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Bears Pivot to Cardinals Assistant in OC Search After Bengals’ Troy Walters Declines

The role’s lack of play-calling authority under Ben Johnson is influencing who is willing to interview.

Overview

  • Chicago requested an interview with Cardinals passing game coordinator Connor Senger for its offensive coordinator vacancy, according to Ian Rapoport.
  • Bengals wide receivers coach Troy Walters declined the Bears’ interview request and will remain in Cincinnati, per CBS Sports.
  • Head coach Ben Johnson calls plays in Chicago, a structure that is seen as affecting candidates’ interest in the position.
  • Internal options remain in play, including quarterbacks coach J.T. Barrett, wide receivers coach and assistant head coach Antwaan Randle-El, and passing game coordinator Press Taylor.
  • Senger, 30, previously drew interview requests from the Bills and Packers and helped Arizona rank seventh in passing with 29 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, and a 92.5 passer rating last season.