The Chicago Bears are focusing on hiring Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman to revitalize the struggling team, according to reports. Per NFL Insider Tom Pelissero (via NFL Network), "The Bears are looking to interview Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman for their HC opening.

How about Marcus Freeman? The Bears have done preliminary research about the Notre Dame head coach, NFL Network reported Sunday morning. If he ends up meeting with the Bears, it likely wouldn’t be until the conclusion of the national championship game against Ohio State on Jan. 20.

Despite signing a contract extension at Notre Dame, the Chicago Bears won't go away from pursuing Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman.

"The Bears have done extensive research for months on Marcus Freeman," Pelissero said. "He's only 39 years old. Would not be a shock if at some point he at least considers going t

Head coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on during the Penn State Nittany Lions versus Notre Dame Fighting Irish College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl on January 9,