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The Chicago Bears interviewed Jim Caldwell for their coaching vacancy. Here’s what to know about the former Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions head coach.

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He made the playoffs only once in five seasons, but it was a memorable one for sure. Jauron's 2001 Bears went13-3 in dramatic fashion and won the NFC Central — and he was voted coach of the year. Jauron's record:35-45 (.438)

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CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 24: Head coach Jim Caldwell of the Detroit Lions looks on against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith, offensive coordinator Matt Nagy and quarterback Patrick Mahomes sit on the bench during a game vs. the Cowboys on Nov. 6, 2017.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy talks to Javon Wims after he the receiver was ejected from a game against the Saints in the third quarter Nov. 1, 2020, at Soldier Field.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy looks on just before the two-point conversion during the second half against the Lions at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy stands on the sidelines during the final minutes of the first half against the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Sept. 23, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy walks off the field after a loss to the Colts on Oct. 4, 2020, at Soldier Field.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy argues a penalty call in the fourth quarter against the Giants on Sept. 20, 2020, at Soldier Field.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy grabs the facemask of quarterback Mitch Trubisky during a win over the Lions on Nov. 28, 2019, in Detroit.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy calls out to players on the field in the fourth quarter against the Packers on Nov. 29, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy, right, is all charged up following a win over the Vikings at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018.

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After legendary Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne was killed in a plane crash in 1931, his former player succeeded him in South Bend for three seasons before giving way to Elmer Layden of Four Horsemen fame. Anderson's record: 23-11-2 (.676)

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Bears coach Matt Nagy looks on after a touchdown pass to receiver Darnell Mooney in the fourth quarter against the Saints on Nov. 1, 2020, at Soldier Field.

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Bears head coach Matt Nagy speaks to the media after the first practice of training camp at Bourbonnais on July 26, 2019.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy talks with defensive coordinator Vic Fangio during s voluntary veteran minicamp on April 19, 2018.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy gestures from the sideline during the second quarter against the Cowboys on Dec. 5, 2019, at Soldier Field.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy during practice on May 22, 2019, at Halas Hall.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy heads to the locker room before a game against the Packers on Sept. 5, 2019, at Soldier Field.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy talks to quarterback Andy Dalton during the final possession of the game against the Lions at Ford Field on Nov. 25, 2021.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy watches his players warm up before a game against the Buccaneers at Soldier Field on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.

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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton walks with coach Matt Nagy during a pause in the third quarter against the Rams at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Sept. 12, 2021.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy watches a replay of the final play of the loss to the Patriots on Oct. 21, 2018, at Soldier Field.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy argues with field judge Terry Brown (43) during their game against the Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Oct. 14, 2018.

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Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy cheers on players from the sideline in the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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Bears coach Matt Nagy on the sidelines against the Vikings on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Minneapolis.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy argues with an official in the second quarter against the Rams on Dec. 9, 2018, at Soldier Field.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy complains to a referee after his challenge failed in the second quarter against the Saints on Oct. 20, 2019, at Soldier Field.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy argues a call with a referee in the second quarter of a game against the Colts on Oct. 4, 2020, at Soldier Field.

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The CFL champion coach and purported "quarterback whisperer" had the offense flying in his first season. But a sudden regression andalack of leadership led to a quick firing after Year 2. Trestman's record: 13-19 (.406)

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Bears coach Matt Nagy, left, speaks with quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone during practice on May 22, 2019, at Halas Hall.

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Bears quarterback Nick Foles warms up as coach Matt Nagy looks on before a game against the Saints on Nov. 1, 2020, at Soldier Field.

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Bears head coach Matt Nagy argues a call in the second quarter of a game against the Packers at Lambeau Field on Dec. 12, 2021.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy walks off the ice after taking part in the "Shoot the Puck" competition during a game between the Blackhawks and the Bruins at the United Center on Sunday, March 11, 2018.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy returns to the field for the third quarter of the game against the Buccaneers on Oct. 24, 2021, in Tampa, Florida.

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"Papa Bear" founded the team in 1920 and was its coach for 40 seasons over five decades. His six NFL championships are tied for most in history. Only Don Shula won more games. Halas' record: 318-148-31 (.682)

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Bears coach Matt Nagy argues with a referee in the third quarter against the Giants on Nov. 24, 2019, at Soldier Field.

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New Bears coach Matt Nagy laughs during his introductory news conference, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy covers his mouth while talking to coaches against the Lions on Nov. 28, 2019, in Detroit.

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Matt Nagy's accomplishments as a quarterback at Manheim Central in Lancaster County, Pa., earned him a place on the school's Wall of Fame.

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Georgia Force quarterback Matt Nagy passes in the pocket against the Colorado Crush in the third quarter during Arena Bowl XIX on June 12, 2005 at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas.

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Columbus Destroyers quarterback Matt Nagy throws a pass against the San Jose SaberCats during ArenaBowl XXI at New Orleans Arena on July 29, 2007,

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Bears coach Matt Nagy challenges a touchdown call in the second quarter against the Redskins on Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md.

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Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky talks to coach Matt Nagy after throwing an interception in the end zone against the Packers in the second quarter Nov. 29, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy and Bears defensive back DeAndre Houston-Carson battle for a ball on the ground during warmups for a game against the Vikings on Nov. 16, 2020, at Soldier Field.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy, left, chats with offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich at the start of training camp at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais on Thursday, July 26, 2018.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy communicates during the second half against the Lions at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018.

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Bears head coach Matt Nagy during the preseason finale at Soldier Field on Aug. 30, 2018.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy congratulates his players in the second quarter of a game against the Raiders on Oct. 10, 2021, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy fist-bumps Bears wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. during training camp on Aug. 20, 2020, at Halas Hall.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy, left, and general manager Ryan Pace speak at a press conference on Dec. 31, 2019, at Halas Hall.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy, left, celebrates with quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) after a touchdown by receiver Allen Robinson against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Soldier Field on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.

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Lions coach Jim Caldwell claps during a game against the Giants on Dec. 18, 2016, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy and quarterback Mitch Trubisky talk in the third quarter Sept. 20, 2020, at Soldier Field.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy smiles with quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) during the first quarter of their game against the Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy talks to linebacker Khalil Mack during training camp on Aug. 25, 2020, at Halas Hall.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy walks near the bench during the third quarter against the Seahawks at Lumen Field on Dec. 26, 2021.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy watches OTAs at Halas Hall on May 16, 2018.

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Matt Nagy's accomplishments as a quarterback at Manheim Central in Lancaster County, Pa., earned him a place on the school's Wall of Fame.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy speaks about new pass rusher Khalil Mack during a news conference Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018 at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy walks on the field before a game against the Redskins on Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md.

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General manager Jim Finks brought the Bud Grant disciple to the Bears along with assistant Buddy Ryan. Armstrong previously had been a coach in the Canadian League — without the Grey Cup titles. Armstrong's record: 30-34 (.469)

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Bears coach Matt Nagy reacts to an official's call in the second quarter against the Rams on Dec. 9, 2018, at Soldier Field.

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Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy calls plays from the sidelines against the Broncos on Dec. 31, 2017, at Sports Authority Field in Denver.

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He was the first true "outsider" to coach the Bears. In his third year at the helm in 1977, he led them to their first playoff berth in 14 years. He left to coach the Redskins after finishing two games under .500. Pardee's record: 20-22 (.476)

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Bears coach Matt Nagy watches from the sidelines during the third quarter against the Packers on Jan. 3, 2021, at Soldier Field.

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Bears GM Ryan Pace (left) and head coach Matt Nagy arrive on the orange carpet for the 23rd annual Bears Care Gala at Soldier Field on May 19, 2018.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy pats cornerback Jaylon Johnson on the helmet during warmups before the Week 18 game against the Vikings on Jan. 9, 2022, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

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Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, 39, was hired by the Bears on Jan. 8, 2018, as the franchise's 16th head coach.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy, second from left, stands with quarterback Mitch Trubisky, left, lineman Akiem Hicks, third from left, and cornerback Kyle Fuller during the national anthem Sept. 13, 2020, in Detroit.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy flashes a smile in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Titans on Aug. 29, 2019, at Soldier Field.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy yells congratulations after a play against the Broncos during a preseason game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 18, 2018 in Denver.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy talks with Bears linebackers Danny Trevathan, left, and Khalil Mack, No. 52, during training camp on Aug. 26, 2020, at Halas Hall.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy heads to the locker room before a game against the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Sept. 23, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy answers questions during a news conference at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy in the first quarter against the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Oct. 10, 2021.

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New Bears coach Matt Nagy hugs his sons after his introductory news conference, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy speaks with the media after practice on May 22, 2019, at Halas Hall.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy, left, shakes hands with Cardinals coach Steve Wilks, right, after the game, Sept. 23, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy complains about a potential safety call to an official in the second quarter against the Giants at Soldier Field on Jan. 2, 2022.

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Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson hugs Bears coach Matt Nagy after a Bears win on Dec. 13, 2020, at Soldier Field.

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Chiefs quarterbacks coach Matt Nagy, center, speaks with quarterbacks Chase Daniel (10) and Tyler Bray (9) during morning practice at training  camp in 2013.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy, left, watches during the first half of their game against the Buccaneers at Soldier Field on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.

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Bears head coach Matt Nagy yells at a referee in the fourth quarter of the game against the Raiders on Oct. 6, 2019, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

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After catalyzing rapid turnarounds for the Panthers and Broncos, Fox was expected to perform the same magic in Chicago. But his Bears spent the majority of his time here in last place in the NFC North. Fox's record: 14-34 (.292)

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The Cover-2 disciple was 18 games over .500 in nine years (3-3 in the playoffs) but was fired after a 10-6 season because the Bears missed the playoffs for the fifth time in six years after a Super Bowl appearance in 2006. Smith's record: 81-63 (.563)

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Bears head coach Matt Nagy signs autographs after speaking at the Leading the Bears panel on June 9, 2019 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy walks off the field following a 16-15 loss to the Eagles in a wild-card round game at Soldier Field on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a Cubs-Reds game at Wrigley Field on July 17, 2019.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy celebrates with running back Jordan Howard (24) and quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) after Howard scored a touchdown during the second half against the Jets at Soldier Field on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy walks on the sidelines before kickoff against the Lions at Ford Field on Nov. 25, 2021.

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Running back Jordan Howard of the Bears celebrates with coach Matt Nagy after scoring a touchdown in the second half against the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Sept. 23, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy stands on the sideline in the fourth quarter of a game against the Lions at Soldier Field on Oct. 3, 2021.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy gets out of the way as Chargers defensive back Rayshawn Jenkins tackles Bears running back David Montgomery in the second quarter on Oct. 27, 2019, at Soldier Field.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy, center, stands with players Allen Robinson (12), Mitch Trubisky (10) and Kyle Fuller (23) during the national anthem for the Hall of Fame Game against the Ravens at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, on Thursday, August 2, 2018.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy calls a timeout during the second quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17 2021.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy looks at the video board in the first quarter against the Saints in a playoff game Jan. 10, 2021, in New Orleans.

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Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, left, and co-offensive coordinator Matt Nagy talk during a 2016 game against the Seahawks.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy watches practice at Halas Hall on Sept. 2, 2021.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy stands on the sidelines during the game against the Seahawks at Soldier Field on Sept. 17, 2018.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy walks the sideline in the first quarter against the Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018.

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Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky and coach Matt Nagy prepare to face the Vikings on Dec. 30, 2018, in Minneapolis.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy meets with reporters Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018 outside the Walter Payton Center in Lake Forest after practice.

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Matt Nagy is introduced as the Bears' new head coach at Halas Hall, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy answers a question from a reporter during the NFL owners meetings, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 in Orlando, Fla.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy works the sideline in the fourth quarter against the 49ers on Dec. 23, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif.

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Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith talks with co-offensive coordinator Matt Nagy during a game against the Dolphins on Dec. 24, 2017.

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When Halas left coaching for the final time in 1968, he named Dooley, an innovative assistant, to replace him. Dooley was the first Bears coach to be fired. He returned later as an assistant under Mike Ditka. Dooley's record: 20-36 (.357)

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Bears coach Matt Nagy talks with quarterback Nick Foles in the second quarter against the Buccaneers on Oct. 8, 2020, at Soldier Field.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy works on a play in the second quarter against the Patriots at Soldier Field on Oct. 21, 2018.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy leaves the field following a preseason game against the Panthers on Aug. 8, 2019, at Soldier Field.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy walks off the field after a loss to the Chiefs on Dec. 22, 2019, at Soldier Field.

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Ditka's successor came highly regarded after coaching the Cowboys defense to a Super Bowl victory under Jimmy Johnson, but with the Bears he made the playoffs only once before he was run out of town. Wannstedt's record: 40-56 (.417)

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The Hall of Fame tight end became a Bears legend for giving the team its first and only Super Bowl win. After 11 seasons, he built up enough goodwill to sell pork chops in Chicago for the rest of his life. Ditka's record: 106-62 (.631)

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Bears coach Matt Nagy on the sidelines during the second quarter against the Seahawks at Lumen Field on Dec. 26, 2021.

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Bears head coach Matt Nagy argues a call with a referee in the second quarter against the Colts on Oct. 4, 2020, at Soldier Field.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy speaks Tuesday, April 17, 2018, after a minicamp practice at Halas Hall.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy throws a challenge flag in anger in front of a referee in the third quarter of a game against the Vikings at Soldier Field on Dec. 20, 2021.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy celebrates after his team clinched the NFC North title with a 24-17 victory over the Packers on Dec. 16, 2018, at Soldier Field.

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Bears head coach Matt Nagy motions for quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) in the second quarter during a wild-card round game against the Eagles at Soldier Field on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019.

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Bears head coach Matt Nagy watches warmups at Soldier Field in the home finale on Jan. 2, 2022.

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Bears head coach Matt Nagy speaks during the Bears100 Celebration Weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont on June 7, 2019.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy in the fourth quarter against the Giants on Sept. 20, 2020, at Soldier Field.

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Coach Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace speak during a news conference as the Bears report to training camp Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy talks to quarterbacks Mitch Trubisky, left, and Nick Foles before a game against the Texans on Dec. 13, 2020, at Soldier Field.

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He was a Hall of Fame quarterback for the Cardinals and the Bears. He also coached the Cardinals for three seasons in the 1920s, then coached the Bears when Halas stepped away for a couple of years. Driscoll's record: 14-9-1(.609)

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Bears coach Matt Nagy walks on the field after the Bears defeated the Jets 24-10 at Soldier Field on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy heads to the locker room after a 16-13 loss to the Ravens at Soldier Field on Nov. 21, 2021.

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Bears head coach Matt Nagy walks on the sideline in the first quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Nov. 25, 2021.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy speaks at a press conference on Sept. 6, 2019, at Halas Hall.

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Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy throws a football around as players warm up and stretch during OTAs at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on June 9, 2021.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy gives a thumb's up after a touchdown in the second quarter against the Lions at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy leaves the field after a loss to the Chargers on Oct. 27, 2019, at Soldier Field.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy wheels his suitcase across the field before the start of a game against the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Jan. 9, 2022.

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Former players Johnsos and Hunk Anderson coached the Bears together in the early 1940s when Halas entered the Navy during World War II. They won the championship in 1943. Johnsos was from Northwestern. Johnsos' record: 23-11-2 (.676)

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Bears coach Matt Nagy leaves the field after a loss to the Lions on Dec. 6, 2020, at Soldier Field.

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New Bears coach Matt Nagy is introduced at Halas Hall on Jan. 9, 2019.

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Bears head coach Matt Nagy argues a call with referees in the first quarter of a game against the Vikings at Soldier Field at Soldier Field on Dec. 20, 2021.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy yells at his team in the second quarter against the Packers on Jan. 3, 2021, at Soldier Field.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy arrives at the Bears Care Gala on May 18, 2019, at Soldier Field.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy argues a call in the second half of the Hall of Fame Game against the Ravens at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, on Thursday, August 2, 2018.

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Matt Nagy throws out the ceremonial first pitch at a game between the Cubs and Braves at Wrigley Field on Saturday, April 14, 2018.

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He was promoted to coach in 1972 and presided over the worst Bears era ever. His teams were 19 games under .500 when he was fired. The jocular Gibron then became coach of the Chicago Winds of the WFL. Gibron's record: 11-30-1 (.268)

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Bears coach Matt Nagy takes the field before the start of a game against the Vikings on Nov. 16, 2020, at Soldier Field.

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Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) celebrates with coach Matt Nagy in the first quarter against the Buccaneers at Soldier Field on Sept. 30, 2018.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy gives instructions to the offensive at the start of training camp at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais on Thursday, July 26, 2018.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy claps during the second half against the Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy yells at a referee after a touchdown in the second quarter against the Lions at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy stands on the sideline in the first quarter against the Jets at Soldier Field on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018.

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Bears coach Matt Nagy yells to his players in the second quarter against the Eagles on Nov. 3, 2019, in Philadelphia.