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NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero released his list of up-and-coming candidates for the next NFL head coach hiring cycle, which include Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy.

Prior to joining the Bears, Getsy had seven years of NFL experience, all with the Packers, serving as an offensive quality control coach (2014-15), receivers coach (2016-17), then returning in 2019 as the quarterbacks coach. From 2020-21, he was also Green Bay’s passing game coordinator.

Getsy interviewed for his first head-coaching position this offseason with the Broncos before being hired by the Bears. Eberflus, who is in his first season as a head coach, expects a similar future for Getsy.

“I would just say his intelligence,” Eberflus said of what makes Getsy a top candidate. “He’s very intelligent, works well with the players. He’s very flexible. He’s fun to be around. It’s a joy to come to work with him every day. He takes command of a room, which is also something you need. He’s honest and he’s loyal. He, to me, is a definite big-time candidate.

“This happened to me for four years. I understand the whole business of it. Every coordinator in the league wants to be a head coach. I also know this about Luke, his feet are where his feet are. He’s focused on the job at hand and that’s what makes him a special guy.”