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The Bears will be searching for a new head coach for the second time in four years after firing Matt Eberflus on Friday, which culminated in a six-game losing streak and embarrassing loss on Thanksgiving. While Chicago can't interview candidates -- who aren't in house -- until after the season, they can start doing their homework on prospective candidates. And it sounds like president Kevin Warren and general manager Ryan Poles will be conducting a wide-ranging search that includes all of the upcoming cycle's big names.
Here’s a look at the most recent and relevant Bears stories for the morning of Monday, Dec. 2:
NFL insider reveals early candidates for Bears head coach job
During NFL Game Day on Sunday morning, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport revealed that president Kevin Warren and general manager Ryan Poles, who will be retained, will conduct a wide-ranging search for their next head coach. They'll explore all the top candidates.
When Matt Eberflus actually lost the Bears locker room
The final straw certainly came in the Thanksgiving loss to the Detroit Lions, inexplicably refusing to use his team's final timeout as the offense was struggling to get themselves gathered and run a play as time ticked away. Making matters worse for himself, Eberflus doubled down in his post-game press conference, but it was long before the loss in Detroit that he lost control of the locker room.
Bears’ Jaylon Johnson went off on Matt Eberflus after Thanksgiving loss
This past Friday, the Bears made franchise history by firing a head coach in the middle of the season for the first time, and part of that decision may have been what happened in the locker room after Thursday's game, specifically with All-Pro cornerback Jaylon Johnson. On Sunday morning's "NFL On FOX" pregame show, Insider Jay Glazer detailed what happened with Johnson, who lashed out at Eberflus while the former head coach was looking to address the team after their sixth straight loss.
Other headlines
NFL insider hints at Ben Johnson interest in Bears coaching vacancy
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman could be dark horse candidate for Bears HC job
Ryan Poles expected to remain Bears GM ahead of head coach search
Lance Briggs believes Caleb Williams should have input on next Bears coach
Howie Long explains what makes Bears coaching vacancy appealing
Nate Burleson believes Bears finally have their guy in Caleb Williams
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