The Chicago Bears say they interviewed
Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo for their
head coaching job.
In his second year as the Eagles' QBs coach, DeFilippo has helped
Carson Wentz emerge as one of the best passers in the league. The
No. 2 overall draft pick in 2016, he threw for 3,296 yards with 33
touchdowns and seven interceptions before suffering a season-ending
knee injury last month.
In Chicago, DeFilippo would be working with another quarterback
drafted second overall - Mitchell Trubisky last spring.
The Bears met with DeFilippo in Philadelphia yesterday.
They have also interviewed Minnesota and New England offensive
coordinators Pat Shurmur and Josh McDaniels, Vikings defensive
coordinator George Edwards and Chicago defensive coordinator Vic
Fangio.
The Bears fired John Fox after a 14-34 record in three years and a
.292 winning percentage that ranks as the second-lowest in
franchise history. They were 5-11 this past season.
