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General manager Ryan Poles said last week the Bears coaching search would be thorough and could reach into the college ranks.
How about Marcus Freeman? The Bears have done preliminary research about the Notre Dame head coach, NFL Network reported Sunday morning.
If he ends up meeting with the Bears, it likely wouldn’t be until the conclusion of the national championship game against Ohio State on Jan. 20.
The Bears will have to wait at least that long to speak in person with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who they interviewed virtually on Saturday.