Pete Carroll Interested in Bears’ Head-Coaching Job
Former Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Expresses Interest
According to ESPN NFL Insider and Northwestern-alum Adam Schefter, league sources have told him that former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is interested in becoming the next head coach of the Chicago Bears.
A Legacy of Success
Carroll, who led the Seahawks to back-to-back Super Bowls and a victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII, also won a BCS National Championship in 2004 and coached three Heisman Trophy winners as the head coach of the University of Southern California.
He is one of four coaches to lead teams to both a national championship and the Super Bowl. Jim Harbaugh, Jimmy Johnson, and Barry Switzer are the other three coaches.
Competition for Carroll’s Services
If the Bears want Carroll as their next head coach, they will have competition for his services. The New York Jets and New Orleans Saints also have head coaching vacancies to fill heading into the 2025 offseason.
Bears’ Current Situation
Chicago fired then-head coach Matt Eberflus on November 29 after a 23-20 loss to the Detroit Lions. The team has since been led by Thomas Brown, who was elevated to interim head coach after being promoted to offensive coordinator to replace the fired Shane Waldron.
The Bears are currently on a 9-game losing streak and are 4-11 this season. They are facing the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football, which would be their longest losing streak in franchise history if they do not win.
A Look at Carroll’s Legacy
In 14 seasons with the Seahawks, Carroll and the team went to the playoffs ten times and won two NFC conference championships on top of their two appearances in the Super Bowl. Chicago last appeared in the Super Bowl in 2006, and last won a Super Bowl in 1985.
Conclusion
Pete Carroll’s interest in the Chicago Bears head-coaching job is a significant development in the NFL’s coaching carousel. With a proven track record of success, Carroll would bring a level of expertise and leadership to the Bears. However, the team will face competition for his services, and it remains to be seen whether they will be able to secure his services.
FAQs
* What is Pete Carroll’s coaching record?
* 193-98-1 (win-loss-tie) in the NFL and 97-34 in college
* What are Carroll’s notable achievements?
* Led the Seattle Seahawks to back-to-back Super Bowls and a victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII
* Won a BCS National Championship in 2004
* Coached three Heisman Trophy winners at the University of Southern California
* What are the other teams vying for Carroll’s services?
* New York Jets and New Orleans Saints
* What is the current state of the Chicago Bears?
* 4-11 record and a 9-game losing streak
* When do the Bears face the Seattle Seahawks?
* Thursday Night Football
