"It's the worst kept secret in the NFL right now, Chicago Bears head coach John Fox is done at the end of the season. Multiple reports have Fox ready to be handed a pink slip and Fox already to have accepted his fate. NFL Insider Ian Rapaport recently stated on the NFL Network that Bears President Ted Phillips has already been making calls in regards to potential head coach's to replace Fox. Former Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi was a consultant three years ago when the Bears hired Fox despite Ryan Pace having no prior experience with him. This time it's more than likely Pace will have a much bigger role in being able to select the Bears 16th head coach in team history. Pro Football Weekly recently published an updated list of potential candidates. Matt Nagy, offensive coordinator, Kansas City Chiefs.
Dave Toub, special teams coordinator, Kansas City Chiefs
Matt LaFleur, offensive coordinator, Los Angeles Rams
Josh McDaniels, offensive coordinator, New England Patriots
David Shaw, head coach, Stanford University
Pete Carmichael, offensive coordinator, New Orleans Saints
Matt Patricia, defensive coordinator, New England Patriots
Dennis Allen, defensive coordinator, New Orleans Saints
John DeFillipo, quarterback coach, Philadelphia Eagles
Steve Wilks – defensive coordinator, Carolina PanthersKeeping in mind with all the potential job openings, all those names could have a new job next season, however there's two that standout having already worked with Pace, Pete Carmichael and Dennis Allen. We're sure Pace already has his list ready and over the next few weeks we'll definitely have a better idea of who exactly is on it.
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