Bears Request To Interview Arthur Smith For Head-Coaching Position

Bears Request To Interview Arthur Smith For Head-Coaching Position

4 weeks ago

The Chicago Bears requested to interview Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for their head-coach job, according to a source. In addition to Smith, the Bears are interested in Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, Lions DC Aaron Glenn, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Giants OC Mike Kafka, Cardinals OC Drew Petzing and Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver. From 2021-23, Smith went 21-30 as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons and was often criticized by his lack of imagination on offense. In his first year with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he impressively navigated a quarterback change midseason from Justin Fields to veteran Russell Wilson while helping lead the team to a wild-card playoff berth. Smith is an offensive mind that would be an interesting candidate to help mold young QB Caleb Williams, last year's No. 1 overall pick in the draft.

Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter