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The 52-year-old Shaw led his alma mater to a
96-54 record with three Pac-12 titles from 2011 to 2022. The
former wide receiver was previously an assistant with the
Philadelphia Eagles, Oakland Raiders and Baltimore Ravens. The
Denver Broncos hired him in June to help evaluate college and
pro players and assist general manager George Paton in roster
evaluation.
The Bears are looking to replace Matt Eberflus, who was fired on
Nov. 29. Chicago finished last in the NFC North at 5-12 and lost
10 in a row before closing the season with a win at Green Bay.
The development of quarterback Caleb Williams will be the top
priority for the next coach in the wake of the Bears' fourth
straight losing season. Williams, the No. 1 pick in last year's
draft, threw for 3,541 yards, 20 touchdowns and six
interceptions. But the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner out of
Southern California was sacked a franchise-record and
league-leading 68 times.
Shaw is the 10th candidate that the Bears have confirmed
interviewing.
The list includes interim Bears coach Thomas Brown, former
Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera,
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive
coordinator Aaron Glenn, former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete
Carroll, Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing,
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, New York
Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka and former Tennessee
Titans coach Mike Vrabel. Vrabel was hired by New England on
Sunday.
Chicago is expected to interview former Green Bay Packers and
Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy, who was not retained when
his contract expired after a 7-10 season with Dallas.
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