The Latest Kevin Warren Rumor Might Be The Weirdest Yet

Multiple insiders have hinted for weeks that a lot of uncertainty surrounds Halas Hall due to the presence of Kevin Warren. While the new Chicago Bears team president has made sure not to step on any toes since arriving in April, there is a strong sense that he could be eyeing some organizational changes in the coming months. That includes the football operations. The common saying is that he may want to bring in “his own guys” at certain positions. One of them would be a head coach.

The status of Matt Eberflus remains a big topic of conversation. While the Bears have won three of their last four games, there is still a persistent sense that the second-year coach is far from guaranteed another season. Top insider Benjamin Allbright stated unequivocally that Eberflus is gone. The team is only waiting for the end of the year. This leans into the idea Warren might be pushing for a change, especially if the Bears are planning to move on from Justin Fields.

Here is where it gets weird. Some Bears fans might be aware of NFL Notifications on Twitter. While not the most reputable profile, it does have a recent track record of accurate information. It certainly dropped an unexpected bombshell about Warren and the coaching situation.

Kevin Warren might be planning a big swing.

It’s no secret the Bears president has ties to Jim Harbaugh. The Michigan head coach worked with Warren for three years when he was Big Ten commissioner. It is an easy connection to make. However, some insiders are reluctant to buy into the idea Warren would want Harbaugh anywhere near the Bears. Albert Breer and Jordan Schultz both said the two had a frosty relationship, especially during the pandemic in 2020. Warren wanted to shut the season down. Harbaugh wanted to play. That created some animosity that may not have completely gone away.

Still, the belief around Halas Hall is that Kevin Warren is not a man driven by emotional decisions. He examines a situation and dictates the best course of action based on cold logic. If he feels Harbaugh is the best man for the job of making the Bears contenders, then he won’t let his ego get in the way. It isn’t a secret the coach is likely headed to the NFL this off-season, and the Bears are at the top of the list of his preferred destinations. It would be a bold move if that is what Warren has planned.