Assuming everything goes according to plan, the 2017 season will be John Fox’s last as the head coach of the Chicago Bears.
That gives general manager Ryan Pace the opportunity to find a new coach that best fits the long-term outlook for the team. Up to this point, his job has been fairly secure. Sure, there hasn’t been much in the way of results, but the roster is much better than it was when he took over, and there’s actually a future in place for the Bears. His seat has never necessarily been considered hot.