Forget the ‘Wide Net,’ Bears Just Need to Get a Big Fish
The Bears’ Approach to Finding the Next Head Coach
Ryan Poles, the Bears’ general manager, emphasized an expansive search to find the team’s next head coach, like it was a good thing. As if the only thing keeping the Bears from finding the next Kyle Shanahan or Sean McVay in previous searches was being too short-sighted.
A Different Approach
Instead of casting a wide net, the Bears should take the opposite approach – focus on the big names and hot coordinators and take the biggest swing they can. That’s hardly fool-proof. But if the Bears fail with the big-name, hot-coordinator tack, at least they will have gone down swinging.
The Importance of Intuition
The Bears just haven’t shown the intuition to find that coach who’s better than anyone thinks. They need to be ready to strike and not waste time searching for the perfect candidate. In the past, the Bears have failed to recognize talent and have settled for mediocre coaches.
A Lesson from the Chiefs
Clark Hunt, the Chiefs’ owner and chairman, planned a thorough search and interviewed two candidates on January 1, 2013, the day after Crennel was fired. But when Hunt interviewed Reid on January 2, it was over. Reid cancelled an interview with the Cardinals on January 3 and signed a five-year contract with the Chiefs on January 4. And the rest is history.
The Bears’ Track Record
The Bears have a track record of failed searches, from hiring Marc Trestman to firing Matt Nagy. They need to stop being so cautious and take a chance on a big-name coach or hot coordinator.
The Bottom Line
The Bears need to focus on the big names and hot coordinators and take the biggest swing they can. They can’t afford to waste time searching for the perfect candidate. The Bears need to be ready to strike and make a move, rather than just casting a wide net.
Conclusion
The Bears need to forget the ‘wide net’ approach and focus on getting a big fish. They need to be bold and take a chance on a big-name coach or hot coordinator. Anything less will be a waste of time and could lead to another failed search.
FAQs
Q: Why should the Bears focus on big names and hot coordinators?
A: Because they have a track record of failed searches and need to take a chance on a talented coach.
Q: Why can’t the Bears just keep searching for the perfect candidate?
A: Because they need to be bold and take a chance on a coach who has the potential to be successful, rather than wasting time searching for the perfect candidate.
Q: What is the key to the Bears’ success in finding the next head coach?
A: Being bold and taking a chance on a big-name coach or hot coordinator, rather than being cautious and searching for the perfect candidate.
