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Bears interview former NFL running back Eddie George in surprising coaching search twist
The Bears interviewed former NFL running back and current Tennessee State University coach Eddie George in person on Sunday, the team announced. The team is familiar with George, a Heisman Trophy winner and Pro Football Hall of Fame nominee, as he spent time with Chicago during the 2023 offseason as a Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching fellow in OTAs.
Former NFL Star Eddie George Interviews for Chicago Bears Head Coach Position
Eddie George, former NFL star and TSU head coach, interviews with the Chicago Bears for the head coach position. He's the 17th candidate interviewed by the Bears.
Bears complete head coach interview with Eddie George
The Chicago Bears have completed an interview with Tennessee State head coach Eddie George for their head coach vacancy, the team announced Saturday. It marked the team's 17th interview in the first round of the coaching search -- and the third in-person interview (alongside Mike McCarthy and Ron Rivera).
Chicago Bears confirm Tennessee State's Eddie George interviewed for NFL team's head coach job
Eddie George, who just completed his fourth season as Tennessee State's football coach, interviewed Sunday for the Chicago Bears' head coaching job.
Report: Eddie George to Interview for Bears HC Job Amid Ben Johnson, McCarthy Rumors
The Chicago Bears are giving a look to a former star running back as they look to fill their head coaching vacancy. Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reported that
Bears interview Tennessee State coach and former NFL running back Eddie George for their coach job
The Chicago Bears interviewed Tennessee State coach Eddie George, the Heisman Trophy-winning former NFL running back, for their head coach vacancy Sunday. The 51-year-old George is 24-22 in four seasons at Tennessee State and is coming off leading the Tigers to a tie for first place in the OVC–Big South Football Association and a postseason berth.
Tennessee St. coach Eddie George interviews in person with Bears
The Bears brought in former NFL running back Eddie George for an in-person interview Sunday. George has coached HBCU Tennessee State for the past four seasons.
Report: Bears interviewing Eddie George on Sunday
The Chicago Bears will interview Eddie George in person Sunday for their head coaching position, The Tennessean reported. George, 51, rushed for more than 10,000 yards in the NFL from
Sunday's Eddie George interview paved the way for the Bears to move quickly on Ben Johnson
From the moment the Bears fired coach Matt Eberflus, they were committed to conducting a wide-ranging and deliberate search for a new coach.
Deion Sanders sends encouraging message to Eddie George before Bears interview
Deion Sanders has recently been the subject of NFL coaching rumors, but his focus has also been on supporting his peers. Sanders publicly voiced his encouragement for Tennessee State Tigers head coach Eddie George,
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Bears’ coaching search is about to intensify. Mike McCarthy, Ben Johnson or the field?
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Weaver Getting Second Interview for New Orleans Job
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