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Report: Chicago Bears to Interview Jim Caldwell

Could Jim Caldwell return to coach again in the NFC North?

John Maakaron

The Detroit Lions could have to deal with Jim Caldwell twice a year for the next couple of seasons. 

According to ESPN, the Chicago Bears intend to interview the ex-Lions head coach, and he is a likely candidate to be hired. 

"A source close to Jim Caldwell says the former NFL head coach is expecting to be interviewed for the Chicago Bears head coaching job," Jeremy Fowler reported Friday evening. "Several NFL officials also say Caldwell -- the former Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts head coach -- is a presumed candidate for the Bears job."

The Jacksonville Jaguars have also interviewed Caldwell for their coaching vacancy, as they parted ways with Urban Meyer after 13 weeks of the 2021 NFL season.

Caldwell, 66, recorded a 26-22 record in three years coaching the Indianapolis Colts. 

He secured a 36-28 record as the Lions’ head coach from 2014-2017. 

Unfortunately, Caldwell's 9-7 record in 2017 resulted in his dismissal, as general manager Bob Quinn decided to hire Matt Patricia in 2018.

The Lions have not returned back to the postseason since 2016. 

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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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