Stability can be gained by adding experience. Similar to 2015, the Bears’ search feels purposeful after the team failed with Eberflus, who lacked previous head coaching experience. In 2022, the Bears chose Eberflus over Dan Quinn and Jim Caldwell, their two other finalists, both of whom had been head coaches.

Both the Bears and Eddie George gain from the interview they conducted with the Heisman winner and the search can now enter a new stage.

The Chicago Bears interviewed Tennessee State coach Eddie George, the Heisman Trophy ... Ben Johnson, Mike Kafka, Mike McCarthy, Todd Monken, Drew Petzing, Ron Rivera, David Shaw, Arthur Smith ...

The Chicago Bears interviewed Tennessee State coach Eddie George, the Heisman Trophy ... Ben Johnson, Mike Kafka, Mike McCarthy, Todd Monken, Drew Petzing, Ron Rivera, David Shaw, Arthur Smith ...

January 19 - The Chicago Bears will interview Eddie George in person ... NFL head coaches Pete Carroll, Mike McCarthy, Ron Rivera and Arthur Smith. George guided Tennessee State to a 9-4 record ...

The Chicago Bears interviewed Tennessee State coach Eddie George, the Heisman Trophy-winning former NFL running back, for their head coach vacancy Sunday. The 51-year-old George is 24-22 in four seasons at Tennessee State and is coming off leading the Tigers to a tie for first place in the OVC–Big South Football Association and a postseason berth.

The Bears announced they have completed an interview with Tennessee State coach Eddie George on Sunday. George is the 17th coach to interview for the position.

The Bears got their man in Ben Johnson. And ECD will review what had been a tremendous process featuring no fewer than 17 confirmed interviews.

Eddie George, the former Tennessee Titans All-Pro and current Tennessee State football coach, will interview for the Chicago Bears' head coach opening

The Chicago Bears believe they have their star quarterback, and now they are searching for the right head coach. Matt Eberflus was fired after a 4-8 start to the season, but things didn't really get much better for Chicago,

Tennessee State football coach Eddie George interviewed with the Chicago Bears on Sunday about their head coaching vacancy.