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Pete Carroll’s subsequent vacation spot may very well be the Windy Metropolis.
Albert Breer of Sports activities Illustrated reported in the course of the Amazon Prime broadcast of Thursday Night time Soccer that the Bears and Carroll have mutual curiosity and {that a} dialog between the 2 may very well be occurring quickly.
“Pete Carroll has curiosity within the Bears job, however that is not the one one he’s taking a look at,” Breer mentioned. “I am instructed that he has knowledgeable all the groups with openings that he’s trying to get again into teaching in 2025. Moreover, I’m instructed that the Bears are occupied with sitting down and having a dialog with Carroll about their opening.”
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Carroll spent 2009-2023 with the Seattle Seahawks and compiled a 137-89-1 document whereas main the staff to 2 Tremendous Bowl appearances and one victory. The 73-year-old is at present serving as an advisor to the Seahawks.
Chicago is at present 4-11 and fired head coach Matt Eberflus following a Thanksgiving loss to the Detroit Lions. Regardless of the poor document, Chicago has a strong roster with the crown jewel being 2024 No. 1 choose Caleb Williams.
Chicago has not reached the postseason since 2020 and has not gained a playoff recreation since 2010. Carroll’s confirmed playoff expertise might assist the staff attain new heights and maximize Williams’ potential.
Breer reported that Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, Mike Vrabel, Kliff Kingsbury, Brian Flores and interim head coach Thomas Brown are all candidates for the job as properly.
