The timing might not be right for a 73-year-old defensive-minded coach. But Carroll’s candidacy is a reminder of how much the Bears need someone like him — an energetic, aggressive personality who would shake things up at Halas Hall.

Carroll left the role at the beginning of this year after 14 seasons with the team but stayed on as an advisor. Almost a year later, he appears interested in returning to the sideline — and the openings are there,

Pete Carroll's next destination could be the Windy City. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported during the Amazon Prime broadcast of Thursday

With the individual stats and talent that Williams has shown in a lost first season in the NFL, several coaching candidates are reportedly taking notice of the young gunslinger. P

The Chicago Bears are set to undergo a full head-coaching search this offseason. One of their top players already has some opinions about where the franchise should turn next, however, with All-Pro cornerback Jaylon Johnson openly hoping the Bears court an offensive mind to help quarterback Caleb Williams.

Williams could wind up having the third-most passing yards in Bears history, which isn't bad considering the circumstances.