5 candidates for Bears offensive coordinator

Following the Bears’ offensive struggles in 2019, they wasted no time in firing OC Mark Helfrich. Now, Matt Nagy is looking for a new OC.

2. Pat Shurmur

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Shurmur is the popular pick to land the offensive coordinator position with the Bears. While he’s twice failed as a head coach in the NFL, he has found success as an offensive coordinator. Shurmur served as offensive coordinator for the Rams from 2009-10 and then the Vikings in 2017, both of which led to head coaching opportunities.

Shurmur has ties to Matt Nagy, as they both were on the Eagles staff in 2008. But it’s Shurmur’s ties to Andy Reid, who he worked with from 1999-2008, that make him a prime candidate for the job, as he’s familiar with the kind of offense Nagy is running.

Unlike some candidates on this list, Shurmur has experience as an offensive play caller. Not that Nagy plans on giving up play-calling duties, but it would be beneficial.

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