ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Bears are expected to interview former Cardinals HC Kliff Kingsbury for their offensive coordinator vacancy.
The Bears hiring Kingsbury would create an interesting situation as it pertains to the No. 1 overall pick. Kingsbury joined the USC Trojans as a senior offensive analyst and has worked closely with quarterback Caleb Williams, who is the consensus top pick in this year’s draft. The Bears signing Kingsbury would only amplify any rumors of the team considering drafting him in April. Prior to joining USC, Kingsbury served as the Cardinals’ head coach from 2019 to 2022. He finished above .500 just once in his four seasons and flamed out in 2022 after going 4-13. Once thought of as an offensive mastermind, Kingsbury’s teams twice finished in the top 10 in points per game but outside the top 20 in his other two seasons. Long known for his aggressive aerial attacks in the college ranks, the Cardinals never amounted to the high-flying offense many expected under Kingsbury and Kyler Murray. It will be interesting to see if anything comes of this meeting between the two sides.