Why John Fox Would Be the Right Coach at the Right Time for Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears appear to be closing in on the right head coach at the right time.According to Jason Cole of Bleacher Report, the next coaching domino to fall is former Denver Broncos head coach John Fox, who is expected to become the 15th head coach in Bears history. The yet to be completed deal is likely to be finished within the next few days, per Cole's source.

Fox, 59, has been considered the front-runner for Chicago's opening since he and the Broncos went separate ways following Denver's divisional-round loss to the Indianapolis Colts.Over Fox's five years as the Giants defensive coordinator, New York finished in the top 10 in points allowed three times. His defensive work in Carolina turned around the Panthers, who went eight straight years ranking in the top 15 for scoring defense, including four times in the top 10.

Results showed up again in Denver, where the defense carried the Broncos into the postseason in 2011. Fox's defense also ranked second in yards and fourth in points allowed in 2012, and third in yards allowed in 2014.

Overall, Fox has been the defensive coordinator or head coach of a team for 20 seasons. His defenses have ranked in the top 16 in points allowed 15 times.

It will be on new general manager Ryan Pace to give Fox the right pieces to be successful, but his track record speaks for itself. Almost immediate improvement on defense would be assumed.

The only question now is if the Bears could have asked for a better coaching candidate to fall right into their laps.

Fox is experienced, versatile, respected and defensive-minded. He has wins, playoff appearances and conference titles. He's worked with a broad spectrum of quarterbacks and consistently gets the most out of his defense.



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