The Chicago Bears are approaching their second offseason in a row, which could be considered the most crucial in franchise history. Even after another disappointing season in 2023-24, the Bears have plenty of options. Because they had the first pick and even more assets entering the 2017 draft, they could do almost anything at any position.
The two primary questions are whether the Bears will keep quarterback Justin Fields or sell him for assets, and whether they will keep head coach Matt Eberflus or pursue other opportunities.
One domino has just fallen, and it may shake up what the Bears think they should do with Eberflus.
Mike Vrabel an Obvious Upgrade From Matt Eberflus
Mike Vrabel has just been relieved of his duties as head coach of the Tennessee Titans. He saw much success that the Titans had not seen in quite some time, including a trip to the AFC Championship Game in 2019. But after two straight losing seasons, the Titans are deciding to pivot to a new path.
Vrabel was a player under Bill Belichick in New England during their run of dominance. After retiring, he served as a linebackers coach for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2011-14. After a couple years in the same role with the Houston Texans, he was promoted to defensive coordinator, where he caught the eye of the Titans for the head coach role.
If the Bears plan to keep a defensive mind at the head coach position, Vrabel is a clear upgrade from Eberflus. They could even retain Eberflus and make him defensive coordinator if they wanted to. It would be unprecedented, but wouldn’t that be something?
Hiring Vrabel would boost the confidence of Bears fans everywhere, no matter what else they decided to do.
