Peter Schrager of Fox Sports noted that the Chicago Bears coaching search would likely knock on the doors of several expected candidates, including former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.
But he also floated a more surprising possibility.
"Another name that you haven't heard anywhere else that I would keep your eye on—Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman," he said. "Kevin Warren, former Big Ten commissioner, is now running the Bears as the president. Familiar with the college game. They're looking for a 'leader of men' type coach.