Anyone as soon as mentioned, “Don’t name it a comeback, I’ve been right here for years.” However within the case of former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, his potential return to the NFL could be an sudden return quickly. As reported by Adam Schefter on Thursday, the Chicago Bears are keen on Kingsbury as a result of projected No. 1 choose Caleb Williams needs him.

Name it what you’ll, I do know a setup when one’s offered. That is clearly about making Williams snug ought to the Bears draft him No. 1 general in April. If the Bears proceed in signing Kingsbury, Matt Eberflus would possibly as nicely get his luggage prepared. The longer term “franchise” quarterback handpicked his eventual head coach on the subsequent degree.

You’ll be able to see this play from a mile away. Nobody is faulting Chicago for doing what’s wanted (nicely, apart from the fan base), however the play right here is clear. As offensive coordinator, Kingsbury doesn’t sound, dangerous however regardless of having an 11-win marketing campaign in Arizona, that state of affairs fell aside quick throughout his final 12 months with the Cardinals.

Many had been shocked when Kingsbury landed the Cardinals job after ending a lackluster tenure at Texas Tech. Whereas the Pink Raiders did qualify for 3 bowl video games in Kingsbury’s six years in Lubbock, they managed to complete above .500 solely twice. Even after teaching Patrick Mahomes in faculty, Kingsbury to the Cardinals felt like a stretch.

Following Kingsbury’s departure from Arizona in January of final 12 months, heading again to the faculty ranks for just a few years appeared like a very good slot in no matter capability. After the best way issues ended so abruptly within the NFL, it felt like we wouldn’t even hear of Kingsbury in NFL circles for some time. Insert the Bears with the No. 1 choose who simply occurs to be the QB Kingsbury labored with this previous season at USC.

So, now right here we’re with this Bears group on the cusp of one other probably franchise-shifting determination. As soon as the Kingsbury domino drops it’ll set every part else into movement and there’ll now not be any doubt concerning the speedy future. Normal supervisor Ryan Poles can be seeking to push Justin Fields off on somebody else’s roster in preparation for choosing Williams.

The one factor that issues in Chicago is ending this cycle of head coaches and QBs. Discovering a mix that works for longer than three or 4 years is the dream in Chitown. Lovie Smith was essentially the most profitable coach the town had seen since Mike Ditka within the Eighties, however was let go following the 2021 season after successful 10 video games and lacking the playoffs. It’s been an unlucky cycle for an ideal metropolis for much too lengthy. One way or the other, Kingsbury simply doesn’t really feel just like the man who’s going to show that round.