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Chicago Bears reached out to trade for coach: Report

Jordan SiglerBy 2 Mins Read
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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin (left) meets with Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor before their teams play each other at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles didn’t dismiss the idea that he would attempt to trade for a head coach this offseason.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin were the top names on the potential trade market.

The Chicago Bears inquired about a trade

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Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, left, and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin shake hands after the game at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

 

Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bears inquired about trading for Tomlin but were told no.

“The Bears recently called the Steelers to see if they would be allowed to talk to and potentially try to trade for longtime head coach Mike Tomlin, only to have Pittsburgh rebuff their inquiry, league sources told ESPN, Schefter wrote. “Discussions never made it to Tomlin, nor is it likely they would they have been successful even if they did.

“When asked earlier this week about the idea that a team could inquire about his availability — when in fact at least one team already had — Tomlin responded: ‘Save your time.'”

Mike Tomlin hasn’t been successful in Pittsburgh for a while

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Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles looks on before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images

 

The Steelers finished the regular season on a four-game losing streak, going 10-7. In the divisional round, Pittsburgh was blown out 28-14 by the Baltimore Ravens.

The Steelers have not won a playoff game since the 2016 season when Ben Roethlisberger was still under center in Pittsburgh.

Tomlin was the head coach of the Steelers when they won Super Bow XLIII.

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Nov 8, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Chicago Bears helmet is seen on the field before the Bears play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

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