Eddie George Interviewed for Bears Head Coaching Position
The Chicago Bears have interviewed Tennessee State coach Eddie George for their head coach vacancy Sunday. George is a former NFL running back who won the Heisman Trophy during his college football career.
George has a 24-22 record in four seasons at Tennessee State and led the Tigers to a tie for first place in the OVC–Big South Football Association and a postseason berth this past season. He was also voted the Big South-OVC coach of the year.
George is the 17th confirmed interview for the Bears, who are doing an extensive search to replace Matt Eberflus, who was fired after 12 games and replaced by Thomas Brown on an interim basis.
George joins a list of candidates that includes Brown, Joe Brady, Pete Carroll, Brian Flores, Aaron Glenn, Ben Johnson, Mike Kafka, Mike McCarthy, Todd Monken, Drew Petzing, Ron Rivera, David Shaw, Arthur Smith, Adam Stenavich, Mike Vrabel, and Anthony Weaver.
George’s Football Career
George had a successful NFL career after being the 14th overall pick in the 1996 draft by the then-Houston Oilers. He went on to set several franchise records for the Tennessee Titans, including rushing for 10,009 yards over eight seasons.
George was the 1996 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year and was selected an All-Pro in 2000. He made four consecutive Pro Bowls from 1997 to 2000 before wrapping up his career with one season in Dallas in 2004.
George’s Coaching Career
George was hired by Tennessee State in 2021 and spent time with Chicago during the 2023 offseason as part of the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship.
Conclusion
George is a qualified candidate for the Bears head coaching position. He has a proven track record of success both as a player and a coach. He is also a highly respected figure in the football community and would be a great addition to the Bears organization.