Chicago to add Weis at season’s end?
There have been a ton of rumors swirling around former Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis as of late, very few of which actually have any substance, but are fun to discuss nonetheless.
The latest pitches a potential marriage between the Bears and Weis during the off-season, with Weis making a short jaunt down to Chicago from South Bend to be the new offensive coordinator in the Windy City, assuming the Bears dump their current coach in that position, Ron Turner.
Neil Hayes of the Chicago Sun-Times cites a source close to Weis that says he would definitely be interested in a position with the Bears, should Turner be relieved of his duties, and feels it would be the easiest transition for his family given the proximity between Chicago and South Bend. The closeness would also provide Weis an opportunity to silence the same critics that dogged his time with the Irish.
Having a franchise quarterback already in place in Jay Cutler is another positive factor for Weis, as he feels the challenge of getting Cutler back to the level of play he exhibited during his time in Denver.
It is widely expected that Turner will be let go at the end of the year, after the Bears offense regressed significantly under his watch, and while there will certainly be other teams vying for Weis’ services, then Bears may present the most ready team available, with plenty of talent to work with.
As always, we’ll keep you posted as more information becomes available.
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