Surprising name among popular candidates in early days of Chicago Bears' HC search

While a "leader of men" was the buzzword in the immediate aftermath of the Chicago Bears' firing of Matt Eberflus last Friday, the phrase was not used by Kevin Warren or Ryan Poles while talking about the decision on Monday at Halas Hall.

In the early days of the post-Eberflus era for the Bears, it is clear that the organization reached the point where it was clear they didn't view their head coach as someone who could control a locker room, let alone a gameday operation.

With the Bears believing that they have an answer at the quarterback position in Caleb Williams, convention wisdom would suggest that the team will look for an offensive-minded head coach that can get the best out of Williams following his rookie season.

That wasn't exactly the picture that was painted by Warren and Poles on Monday. While it's likely that there will be a handful of offensive minds under consideration to be the next head coach of the Bears, it seems that the Bears may be leaning toward someone with experience in the position and who is proven capable of leading a team.

It could be why Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer has been quick to connect the Bears and former New England Patriots' head coach Bill Belichick.

There is no question that Belichick is one of the best, if not the best, head coaches in the history of the NFL. There is also no question that Belichick had a rapid decline with the New England Patriots once Tom Brady left the organization. Given how NFL teams shied away from Belichick last offseason due to his desire to have control that rivaled that of a general manager, that is something the Bears would need to consider if the future Hall of Fame head coach is going to be under consideration.

Having said all that, Belichick seemingly would clean up the dysfunction that has surrounded the Bears' coaching staff when it comes to decisions during the game.

At the very least, the Bears should have a conversation with Belichick. On the surface, it is a questionable fit but the Bears shouldn't pass up on taking in his input on what has gone wrong in recent seasons.