Nagy is under heavy fire from fans, there was a strong push from that fanbase for a coaching change last year, and the team has been a tough watch for most of this season, including an ugly win at Detroit on Thanksgiving.
General manager Ryan Pace’s job is in the balance as well, after repeated quarterback acquisitions who have failed and with Fields’ rookie campaign off to a bit of a tough start and with him currently injured.
If they make a move, the Bears are expected to consider Tampa offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich, New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Buffalo offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, among others, and it has been well-known throughout the industry for years how high Bears ownership is on Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, who numerous NFL teams have pursued in recent years.
The Bears hired Nagy in 2018 off of Andy Reid’s staff in Kansas City with hopes of building an offensive powerhouse and finally securing a franchise quarterback.