{"id":203468,"date":"2024-12-05T11:30:17","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T16:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=203468"},"modified":"2024-12-05T11:08:48","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T16:08:48","slug":"the-bears-shouldnt-float-with-the-idea-of-trading-for-a-head-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/12\/05\/the-bears-shouldnt-float-with-the-idea-of-trading-for-a-head-coach\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bears Shouldn\u2019t Float With the Idea of Trading for a HC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chicago Bears team president Kevin Warren confidently stated that the team\u2019s head coach vacancy would be the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/bears-president-kevin-warren-our-hc-opening-will-be-most-coveted-job-in-national-football-league-this-year\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>&#8220;most coveted job in the National Football League this year.&#8221;<\/em><\/a> He&#8217;s not wrong. With over <a href=\"https:\/\/overthecap.com\/salary-cap-space\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$80 million in cap space,<\/a> a <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/12\/02\/bears-could-join-chargers-texans-in-wild-rookie-quarterback-club\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">promising young quarterback,<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/11\/18\/light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-for-the-chicago-bears\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">foundational players<\/a> on both sides of the ball, the Bears have plenty to offer. However, Mike Florio of <em>ProFootballTalk<\/em> floated the idea of the Bears trading for a head coach, with one coach contacting him to ask, <em>&#8220;Why didn&#8217;t you mention me on that list?&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">After <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ProFootballTalk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@ProFootballTalk<\/a> floated the idea of the Bears trading for a head coach and cited specific names, he had a different coach contact him to ask, &quot;Why didn&#39;t you mention me on that list?&quot;<\/p>\n<p>&quot;It proves to me there&#39;s merit to the idea,&quot; Florio says.<\/p>\n<p>More: <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DtsucIW6ZI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/DtsucIW6ZI<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/q0KAitPg4W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/q0KAitPg4W<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; 670 The Score (@670TheScore) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/670TheScore\/status\/1864368074981273968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">December 4, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>The Bears Shouldn\u2019t Float With the Idea of Trading for a Head Coach<\/h2>\n<p>Let&#8217;s say the Bears send a first-round or second-round pick to acquire a coach like Kyle Shanahan or Sean McVay. Great, now the Bears have their guy at head coach, but no one to <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/11\/27\/caleb-williams-should-thank-bears-for-drafting-darnell-wright-over-jalen-carter\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">protect Caleb Williams.<\/a> It may sound like an exaggeration, but the Bears are in no position to give up top draft picks for a head coach. Free agency alone won\u2019t solve all the team\u2019s issues despite their substantial cap space. If they truly want to take the next step in 2025, keeping all the top draft picks is vital.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Kyle Shanahan on <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Bears?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Bears<\/a> QB Caleb Williams <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XHzqxrRR1c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/XHzqxrRR1c<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; \ud83c\udfa1 (@CalebToDJ) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CalebToDJ\/status\/1864434070832214376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">December 4, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Plenty of Great Options for the Bears<\/h3>\n<p>If Kevin Warren truly believes the Bears job is the most desirable in the league, why would the team need to trade for a coach? The Bears missed out on strong candidates like Jim Harbaugh and Dan Quinn last offseason, but now, it&#8217;s time to make the right hire.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/lions\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Detroit Lions<\/a> offensive coordinator <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/11\/06\/ben-johnson-makes-perfect-sense-as-the-next-bears-head-coach\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Ben Johnson<\/a> will actually be the most coveted head coaching option for NFL teams this offseason. Despite not having any actual head coaching experience, Johnson is the offensive mastermind behind the Lions 11-1 start and dominant performance on offense.<\/p>\n<p>Mike Vrabel is another name to watch. With his proven track record and leadership qualities, Vrabel aligns with what the Bears need\u2014a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bleachernation.com\/bears\/2024\/12\/01\/bears-coach-rumors-120124\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">leader of men<\/a> who can establish a winning culture.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the most intriguing candidate is already within the organization: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/12\/01\/bears-thomas-brown-seeks-to-redefine-interim-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Thomas Brown.<\/a> In just three weeks, Brown ascended from passing game coordinator to offensive coordinator to interim head coach. His laser-focused approach and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/11\/25\/bears-oc-thomas-brown-is-turning-caleb-williams-into-superman\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">instant chemistry with Caleb Williams<\/a><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"> have<\/span> gained respect within the locker room. The Bears now have a unique opportunity to evaluate Brown over the next five games and determine if he\u2019s the right fit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/11\/29\/ranking-bears-head-coach-candidates-after-matt-eberflus-firing\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Ranking Bears Head Coach Candidates After Matt Eberflus&#8217; Firing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Last Word on the Bears Trading for a Head Coach<\/h3>\n<p>There are plenty of other candidates who could make a compelling case to become the next Bears head coach. However, the <em>most coveted job opening<\/em> should be able to attract the best options. It just doesn&#8217;t make sense to trade for a head coach. There&#8217;s even a chance Kyle Shanahan might be fired after the season, or he decides to leave the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/49ers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">San Francisco 49ers.<\/a> However, the Bears main priority should be building a roster capable of playoff contention while ensuring they don\u2019t jeopardize Caleb Williams\u2019 development. Let&#8217;s hope they make the right decision when hiring the next head coach.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main Image: Kelley L. 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