Sun-Times: Weis interested in Bears' OC job; six teams interested in him as OC

[pats1]

Bears on Charlie Weis' radar :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Colleges

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A source close to Charlie Weis confirmed that the former Notre Dame coach would be interested in the Bears' offensive coordinator position if it were to become available after this season.

Ron Turner holds that job with the Bears, though the offense's poor performance and quarterback Jay Cutler's struggles have led to speculation that the Bears will dump Turner.

Six teams are reportedly interested in talking to Weis about returning to the role of offensive coordinator that he once held with the Super Bowl-champion New England Patriots, but the Bears' job is intriguing to Weis for reasons that are both personal and professional.

By working in Chicago, Weis' son, Charlie Jr., could graduate from St. Joseph's High School in South Bend, Ind., and wife Maura could continue to run Hannah and Friends, the nonprofit foundation named for their daughter and dedicated to helping children and young adults with autism and other special needs. The couple remains committed to the charity and hopes to continue to base it out of a farm north of South Bend.

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[DougFlutie]

Re: Sun-Times: Weis interested in Bears' OC job; six teams interested in all

We should hire Weis right now.

He was the best offensive coordinator this team has ever had.

 

[Rob0729]

Smart move for Weis. Choose a team who's coach is on thin ice where he can come in and shine and steal the position away in a year or two. I doubt he will come back here for that reason.

 

[The Dynasty]

Smart move for Weis. Choose a team who's coach is on thin ice where he can come in and shine and steal the position away in a year or two. I doubt he will come back here for that reason.

Yeah, this is not good news for Pats fans. I didnt know what an effect he has had on the community there and how well his family has adapted there. It would be pretty tough to see him move his family all the way back to New England after settling there for 4 years. Also the Bears job would be a good fit for him and I think he could change Cutler around and showcase his talent. I do hope something comes up and he comes back to New England

 

[DougFlutie]

It makes some sense for Weiss to go to Chicago, but why not come back to New England? Belichick is probably retiring after at most 3 years, Weiss could take over after him.

 

[Patspsycho]

It makes some sense for Weiss to go to Chicago, but why not come back to New England? Belichick is probably retiring after at most 3 years, Weiss could take over after him.

What makes you think BB is retiring in 3 years?

 

[MoLewisrocks]

Yeah, this is not good news for Pats fans. I didnt know what an effect he has had on the community there and how well his family has adapted there. It would be pretty tough to see him move his family all the way back to New England after settling there for 4 years. Also the Bears job would be a good fit for him and I think he could change Cutler around and showcase his talent. I do hope something comes up and he comes back to New England

He couldn't change Drew...and they didn't get along. Charlie is pretty abrasive, and a needler, and for guys with egos that need massaging that can be a bitter pill. If Josh didn't want to deal with Cutler I can't imagine Charlie would.

 

[upstater1]

It makes some sense for Weiss to go to Chicago, but why not come back to New England? Belichick is probably retiring after at most 3 years, Weiss could take over after him.

Belichick is not going to retire for a long while.

 

[MoLewisrocks]

It makes some sense for Weiss to go to Chicago, but why not come back to New England? Belichick is probably retiring after at most 3 years, Weiss could take over after him.

LOL... Weiss is not gonna take over on Bob's watch anymore than RAC. It will be someone he is convinced can encompass the whole package, kinda like Josh. Charlie and RAC are simply not HC material, let alone guys capable of managing the entirety of football ops.

 

[The Dynasty]

He couldn't change Drew...and they didn't get along. Charlie is pretty abrasive, and a needler, and for guys with egos that need massaging that can be a bitter pill. If Josh didn't want to deal with Cutler I can't imagine Charlie would.

Good point, but I think that Cutler knows that he needs to grow up and I think would embrace Charlie coming to the Bears. He saw what he did with Brady and Clausen.

 

[patsfan-1982]

it would be a good move for him cause not many team will want him as the HC right now maybe the bills but no one wants the bills job

go to a team with a bad O but a QB that is playing bad cause they have no WR's there

the bears get a few WR in the off season jay cutler has a big year and it looks like weis did it all


just like brady did for him befor make the QB get you a new job

 

[HEY BRO! WHAT UP?]

BB won't want him back because of his ego. Think about it. If Weiss signs next season and they win a super bowl, the critics (including ourselves) will think that BB can only win with Weiss and/or Crennel.

 

[The Dynasty]

BB won't want him back because of his ego. Think about it. If Weiss signs next season and they win a super bowl, the critics (including ourselves) will think that BB can only win with Weiss and/or Crennel.

I dont think BB cares about what the critics and fans think, he just wants to win. He is good friends with Weiss and still talks to him frequently, I think hw wants him back. Who wouldnt want to coach with a good friend that you are comfortable with?

 

[HEY BRO! WHAT UP?]

I dont think BB cares about what the critics and fans think, he just wants to win. He is good friends with Weiss and still talks to him frequently, I think hw wants him back. Who wouldnt want to coach with a good friend that you are comfortable with?

I hope I'm wrong because I want Weiss back. But don't count on it.

 

[The Dynasty]

I hope I'm wrong because I want Weiss back. But don't count on it.

I am with you and want him back too, but dont think it will happen. Not because BB doesnt want him, but because he is very comfortable in Indiana and he and his family have settled nicely there and cant see him wanting to make them move back to Boston.