Chicago Bears hire former Texas coach Tom Herman as offensive analyst – The Athletic

What does Herman bring to Chicago?

Andy Staples, college football senior writer: He brings a fresh set of eyes and ideas. NFL coaches have been trying to incorporate concepts from college offenses, and Herman who has used a variety of up-tempo spread systems could help Bears coaches identify what might translate to that level.

Staples: Texas owed him $15.4 million when it fired him, so Herman has the financial independence to take on whatever role he wants. (It also doesnt hurt that he and Bears coach Matt Nagy share an agent former Bears defensive end Trace Armstrong.)

Does this mean Herman is planning on coaching in the NFL long term? Not necessarily. A stint in the NFL could be quite helpful if Herman returns to college. Top recruits want to know how theyll be developed into draft picks, and a coach with recent NFL experience has credibility on that front.

Kevin Fishbain, Bears beat writer: This is the first time Nagy has hired an analyst on offense, but not the first time hes gone to the college ranks. Mark Helfrich was Nagys first offensive coordinator (2018-19) and, like Herman, hadnt previously coached in the NFL. Nagy valued the creativity and college concepts that Helfrich could bring, and its probably similar with Herman only with less attention.

Well hear more from Nagy during his Tuesday news conference, but Herman's tasks could be focused on self-scouting the offense and providing ideas to Nagy. Anything can help one of the league's worst offenses.

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