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Bears general manager Ryan Poles and president Kevin Warren have a long list of qualities they’re looking for in the Bears’ next head coach. Here’s one that should be at the top of it: Find a coach who doesn’t just like Caleb Willams, but loves Caleb Williams. A coach who had Williams at the top of his list in the 2024 draft — not a guy who was sneaking Jayden Daniels or Drake Maye the questions to the pre-draft interview.
Whether it’s the head coach or an offensive coordinator for a defensive-side head coach, the Bears need to find a mentor who is all-in on Williams and is most likely to have that like-minded coach/quarterback bond that accelerates the developmental process.