The Chicago Bears’ attempt to interview Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore has been thwarted, as reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
It appears that the Bears were interested in considering Moore for the same position on their coaching staff.
Moore, who assumed the role of offensive coordinator at the start of the current season, had already been interviewed by the Chargers for their head coach position on January 9.
The Chargers are in search of a replacement for their former head coach, Brandon Staley, who was dismissed in December.
Chicago, undergoing a significant revamp in its offensive department, had parted ways with offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and four offensive assistants at the conclusion of the previous season. However, it seems that Moore will not be part of their consideration for the vacant position.
In terms of coaching experience, Moore is relatively new to the field. After retiring from the NFL in 2018, he joined the Dallas Cowboys as a quarterbacks coach and later assumed the role of offensive coordinator in 2019.
He maintained that position until the conclusion of the 2022 season, during which he led the NFL’s No. 1 offense twice. However, in his inaugural year as the Chargers’ offensive coordinator, the team ranked 24th in yards.
If Moore secures the head coach position with the Chargers, he will become the youngest head coach in the NFL at the age of 35. This move aligns with a broader trend in the league, as several teams have been opting for younger head coaches in recent times.
