Bears CONFIRMED Interview w/Mike Vrabel + Top Offensive Minds Todd Monken & David Shaw. Bears News

Ryan Poles is seriously shaking things up in the Bears' coaching search! With Mike Vrabel, David Shaw, and Todd Monken added to the mix, the Bears are making big moves to bring in proven offensive masterminds and potential head coach candidates. Let’s dive into the backgrounds of these three top contenders and what they bring to the table for the Chicago Bears.

Mike Vrabel – Confirmed Interview January 8th

3-time Super Bowl champion as a player with the New England Patriots.
Head Coach of the Tennessee Titans from 2018-present.
Regular season record: 55-41
Playoff record: 3-3
Vrabel has led a top-5 defense each season in Tennessee and is known for building strong locker room chemistry and a tough, hard-nosed football style.
Strengths: Defensive-minded, knows how to develop a tough, competitive team, great leader and locker room presence.
Worries: Offensive production has largely depended on his OC; a consistent offensive system will be key for the Bears.
David Shaw – Former Stanford HC (12 years)

96-54 record as Stanford HC, with 8 bowl appearances and a 5-3 bowl record.
Rose Bowl: 2-1
Known for developing top-tier quarterbacks, most notably Andrew Luck, one of the NFL’s greatest “what-ifs.”
Current role: Senior Personnel Executive for the Denver Broncos.
Strengths: Proven track record as a developer of talent, specifically quarterbacks; strategic mind for building balanced, high-performing teams.
Exciting potential: Shaw’s ability to develop Caleb Williams (the next QB star) could transform the Bears' future.
Todd Monken – Offensive Guru & Chicagoland Native

Current role: Offensive Coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens (2023-2024).
Previous coaching stops:
Georgia OC (helped win 2 National Championships)
Buccaneers OC (2016-2018)
Browns OC (2019)
Ravens OC (2023-2024).
Strengths: Monken has built top-5 offenses, and his work with Lamar Jackson at the Ravens has elevated Jackson to back-to-back MVP-level play.
Experience: 35 years of coaching across NCAA and NFL, with a proven track record of developing QBs and turning offenses into juggernauts.
Chicagoland connection: Monken is from Wheaton, IL, and could bring added motivation to lead the Bears to success in his home state.
Strengths: Long history of unlocking offensive potential, including QBs and skill position players; has the tools to develop Caleb Williams and a dynamic Bears offense.
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