Big Question: Given Monken’s résumé, why hasn’t he been hired (or even seriously considered) as a head coach in the NFL?

This question was posed by a regular commenter here at BN, and I think it’s the best question surrounding Monken’s candidacy for the Bears HC job.

It’s likely a variety of things, but as one commenter pointed out (sometimes there are intelligent conversations in the comments), for as good as his work was in developing quarterbacks and other offensive weapons in Tampa Bay and Cleveland, those teams stunk, which could have led to him flying under the radar. When we do this yearly dance, the hot coordinators are almost always employed and in the spotlight because they’re playing in January.

There’s also the fact that Monken might not be some folk’s cup of tea (and I’m referring to the McCaskeys) in that he has a vocabulary described as “trucker mouth” recently by the Chicago Tribune’s Dan Wiederer.

As a casual f-bomb dropper myself, I don’t see that as an issue. If he can develop the f— out of a quarterback, then he’s good in my book.

Full Profile: Todd Monken Checks a Bunch of Boxes

Strong Candidates

This tier of head coaching candidates round out my top five. They’re not my top choices, but they all have strong candidacies.

3. Joe Brady — Offensive Coordinator, Buffalo Bills

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Bills quarterback Josh Allen talks with offensive coordinator Joe Brady during drills on day three of the Buffalo Bills training camp. © Shawn Dowd/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK

Previous Ranking: 2 ⬇️

Why the change?: Brady drops one spot in these updated rankings simply because Todd Monken moved into the second position.

I made it clear that Ben Johnson was my top choice for the Chicago Bears head coaching vacancy when I profiled him in December, so I won’t pretend throughout this series that I prefer another coach to the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator. However, I will say that Buffalo Bills Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady is a close second. Perhaps even a 1B.

His work with Josh Allen and the Bills offense in the last year-plus since he replaced former OC Ken Dorsey has been sensational, and he’s helped Allen become the most efficient version of himself and an MVP contender, creating balance in the offense and boosting the rushing attack in Buffalo.

UPDATE (January 13): Brady is still a very strong candidate, and Buffalo’s offense was humming against Denver in the AFC Wild Card round. Brady was once my clear No. 2, but after doing my homework last week on Todd Monken, I prefer him ever so slightly to Brady.

One Big Question: Is Joe Brady a beneficiary of the talent he’s worked with, or is it the other way around?

When I look at Joe Brady’s success, you can’t miss that he’s worked with some incredible offensive weapons. So, it’s fair to ask whether he was the beneficiary of elite playmakers in his offenses or whether he helped elevate these talented playmakers.

Here are a few things to consider:

  • Teddy Bridgewater’s best season came under Brady in 2020 when Bridgewater threw for 3,733 yards and 15 touchdowns in 15 games with the Panthers.

  • Joe Burrow sat for two seasons at Ohio State before transferring to LSU. He threw for 2,894 yards and 16 touchdowns during his first season at LSU in 2018 before Brady arrived.

  • Ja’Marr Chase was at LSU in 2018 and caught 23 passes for 313 yards in 13 games.

  • Justin Jefferson was also at LSU in 2018 and caught 54 passes for 875 yards in 13 games.

  • In 2018, Clyde Edwards-Helaire rushed for 658 yards on 146 attempts for the LSU Tigers.

  • With Brady in the mix in 2019, those four players saw monumental year-over-year increases in their production, and three of them (Burrow, Jefferson, and Edwards-Helaire) were selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, with Chase becoming a first-round pick the following season.

Then there’s Josh Allen, who has long been an elite NFL quarterback but is enjoying his best season under Brady. Allen is also on pace to have one of the lowest passing attempt totals of his career and one of his lowest rushing attempt totals. Josh Allen has never been more efficient than he is this year under Brady.

The answer is that Brady—like many other offensive coordinators turned head coaches—has experienced the luxury of working with elite offensive playmakers. But he’s elevated those players’ outputs at every stop.

That is a scenario I would be thrilled with if he could do the same with Caleb Williams in Chicago.

Full Profile: Joe Brady is a Strong Candidate

4. Mike McCarthy — Free Agent

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Previous Ranking: NR ⬆️

Why the change?: After McCarthy and the Cowboys split last week, Chicago flew him to Halas Hall and had a lengthy in-person interview with him, making it seem serious enough a flirtation to bring McCarthy into the upper echelon of these rankings.

McCarthy feels like a very “safe” hire, which, naturally, feels very Bears-y. That’s why there is some hesitation, and, for some, downright disgust for McCarthy’s candidacy. In reality, McCarthy has a strong résumé. He’s won divisions, a Super Bowl, helped develop Aaron Rodgers, and helped maximize Dak Prescott the past few years in Dallas.

It’s not my first choice, but I suppose it wouldn’t be a bad choice. Luis profiled McCarthy over the weekend and asked a perfect question, which we will use here for our One Big Question about McCarthy’s candidacy.

One Big Question: Is this John Fox all over again?

Mike McCarthy checks a bunch of the same boxes John Fox did when the Bears made that hire in 2015. At the time, the Bears were coming off two years of embarrassing football. Whether it was on the field with disappointing and undisciplined play or off of it with distractions, in-fighting,m and general incompetence, the Marc Trestman era was a mess. Does that sound familiar?

John Fox lasted only three years in Chicago. But he cleaned up the mess that Trestman left behind and left the team better than how he found it. If the Bears were to hire McCarthy, he would undergo a similar process trying to clean up messes that Matt Eberflus and his staff made. It is an unenviable job in that sense. But it would be rewarding to the right candidate. Perhaps that candidate is McCarthy.

Sure, I think the Bears *COULD* do better than hiring Mike McCarthy. With that being said, I know they could do worse. Should their top target, Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson, choose another team (to run it back as Lions OC), then McCarthy could be the next best available candidate. Save for an endorsement from Brett Favre, hiring McCarthy wouldn’t be a popular move in the eyes of many. But I can see a scenario where it works out for the Bears. However, we don’t need to cross that bridge if we don’t get to it. Stay tuned.

In the end, Mike McCarthy is a good coach with a quality work history. Even his biggest haters can’t deny it. Hiring the long-time head coach would be a true investment in quarterback Caleb Williams. Isn’t that what we have been wanting all along? It wouldn’t be perfect. But it would be an improvement from where this team was in 2024. And sometimes, you have to crawl before you walk.

5. Pete Carroll — Special Advisor, Seattle Seahawks

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Previous Ranking: 4 ⬇️

The Short and Sweet

Go ahead. Call me crazy. Pete Carroll is the pick if we get this far down the list. Read: if we get this far down the list. That’s a massive if.

Pete Carroll will get an interview with the Chicago Bears this week after spending one season as an advisor for the Seattle Seahawks following the end of his decade-plus run as their head coach. If your first thought is that Carroll is up there in age, and this doesn’t seem like a great fit, timing-wise, I’m with you.

That said, Carroll’s resume is too strong to discard his candidacy at face value. I believe there’s a particular scenario in which Carroll could be the right hire, although I think it would come with more risk than other candidates despite some assuming Carroll should be labeled a “safe” hire.

One Big Question: What would the Pete Carroll succession plan look like?

If the Bears wanted to bring in Carroll, who checks many boxes, there would have to be a succession plan. That would be atop my list of questions if I’m running that interview.

Carrol was the architect of the ‘Legion of Boom’ defense in Seattle, and he helped turn Russell Wilson into a perennial All-Pro candidate in Seattle. He won a Super Bowl in Seattle and a National Championship at Caleb Williams’ alma mater, USC. He’s a player’s coach who has created winning cultures for decades.

I completely understand the appeal of hiring Carroll with the intent of maximizing the immediate success of the roster they currently have. But Carroll would be here for a good time, not a long time. That said, if the Bears were to try and cash in on Carroll’s wide-ranging abilities, they would need a succession plan.

Carroll coming in, creating a winning culture, maximizing the talent on the defensive side of the ball, and bringing in a competent OC and offensive staff to shepherd Williams from top prospect to top quarterback in the next couple of years is appealing. Still, I would feel most comfortable with this hire if Carroll has a clear plan to pass the torch to someone on his staff in a couple of years when he’s ready to hang it up for the sake of continuity rather than the Bears thanking him for his services and starting this process all over again.

That’s much easier said than done, though.

Full Profile: When It Comes to Résumés, Pete Carroll’s is as Strong as Any

6. Drew Petzing — Offensive Coordinator, Arizona Cardinals

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Previous Ranking: 5 ⬇️

Why the change?: Petzing is a fast climber for me. He’s done a tremendous job in Arizona with much less to work with than candidates above him on this list. He’s regarded as a wise leader with a strong voice and the ability to teach.

The Short and Sweet

Similar to the other candidates with an offensive background, Petzing fits the Bears’ top need: an offensive-minded head coach who can be paired with Caleb Williams to oversee his development. Likewise, he lacks previous head coaching experience, which raises the question of whether he can run the offense and the rest of the shop.

Petzing has done a tremendous job of developing a smash-mouth rushing attack in Arizona and a respectable—and underrated—passing attack. Arizona’s rushing attack ranked first in the NFC West in yards, yards per attempt, touchdowns, explosive runs, 40-plus-yard runs, and first downs. Pretty impressive.

As for the passing game, Petzing helped Kyler Murray turn in a respectable season, despite Murray’s penchant for turnovers significantly contributing to a 2-5 finish that cost them a shot at the playoffs. Murray threw for 3,851 yards (11th) and 21 touchdowns (13th).

Then there’s the fact that Arizona’s offensive line was phenomenal despite dealing with injuries and using a bevy of makeshift lineups throughout the season. He’s also overseen the superstar transformation of tight end Trey McBride, who racked up 1,146 yards this season.

Petzing’s work in Arizona has all the makings of someone who can be the solution in Chicago if that’s their route.

One Big Question: What would Drew Petzing’s offense look like?

Through this process, we’re learning about many offensive minds, but Petzing’s design strikes me as slightly different from the rest. In Arizona, he’s built a juggernaut rushing attack with James Conner, Michael Carter, and DeeJay Dallas.

The Cardinals drafted Marvin Harrison Jr. last April to give Murray a bona fide WR1 in the offense. Petzing still made Arizona’s offense one that leans into 12 and 13 personnel, bruises opponents on the ground, and used that NFC West-best rushing attack to open up the pass and find success through the air with Kyler Murray, to the tune of almost 4,000 passing yards and 21 scores.

Petzing’s offense starts with the rushing attack but is anything but one-dimensional. This season, Kyler Murray posted the third-highest QBR, second-highest completion percentage, and third-highest passer rating of his career. Marvin Harrison Jr. posted 885 yards and eight touchdowns, and I’ve already mentioned what Trey McBride did.

Petzing has also groomed a stellar offensive line coach, Klayton Adams, who could be a name he adds to his coaching staff wherever he lands during the coaching cycle.

Petzing established a top-tier rushing attack, for those keeping score, built the passing game off of that, and maximized his offensive line production despite injuries throughout the season. These were the three biggest problems the Bears’ offense had this season.

Here’s something I found extremely noteworthy while doing my homework on Petzing (via Walter Mitchell at Revenge of the Birds): When the Arizona Cardinals lost to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 7, the passing game looked disjointed and ineffective. The following week, Arizona’s offense beat the Dolphins 28-27 on the road, and the passing game produced big. Murray completed 26-of-36 passes for 307 yards (8.5), two touchdowns, no interceptions, and no sacks. Trey McBride had nine catches for 124 yards, and Marvin Harrison Jr. had six for 111 and a touchdown.

When Petzing was asked what changed week-to-week for the passing game, he replied, “Nothing changed. We did a better job of executing the plays.”

If nothing else, he’s resolute in his offensive design and philosophies. Kyler Murray has called Petzing an “offensive genius.” Meanwhile, Cardinals Head Coach Jonathan Gannon said of Petzing that he was a great teacher and a crystal-clear communicator.

I’ll leave you with this evaluation of Petzing from Jonathan Gannon:

“He knows how to teach, he’s got really good command, he can get the best out of people, he’s extremely intelligent, and I think he knows what’s going on,” Gannon added. “He’s had some good experiences, around a lot of good guys—I’m probably not one of them—and he’s been trained the right way. He’s got a growth mindset; he knows where he is strong and where he needs help. I think he’d do a really good job.”

Full Profile: Drew Petzing’s Work in Arizona Was Impressive

Best of the Rest

This tier features a group of candidates who are not on my short list of preferred hires but are still legitimate candidates who I could see having success if they could nail their big question and put together excellent staff around them. Basically, I don’t love these candidates, but I don’t hate them either.

7. Liam Coen — Offensive Coordinator, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Sep 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) talks with offensive coordinator Liam Coen against the Washington Commanders during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Previous Ranking: 6 ⬇️

Why the Change: I still like Liam Coen as a candidate, but he’s fallen just outside of my top five due to the strength of other candidates’ profiles. He leads the Best of the Rest tier and would be considered someone I wouldn’t dislike but wouldn’t prefer to the candidates above him.

Coen was a candidate to lead the Bears offense this offseason and a former Sean McVay disciple. Coen took the Bucs’ OC job this offseason, and he’s helped the Bucs become the league’s fourth-highest-scoring offense this season at 28.1 points per game with Baker Mayfield under center. Tampa Bay ranks 6th in EPA, 5th in EPA/Pass, and 11th in EPA/Rush this season.

One Big Question: What makes Liam Coen different than Shane Waldron and Thomas Brown?

Like his predecessor in Tampa Bay, Dave Canales, Coen worked under and was influenced by now-departed Bears OC Shane Waldron. Waldron was with the Rams from 2017-20, serving as the tight ends coach, quarterbacks coach, and passing game coordinator.

I’m sure there will be some parallels between Waldron and Coen, which Coen mentioned during his opening press conference in Tampa Bay. He said that Dave Canales—who worked under Waldron in Seattle—and his offenses share some features.

“I think it will be actually very similar in terms of some of the terminology,” Coen said. “The run game I think will be really similar in some ways. Formations – some ‘daffy’ might be ‘dixie’ or ‘double’ might be ‘deuce’ – some of those things may be a little different, but at the end of the day, those guys [know], ‘Okay, well that was just this.’ They can put those things together.

“The protections I’ve got to believe will be very similar in some ways. Dave was with Shane Waldron in Seattle, so there are a lot of similarities there. I don’t expect an overly difficult learning curve, but obviously, we’ll want to be able to put our stamp on things and be able to do things our way, as well.”

But by all accounts, Coen is regarded as a more dynamic and creative play-caller than Waldron and has a reputation for creative play design and incorporating more gadget concepts. Coen is more aggressive than Waldron and pushes the tempo more than his former colleague.

While there will be some shared concepts and principles, Coen seems to bring a more dynamic and adaptable design to the table than Waldron did.

Full Profile: Liam Coen Is What the Bears Wanted in Shane Waldron

8. Aaron Glenn — Defensive Coordinator, Detroit Lions

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Previous Ranking: 7 ⬇️

Why the change: Like Coen, Glenn slid a bit in these rankings because, after another week of research, there are stronger candidates that I prefer to him. I still consider Glenn my top choice among defensive coordinators (I don’t consider Pete Carroll a part of this group, given his versatile coaching archetype).

The Detroit Lions’ rise as Super Bowl favorites and plenty of credit should go to their defense, which has become a top-five unit under defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. In his fourth year, Glenn’s leadership and extensive NFL experience—spanning roles as a Pro Bowl cornerback, scout, and coach—make him a strong candidate for head coaching positions. While he may need a solid plan for selecting an offensive coordinator, Glenn’s role in the Lions’ transformation from a struggling team to a championship contender further bolsters his credentials.

One Big Question: Could Aaron Glenn dip into the Lions’ offensive pool?

If Glenn were to land the Bears’ head coaching gig, he would need to land an offensive coordinator who could be tasked with Caleb Williams’ development. Would Detroit Lions quarterbacks coach Mark Brunell be interested in joining Glenn in Chicago as his offensive coordinator?

Brunell has served as the Lions’ quarterbacks coach for the past four seasons and has worked closely with Jared Goff during his renaissance in Detroit. Brunell has led Ben Johnson’s quarterback’s room during Johnson’s time in Detroit and has a firm knowledge of his system and design, working with Goff—during the most successful stretch of his career—and Matthew Stafford.

Like Glenn, Brunell boasts a lengthy and successful playing career, with Brunell playing more than a decade as a quarterback, leading the Jacksonville Jaguars to two AFC Central division titles and four playoff appearances, and guiding Washington to the NFC East crown in 2005. Brunell was also the quarterback of the 1991 National Championship Washington Huskies team and appeared in three Rose Bowls.

Tanner Engstrand (passing game coordinator) and Antwaan Randle El (wide receivers) are two other names in the Detroit offensive room that could interest the Bears if Glenn lands the head coaching job.

In Glenn’s interview, the question of who he could bring with him from that successful offensive group would be near the top of the list for me.

Full Profile: Aaron Glenn Tops My List of Non-Offensive Candidates

Consolation Prizes

If the Bears somehow flub this process with the seven candidates ranked above, these candidates would feel like nothing more than a consolation prize despite all three having some legitimate potential and upside beyond initial reactions.

9. Kliff Kingsbury — Offensive Coordinator, Washington Commanders

Previous Ranking: 8 ⬇️

Kingsbury has ties to Williams from their time together at USC, but that was Lincoln Riley’s show, and Kingsbury was an assistant. He rode that back into the NFL after being ousted in Arizona a few years ago. Now he’s earned an interview with the Bears for their head coaching vacancy after being passed on for the OC job in Chicago last offseason.

I think the “connection” to Caleb Williams has been incredibly overblown and shouldn’t be considered a leverage point for Kingsbury over another candidate. That said, Kingsbury’s résumé without a connection to Caleb Williams doesn’t excite me much.

Kingsbury has been successful as an offensive coach during his stops in the collegiate and pro ranks, but his time in Arizona left plenty to be desired regarding his ability to be an NFL head coach. That’s what sets him apart from other offensive coaches we’ve discussed through this process who have never been head coaches in the NFL.

While Kingsbury recently admitted he didn’t set the foundation the way he wanted in Arizona after spending a year with Dan Quinn, I’m not convinced he’s ready for another bite at the apple just yet.

10. Marcus Freeman — Head Coach, Notre Dame

Previous Ranking: 9 ⬇️

I love Marcus Freeman as the head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. I think he’s highly intelligent, an expert motivator, and a strong tone-setter. If you watched the Fighting Irish’s victory over Penn State in the CFP semi-final last week, you watched a masterclass in coaching by the 39-year-old rising star. That said, I don’t think Freeman is ready for the NFL. I would love to be wrong, but I think he’s better served remaining at Notre Dame (for now).

11. Zac Robinson — Offensive Coordinator, Atlanta Falcons

Previous Ranking: 10 ⬇️

Zac Robinson is a successful branch of the Sean McVay tree, and he’s done a solid job in his first season as the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons this season. But he’s a lot like Liam Coen, and I consider Robinson the lesser of the two McVay disciples right now.

Thanks, But No Thanks

This tier includes coaches I want no part of and would be devastated by their hiring. Most of this list has me questioning the Bears’ process and wondering why they’re even getting an interview. Casting a wide net is one thing, but the bottom half of this list has no business getting a look.

12. Brian Flores — Defensive Coordinator, Minnesota Vikings

Previous Ranking: 11 ⬇️

There was a time when I thought Brian Flores could be a strong head coaching candidate if given a second chance, but too much about his style and demeanor has surfaced in the years since for me to consider him a legitimate head coaching candidate any further. Flores is a heck of a defensive coordinator, and I hate seeing him in the NFC North, but I believe that’s his ceiling.

13. Ron Rivera — Free Agent

Previous Ranking: 12 ⬇️

Like most Bears fans, I’m thankful for Rivera’s previous contributions to the franchise—and wouldn’t be opposed to him being considered for an assistant head coach/defensive coordinator role—but I want no part of Rivera becoming the head coach of the Chicago Bears.

14. Anthony Weaver — Defensive Coordinator, Miami Dolphins

Previous Ranking: 13 ⬇️

Weaver seems like a fine defensive coordinator, and he’s regarded as a player’s coach, but I don’t think there’s been or should be any serious consideration for Weaver as the head coach of the Chicago Bears.

15. Vance Joseph — Defensive Coordinator, Denver Broncos

Previous Ranking: 14 ⬇️

Joseph has done a tremendous job of leading Denver’s defense (although Josh Allen and the Bills shredded it on Sunday in the Wild Card round), but I have no interest here.

16. Arthur Smith — Offensive Coordinator, Pittsburgh Steelers

Previous Ranking: 15 ⬇️

Arthur Smith even being on this list proves how wildly (necessarily) large the net the Bears have cast during this process. Smith has no business being considered for this job, and while I have no issue with a wide net and due diligence, this seems like an absolute waste of time.

17. Matt Campbell — Head Coach, Iowa State

Previous Ranking: 16 ⬇️

If Chicago wants to go the college route, Marcus Freeman is the only name remotely worth considering.

18. David Shaw — Senior Personnel Executive, Denver Broncos

Previous Ranking: 17 ⬇️

For me, the former Stanford head coach falls into the same bucket as Matt Campbell.

19. Mika Kafka — Offensive Coordinator, New York Giants

Previous Ranking: 18 ⬇️

Why are the Bears interviewing someone for a promotion when he’s not even good at his current job?

20. Adam Stenavich — Offensive Coordinator, Green Bay Packers

Previous Ranking: NR

21. Eddie George — Head Coach, Tennessee State University

Previous Ranking: NR

No Longer In Consideration

This group features candidates hired elsewhere, or there’s been a strongly sourced report that they’re no longer in consideration for the Bears head coaching vacancy.

Mike Vrabel — The New England Patriots announced on Jan. 12 that they’ve hired Vrabel as their next head coach. To no one’s surprise, Vrabel returns to New England, where he was a Super Bowl-winning linebacker. Vrabel made it as high as sixth on these rankings. While many loved the idea of Vrabel’s “culture,” I was never a fan of the concept. Vrabel’s time in Tennessee wasn’t all that impressive; his “culture” wore on his front office, and his offenses were vanilla and lacked teeth. At its peak, Vrabel’s offense featured Matt LaFleur as his OC, and he’s not bringing MLF to Chicago, so it was always a hard pass for me on Vrabel.

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I don't always love what the Cubs go with, but I'm always interested to see what a given season's marketing slogan is going to be. Last year's 'You Have to C It' was a bit of a mixed bag, though I understand what the team was going for. This year's iteration is similar, with a heavy emphasis on ticket sales: Some things are just better at Wrigley Field.BE HERE FOR...

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Chicago Cubs
Michael Cerami
Feb 14, 2025

The Cubs Payroll Ranks Embarrassingly Low Relative to the Rest of the League

CUBS PAYROLL — Tom Ricketts and the Chicago Cubs can sing any song they want about the reality of their annual revenues, losses, and failed attempts to sign free agents. That's the perk of keeping your bookkeeping private. You want to claim that you're only breaking even or even weathering losses each year? No one can dispute it (or even simply ask why certain indirect team revenues are excluded from your...

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Chicago Cubs
Brett Taylor
Feb 14, 2025

Seiya Suzuki Confirms He Will Do Whatever the Cubs Ask When It Comes to DH’ing

Just to button up the Seiya Suzuki Designated Hitter thing, we have some comments from the man himself. You may recall that there were some quotes out there over the offseason from Suzuki's agent, in tandem with the Cubs' offseason efforts, that his client would prefer not to DH full-time. Fair enough, but after the trade for Kyle Tucker, it looked like the best version of the Cubs' lineup would...

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Chicago Cubs
Brett Taylor
Feb 14, 2025

No, I Do Not Think the Cubs Are Now Going to Target Nolan Arenado

In the wake of third baseman Alex Bregman choosing to sign with the Boston Red Sox, who'd been the leading suitor in trade for third baseman Nolan Arenado, a lot of folks have given thought to "what now" for the Cardinals. It seems to me the most likely "what now" is an awkward next five-ish months with the Cardinals desperately hoping Arenado positions himself (and his contract) as a compelling...

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Chicago Cubs
Brett Taylor
Feb 14, 2025

The Full Squad Reports on Valentine’s Day, An Offseason of Improvement-Ish, Lesser Offer, and Other Cubs Bullets

Love is in the air for Valentine's Day *AND* for the full squad officially reporting for the first team workout at Cubs Spring Training. Cubs are red, Cubs are blue, something something, smell of grass and chocolate, too. I'd still like to see one more bat option for the bench and maybe one more arm, but by and large, I'm mentally locking it in that this is the group, and...

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Chicago Cubs
Michael Cerami
Feb 13, 2025
Cubs MLB Draft

The Cubs Are One Piece Short and I Think They Kind of Know It

Whether you're bullish (like PECOTA) or more conservative (like FanGraphs), the 2025 Chicago Cubs are probably your pick in the NL Central this season. By pretty much every measure — both data-driven and subjective — the Cubs are the class of their division. And yet, I believe they're one piece short of where they should have aimed to be. And I think they know it. First, let's discuss that "where they...

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Chicago Cubs
Brett Taylor
Feb 13, 2025

Cubs Sign Infielder Dixon Machado to a Minor League Deal

Having missed out on Alex Bregman, the Chicago Cubs today turned to ... Just kidding. These events have nothing to do with each other. The Cubs apparently felt they needed some additional infield depth at Triple-A (is everyone healthy?), and they've signed old friend Dixon Machado to a minor league deal, per the team transaction wire. Machado, 33 later this month, spent the last two seasons primarily playing at Triple-A...

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Chicago Bears
Luis C. Medina
Feb 14, 2025
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REPORT: Bears to Hire Oregon State OL Coach to Ben Johnson’s Staff

The Chicago Bears are reportedly set to bring on another coach with college ties to Ben Johnson's new staff. Oregon State Offensive Line Coach Kyle DeVan is reportedly taking his talents to Halas Hall: The #Bears are expected to hire Oregon State offensive line coach Kyle DeVan, sources tell @CBSSports/@247Sports.DeVan, who was an NFL offensive lineman from 2008-12, was as an assistant offensive line coach in 2015 with the Saints,...

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Chicago Bears
Luis C. Medina
Feb 14, 2025
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NFL Analyst Says Bears Are in a “Sweet Spot” to Trade For Myles Garrett

The Myles Garrett Sweepstakes will be one of the NFL offseason's biggest stories and a fascinating follow, to be sure. And it will be far more interesting if the Chicago Bears finagle their way into the action. Over at ESPN, Bill Barnwell offers up Myles Garrett trade fits and unearths, which teams make sense as partners who could do business and cut a deal for the Cleveland Browns star pass...

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Chicago Bears
Luis C. Medina
Feb 14, 2025
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Ian Cunningham Completed His Interview For the Jacksonville Jaguars GM Job on Friday

Chicago Bears Assistant General Manager Ian Cunningham has successfully completed his interview for the vacant Jacksonville Jaguars general manager position. The Jags sent this out to make it officially official: We have completed an interview with Ian Cunningham for our General Manager position. pic.twitter.com/Ls7BrwtFyD— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) February 14, 2025 Jacksonville has officially finished interviews with the following general manager candidates: Chad Alexander, Los Angeles Chargers Assistant GM Brandon Brown,...

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Chicago Bears
Luis C. Medina
Feb 14, 2025
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WATCH: A Behind-the-Scenes Look Inside Ben Johnson’s First Days as the New Chicago Bears Head Coach

The Ben Johnson era is here. And nothing ushers in a new era of Chicago Bears football like a fresh installment of 1920 Football Drive, the YouTube web series from Chicago's football team that provides behind-the-scenes footage of the happenings at Halas Hall. There is no need to extend the intro any further. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/7vTGU4do7to?si=pRcSN6YxtLXn46Fc Behind the scenes of Ben Johnson's arrival at Halas Hall as Bears...

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Chicago Bears
Luis C. Medina
Feb 14, 2025
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Happy Valentine’s Day! A Bears-Inspired Poem, Tush Push Backlash, and Other Bears Bullets

It's Day 40 of the Chicago Bears offseason, and I've written a poem: Roses are red,violets are blueRebuild the offensive line,or I'm gonna boo How can you not be romantic about pass protection? The more I read about the draft-eligible offensive linemen, the more I want the Bears to take multiple shots at the position in the 2025 NFL Draft. Early and often? Yes. But most definitely early. Even if...

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Chicago Bears
Luis C. Medina
Feb 13, 2025
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Dennis Allen Dropped a Not-So-Subtle Hint About the Bears’ Offseason Plans

If you're trying to piece together what the Chicago Bears offseason will look like, then turn your attention to what new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen had to say at his introductory press conference. Video via Bears Marquee on Twitter/X: “I think we’re always looking for talent acquisition, player acquisition ... that can help us grow as a defensive line.”Dennis Allen on potentially acquiring defensive linemen. pic.twitter.com/X0auBfJ5GM— Marquee Bears (@BearsMarquee) January...

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Chicago Bears
Luis C. Medina
Feb 13, 2025
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The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine Invites List is OUT

The NFL released the list of player names who have been invited to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. You can check out the full list here. In the meantime, I have highlighted some names of players who play five position groups that the Chicago Bears should prioritize filling during the 2025 NFL Draft: OFFENSIVE LINEMEN Kelvin Banks Jr. (Texas), Tyler Booker (Alabama), Will Campbell (LSU), Josh Conerly Jr....

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Chicago Bears
Luis C. Medina
Feb 13, 2025
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The Break-Up: Aaron Rodgers and the Jets Are Splitsville

Dear baby, welcome to Dumpsville. Population: You. That is the oversimplified breakdown of the message the New York Jets sent to Aaron Rodgers today as the team announced its break-up with the quarterback. Here is the actual message: We have informed Aaron Rodgers that we will be moving in a different direction at quarterback.— New York Jets (@nyjets) February 13, 2025 Ooh! A public break-up on the day before Valentine's...

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Chicago Bears
Luis C. Medina
Feb 13, 2025
Jalen Hurts Super Bowl LIX

Learning From a Super Bowl LIX Re-Watch, Still Bugged by the Scorebug, Poll Position, and Other Bears Bullets

It's Day 39 of the Chicago Bears offseason. Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. Let the lead-in to this morning's set of Bullets remind you that you should do your shopping (if you haven't already done so). And if you don't have someone to shop for, use this opportunity to buy something nice for yourself. After all, you deserve it. The 2025 NFL Draft is in 70 days. And the more I...

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Luis C. Medina
Feb 12, 2025
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Well, At Least the Bears Have One Building Block Offensive Lineman

For all the discussion surrounding the Chicago Bears' needs along the offensive line, one player who does *NOT* need to be replaced is right tackle Darnell Wright. Moreover, I'd go as far as to plant my flag and say that Wright is a building block for this offensive line. Sure, the rest of the group is a mess. The Bears have to add three new starters to the offensive line,...

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Chicago Bulls
Matt Rooney
Feb 14, 2025
Matas Buzelis of the Chicago Bulls

NBA All-Star Weekend: Matas Buzelis Competes in Rising Stars & Dunk Contest, Game Times, More

Happy NBA All-Star Weekend, folks! Unfortunately, there are not any Bulls in the actual All-Star game this year (though, ex-Bull Zach LaVine should be there). But the organization isn't without a little bit of representation! At the very least, we get to watch probably the brightest member of the franchise at this point, Matas Buzelis, compete in multiple events. First offered a spot in the dunk contest, Buzelis was also...

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Chicago Bulls
Elias Schuster
Feb 14, 2025

Only Three NBA Teams Are Worth More Than the Chicago Bulls

Despite one Eastern Conference Finals appearance since Michael Jordan called it quits, the Chicago Bulls remain one of the NBA's most profitable franchises. CNBC released their 2025 team valuations this week, and owner Jerry Reinsdorf has to be pleased. The Bulls are currently the fourth-most valuable franchise in the NBA and worth an estimated $5.8 billion. CNBC also lists them as generating roughly $402 million in revenue during the 2023-24...

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Chicago Bulls
Elias Schuster
Feb 14, 2025

A Busy Weekend for Matas Buzelis, Two Big On-Court Problems, Front Office Safety, and Other Bulls Bullets

Matas Buzelis' All-Star Weekend just got a whole lot busier. Already in San Francisco for the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, the Chicago Bulls youngster received a pretty big phone call on Friday morning. With fellow rookie big man Yves Missi dealing with a knee injury, Buzelis received an invite to tonight's Rising Stars Event. Better late than never! © Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images Buzelis will suit up for Mitch Richmond's squad...

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Elias Schuster
Feb 14, 2025

NBA Officially Adds Matas Buzelis to Tonight’s Rising Stars Game!

Matas Buzelis has officially been added to the NBA's Rising Stars event. Tipping off All-Star Weekend Friday night at the Chase Center, the Chicago Bulls rookie was initially left off the 21-man roster. The NBA also invited four other players as injury replacements before giving Buzelis the call. However, with Yves Missi joining the list of injured players, Buzelis has finally been added to the big event. The rookie will...

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Chicago Bulls
Elias Schuster
Feb 13, 2025

To No Surprise, New Report Says Bulls’ Arturas Karnisovas is Here to Stay

Believe it or not, all those "Fire AKME" tweets have not made their way to Jerry Reinsdorf's flip phone. Despite another underwhelming NBA trade deadline that featured another messy press conference, I'm not sure anyone expected news of a front-office shake-up to break. If there is anyone out there holding out hope, however, the Chicago Sun-Times is here to deliver some bad news. Joe Cowley reported on Thursday afternoon that...

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Elias Schuster
Feb 13, 2025

The Chicago Bulls Have Lost More Viewers Than Any Other NBA Team This Season

In a shocking discovery, Chicagoans have not raced home to watch the Bulls this season. The once-raved-about franchise has slowly worked its way down the city's totem pole over the last decade, as the Bulls have registered one postseason appearance in the last eight years. Even more troublesome, they have made it to a lone Eastern Conference Finals since Michael Jordan's final season in 1997-98. For as loyal as this...

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Matt Rooney
Feb 13, 2025

NBA Notes: LeBron James’ Future, Kevin Durant’s Next Move, Anthony Davis Optimism, More

The All-Star break has just about arrived, and that means we're gearing up for the final push of the NBA regular season. This season has had no shortage of drama and intrigue surrounding some of the game's biggest names and where they could potentially move on to next. This week's NBA Notes has a few updates on some of those players, as well as some more news. Let's get to...

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Elias Schuster
Feb 13, 2025

Jordan Brand Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Air Jordan 1 With Insane Drone Show

It wouldn't be a true All-Star Weekend without a nod to the GOAT. With Jordan Brand celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Air Jordan 1 this season, the company set up quite the homage to the iconic sneaker. Nick DePaula of Boardroom reported that 1,200 drones were used over the Bay Bridge this weekend to construct several very recognizable and larger-than-life images. DePaula shared photos and video of drones creating...

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Chicago Bulls
Elias Schuster
Feb 13, 2025

A Needed All-Star Break, Matas Buzelis Has An Offseason Plan, Kevin Huerter’s Struggles, and Other Bulls Bullets

After a trade deadline that felt more like a wet willy than it did a high-five, Chicago Bulls fans need the All-Star break. The team suffered their fourth consecutive loss on Wednesday night and second in a row to the Pistons. When they pick things back up on Thursday, February 20, they will sit 22-33 with only 28 more games to go. That is, of course, if they don't end...

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Chicago Bulls
Elias Schuster
Feb 12, 2025

Box Score & Player Grades: Pistons 128, Bulls 110 – February 12, 2025

The Chicago Bulls had one goal tonight: Do not lose by 40 points. Mission accomplished! After a couple of sloppy turnovers and wide-open shots at the rim for the Pistons gave me deja vu, the Bulls finally started to act like enough was enough. Ayo Dosunmu did a great job setting an early tone, pushing the tempo in transition and prioritizing shots at the rim. Combined with some very solid...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 14, 2025
Connor Bedard Chicago Blackhawks

USA Blowout Win, Prospect Talk, Rockford Injuries, and Other Valentine’s Day Blackhawks Bullets

The United States blew the doors off of Finland last night in the 4 Nations Face-Off, scoring six unanswered goals -- four of which came in the third period. Brady and Matthew Tkachuk led the way with two goals each; Matthew was named the game's No. 1 star. For Blackhawks fans, Teuvo Teräväinen was minus-one and skated only 10:34. His line with Erik Haula and Joel Armia didn't get on...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 14, 2025
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2025 NHL Mock Draft: Mid-February Full Two-Round Projections

Since the NHL is taking a couple weeks off in the middle of February for the 4 Nations Face-Off, why not take advantage of no Blackhawks games to chase and update our full two-round 2025 mock draft! With the calendar flipping to 2025, we're getting an increasing number of draft rankings and projections from folks who spend a great deal of time digging into take and profiles. Lots of things...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 13, 2025

Around the NHL: World Cup Coming Back, CBA Update, Timing Changes Coming? More

The NHL world is on pause for a couple weeks while we enjoy the 4 Nations Face-Off, but that doesn't mean there isn't news being made around the game. Indeed, there was some important news that came from the NHL/NHLPA press conference before the game on Wednesday night that's notable. The World Cup of Hockey is coming back, the CBA negotiations sound like they're in a good place, there might...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 13, 2025
Sam Rinzel U of Minnesota

BN Blackhawks Top 20 Prospect Rankings: Mid-February Update

It's been a little less than a month since we took stock of the Blackhawks' prospect pipeline but it's been a busy time. Chicago's pool was ranked fourth in the NHL by Scott Wheeler at The Athletic. The Blackhawks have five (5) prospects nominated for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award. They have the AHL All-Star Classic MVP in the fold. And they claim the first 50-goal scorer in the CHL...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 13, 2025

Incredible 4 Nations Start, Le Magnifique, GMKD Said Some Interesting Things, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Before we get into the fantastic hockey in Montreal last night, I'm going to start with some Blackhawks focused stuff because Scott Powers at The Athletic shared a terrific Q&A with Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson on Wednesday. They talk about a lot of topics, from Connor Bedard's development to finding him a running mate and how they're approaching spending money this summer and the draft. A couple items stood...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 13, 2025
Oliver Moore U of Minnesota

Blackhawks College Prospects: Head-to-Head Action Highlights Packed Weekend

For the first time in a while, all ten of the Blackhawks' college prospects are in action this weekend. And, for those tuning in, we'll only have to search for four games on Friday and Saturday night because we've got some head-to-head action in Hockey East and the NCHC. Ryan Greene and Boston University will look to build off their huge win in the Beanpot championship on Monday night as...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 12, 2025

Blackhawks Fan Guide to the 4 Nations Face-Off

It's Wednesday, Feb. 12 and there hasn't been a Blackhawks game in (counts on fingers) too many days. But there will be professional hockey to watch tonight! The 4 Nations Face-Off begins this evening with Canada in action against Sweden. Unfortunately for Blackhawks fans, there's only one current Chicago player involved in the tournament. Teuvo Teräväinen is skating for Finland for a week. The games on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 12, 2025

NHL All-Quarter Century Fan Voting Now Open! (Blackhawks Fans – Do the Thing)

On Wednesday, the NHL opened the ballots for the league's All-Quarter Century Team for fans to participate. You can vote for ten (10) players from across the NHL. Fans can vote online or on the artist formerly known as Twitter, using the hashtag #NHLQCTeam AND one of the following: Full player name (with or without spaces) Player #firstandlastname Player's Handle on X The Chicago Blackhawks who are eligible for fan...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 12, 2025

Where are the Hobey Baker Votes? Levshunov Scores, Updated Lottery Odds, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Another day without Blackhawks hockey to watch, but we did get an update on the voting for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award. The Blackhawks have five (5) prospects nominated, and Chicago knows how to handle voting (often, people... multiple emails... let's go). So when I saw Boston University co-captain Ryan Greene is the only Blackhawks' prospect in the top ten, I was both surprised and disappointed. Let's go here, people!...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 12, 2025

Blackhawks Prospect AJ Spellacy Talks Contract Timing, Confidence, Ongoing Development, More

Because there's no Blackhawks hockey this week and we're waiting for the games to begin at the 4 Nations Face-Off, I wanted to dig in with some prospects and catch up on their development this season. I've shared some of the conversations I had with Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel from Minnesota thus far this week. Without question the hottest name in the Blackhawks' training camp this fall was a...

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REPORT: Bears to Hire Oregon State OL Coach to Ben Johnson’s Staff

The Chicago Bears are reportedly set to bring on another coach with college ties to Ben Johnson's new staff. Oregon State Offensive Line Coach Kyle DeVan is reportedly taking his talents to Halas Hall: The #Bears are expected to hire...

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Learning From a Super Bowl LIX Re-Watch, Still Bugged by the Scorebug, Poll Position, and Other Bears Bullets

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