Kliff Kingsbury has drawn curiosity as a possible head coach candidate in current weeks, and the Washington Commanders offensive coordinator is predicted to interview with at the very least two groups.
The New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears have requested permission to interview Kingsbury, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. Kingsbury will possible meet with each groups this week.
Kingsbury has boosted his resume with the success he has had as Washington’s offensive coordinator this season. Jayden Daniels was named to the Professional Bowl and is a digital lock to win Offensive Rookie of the 12 months. The previous LSU star’s instant influence and stellar play in Kingsbury’s offense have led to renewed buzz surrounding the coach.
Kingsbury will not be assured to take a head coach job even when one is obtainable, nonetheless. There have been experiences that the 45-year-old might be selective, and he had a telling response recently when requested if he desires to be a head coach within the NFL once more.
The Bears have been talked about as a suitor for Kingsbury largely due to the coach’s reference to Caleb Williams. Kingsbury served as an offensive analyst at USC for one 12 months whereas Williams was there, so the pair have a pre-existing relationship. Williams has hinted that he would like to play for Kingsbury again.
Kingsbury went 28-37-1 in 4 seasons as the top coach of the Arizona Cardinals. The staff made the playoffs as soon as and misplaced within the first spherical. Kingsbury is in an ideal scenario with the Commanders now that they’ve a franchise quarterback, which is why he would possibly select to attend it out some time longer if he doesn’t suppose an ideal alternative exists this offseason.
