Chicago that the Bears will interview former Arizona Cardinals head coach and USC quarterbacks coach Kliff Kingsbury for offensive coordinator.
However, one former Bears coach strongly opposes Kingsbury's pass-heavy approach. A good run game should assist the passing game, not vice versa, he believes.
I like Kliff, he's a good guy," Dave Wannstedt told Parkins & Spiegel on 670 The Score. "That would be Eberlfus' biggest error. If they pick Caleb Williams, hiring him as quarterbacks coach may be nice. It everything makes sense."
Wannstedt knows Kingsbury. While Kingsbury was at Texas Tech, Wannstedt said the former Bears coach analyze college football. Kingsbury is liked, although he doesn't prefer him as offensive coordinator. I enjoyed our chats. I enjoy Kliff. His offensive thinking is outstanding. All boxes are checked "Wanstedt.
Kingsbury played one season with Caleb Williams and Trojans. He was Arizona Cardinals head coach for four seasons before that. He helped Kyler Murray earn Offensive Rookie of the Year and three Pro Bowls. While head coach at Texas Tech, Kingsbury developed Patrick Mahomes and helped Johnny Manziel win the Heisman in 2012 as Texas A&M's OC and QBs coach.
Kingsbury breaks with the Bears' recent practice of hiring Kyle Shanahan or Sean McVay coaches. Kingsbury apprenticed under Mike Leach and his “air raid” offense. A pass-first offense, it stretches the field and plays fast. Shanahan and McVay are known for their run games.
A source told NBC Sports Chicago that the club interviewed Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator Zac Robinson on Thursday. They also wanted to question Eagles senior offensive assistant Marcus Brady on Thursday.
Kingsbury is the eighth OC candidate the Bears have interviewed or sought. To read about other candidates,