An Unexpected Twist in the Bears Coaching Picture
The Chicago Bears will retain another key piece of their offensive brain trust. According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle has withdrawn his name from consideration for the Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator vacancy.
Doyle’s decision keeps him in Chicago, where he will continue working alongside head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams. The move comes after there appeared to be some momentum building between Doyle and the Eagles during their search process. Philadelphia has largely focused on experienced play-callers, and Doyle’s involvement suggested that extensive play-calling experience may not have been a strict requirement this cycle.
Doyle chose continuity over opportunity, opting to remain part of a Bears offense that showed significant promise in its first season under Johnson. With Williams entering Year 3 of his NFL career, Doyle’s continued presence helps preserve stability in both game planning and weekly preparation.
The Eagles’ search now turns to other candidates, with curiosity around whether they will pursue coaches who were eliminated from the playoffs yesterday. Meanwhile, Chicago avoids a potential offseason shake-up and keeps its offensive coaching staff intact at a critical moment in the team’s development.
Final Perspective: Continuity Matters
This is a good decision. Continuing to learn under Ben Johnson while helping develop Caleb Williams is the smart long-term move. The Bears offense is trending upward and is loaded with weapons, and Year 2 should be even better with added continuity across Johnson’s coaching staff. Doyle will have plenty of opportunities down the road, waiting for the right one could pay off in a big way.